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Director – Ageing Well (DASS&nbsp;)- &nbsp;Romford - Permanent - &nbsp;£135,420-£154,809pa Lead the Future of Adult Social Care in Havering We’re seeking an exceptional leader to shape and deliver our vision for Ageing Well services. As the statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding for older adults across Havering. This is your opportunity to influence strategy, drive transformation, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents. About the Role As Director – Ageing Well, you’ll lead a diverse portfolio of services, including integrated health and social care, safeguarding, and commissioning. You’ll work closely with partners across health, housing, and the voluntary sector to deliver innovative, person-centred solutions that promote independence and wellbeing. Reporting to the Strategic Director, People, you’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and shaping policy in line with national and local priorities. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for all Ageing Well services, ensuring alignment with council priorities and statutory requirements</li> <li>Act as the statutory Director of Adult Social Services, overseeing safeguarding and quality assurance across Adult Social Care</li> <li>Drive transformation of older people’s services, including hospital discharge pathways and integrated care models</li> <li>Lead policy development and implementation in line with the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation, and CQC standards</li> <li>Manage complex budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and sustainable service delivery</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with health, housing, and voluntary sector organisations to deliver joined-up services</li> <li>Champion innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility</li> </ul> What You’ll Bring <ul><li>Proven leadership at a senior level within Adult Social Care or a related field</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice in social care and safeguarding</li> <li>Experience managing large-scale services and multi-million-pound budgets</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, influencing, and partnership-building skills</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England and a commitment to professional excellence</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? <ul><li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options, including hybrid arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave &nbsp;with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development&nbsp; with minimum 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture, guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone</li> </ul> We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to lead transformative change and deliver outstanding services for our residents, we want to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Barbara.Nicholls@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Barbara.Nicholls@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18/01/2026,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please viewCandidate Pack&nbsp;here Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Assistant Director of Adult Social Care Romford – Permanent- Grade 14 - £105,126 – £114,822pa Shape the Future of Adult Social Care in Havering We’re looking for an inspiring leader to drive our vision for Living and Ageing Well services. As Assistant Director, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and safeguarding for adults across Havering. This is your chance to influence strategy, lead transformation, and make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role As Assistant Director – Living and Ageing Well, you’ll provide strategic leadership for a wide range of adult social care services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and promoting independence and wellbeing. You’ll work closely with partners across health, housing, and the voluntary sector to deliver innovative solutions and integrated care models. Reporting to the Directors of Living Well and Ageing Well, you’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team, managing a £60m budget and leading a workforce of over 130 staff. Your focus will be on safeguarding, quality assurance, commissioning, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for adult social care services, ensuring alignment with council priorities and statutory requirements</li> <li>Act as principal adviser on Adult Social Care, overseeing safeguarding and quality standards</li> <li>Drive transformation and innovation in service delivery, embedding early intervention and prevention</li> <li>Manage complex budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and sustainability</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with health, housing, and voluntary sector organisations</li> <li>Champion inclusion, professional excellence, and continuous improvement across all areas</li> </ul> What You’ll Bring <ul><li>Qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England</li> <li>Substantial senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice in social care and safeguarding</li> <li>Proven ability to manage large-scale services and multi-million-pound budgets</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, influencing, and partnership-building skills</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? <ul><li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options, including hybrid arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development with minimum 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture, guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone</li> </ul> We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to lead transformative change and deliver outstanding services for our residents, we want to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Patrick.Odling-Smee@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Patrick.Odling-Smee@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18th January 2026,&nbsp;we may close early due to high interest. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please view Job Profile here Additional Information <ul><li>We are a Disability Confident employer – applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview</li> <li>Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration</li> </ul> We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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&nbsp;Grade 9 – £54,267 to £58,461 per annum&nbsp; Lead Data Engineer (Data Warehouse &amp; Data Mart (SQL Server / Azure)&nbsp;
 The Council is seeking an experienced Data Lead to take ownership of its corporate Data Warehouse and Data Marts, which support critical operational and analytical needs across all service areas. The current data platform is based on Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, and an ASP.NET C# enquiry application developed in Visual Studio. This role will lead the modernisation and migration of this environment Purpose of the Role&nbsp;
 This role ensures that the Council’s data infrastructure remains secure, efficient, and aligned with its digital transformation and data strategy objectives. The post holder will manage existing SQL Server data warehouse environments, lead the modernisation, develop reporting solutions, and support service areas in accessing accurate and timely data.&nbsp;
 Key Responsibilities&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Maintain and enhance the Council’s existing SQL Server-based data warehouse and data marts.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Design, develop, and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and SSIS ETL packages.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Lead the migration of the existing on-premise data warehouse into Microsoft Azure.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Implement Azure Data Services including Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Power BI, and PowerApps.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Ensure data integrity, security, and governance across all data systems.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for operational and strategic insight.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams across Housing, Social Care, Council Tax, Benefits, and Finance.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data team members.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Promote best practices in data quality, data management, and reporting.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Essential Skills &amp; Experience&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Proven experience managing SQL Server Data Warehouse and Data Mart environments (SQL Server 2019 or later).&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Advanced SQL development and query optimisation skills.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Strong experience with SSIS for ETL development and maintenance.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Experience with Azure SQL Database, Data Factory, Power BI, and PowerApps.&nbsp;</li> </ul>

 <ul><li>Experience developing or maintaining C# ASP.NET applications connected to SQL Server.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Experience delivering data migration or modernisation projects to Azure.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within public sector environments.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Desirable Skills &amp; Knowledge&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Experience with local government datasets including Housing, Social Care, Council Tax, Benefits, and Revenues.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Knowledge of data modelling (star/snowflake schemas) and BI architecture design.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Familiarity with APIs, Azure DevOps, or CI/CD pipelines.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Awareness of GDPR and UK Data Protection Act compliance requirements.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Qualifications&nbsp;
 Microsoft certifications such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Power BI Data Analyst are desirable.&nbsp;
 Personal Attributes&nbsp;
 <ul><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 <ul><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence in public sector data management.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
 Reporting &amp; Salary&nbsp;
 Reports to: Head of User-Centred Design and Digital Experience&nbsp; Pay: Grade 9 – £54,267 to £58,461 per annum&nbsp; Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Norbert.Stawczyk@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Norbert.Stawczyk@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed .&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Lead Data Engineer – Data Warehouse

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The Compass School
London Road, Romford, Essex RM7 9NX
Tel: 01708 393247
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@thecompassschool.org" target="_blank">info@thecompassschool.org</a>
Teaching Assistant
Hours:&nbsp; 36.82 hours per week / 38 weeks per year
Salary:&nbsp;&nbsp;Scale 3 Points 5 - 6 (FTE £29,434 - £29,855. Actual salary £24,611 - £24,963 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: TBC
Are you ready to change the course of children's lives? 
