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The City has unrivalled exciting opportunities for new cutting-edge architecture and the conservation of the best of the past. Our areas at Blackfriars, the former Museum of London, Smithfield, and Liverpool Street will be undergoing transformational change as the City moves into a new era, impacting the capital more widely and maintaining the City’s position on the global stage.</p>\n<p>It is our aim to be an inclusive and sustainable place for all. If you share this vision, then we would like to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess the transport implications of new developments and provide high-quality, timely advice to planning officers.</li>\n<li>Review a variety of transport planning documents including Transport Assessments, Delivery & Servicing Plans, and Construction Logistics Plans.</li>\n<li>Represent the City in meetings with developers and other stakeholders, negotiating transport-related improvements to development proposals.</li>\n<li>Lead on the transition from planning approval to delivery, dealing with highway licences, walkway agreements, and S278/S38/S106 negotiations.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with internal teams across Planning, Transportation, Engineering, and Public Protection to ensure a seamless and effective approach.</li>\n<li>Provide input to planning policy documents, and support committee reporting and decision-making processes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll be an experienced professional with a degree (or equivalent experience) in a transport, engineering or construction-related field. 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The role offers the chance to influence high-profile developments, contribute to cutting-edge transport planning, and help create a safer, greener, and more accessible City of London.</p>\n<p>We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We also offer a flexible working environment, generous leave, and a commitment to your professional development.</p>\n<p>Ready to Help Shape the City?</p>\n<p>Apply now to join a team at the forefront of sustainable urban development in London.</p>\n<p>We offer a competitive salary as well as a range of benefits, including the payment of professional fees. </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Noon on Tuesday 20th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Provisional interview date: W/C 2nd June 2025</p>\n<p>To apply online please click the Apply online button above.   </p>\n<p>Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV0437 if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. </p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. </p>\n<p>Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. 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Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients who require temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s the role? …</strong></p>\n<p>Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint an Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team of six Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Officers responsible for offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 duties. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to our applicants eligible for homelessness assistance and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. 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It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion, please contact Abdul Hamid on 07385 226267</strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.</p>\n<p>We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.</p>\n<p>The post is subject to a DBS.</p>\n<p><strong>To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit the </strong><a href=\"https://efuy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1219/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share\"><strong>Lewisham Council website</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong></p>\n<p>£47,628 - £49,638 per annum (P03)</p>\n<p>N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity </strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply\">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> </p>\n<p>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks\">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href=\"mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk\">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you.  </p>\n<p>The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.</p>\n<p><strong>Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:  </strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq\">LinkedIn</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ\">Facebook</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE\">Twitter</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf\">Instagram </a> </p>","shortDescription":"Seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team offering suitable accommodation for homelessness assistance in Lewisham.","salaryDescription":"£47,628 - £49,638 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T11:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0060079a-e61f-4659-aa88-22aeef6f06df.jpg","score":252.66747,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"cdabcf78-27e9-4794-ba6c-652ddc21130d","title":"Compliance Officer (Resident Services)","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 5- £34,416 - ££37,536pa</strong></p> <p>The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence.</p> <p>To provide a high quality housing management compliance service which deals with fire risk assessments, clutter, unauthorised items left in communal areas and storage areas (including utility and other in-take cupboards), within Havering Council’s social housing stock. 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Where relevant take action in line with the tenancy terms, leases or other legal remedies.</li> <li> To respond as directed to Members Enquires, service requests, demands, and complaints.</li> <li>To work as required or directed with the Police, London Fire Brigade, other statutory partners, council services, external partners and other enforcement agencies to prevent, tackle, or resolve, anti-social behaviour, nuisance, environmental issues.</li> <li>To enforce other similar breaches as deemed necessary.</li> </ul> <p> You must have a full UK manual driving license .</p> <p>Please  view <strong>Job Profile</strong> here</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Mark.Connor@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong>  </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th May 2025,</strong>  however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed. </p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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The successful candidate will work across various areas including; reception desk, public enquiries counter, telephone contact centre and land charges administration. Duties are rotational and the ability to be flexible in terms of duties undertaken is essential.</p>\n<p>Provision of a top class service to our customers on the whole range of Council services and functions is essential, with an emphasis on carrying 80% of enquiries through to a successful conclusion at the first point of contact. In order to meet customer demands and achieve our aims of first point of contact resolution, the section uses a wide range of IT systems for which excellent ICT skills are required. The post involves frontline, face to face and telephone contact and the successful applicant will be expected to maintain a high level of customer care at all times.</p>\n<p>Whilst knowledge of Council Services would be an advantage, we have successfully recruited applicants with no previous experience in the past as a comprehensive training programme is available.</p>\n<p>The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Andrew Weekes (Customer Services Team Leader) on 01483 743065 or Angela Denbigh (Customer Services Team Manager) on 01483 743100.</p>\n<p>Please note: A basic DBS check is required for this role.