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To be responsible for completing a range of enhancement projects across the external communal areas of the council’s housing stock. The post holder will need to a provide a professional standard at a highly productive level, acting with minimum supervision. 
To undertake a range of works demonstrating proficient level skills and experience including carpentry (boxed planters), painting, pressure washing, window cleaning, guttering cleaning and basic grounds maintenance tasks. 
The post holder will act as first point of contact for the residents in the Neighbourhood and must ensure they deliver a customer focused service in line with best value. 
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team or individually providing services to our customers. 
Key responsibilities include: 
1. Operational 
 
 - Work in a range of housing locations throughout the borough completing specified works to a high standard of excellence (in terms of completion of jobs and with customers/clients). 
 - To deliver a consistent standard of excellence. 
 - To operate all post and service related IT hard and software. Including mobile technology to aid modern ways of working and gathering and recording data for information systems and inventories 
 - To plan, identify and allocate required materials and resources. 
 - This is a physically demanding role. The role holder will be expected to climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces, lift and move heavy objects, tools and materials safely and undertake other tasks as necessary for the completion of the work with a high regard to health and safety to themselves and others. 
 
2. Stakeholder Collaboration: 
 
 - To promote and deliver a customer centred service that is responsive to internal and external customer needs, and places resident and key stakeholder’s involvement at the heart of the service. 
 - Collaborate with internal colleagues, contractors &amp; external organisations to deliver enhancement initiatives. 
 
3. Health &amp; Safety: 
 
 - To ensure compliance to Health and Safety rules and regulations in all work activities, including: wearing and utilising PPE (Protective Personal Equipment), maintaining the PPE, adhering to method statements and risk assessments, and participating in the development and maintenance of Safe Systems of Work 
 - To comply with customer care guidelines and initiatives and carry out all duties in accordance with the council’s approach to public sector equality duties. To be responsive to priorities based on resident need and vulnerability and corporate policy. 
 - To participate in a CPD programme, including statutory training, to maintain and improve individual skills, expertise and knowledge.’ 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Nic Sollis on <a href="mailto:Nic.sollis@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">Nic.sollis@enfield.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Vickie McGrath on 0208 132 1053 or <a href="mailto:vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. 
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London Borough of Enfield

Estate Enhancement Projects Operative

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Have you considered being trained as a Civil Enforcement Officer (CEO) and becoming part of Tonbridge &amp; Malling Council’s Parking Services team or perhaps you are a current CEO looking for a new challenge?
The Civil Enforcement team has recently expanded so we have a number of new opportunities to join us.
If you possess good communication skills and are well organised with a diplomatic approach, then you could have just the right qualities to undertake the CEO role. You will be based at the Council Offices in Kings Hill but you will work across various locations within the Borough; and as well as assisting members of the public, you’ll patrol parking areas, monitor ticket machines and issue Penalty Charge Notices.
A full UK driving licence, and the ability to work well as part of a team, are essential as are your excellent customer service skills. Our Civil Enforcement Officers represent the public face of the Council, therefore it is essential that you possess a courteous, helpful and confident manner.
Patrols are carried out on foot and in vehicles, you will use a hand held capture device, make concise notes and deal tactfully with members of the public. The job involves weekend and evening working on a shift basis.
You will assist in continuing to provide a safe roadside environment which is our priority, we prevent dangerous and inconsiderate parking, which will help assist traffic flow, improve access to homes and businesses, and keep public transport on the move all over our Borough.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council - Working for Us </a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andy Bracey, Parking Manager on 01732 876222 (Direct applicants only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Civil Enforcement Officer

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About us:Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.About the Role:We are looking for an experienced Power BI developer to create Power BI dashboards and reports for Children's Services. Working closely with Data Analysts, Data Engineers and key stakeholders within Children's Services, this role will facilitate delivery of a new suite of reports, visualising data from Databricks in the council's data platform. This is a key role which will deliver statutory and performance reporting for our very highly-regarded Children's Services.About You:The ideal candidate should display solid experience working on data visualisation projects using PowerBI. They should have good working knowledge of Mosaic, and have a good working knowledge of the critical functions delivered by Children's Services. Good communication and collaboration skills are essential. Please see the Job Description/Person Specification for more detail.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Reporting and Data Visualisation Engineer (Children’s Services)