We are looking for great people to join the amazing team at The Compass School, a small school for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. We are growing and are looking for excellent support staff to join us.&nbsp;
We are looking for staff who can be flexible and work in both primary and secondary. We are looking for inspirational Teaching Assistants with a passion for SEN and a creative, innovative approach and who can support our young people and believe in our ethos “True Navigation Begins in the Human Heart”. Join us to make an impact on the learning and life chances of our pupils.
We are looking for candidates with the motivation, resilience and determination to ensure that students make progress, improve their experience of education and to prepare them to lead fulfilling lives. We educate young people between the ages of 7-16 who have a wide range of Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, some of who may also be on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Havering and surrounding areas of East London and Essex.
The school is part of the Unity Schools Partnership network of special schools, alongside Sir Bobby Robson School, Ipswich, The Bridge School, Ipswich and Churchill Special School, Haverhill and Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmund’s. You will be supported in your role by experienced SEMH staff who will be available to offer advice and guidance. Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.
Why work for us?
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<li>We offer termly supervision for all staff to support with your well-being</li>
<li>There is an extensive CPD programme, bespoke to our pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs</li>
<li>We offer a well-being day to be taken during term time and two-week autumn half term</li>
<li>Pupils leave earlier on a Thursday to make sure all staff can do training together</li>
<li>Unity Schools Partnership (The Trust) offer staff benefits such as the Cycle to Work Scheme and access to staff support through TELUS.&nbsp;</li>
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For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher, Catharine Wensley by email <a href="mailto:cwensley@thecompassschool.org" target="_blank">cwensley@thecompassschool.org</a> &nbsp;
We will also be holding a recruitment event on Thursday 8th January 2026 between 4:30pm – 5:30pm.&nbsp;
This will be an opportunity to meet key members of staff, hear about the school and our vision and of course have a tour of the school. If you would like to attend this event, please email our main office <a href="mailto:admin@thecompassschool.org" target="_blank">admin@thecompassschool.org</a> &nbsp;so we can add you to the list. We hope to see you there.&nbsp;
Please apply via the following application link: <a href="https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/298818HSJ" target="_blank">https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/298818HSJ</a>
Closing Date: 09:00am, 12th January 2026
Interviews: W/C 12th January 2026
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.
We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.&nbsp; Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

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Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting North 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.
We're one of&nbsp;the fastest&nbsp;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.
Located in north-east London, Redbridge offers excellent transport links that connect it to the City in just 15 minutes via the Elizabeth Line. The borough uniquely blends the energy and complexity of inner London with the green spaces and close-knit neighbourhoods often associated with outer boroughs. This combination creates a distinct environment, rich with opportunity, challenge, and diversity.
Home to over 310,000 residents, Redbridge is one of the most diverse communities in the capital and this diversity brings creativity, vibrancy and strong community identity, making inclusion and fairness central to the council’s mission.
Redbridge Council has a strong reputation for delivery and its children’s services are rated outstanding by Ofsted. Resident satisfaction remains high, reflecting a commitment to practical, people-focused public service.
<a href="https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-at-redbridge/" target="_blank">Why work at Redbridge</a>

About the Role
We are seeking a visionary and experienced leader to take on the pivotal role of&nbsp;Head of Service for Safeguarding, Quality Assurance, Workforce and Principal Child and Family Social Worker (PCFSW). This is a senior leadership position within the Children and Families Services, offering the opportunity to shape and influence social work practice and service delivery across Redbridge.
