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About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.Job introductionWe are looking for an Accessible Green Space Development Officer to join our Nature Positive Portsmouth project team to deliver nature recovery at scale, climate resilient green infrastructure and improved connection to nature for health and wellbeing in the City. This is a part time role based at the Civic Offices, but will involve some travel around locations within the City and some opportunities for hybrid working depending on business needs, as well as some evening and weekend working for attendance to meetings and events.Your new roleThe Accessible Green Space Development Officer will lead efforts to improve access to existing green spaces and play parks across the city, using evidence from key strategies and assessments to address barriers, enhance climate resilience, and promote multifunctionality.Working closely with local communities and Council Officers, they will consult through community hubs, identify access challenges, and deliver engagement programs to embed inclusive park use.The role includes developing volunteer guidance, creating a playbook for diverse space utilization, and building a pipeline of costed projects to secure future investment.Additionally, the officer will support nature-based interventions, green social prescribing, and partnerships with organizations like the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, while exploring opportunities to link green spaces with cultural initiatives and assist community groups in unlocking hidden green areas for public benefit.This post is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund through Nature Towns and Cities, a partnership between the Heritage Fund, Natural England and the National Trust.Who is the person summary:The role requires a relevant professional qualification and experience in managing parks and open spaces, with strong skills in community engagement, stakeholder management, and volunteering.You’ll need expertise in biodiversity, green infrastructure, and ecological concepts, alongside the ability to develop costed plans, analyse data (including GIS), and communicate clearly through reports and consultations.Strong collaboration and influencing skills are essential, as well as an organized approach and flexibility.Knowledge of green space benefits for health, climate change risks, and frameworks such as the Green Infrastructure and Green Flag Award is important.Understanding local social and economic issues and supporting community groups is desirable but not essential.For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.Our recruitment processFull information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had.If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact<a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Felicity Harris, Strategic Lead Climate Resilience and Natural Environment: <a href="mailto:felicity.harris@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">felicity.harris@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage:<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Interview date: 30th January 2026

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About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.Job introductionWe are looking for a Support Assistant to join our Sheltered Housing team to provide residents with day to day help and liaising with external agencies. This is a part time role based at Arthur Dann Court however you may be required to work at any other Category 2.5 Sheltered Housing scheme if there is a need.Your new roleYou will work as a Support Assistant in a Portsmouth City Council Category 2.5 Sheltered Housing Scheme, mainly at Arthur Dann Court. Duties include supporting residents with daily needs, liaising with care agencies and health professionals, handling emergencies, updating records, serving meals, managing cash, and assisting with security, safety checks, and social activities. The role is 30 hours per week on a flexible rota, including weekends and bank holidays, with shifts between 7am and 10pm. You may work alone at times and cover other schemes when required.Who is the person summary:This role requires a caring and approachable individual with strong communication and listening skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You should have good written skills, basic numeracy, and IT proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word and Outlook). Physical capability for moving and handling tasks is essential, along with flexibility and reliability to work across different schemes and adapt hours to meet service needs. The role involves providing domestic support and, in emergencies, personal care to residents, while remaining calm in challenging situations. Accurate spoken English and the ability to converse confidently with customers are also key requirements.For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.Our recruitment processFull information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/support-for-applicants/" target="_blank">Support for applicants - Careers portal</a>Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post.This role is based at Arthur Dann Court, please ensure you can fulfil this prior to submitting your application.You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact<a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions, please contact: Emily Peach – Scheme Manager <a href="mailto:Emily.Peach@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emily.Peach@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies" target="_blank">privacy notice</a> before submitting any information.You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.