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Permanent - Full Time

Location:&nbsp;Orchard Housing Office
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 growing&nbsp;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.
Redbridge is committed to providing excellent service; this is an opportunity to join our Environmental Services Team in a Housing Caretaker role, providing high quality services to residents across the borough.
You will be responsible for maintaining the grounds and external communal areas of the council's housing stock.
This customer focused position includes many varied duties; we are looking for someone with experience of caretaking and cleaning in a commercial environment.&nbsp; You will be committed to delivering services to a high standard and you will be expected to provide excellent customer service at all times.
You will be someone who can work on your own initiative, deliver strong consistent performance and is able to work as part of a team.
You will need the ability to meet the physical requirements of the job and carry out manual tasks involving lifting and moving heavy equipment/furniture/white goods.&nbsp; A valid driving licence would be of advantage, reasonable adjustments will be considered for disabled applicants.
This post has been designated as safety critical, in accordance with the Council's Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy.
Interview dates to be confirmed
Ambitious for Redbridge
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.

London Borough of Redbridge

Housing Caretaker

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Housing and Land
The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor’s plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. &nbsp;Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor’s housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration.
<h2>About the team: Specialist Housing and Services</h2>
The Specialist Housing and Services (SHS) Team delivers the following areas of work:
<ul>
<li>Rough Sleeping: delivering the Mayor’s work to tackle rough sleeping in London. The team commissions a wide range of frontline services, manages a variety of different projects aimed at reducing rough sleeping and oversees the revenue element of programmes which deliver more accommodation for this group of Londoners.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/homelessness/what-mayor-doing-tackle-rough-sleeping" target="_blank">Find out more</a>.</li>
<li>Specialist and Supported Housing: managing capital investment programmes to deliver specialist and supported housing for groups of Londoners who may be marginalised by the housing market. People experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic abuse, adults with learning disabilities and older people are just some of the groups the team supports.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/increasing-housing-supply/funding-supported-and-specialist-housing" target="_blank">Find out more</a>.</li>
<li>Housing Mobility: delivering two services which support particular groups of Londoners to move home either within or outside of London, according to their needs. The homes freed up as result of these moves are used to meet other Londoners’ housing needs, including by preventing and alleviating homelessness. Find out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/council-and-social-housing/housing-moves" target="_blank">more</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/council-and-social-housing/seaside-country-homes" target="_blank">more</a>.</li>
<li>Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation: working in partnership with the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to deliver the Mayor’s duties under Part 4 of the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act to support victims/survivors of domestic abuse and their children in relevant safe accommodation. This includes commissioning and grant funding a range of services and providing capital funding to deliver safe accommodation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/mayors-priorities-londons-housing-and-land/domestic-abuse-safe-accommodation-and-support" target="_blank">Find out more</a>.</li>
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<h2>About the roles</h2>
The roles will support the development and delivery of housing and support-services &nbsp;in line with the strategic outcomes set out in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/housing-and-land-publications/mayors-rough-sleeping-plan-action-2025" target="_blank">Mayor’s Rough Sleeping Plan of Action</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/housing-and-land/mayors-priorities-londons-housing-and-land/domestic-abuse-safe-accommodation-and-support" target="_blank">Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy</a>, Housing Strategy&nbsp;and associated plans. This will include putting in place plans and partnerships to ensure the delivery of those policies, projects and programmes, and to support the Mayor in directing the use of London’s capital and revenue funding to better meet the needs of Londoners marginalised by the housing market.
The permanent post will focus on overseeing the Mayor’s capital investment programmes to deliver specialist and supported housing.
One of the 12-month FTE posts will have a specific focus on coordinating and delivering activities at a strategic level to help ensure that rough sleeping for women&nbsp;can be prevented where possible and where it occurs is rare, brief and non-recurrent. The other 12-month FTE post will have a specific focus on contract managing specialist rough sleeping services for non-UK nationals, such as immigration advice services for migrants sleeping rough, as well as other wider rough sleeping responsibilities.
What your day will look like
<ul>
<li>Driving forward projects and services to deliver on the Mayor’s priorities to tackle rough sleeping and meet the diverse housing needs of Londoners.</li>
<li>Engaging, and coordinating engagement, with central and local government partners as well as charitable partners on issues affecting people sleeping rough.</li>
<li>Monitoring the delivery of existing schemes, supporting partners to deliver projects to time and budget, closely monitoring delivery challenges and identifying lessons learned</li>
<li>Working in partnership with government bodies to advocate for and develop new funding programmes aligned to emerging needs of Londoners.</li>
<li>Collaborating with colleagues in other GLA teams on cross-cutting issues;</li>
<li>Taking part in procurement activity and overseeing the development and assessment of new schemes via the GLA’s capital and revenue funding programmes.</li>
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<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
The following are essential criteria for these roles:
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<li>A good understanding of issues and policy relating to specialist and&nbsp;supported housing or an equivalent social policy area;</li>
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<li>Experience of contract monitoring for homelessness, domestic abuse, social care services or capital housing programmes;</li>
<li>Building and Managing Relationships (Level 2);</li>
<li>Planning and Organising (Level 2);</li>
<li>Problem Solving (Level 2);</li>
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Given that the fixed term roles will be supporting specialist work over a limited period, it would be advantageous if the successful candidates were able to get up to speed as quickly as possible after starting in the roles. For this reason, prior knowledge of or experience in the following areas are &nbsp;desirable (but not essential) criteria for each of the respective fixed term roles:
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<li>Women’s homelessness and rough sleeping in London.</li>
<li>Migrant homelessness and rough sleeping in London.</li>
</ul>
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential and desirable criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
If these instructions are not followed, your application may not be considered.
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring managers,&nbsp;Lidia Estevez Picon&nbsp;(for the fixed-term roles) and&nbsp;Laura Parry-Billings&nbsp;(for the permanent role), would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lidia.estevezpicon@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">lidia.estevezpicon@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="mailto:laura.parry-billings@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.parry-billings@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
If you have a preference between the three roles, please set that out in your supporting statement.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview will involve questions on the criteria set out above and the assessment will be designed to assess your level of Excel and writing skills.
The interview/assessments will take place in early/mid August (exact dates TBC).
Equality, diversity and inclusion
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Additional Information
Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
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<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
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If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>