You will lead a dynamic team including Independent Reviewing Officers, Quality Assurance Manager, LADO, Children’s Rights Advocacy and Workforce Development and be responsible for championing evidence-based trauma informed practice, safeguarding standards, and workforce development.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Provide strategic leadership for safeguarding and care planning services, ensuring timely and effective child protection conferences and reviews.</li>
<li>Lead the Quality Assurance Service, producing reports that drive learning and improvement.</li>
<li>Act as the Principal Child and Family Social Worker, promoting excellence in frontline practice and representing practitioner voices at all levels.</li>
<li>Oversee workforce development, ensuring a skilled, supported, and resilient social work workforce.</li>
<li>Champion evidence-based trauma informed practice, drawing on research, service user feedback, and professional experience.</li>
<li>Contribute to departmental strategy, policy development, and continuous improvement.</li>
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<li>A qualified and registered Social Worker with substantial leadership experience in children’s services.</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead quality assurance and safeguarding functions.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of national and local policy frameworks.</li>
<li>Experience in workforce development and promoting best practice.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.</li>
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To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
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Advanced Practitioner – Youth Justice Service Grade 9 - Salary - £54,267-£58,461pa About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join our Youth Justice Service. This is a key role for an experienced professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people involved in the justice system. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will act as a practice lead within the team, providing expert advice, guidance, and support to colleagues. You will manage complex cases, ensure high standards of practice, and contribute to service development and innovation. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases within the Youth Justice Service.</li> <li>Provide expert advice and mentoring to practitioners, promoting best practice.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, national standards, and local policies.</li> <li>Lead on quality assurance, audits, and practice development initiatives.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated support for young people.</li> <li>Contribute to training and development within the team.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Significant experience in Youth Justice or related services.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of youth offending legislation, safeguarding, and risk management.</li> <li>Strong leadership and mentoring skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional judgments.</li> <li>Excellent communication and partnership working skills.</li> <li>Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.</li> </ul> What We Offer <ul><li>A supportive and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>Opportunities for career progression and specialist training.</li> <li> Competitive salary and benefits package. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. For an informal discussion please contact <a href="mailto:Julie.Meeks@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.Meeks@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/01/26,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. &nbsp; Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to&nbsp;Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. </li> </ul>

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Employment: Full time permanent&nbsp;(2x Food Safety/ Health and safety)&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp;36 per week Job location: Work will be required across the borough of Havering including hybrid working Salary: G7 £43,680- £48,003pa Closing date: 31st January 2026 About the Food/ H&amp;S role and team&nbsp; In this role you will be delivering our food hygiene and standards inspection programme, investigating complaints regarding food and health &amp; safety matters.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will also be assisting with a variety of other functions including health &amp; safety at work, investigation of accidents and infectious disease control.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your work will include providing comments on licensing and planning applications, as well as event consultations.&nbsp; &nbsp; As a regulatory role you will carry out appropriate enforcement, in line with the Council’s enforcement policy; providing advice, respond to complaints and serving notices as necessary. You will also be expected to attend court and other hearings to provide evidence and lead on prosecutions.&nbsp; As part of the team you will undertake a multi-disciplined enforcement caseload and be able to manage your work effectively. This may include undertaking monitoring visits at unsociable hours though not on an on call basis.&nbsp; &nbsp; You will have post qualification experience and be competent under the Food Law Code of Practice to inspect high risk food businesses.&nbsp;You will also be competent to enforce under the Health &amp; Safety at Work Act and associated regulations.&nbsp; You must hold a suitable qualification as listed in the Food Law Code of Practice.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be able to provide, on request, a copy of your competency framework and current and appropriate CPD.&nbsp; About you&nbsp; We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player who is customer focused, technically knowledgeable and with good communication skills. You will be flexible in your approach to work being able to support other officers when necessary.&nbsp; You will need to have a good working knowledge of IT systems including but not limited to MS 365 and case management systems. You will have opportunities to help shape the improvement of our services.&nbsp; Further info For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tina Nelan <a href="mailto:tina.nelan@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">tina.nelan@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;01708 431904 for the food roles or Mike Richardson <a href="mailto:mike.richardson@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">mike.richardson@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;01708 433968 for the Environmental Protection role.&nbsp; Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Starting Well - Advanced Practitioner – Assessment Team Grade 9- £54267- £58461pa About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team. This pivotal role involves providing expert guidance, leadership, and support to social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and safeguarding for children and families. You will manage complex cases, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development, helping to shape best practice and improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead on complex child protection cases and provide expert advice to colleagues.</li> <li>Support and mentor social workers, promoting professional development and reflective practice.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding legislation.</li> <li>Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England).</li> <li>Significant experience in children’s services, including complex casework.</li> <li>Strong leadership and mentoring skills.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.</li> <li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.</li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul><li>Opportunity to influence practice and drive positive change.</li> <li>Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.</li> <li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li> <li>Access to advanced training and career progression opportunities.</li> </ul> Apply Today If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you! Please view Job Profile here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Sholape.sotonwa@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sholape.sotonwa@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Return Home Interview (RHI) Worker Location: Havering Borough Contract Type: Permanent/ Full Time Grade 5- £35520- £38739pa &nbsp; About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Return Home Interview (RHI) Worker to join our multi-agency team supporting children and young people across Havering. The post holder will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children by undertaking Return Home Interviews, mentoring, and providing targeted support. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure that missing children and young people receive timely interventions, their voices are heard and advocated for, and they are supported to reduce risks associated with exploitation and missing episodes. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Undertake Return Home Interviews within statutory timeframes for missing children and young people.