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An opportunity has arisen in our team for a Bilingual Learning Assistant who speaks Malayalam.This is a busy, sometimes challenging role, perfect for someone who wants to make a difference to children's lives and enjoys working as part of a culturally diverse team.The serviceEMAS are a team of Bilingual Learning Assistants, Bilingual Support Officers and Advisers working with the Education team.We work in partnership with schools to meet the needs of bilingual learners and ethnic minority pupils at risk of under-achievement. We support pupils across both primary and secondary age phases, as well as in nursery settings.The RoleYou will provide a support service complementary to teaching activities, primarily through first language or bilingual communication, acting as a classroom assistant and supporting the language and learning needs of pupils, particularly in their access to the national curriculum. You will support the class/subject teacher or EMAS adviser in providing a stress-free 'settling-in' period for new entrants, recent arrivals or returnees from extended stays in country of origin. You will assist in monitoring progress and assessing performance, communicate important information to teachers about the child's full language repertoire, and assist in the production of bilingual language/curriculum support materials.The ideal candidateWill have /be<ul><li>fluency in English and first language</li><li>good numeracy and literacy skills</li><li>excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills</li><li>experience of working with children at home and/or in a school setting</li><li>experience of interpretation and translation (formally or informally)</li><li>the ability to deal with different situations in a sensitive manner particularly when working with children, families and schools.</li><li>the ability to support school staff effectively in the classroom</li><li>an understanding ofthe need for confidentiality in working with children, school staff and parents</li><li>the ability to promote diversity within the school setting (including religion, culture and language)</li><li>to remain calm and focussed when working under pressure</li><li>the willingness to learn and develop additional skills required by the service</li><li>to be mobile enough to work at locations city wide as required by the service.</li></ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working Arrangements:All hours to be worked in schools. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:Ruth Nabholz-Duncan, Bilingual Assistant Deployment Manager, <a href="mailto:ruth.nabholz-duncan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">ruth.nabholz-duncan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>, 023 92 841 549 Interview dates: 14th &amp; 15th January 2026Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under our corporate commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers toshare thiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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•	Removal and disposal of bulky waste including fly-tipped items, rubble, garden waste and supermarket trolleys. •	Cleaning communal bins and washing communal windows using specialist long-reach equipment. •	Removal of graffiti with jet washing machine and cleaning communal areas such as balconies panels and pathways and playparks. •	Reporting to other departments issues such as cleaning and gardening demands to the local green and clean management team and communal housing repairs to local area housing offices. •	Reporting bulky items that need investigating to help identify instances of fly-tipping as well as report tenancy issues to relevant departments. •	Transporting specialist equipment for use on site. •	Working outside in all weathers and demonstrating good manual handling. •	Demonstrating a good understanding of Health &amp; Safety practices and safe methods of work which promotes the health and safety of yourself and others. •	Using equipment correctly and carrying out regular care and maintenance; full training, including the potential to gain qualifications, will be provided. •	Disposal of waste collected in accordance with legislation and regulations at local amenity sites licensed to receive and process such waste. •	Covering for the public convenience cleaning team when required. Skills: Who is the person? You need: 1.	To be a motivated, hard-working, and conscientious individual who is able to use initiative when necessary and take pride in the work. 2.	To be a team-player with good self-awareness, supporting others in meeting the Green &amp; Clean purpose. 3.	To be able to make good decisions, take responsibility for actions and learn from any mistakes made. 4.	To have the ability to converse at ease with customers and colleagues in accurate spoken English. 5.	To be able to communicate effectively both over the phone and face-to-face. 6.	To be willing to take instruction from and be a good listener in order to retain information provided. 7.	To be flexible and able to adapt to changing work situations as you may need to move between different team and sites, sometimes at short notice such as Public Convenience cleaning, general housing block cleaning in any of our Housing areas. 8.	To have good timekeeping and a responsible attitude as you may be required to be a key holder in order to lock and unlock various sites. 9.	To be an honest person with a positive attitude and good work ethic.

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About Us
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) operate a range of home to school and adults services transport routes across the County.
As part of our team, you will enable vulnerable people to achieve the best possible personal outcomes. You will do this by providing a reliable and consistent, safe transport service.
We're looking for people with an outward looking, caring and professional approach. The ideal person will naturally go above and beyond; acknowledging that our passengers value a friendly face and someone who is thoughtful and considerate.
<a href="https://youtu.be/rN-ZzA9GJC0?si=c_RzegGZBj3I-Lem" target="_blank">Hear from John, one of our School Crossing Patrols, about his experience in the role. </a>
About The Job
Salary Range: £12.65 - £12.85 per hour.
Work Location: Your base location is Drayton Depot (near Chichester) however, you will be assigned to a specific site location. You wont be required to visit the base location every working day.
We are currently recruiting to vacancies at Midhurst C of E Primary School, Petworth C of E Primary School and Easebourne Primary School.
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only.
What is term time only working? A term time only contract is for our staff who are employed to work only during periods when schools are open. Your pay is calculated on an annual basis and then you are paid over twelve equal monthly instalments.
What you will be doing:
We are currently seeking a School Crossing Patrol, to provide a valuable and reliable service to children and other pedestrians at a designated Crossing Site by assisting them to cross the road safely on their way to and from school.
You will be required to stand for extended periods, holding the 'lollipop' pole in all weather conditions, to ensure the safe passage of children and adults to their intended destination. This will entail stopping cars.
Experience and Skills
Key Skills:
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<li>Ability to understand and carry out the procedures for safely stopping traffic.</li>
<li>Good oral communication skills to be able to deal effectively with both children and colleagues, and other adults where necessary.</li>
<li>Good perception and knowledge of car stopping times, in particular the effect that adverse weather conditions have on these.</li>
<li>Ability to remain calm when put under pressure by drivers or pedestrians.</li>
<li>A basic level of literacy and numeracy sufficient to follow detailed written instructions and procedures and record necessary information during the course of the duty.</li>
<li>To be familiar with the relevant sections of the Highway Code and its applications.</li>
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Qualifications and/or experience:
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<li>No specific qualifications are required.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children. Desirable</li>
<li>Experience of providing a service to others. Desirable</li>
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Rewards and Benefits
Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.
Further Information
Struggling to apply? <a href="https://arena.westsussex.gov.uk/digital-volunteers" target="_blank">Book onto a Digital Support Session </a> in a library near you to get help navigating our application form (subject to availability)
To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.
We will review applications on a rolling basis therefore, you will be contacted within 2 weeks of your application.
Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and health check.
For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page.