Senior Project and Policy Officer

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Permanent - Full time&nbsp;
Location: Station Road

Directly reporting to the Family Help Team 1 Manager

The Family Help Teams have successfully embedded the new Family Help model ensuring that children and families in Redbridge receive a seamless service from the very start of the child's journey. Through our new Family Help Team, we've integrated services to provide better support for children at risk of harm by combining the expertise of our Early Help, Community Social Work and Child Protection Assessment Teams, to create a unified approach that offers early help, CIN, and child protection support$ûall delivered through a joined-up, multi-agency framework. There will no longer be any step ups or step downs, and the focus will be around building trusting relationships and offering families bespoke support at the earliest opportunity.
We are now looking to recruit a qualified Practice Manager to manage and oversee the work of the Early Help practitioners and lead the way in creating bespoke and innovative interventions that will help to support families across the continuum of need in the Family Help Team 1. You will be responsible for managing a cohort of eight Early Help practitioners, providing good quality supervision, case directions and support. You will also oversee the throughput of work undertaken by Early Help Practitioners as well as linking in with social workers to provide a seamless service to children and families.
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting families and making a difference in the community? We are seeking a dedicated&nbsp;Practice Manager&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;Family Help Team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality support services to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and supervise a team of practitioners, ensuring effective delivery of family support services.
<ul>
<li>Provide professional guidance and oversight to ensure best practices and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate service effectiveness, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Oversee case management and ensure timely interventions for families in need.</li>
<li>Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that fosters professional growth and development.</li>
</ul>

Essential Criteria:
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in managing and supervising teams within children's services, family support, or social care settings.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices, early intervention strategies, and relevant legislation.</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and engage effectively with families.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes.</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualification in social work, family support, or a related field.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li>
</ul>
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to the success of our Family Help Team and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families. If you have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you!
Please note this role is a full-time office-based role, Mon-Fri.
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 and paste 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