</li> <li>Manage daily allocations of RHI referrals, ensuring service targets are met.</li> <li>Share relevant information with partner agencies regarding children at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).</li> <li>Support children and young people to express their views and influence decisions affecting their lives.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to parents and carers to promote family wellbeing.</li> <li>Maintain accurate case records in line with practice standards.</li> <li>Coordinate and deliver training for partner agencies on Missing, CSE, and CCE.</li> <li>Work collaboratively within local safeguarding procedures to protect children and young people.</li> <li>Participate in a rota that includes evenings and weekends as required.</li> </ul> Person Specification Qualifications: <ul><li>Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Youth and Community Work, NVQ) or significant experience working with vulnerable young people.</li> </ul> Experience &amp; Knowledge: <ul><li>Experience supporting vulnerable children and young people with complex needs.</li> <li>Understanding of issues related to CSE, CCE, and missing children.</li> <li>Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working.</li> <li>Passion for working with adolescents</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Attributes: <ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with professionals and agencies.</li> <li>Highly organised with excellent record-keeping skills.</li> <li>Resilient and able to work under pressure in challenging situations.</li> <li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice.</li> </ul> Additional Information <ul><li>The role requires flexibility, including working evenings and weekends on a rota basis.</li> <li>Travel across the borough and occasionally nationally may be required.</li> <li>All staff are expected to embrace the Council’s iCare values and demonstrate a flexible attitude to change.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact &nbsp;<a href="mailto:danielle.hemming@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">danielle.hemming@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is1/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Pension Administration Officer Contract - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary Range £43,680 - £48,003pa About Us The London Borough of Havering is an ambitious, forward thinking borough, the authority works in partnership with the London Borough of Newham to form a shared services known as oneSource covering areas, such as Payroll, Pensions, Recruitment, Accounts Receivable and Payable. We pride ourselves on; the integrity and professionalism of our people, the ethics and quality of our business practices, and ensuring the best value for our customers, residents and the public purse. About the Position As the Pensions Administration Officer you will be responsible for the effective administration of all pension schemes operated by the London Borough of Havering. Any successful candidate will need to have; <ul><li>A strong background in Pension administration, preferably schemes operated by the local authority (LGPS, NHS, Teachers). They will have passion to work in collaboration, as the role will work with our third party administrators as well as the London Borough of Newham.</li> <li>&nbsp;A passion to work to improve the service to our members and employers across both funds.</li> </ul> The role will include; <ul><li>Working with&nbsp;the Pensions Contracts Manager, the Payroll Service and the third party pension provider; <ul><li>To ensure monthly Pensions and other statutory returns are completed</li> <li>Manage and support the funds employers</li> <li>Resolve complex service queries</li> <li>Reconcile and manage pension payments to members</li> </ul></li> <li>Provide training to officers and employers</li> <li>Keeping an update on latest legislative and Regulations impact the pension schemes i.e. McCloud, Exit Cap and Monthly Contribution Reconciliation</li> </ul> Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact James Cocks at <a href="mailto:James.Cocks@oneSource.co.uk" target="_blank">James.Cocks@oneSource.co.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th January 2026. You will be notified if your application has been successful and an Interview date to be&nbsp;scheduled . Please view Job Profile here Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Employment: Full time permanent Environmental Protection&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp;36 per week Job location: Work will be required across the borough of Havering including hybrid working Salary: G7 £43,680- £48,003pa Closing date: 31st January 2026 About the Environmental Protection role and team&nbsp; In this role you will be investigating complaints regarding environmental protection and statutory nuisance. You will have experience in one or more of the following areas: noise/ acoustics, statutory nuisance, air quality, contaminated land. Your work will cover parts of these aspects and include providing comments on licensing and planning applications. &nbsp; &nbsp; As a regulatory role you will carry out appropriate enforcement, respond to complaints regarding nuisance, inspection of permitted processes, serving notices as necessary. You will also be expected to attend court and other hearings to provide evidence and lead on prosecutions under the council enforcement policy. As part of the team you will undertake a multi-disciplined enforcement caseload and be able to manage your work effectively. This may include undertaking monitoring visits at unsociable hours though not on an on call basis.&nbsp; &nbsp; You will hold a Degree, diploma or relevant academic or professional qualification (or equivalent) in any specialist area. About you&nbsp; We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated team player who is customer focused, technically knowledgeable and with good communication skills. You will be flexible in your approach to work being able to support other officers when necessary.&nbsp; You will need to have a good working knowledge of IT systems including but not limited to MS 365 and case management systems. You will have opportunities to help shape the improvement of our services.&nbsp; Further info For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mike Richardson <a href="mailto:mike.richardson@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">mike.richardson@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;01708 433968 for the Environmental Protection role.&nbsp; Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Service Manager for the Independent Reviewing Team Grade 11- Grade 11- £66378- £73602pa The post holder will be the operational lead for the delivery of statutory Independent Reviewing Officer Service ensuring they undertake their responsibility to monitor and improve the quality of social work practice in line with current legislation, guidance and good practice. The post holder will be the operational lead for the delivery of statutory Independent Reviewing Officer Service ensuring they undertake their responsibility to monitor and improve the quality of social work practice in line with current legislation, guidance and good practice.&nbsp; <ul><li>Ensure compliance with the statutory duties for the delivery of child protection, Child in Need, and Child in Care reviews.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provides strategic oversight, support and advice to operational services within the Starting Well Department Children’s social care in line with national guidance.</li> <li>Leads a robust child-focused service that contributes to keeping children in Havering safe and achieves improved outcomes by promoting high standards of practice in planning and reviewing arrangements for the protection and care of children. Implements, delivers and monitors practice under the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) providing challenge and embedding practice improvements to ensure positive outcomes. This will include undertaking audits as necessary.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensures compliance with relevant management information requirements for all national and local performance indicators and to establish plans to improve performance where required. This will include tracking team performance, weekly performance data and analysis and producing assurance reports for the Senior Management Team as delegated by the Head of Service for Practice or other senior leaders as required.&nbsp;</li> </ul> About You The successful candidate will be a confident and compassionate leader who demonstrates integrity, professionalism and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. You will be highly skilled in building respectful relationships, working systemically and influencing practice across a range of services and agencies, ensuring that the voice of the child remains central to all decision-making. Essential Qualifications and Experience <ul><li>A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.</li> <li>Extensive post-qualification experience within statutory children’s services, including evidence of continuous professional development.