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Working with young people aged between 11yrs -19 years, in a youth club setting. You will encourage young people’s participation in their club and in planning and running activities with them. Building relationships with these young people, by being a good listener, listening to what the young people want from the activities as well as listening to their issues and sign posting them on to other services as and when required. You will be expected to support the work under the direction of the Youth Club Manager. Your duties could include, sport, dance, participation in art, music, drama, discussions, and cooking with young people to name but a few, also off-site activities to include day trips and residentials. This successful candidate for this post will be expected to work across all areas of the youth club including the learning needs provision. Skills: 1. Be enthusiastic and be able to make and maintain effective relationships with young people. 2. Have experience of working with young people from age 11-25 years, be enthusiastic and able to make and maintain effective relationships. 3. Have excellent communication skills and be able to engage effectively with young people, staff, and stakeholders in a restorative way. 4. The ability to converse at ease with service users. 5. Be friendly and approachable with a sense of humour and lots of patience. 6. Be able to work within a team, as there will be lots of interaction with volunteers and other staffs as this is very much a hands on job. 7. An understanding of anti-discriminatory practice is essential and the empowerment of young people is essential. 8. Be open-minded, but recognise and challenge inappropriateness in a young person’s behaviour or language. 9. Be flexible in your hours of work as you will need availability to work in the evenings and occasional weekends as well as working from different sites.

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Cook - RussetsSalary:Band: 5, £26,473 - £28,239 pa, pro rata (£16,098 - £17,172 for 22.5 hours) plus a 7.5% shift allowance.An average of 22.5 hours per week. Hours will be worked over 2 week rota which may include weekends and bank holidays. Do you love cooking and want to make a real difference in people’s lives by providing nourishing, home-style meals. We are looking for a cook to join our team preparing and serving meals to the residents of our care home.About RussetsRussets provides full time residential care for up to 7 people and respite care for up to 11 people with learning disabilities, in one adapted building. There are 2 flats within the building, one accommodates 4 people and the other accommodates 3 people. The rest of the building providessupportto those people receiving respite care. Respite care is short term.What is the role?As Cook you will be planning and producing a varied and exciting menu which is nutritionally based, including special dietary requirement, whilst managing a set budget. You will be responsible for preparing food on a daily basis with the help of a kitchen assistant and the overall Health and Safety in the kitchen including induction of any new staff.Following the stock ordering process, you will liaise with various suppliers and check with the delivery of supplies whilst arranging appropriate storage. You will report any concerns to the senior team whilst ensuring all kitchen records are kept up to date, and policies and procedures are being followed. In addition, you will be required to organise catering for special events. Who is the person?You will need anadvanced qualification in catering, for example, City and Guilds 701/702 and a basic food hygiene certificate (or be working towards a suitable qualification). You will have experience of ordering stock and the ability to keep within a set budget whilst cooking for a large number of people. You will be required to have a good knowledge of food and nutrition requirements for our specific service, including a good range of special dietary requirements. You will have a knowledge and understanding of food safety including IDDSI and food intolerances or allergies. (IDDSI training will be provided).With good interpersonal and communication skills you will be flexible to enable you to adapt to changing workloads and requirements of the unit, an ability to organise and lead kitchen staff and an understanding of the policy regarding safeguarding vulnerable people.About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. Additional Information:How to apply: Please read the job profile for the full details of this role. We anonymise applications during application and short listing to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application we ask that you complete a statement which is crucial and is where you must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Our managers will use this information to shortlist your application form and measure your suitability and determine if you have the right skills, abilities and experience that meet the criteria of this role.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at<a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. Due to minimum salary requirements, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. For more information please visit the UK visa and immigration website.We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800.

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