Practice Manager

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1 - PO2 £39,855 - £44,331 &nbsp; Contract Type: Full time - Permanent &nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 16/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): W/C 21/07/2025 &nbsp; Reference: 1797 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. &nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planning Policy Information and Monitoring Officer in the dynamic and diverse Place and Design Team at Waltham Forest Council. This is a key monitoring role in a team with a great track record and at the forefront of delivering vibrant, green, safe and accessible neighbourhoods across Waltham Forest.&nbsp;&nbsp; The role&nbsp; We are looking for someone creative and energetic with demonstrable planning policy skills; who is looking to build on and share those skills to help shape sustainable growth that meets genuine local needs, with the right infrastructure delivered in the right places, and according to the Council’s innovative Exemplar Design principles and values. With the team focused on the implementation of our ambitious adopted Local Plan this role will be key to unlocking delivery of new homes, workspace and infrastructure across the borough.&nbsp;The right candidate will be interested in strategic&nbsp;planning, data and urban development.&nbsp;You will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data relating to development in the borough. You&nbsp;will use your analytical, research, communication and presentation skills to monitor the performance of the Local Plan policies, assess their effectiveness&nbsp;and communicate the successes and opportunities associated with the delivery of the Plan. In addition to your monitoring role, you will also contribute to other policy work of the team.&nbsp; You will work well with others and have the ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively and will enjoy taking a creative approach to problem solving. This is a role that requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.&nbsp; In this role you will work in multidisciplinary team, alongside a Principal Developer Contributions Officer, Principal Planning Policy Officer, Developer Contributions Support Officer, GIS Officer and Data Quality Officer and report to the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure Lead.&nbsp; The Place and Design Team&nbsp; We are delivering the Council’s Missions for a fairer borough through inclusive growth, and ensuring that we deliver the new homes and jobs needed, and that they are of exemplar quality and supported by the right infrastructure in the right places. We are committed to engaging the borough’s diverse communities at all stages of the development cycle to ensure that future development brings the benefits they need and tackles the Climate Emergency head on.&nbsp;&nbsp; We work within an inclusive structure that rejects silos, embraces sharing and learning and works flexibly and collaboratively. We have adopted a matrix working approach that assembles the right teams for the right projects, building resilience and skills. We also work collaboratively with other teams across the council, including Development Management, Area Regeneration, Employment, Business and Skills, Culture, Housing, Property, Capital Delivery, Strategy &amp; Design, and Highways and engage meaningfully with our local communities, businesses, strategic authorities (such as GLA, TfL), investors and developers.&nbsp; We are building a reputation as an innovative, positive, proactive team that delivers excellent results with work produced in house including an adopted Local Plan, award winning buildings and public spaces, our special Waltham Forest Design Awards, a visionary Leyton Mills SPD and a first class Local Heritage List.&nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Information%20%26%20Monitoring%20Officer%201797.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; As part of the Place and Design team, the role holder will carry out planning information and&nbsp;monitoring tasks involving the collection, analysis and monitoring of spatial planning data including housing commencements and completions, housing land availability, industrial, commercial, office, retail, vacant premises, Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGs) and other data sets required to monitor spatial planning objectives.&nbsp; The role holder will prepare the Authoring Monitoring Report and contribute to the preparation, implementation and review of the Council’s Local Plan and other policy documents, particularly through the preparation and ongoing review of an up-to-date housing trajectory that ensures the borough has an ongoing, deliverable five year land supply. &nbsp; &nbsp; They will also manage the Freedom of Information requests that come to the Place and Design team. Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in planning or closely related subject or a relevant professional qualification. Experience, knowledge and understanding of National Planning Policy Framework and the process of preparing a Local Plan, preparation of supplementary planning documents, review, and, in particular, monitoring of Local Plan policy.&nbsp; Experience of working in a Planning Department including spatial planning data and information monitoring or related experience from working in another part of the development industry. Good understanding of how services are provided in a local government context and the issues facing local government.&nbsp; Good political awareness and experience of community engagement. Good understanding of the importance of customer satisfaction with a strong customer focused attitude. User of database systems and experience of recording, analysing, and reporting complex data and information. User of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel and other relevant software enabling the review and maintenance of the Local Plan process. Experience or knowledge of using GIS/mapping systems. Experience of providing information and advice to key decision makers, such as elected members and service directors. Ability to communicate effectively using a wide variety of media and methodologies, including written, oral, and visual means of communication. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work with minimal supervision. Accustomed to managing conflicting deadlines and a demanding workload. Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and equality in employment and service delivery. Ability to undertake site visits. Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Marcin Manikowski, Head of Strategic Planning and Infrastructure at <a href="mailto:marcin.manikowski@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">marcin.manikowski@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Information & Monitoring Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to provide a high quality and effective social work service, which responds to the needs of people with lived experiences with care and support needs, their informal carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014 and reflects a strengths-based approach.We have exciting opportunities for permanent social workers who are passionate about empowering citizens to reach their full potential in our integrated neighbourhood teams, safeguarding adults, mental health team, transitions and review team.Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about supporting adults with care and support needs to live fulfilling and independent lives? Guidance, support, and supervision will be provided in accordance with the individual’s experience and capabilities and in line with our Supervision Policy. About You The successful applicant will have:<ul><li>Must hold a qualification in Social Work </li><li>Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. </li><li>Have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience. (BSc/MA in Social Work, Dip SW/HE or CQSW).</li><li>Knowledge of social work models and interventions, including strengths-based practice models (Desirable).</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of discriminated groups and the ability to ensure that services are appropriately delivered to meet their needs (Desirable).</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19140&amp;hashed=-1474520762" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Social Worker - Adults