</li> <li>Proven experience of working strategically and operationally at management level, with a track record of driving practice improvement and delivering positive outcomes.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of managing complex change within large organisations and influencing service provision across partner agencies.</li> <li>Experience of chairing complex meetings and maintaining independence in escalating practice concerns, including liaison with CAFCASS in line with statutory guidance.</li> </ul> Key Qualities and Attributes <ul><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and support a team of qualified and experienced social workers.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high-quality reports for a range of audiences including senior leaders.</li> <li>Ability to provide constructive challenge and professional advice to improve practice standards.</li> <li>A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring these principles are embedded in all aspects of service delivery.</li> <li>Resilience and adaptability to work effectively in a changing environment, embracing innovation and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> Non-Negotiable Qualities <ul><li>Child-centred approach with a relentless focus on safeguarding and improving outcomes.</li> <li>Professional integrity and independence in decision-making.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining accountability for statutory responsibilities.</li> </ul> Commitment to the Council’s iCare values and behaviours in all aspects of work. Please view Job Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact &nbsp;<a href="mailto:Charmaine.malcolm@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charmaine.malcolm@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23.01.2026 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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IT Service Management Specialist Grade 9 – £54,267–£58,461pa About the Job We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Service Management Specialist to lead the delivery of high-quality IT services across the Council. This role is central to ensuring operational excellence through the application of ITIL principles, with a strong focus on Major Incident Management, Problem Management, and Service Level performance. Main duties and responsibilities include: <ul><li>Leading the Council’s response to Major Incidents, ensuring swift coordination, resolution, and communication across stakeholders.</li> <li>Managing the Problem Management lifecycle—diagnosing root causes, implementing preventative measures, and maintaining documentation within the configuration management system.</li> <li>Monitoring and reporting on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure consistent and reliable service delivery.</li> <li>Overseeing third-party support contracts, negotiating service credits, and enforcing contractual terms to maintain high standards.</li> <li>Maintaining and publishing a clear and accessible Service Catalogue, ensuring users understand available services and how to access them.</li> <li>Managing IT assets issued to end-users, including secure storage, distribution, reassignment, and disposal.</li> <li>Supporting financial planning and budget monitoring, identifying risks to expenditure and providing timely reports.</li> <li>Deputising for the Head of IT Service Delivery and participating in out-of-hours support on a rota basis (additional payment provided).</li> <li>Leading stakeholder engagement strategies, including complaint handling, issue resolution, and lessons learned.</li> <li>Promoting financial and commercial awareness to ensure value-for-money service delivery.</li> <li>Maintaining accurate records of systems, services, contracts, and assets in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).</li> <li>Supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across IT service delivery.</li> </ul> About You Experience: We’re seeking a candidate who brings: <ul><li>A degree or equivalent work-related attainment or experience.</li> <li>Relevant certifications aligned with ITIL and service management (e.g., ITIL Foundation or Practitioner).</li> <li>Proven experience in managing major incidents, problem resolution, and service level performance.</li> <li>Strong understanding of ITIL processes and their impact on service delivery and user experience.</li> <li>Experience managing supplier relationships and contractual obligations.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.</li> <li>Leadership in operational management and collaborative working across diverse teams.</li> </ul> Please view the Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:lee.osborne@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">lee.osborne@havering.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 1st January 2026 ( Please note: We may close the vacancy early if interest is high.) You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed. If you need help with your online application, contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Head of Early Help &amp; Targeted Family Support Grade 12- £77550-£87084pa Starting Well About the Role We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Head of Service – Early Help &amp; Targeted Family Support to lead the strategic delivery of Havering’s Early Help Service. This pivotal role oversees a range of services including the Family Information Service, Volunteer &amp; Advocacy, Parenting and Family Group Conferencing (FGC), and Children’s Centres. As a senior leader, you will shape and improve services across the Starting Well portfolio, ensuring high-quality practice and strong outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership for Early Help and Targeted Family Support services.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement based on performance, risk, and demand.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with legislation and statutory guidance.</li> <li>Represent the service at multi-agency boards and committees.</li> <li>Manage budgets up to £500,000 and identify income generation opportunities.</li> <li>Lead on complex, high-risk cases and deputise for senior leaders when required.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>Extensive leadership experience within statutory children’s services.</li> <li>Proven ability to improve social care practice and outcomes.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and frameworks.</li> <li>Skilled in managing change and building effective partnerships.</li> </ul> Skills and Attributes <ul><li>Strategic thinker with excellent risk management and decision-making skills.</li> <li>Highly developed communication and interpersonal abilities.</li> <li>Resilient, adaptable, and committed to driving service improvement.</li> </ul> Why Join Havering? You’ll have the opportunity to shape services at a strategic level during a period of innovation and transformation, making a real and lasting difference to the lives of children, young people, and families. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Daniel.silva@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.silva@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Early Years Practitioner Grade 5- £35520- £38739pa Starting Well – Early Help and Targeted Family Support Are you passionate about working with children and families and supporting them to live happy, healthy lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring services meet the needs of the local area and our young residents? We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled Early Years Practitioner to join our Early Help and Targeted Family Support Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality intervention within Children’s Services, ensuring the right support reaches the right child at the right time. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in a team that makes a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. As part of our Starting Well service, you will work to deliver effective high-quality services following the Best Start for Life Offer, underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stages framework. This will include the delivery of universal and targeted services which are designed to improve outcomes for young children and their families, by reducing inequalities particularly for those families in greatest need. Key Responsibilities Deliver universal and targeted support for families, including parenting programmes and tailored interventions to promote resilience and positive outcomes for children. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging early years activities aligned with the EYFS framework to support school readiness. Work in partnership with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals to improve outcomes for families, including vulnerable and isolated groups. Coordinate Early Help assessments and develop targeted plans to ensure timely support. Promote community engagement and government initiatives such as Best Start for Life, Book Start, and Healthy Start. Maintain accurate records, monitor and evaluate interventions, and contribute to service improvement through data analysis. Lead on specialist areas (e.g., infant feeding, perinatal support, speech and language, school readiness). Ensure safeguarding compliance and escalate concerns appropriately. Manage resources and support outreach activities, ensuring high standards of delivery. Participate in a rota covering early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with travel across the borough and nationally. About You You will be an organised, proactive, and confident professional who thrives in a fast-paced Early Years environment. With a strong understanding of Early Years development and local Children’s Services you bring both precision and empathy to your work. Experience Proven ability to design and deliver effective services for young children and families within public or voluntary sectors. Hands-on experience supporting families with practical parenting strategies. Strong track record of working collaboratively across sectors and in multi-agency partnerships. Knowledge and training in safeguarding practices. Skills &amp; Personal Attributes Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multi-agency partners from diverse backgrounds. Knowledge of co-production and community engagement. Experience delivering direct support to families and implementing safeguarding plans. Awareness of policy changes affecting families and early years provision. Strong monitoring and evaluation skills to evidence service impact. Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills. Highly organised with strong time management and ability to prioritise under pressure. Commitment to confidentiality and professional standards. Qualifications: Level 2 and Level 3 recognised childcare qualifications. Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and current Ofsted statutory guidance. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young children and families in a community setting. Paediatric First Aid and Basic Food Hygiene qualifications (or willingness to train). Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; Apply Now: If you are passionate about Early Years development and improving outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Helen.anfield@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.anfield@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1/1/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Health Co-Ordinator- &nbsp;Grade 4 &nbsp;- £31,611 to £33,987pa Corporate Parenting&nbsp; As Corporate Parents to our Looked After Cohort of Children and Young People we are responsible for ensuring that all of their health needs and records are met.&nbsp; This role ensures that a highest standard of data recording &nbsp;of Children’s Health Data is developed and maintained in line with Local and National legislation. About You We are looking for someone who has experience in supporting teams within Children’s Services.&nbsp; You will be organised with excellent ICT Skills to develop and maintain the health records for our looked after cohort of Children and Young People.&nbsp; You will have experience in analysing data and ensuring this is of a highest standard in line with local and national legislation on standards.&nbsp; You will be able to produce reports for management teams.&nbsp; You will be able to work in partnership with our health colleagues and Children’s Services teams to ensure that records and systems are updated within the statutory timeframes required You will have a proven background in administrative roles that will support the corporate parenting teams to ensure the ongoing best out comes for the children in our care. This role is a hybrid role and you will be required to provide administrative cover at our main office base in Romford Town Hall. <ul><li>Knowledge of Local Authority statutory procedures regarding Child Protection and other relevant legal frameworks&nbsp;</li> <li>Extensive experience of working as an administrator, preferably within Children’s Services</li> <li>Experience of working within a Children’s Social Care and health environment&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in utilising Microsoft Office software suite and other IT applications&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of clinical data collection&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of interpreting, analysing and dealing with sensitive information and data&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of working to tight deadlines in a fast paced, results-focused environment&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of effective partnership and multi-agency work&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of managing information, producing reports and performance data as required&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of developing and managing systems for tracking, monitoring activity and outcomes and meeting deadlines&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of communicating with both the public and external agencies via all mediums • Experience of establishing strong working and effective relationships across numerous stakeholder groups.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Jane.Gouge@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jane.Gouge@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 04/01/26 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Brokerage Assistant - Grade 4 - £31611- &nbsp;£33987pa 12 Month Secondment/Fixed Term Opportunity <ul><li>Provision of an integrated financial administrative and management service for Children’s Services, entailing accurate, timely and robust budget management support, ensuring all systems and advice complies with the Council’s financial framework and policy.</li> <li>Reconcile service based systems to the Council’s general ledger system.</li> <li>Process payments to providers, suppliers, clients and members of staff efficiently through the appropriate systems on a timely basis so that payments are made on time to ensure continuation of services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide financial management information and advice to budget holders in respect of budget management, setting monitoring.&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the Children’s Finance Officers/Brokerage Officers with the tasks relating to the management of the Children’s Service procurement cards.</li> <li>Collate data and provide accurate management information with regard to service grants and liaise with external funding bodies where appropriate and necessary to do so.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work across areas as required to support the range of budgets in this demand led area, so that continuation of service is facilitated and there are no single pints of failure.&nbsp;</li> <li>Monitor inboxes and service requests ensuring that these are picked up and dealt with as soon as practicable.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop an understanding of Children’s services so that the support from a finance perspective is well informed with regard to service risks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Work with a wide range of cost centre managers and colleagues for the fulfilment of the tasks associated with this role.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure an understanding of financial principles and standards and advise the service accordingly.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure accuracy of all budget monitoring activity and that an audit trial is in place for all payments and budget activity, in line with financial frameworks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ensure segregation of duties and correct authorisation process for all transactions that are processed by the post holder.&nbsp;</li> <li>Contribute to revision of systems and process to make this as streamlined and efficient as possible.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Please see JD&nbsp;attached For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:claire.norrington@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.norrington@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11/01/2026&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to&nbsp;Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

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Trainee Solicitor Legal &amp; Governance Grade 5- £35,520-£38,739pa About us oneSource is a fully integrated shared legal service supporting two innovative and progressive councils, Newham and Havering. With over 80 fee earners, we deliver high-quality legal advice across a wide range of specialisms. We are committed to innovation and excellence in public sector legal services—and we are looking for an ambitious Trainee Solicitor to join our team. Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where your development matters. We believe in ‘growing our own’ talent, offering hands-on experience and mentoring to help you build a successful legal career. The Role <ul><li>We are looking for dynamic and energetic individuals with the ability to cope with significant client demand; who possess excellent communication skills, who can engage effectively with clients and help us deliver an excellent legal service.</li> <li>You will draft legal documents, undertake casework and provide representation as required. Whilst you may be based at Newham Dockside, you will work across both authorities, with travel to Havering and other offices as required.</li> <li>This is a challenging and rewarding role where you’ll gain exposure to diverse legal matters and make a real impact.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>We’re looking for candidates who are:</li> <li>· Dynamic and resilient, able to manage competing priorities under pressure.</li> <li>· Excellent communicators, confident in engaging with clients and stakeholders.</li> <li>· Analytical problem-solvers, with strong legal research skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>You should have:</li> <li>o A sound academic background and have completed (or be close to completing) the Legal Practice Course (LPC).</li> <li>o A good understanding of local government and its legal, financial, and political context.</li> <li>o A commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.</li> </ul> If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we look forward to receiving your application! For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Eylon.Hector@oneSource.co.uk" target="_blank">Eylon.Hector@oneSource.co.uk</a> closing date: - Monday 29th December 2025, 11.59pm. Please note we may close the advert early if we receive high volume of applicants.&nbsp; You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Trainee Solicitor