This is an exciting time to join the Medway Safeguarding Team as we have recently changed our service delivery model from three safeguarding teams to one overall safeguarding team. We are also expanding the size of the team and are currently recruiting Social Workers to join the service.Please note: This role is open to qualified social workers only and is not open for newly qualified students seeking to complete their ASYE.Working in collaboration with the Senior Social Workers, Team Managers and other senior colleagues’, successful candidates will be required to practice as safeguarding social workers to support Medway Council in fulfilling its statutory duties in relation to safeguarding adults, as prescribed by relevant legislation and codes of practice. The successful candidates will need to develop and maintain a high level of skill, expertise, and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and good practice in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions. You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard safeguarding service.Alongside the Designated Senior Officer, successful candidates will be required to undertake the triaging of safeguarding Concerns and competently assess multiple and complex risks. You will have excellent knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal principles with the ability to apply these in practice. You will work collaboratively with individuals, their families, support networks and partner agencies and apply a person centred and strengths-based approach when delivering safeguarding duties including undertaking S.42 enquiries and co-producing safety plans. You will be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.You will be required to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of residents, with a requirement to undertake regular face to face visits, often unplanned or at short notice.This role will require successful candidate to attend and present at safeguarding meetings and possess the skills to accurately and proficiently write, chronologies, s.42 Enquiries and case notes in a timely manner.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

This is Medway

Social Worker Safeguarding 

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul><li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li><li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li><li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li><li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li></ul>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<ul><li>Are you passionate about advocating for children's rights and welfare?&nbsp;</li><li>Do you have experience in child protection and want to help shape positive outcomes for young people?</li><li>Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of children in our community?</li></ul>Reporting to the Safeguarding Service Manager, your responsibilities as an Independent Reviewing Officer will include:<ul><li> Chairing statutory Looked After Children (LAC) reviews, ensuring that care plans are robust, effective, and child-focused.</li><li> Advocating for the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is heard and acted upon in all aspects of their care.</li><li> Monitoring the progress of care plans and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice guidelines.</li><li> Working closely with social workers, foster carers, legal representatives, and other professionals to ensure coordinated and effective care planning- (High support)&nbsp;</li><li> Providing independent oversight and scrutiny of social work practice, promoting high standards of care and welfare&nbsp;</li><li> Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all review meetings, decisions, and recommendations.</li><li> Contributing to service improvement and development by providing training, identifying trends, highlighting good practice, and recommending changes where necessary.</li></ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Walls, Safeguarding Manager on <a href="mailto:karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk</a> or Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on <a href="mailto:denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk</a>This role is a great opportunity for:<ul><li>Experienced social workers: Qualified social workers with a strong background in child protection reviewing social care practice, gained at Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Current and Former Independent Reviewing Officers : Individuals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles, with a proven track record of chairing multi-agency meetings, especially within a children's services framework and local authority setting.</li></ul>We would expect the suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Worker England</li><li>Significant experience in child protection or safeguarding with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of effectively chairing statutory meetings within children’s services.</li><li>Strong knowledge of The Children Act 1989, 2004, IRO Handbook (2010), and other relevant legislation and statutory guidance.</li><li>Experience of managing performance, setting and monitoring standards and challenging poor practice</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations</li><li>Ability to challenge poor practice constructively and escalate concerns effectively.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and possess the skills and experience required for the role, we encourage you to apply! Join our dedicated team and take on a rewarding challenge that allows you to advocate for children, collaborate with diverse professionals, and contribute to meaningful outcomes.&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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