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Kitchen Assistant - Salary - £10061.81pa pro rata per annum - (£28,221 - £29,436 per annum). This Kitchen assistant post is for 15 hours per week term time only plus 4 cleaning days held during the school holidays About us HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job &nbsp;Kitchen Assistant&nbsp; Grade 1:- £10061.81 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 15 Hours per week, term time only To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. About you The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative The post holder has line management responsibility for:&nbsp; No direct staffing responsibilities The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile Hours of work 15 hours per week&nbsp; Additional Information For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Monday 9^th January 2026 Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Permanent - Full Time&nbsp;
Location: Ley Street Depot
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.
We're one of the fastest&nbsp;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.
<h2>About This Role</h2>
&nbsp;We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Street Cleansing Manager to lead and develop our Street Cleansing Team within the Neighbourhood and Environmental Services department. This senior management role is pivotal in ensuring Redbridge remains clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, businesses, and visitors.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the local environment and community. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of street cleansing services in Redbridge, ensuring sustainability and continuous improvement backed by the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
<h2>To succeed in this Role you will bring:</h2>
&nbsp;A strong background in operational environmental services.
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<li>Strong work ethic and accountability.</li>
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As the manager of a large in person staff body you will want to observe and monitor staff working outside regular 9am-5pm office hours from time to time. This will include early mornings, evenings and weekends on occasion.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Street Cleansing Manager

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About us:- HES Catering Services&nbsp;are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools. About the job:- Kitchen Assistant at Scargill Infant &amp; Junior School, Rainham The role has entry step Grade 1/2:- &nbsp; <ul><li> 10 Hours per week, (£6707.87) term time only, Plus 4 cleaning days during the School Holidays. To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. To support the kitchen supervisor in all aspects of the food service and to assume responsibility of the food service in the supervisor’s absence&nbsp; </li> </ul> About you:- <ul><li>The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative</li> <li>The post holder has no direct staffing responsibilities&nbsp;</li> <li>The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile</li> <li>Hours of work:-10&nbsp; hours per week&nbsp;</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mandy.divall@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Thursday 11^th December 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Kitchen Assistant post Scargill Primary School

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Principal Family Practitioner Grade 8- £49056- £53172pa Starting Well MASH and Family Intervention The Principal Family Practitioner is responsible for managing, delivering and coordination of frontline&nbsp; services from children centres and within the community as part of Early Help and Statutory services&nbsp; offer; to safeguard and keep children, Young People and families together where possible and deliver&nbsp; support to children in or at the edge of care. A key part of the role will be to promote and implement the&nbsp; extensive Family Intervention offer of support, sharing knowledge across multi-agency networks enabling children and families to lead happy healthy lives. Hold a reduced caseload of families and undertake family intervention activities as required.&nbsp; Manage and oversee the senior family practitioners to support and ensure that the wider&nbsp; duties are implemented in accordance to the practice standards set and&nbsp; in line with legislation, and guidance.&nbsp; To provide robust management oversight and supervision of the case work within&nbsp; their designated teams and ensure performance development reviews are&nbsp; completed within timescale.&nbsp; Assist the Team Manager and Service Manager in delivering, planning and developing&nbsp; services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and&nbsp; potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate.&nbsp; Produce reports relating to team performance and activity and attend meetings/forums as&nbsp; required.&nbsp; Chair formal multi-disciplinary meetings, team meetings, panels, reviews and attend&nbsp; conferences where required.&nbsp; To support the Team Manager in early mediation and resolutions of complaints to prevent&nbsp; escalation.&nbsp; Responsible for the daily review and allocation of step down cases from MASH and&nbsp; statutory services applying appropriate threshold application resulting in a seamless and&nbsp; timely service provision to children and families.&nbsp; Facilitate case consultations with MASH decision makers and statutory services on case&nbsp; stepping down and up.&nbsp; To deputise for the Team Manager as and when required.&nbsp; To provide management cover in relation to building Centre Hubs as and when required; reporting issues to facilities officer when required.&nbsp; To work out of normal office hours, which will include evenings, weekends and early&nbsp; mornings when required by their line manager: this will include providing out of hours cover&nbsp; on a rota basis.&nbsp; The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job profile are indicative of the role, however&nbsp; they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change. In addition, you will be required to&nbsp; undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your manager&nbsp; Provide cover for other managers within the Early Help and Partnership Service at the&nbsp; equivalent grade.&nbsp; Ensure that all supervisions and Performance Development Reviews are completed within&nbsp; timescale. GCSE grade C or equivalent or above in English and Mathematics Practice qualification in childcare, education, health or social care, e.g. NVQ 3 or equivalent&nbsp; or relevant experience Desirable experience of operational management of diverse team of Family Practitioner/Senior Practitioners/Co-ordinators. Experience of influencing service provision in partner agencies over which there is no direct line management relationship. Evidence of success in promoting and implementing equal opportunity policies and practices in respect of employment and service delivery Desirable experience of coaching, mentoring and / or supervision with evidence of positive outcomes within children’s social care Experience of working within a systemic model of practice, and using this&nbsp; demonstrably within own practice including systemic supervision&nbsp; &nbsp;Experience of setting clear priorities, objectives and standards and delivering to&nbsp; challenging performance targets.&nbsp; Experience of working in ways which empower and encourage participation of families. Experience of preparing reports and assessments in respect of children this may include&nbsp; presenting to Court. Ability to guide and motivate the team effectively. This includes setting clear goals,&nbsp; delegating tasks, and providing feedback and support to team. Please viewJob Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Paul.Sibanda@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Sibanda@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Fixed Term – 2 Years
Location: Ley Street Depot
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.
 We're one of the&nbsp;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.
<h2>About This Role</h2>
We’re looking for a proactive Waste Services Officer to help lead Redbridge’s waste and recycling transformation across flats, estates, HMOs, and flats above shops. This role is key to preparing for Simpler Recycling reforms and rolling out food waste services to thousands of residents.
You’ll conduct site audits, verify property data, and plan infrastructure improvements. You’ll also work closely with residents and housing partners to boost participation and reduce contamination, helping make Redbridge a cleaner, greener place to live.
<h2>Is this role for you?</h2>
To succeed in this role you’ll need to:
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<li>Be an organised self-starter, able to work independently.</li>
<li>Be proactive and enjoy active work out and about in the borough and desk based.</li>
<li>Have an eye for detail/accuracy and curious to get to the root of an issue.</li>
<li>Be a team player, able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders and get stuck into the overall mission and purpose of the team.</li>
<li>Understand logistics and be operationally minded.</li>
<li>Have experience or strong interest in Environmental Services, challenges and concerns.</li>
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To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Waste Services Officer – Flats & Estates

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MASH Referral and Contact Officer Grade 5, £35,520 - £38,379pro rata 2 x 0.5fte Team: MASH &amp; Family Intervention We are seeking a dedicated and skilled&nbsp;MASH Contact and Referral Officer&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)/Front Door team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by delivering high-quality intervention within social care services in line with statutory requirements and best practice. As part of our Starting Well service, you will undertake a range of administrative activities to support our Social Work team in processing referrals received to Children’s Services. You will provide effective administrative support, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Acting as the first point of contact for service users and professionals, providing a high-quality response.&nbsp;</li> <li>Processing new referrals and information requests accurately and within statutory timescales.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintaining and quality-assuring IT systems and records for data accuracy.&nbsp;</li> <li>Managing duty phones, triaging calls, and signposting to appropriate services.&nbsp;</li> <li>Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team to ensure effective communication and integrated service delivery.&nbsp;</li> <li>Providing administrative support, including procurement, bookings, and correspondence.&nbsp;</li> <li>Handling confidential information in line with GDPR and Data Protection regulations.&nbsp;</li> <li>Prioritising workloads and covering other service areas when required.&nbsp;</li> <li>Supporting operational efficiency and resolving issues promptly.&nbsp;</li> <li>Occasional travel for meetings and flexibility to work outside normal office hours.&nbsp;</li> <li>Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with council policies.&nbsp;</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Qualifications: Educated to GCSE standard, inclusive of maths and English, or level 2 equivalent&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience: Experience of working in Children’s Services in a similar, fast paced role. Experience of processing complex information utilising ICT systems. Experience of effective partnership and multi-agency work</li> <li>Skills: Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to present complex information that can be understood easily to Social Care colleagues. Extensive experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office software suite and other IT applications Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload. Ability to work independently and as part of team. Ability to be adaptable and flexible. Good attention to detail.</li> </ul> Apply Now: If you are passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you. For an informal chat please contact Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact &nbsp;<a href="mailto:ingrid.doherty@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">ingrid.doherty@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:erika.merchant@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">erika.merchant@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Grade 6- £39276- £42771pa About the Role As a Youth Justice Service Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in preventing youth offending, safeguarding children, and supporting positive outcomes for young people and their families. You’ll manage a varied caseload, delivering effective interventions and restorative justice approaches, while working closely with victims, families, and multi-agency partners. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by helping young people turn their lives around and contribute positively to their communities. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Hold a caseload and deliver interventions that support desistance and strengthen families.</li> <li>Work with victims and implement restorative justice and reparation activities.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with legislation and Youth Justice Board standards.</li> <li>Represent the YJS and Local Authority in court, panels, and professional meetings.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.</li> <li>Work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required.</li> </ul> What You’ll Bring <ul><li>A degree-level or professional qualification in Social Work, Education, Health, Youth Work, Probation, Police, or a related discipline.</li> <li>Experience of safeguarding, assessments, SMART planning, and interventions.</li> <li>Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to engage young people, families, and professionals.</li> <li>Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and restorative approaches.</li> <li>Resilience, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse communities.</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? <ul><li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone</li> </ul> We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you. Please viewJob Profilehere For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Julie.Meek@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.Meek@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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