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 18 May 2025 at 23.59</p>\n<p>Interviews: 3 June 2025</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary circa £25,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.","publishDate":"2025-04-24T15:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f9be10f6-f613-497a-a3cd-a2de7e2ed7a1.png","score":6233.6963,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e411e7dd-1855-443a-a32b-b5fe5e919631","title":"Service Link Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Service Link Officer <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hemel Hempstead <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br>Hybrid working, regular presence required at our Hemel Hempstead offices. 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You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We ensure services brokered are needs led, represent value for money and are appropriately quality assured. We work in partnership with other agencies to maximise positive outcomes for children and young people. We assist in identifying gaps in service provision and working with strategic commissioning we develop a more varied pool of resources in line with needs. <br><br><b>About the role</b><ul>\n<li> <strong>Do you like making a positive difference to the lives of children and their families?</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>Do you like a fast pace and rewarding role?</strong> </li>\n<li> <strong>Are you organised and diligent with excellent communication skills?</strong> </li>\n</ul>As part of this role, you will be involved in brokering & securing support for families with disabled children, from a diverse range of valued care provider organisations. <br><br> Responsibilities in the role include arranging packages of support which are needs led and deliver positive outcomes. You'll be working in partnership with families, social care professionals and care providers, to identify and arrange the right support, therefore suitable candidates will have effective and proactive communication skills. <br><br> You will also have the opportunity to promote inclusion for disabled children and young people, through signposting to local community-based activities and resources. <br><br> We are looking for someone with:-<ul>\n<li> The ability to analyse, understand and utilise information, in order to broker effective packages, to ensure improved outcomes for children. </li>\n<li> Ability to research and propose alternative solutions. </li>\n<li> Ability to influence providers and stakeholders, through effective and proactive communication. Ability to seek solutions and work proactively with partners. </li>\n<li> Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to support effective collaborations. Stakeholders include the child / young person; parents / carers and wider parties. </li>\n<li> Ability to work flexibly in a changing and learning context. </li>\n<li> Ability to demonstrate use of ICT and maintain accurate records. </li>\n<li> Ability to organise your work and follow a range of processes consistently to promote an effective team working approach. </li>\n<li> Ability to manage and prioritise a number of different demands, engaging the support of colleagues where necessary. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Demonstrable experience of working with disabled children and young people and/or providing children and families social care services. </li>\n<li> Highly organised and ability to prioritise your workload. </li>\n<li> Ability to use own initiative. </li>\n<li> Good ICT skills </li>\n<li> Good verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li> Experience of dealing with a high level of confidentiality </li>\n<li> Full driving licence and access to transport </li>\n</ul>This is a fast-paced environment; sourcing care packages that make a real difference to families with disabled children, providing personalised support from homecare to short breaks and direct payments. Therefore, you'll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload. <br><br> To identify effective services, you will be flexible and adaptable, a creative problem-solver, and deliver person-centred solutions. <br><br> You will be a strong team worker, committed to ensuring the team maintains its good reputation for being responsive and family focused. This includes covering 'duty' responsibilities on a rota for responding to day-to-day issues as well as your allocated care package tasks. <br><br> Our organization is committed to your personal growth and professional aspirations. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Catherine Wangechi (catherine.wangechi@hertfordshire.gov.uk) <br><br> Interview Date: 29th & 30th May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-25T06:00:18.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/670c9b81-738f-4bdf-860c-067cd5cb744a.png","score":4631.889,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48ae5944-ce38-4f65-a17d-e082996629b8","title":"Newly Qualified Social Workers - Children's Services","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: </strong>ASYE/Newly Qualified Social Worker</p>\n<p><strong>Division: </strong>Supporting Families Division<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Grade I-K - £44,430, plus <strong>zone 2&3 travel card – </strong>this will go up to £46,437, once you pass your first year of ASYE</p>\n<p>Are you ready to take the first steps in your journey as a qualified social worker?</p>\n<p>Are you passionate and committed to building relationships with children and families within a diverse and innovative workplace?</p>\n<p>Rated <strong>OUTSTANDING</strong> by OFSTED, Tower Hamlets is a great place to practice social work. We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p>\n<p>Contribute to creating positive change together and apply today!</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>About Us </strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><em>In Tower Hamlets we believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised within their own families</em></strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. </em></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><em>In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships and strengthening families </em></strong><em>by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way.   </em></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts underpinned by Restorative Practice. It draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice and is fully embedded across Supporting Families.</p>\n<p>We are an <strong>inclusive</strong> organisation that <strong>values diversity</strong> and empowers individuals from all cultures and backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and enriches our ability to serve our community.</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p>\n<p>We particularly welcome applications from Social Workers from Global majority backgrounds and from those who have care experience- in Tower Hamlets this is a protected characteristic.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role </strong></p>\n<p><strong>As an NQSW in Tower Hamlets, you will be part of one of our diverse Children’s Services teams, known as Supporting Families</strong> , providing essential support to children, young people, their families, and carers. Our practice is child-centred, family-minded, and strengths-based.</p>\n<p>You will be asked for your team preferences if your application is shortlisted, and we will endeavour to put you forward for one of your team choices if successful at interview.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong><strong>:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We offer a competitive salary starting salary at Grade I-K- <strong>£44,430 </strong><strong>this will go up to £46,437, once you pass your first year of ASYE </strong>and you will also be eligible for an annual travel card covering zones 2-3.</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and if you choose to work with us you will benefit from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A dedicated practice leader to support you through the learning and assessment involved in your first year.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A diverse workload and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">In the second year of practice, you can opt in to continue having additional reflective supervision and are encouraged to do a consolidation module accredited by our partner universities.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">In the following three years the Learning Academy will work with you to consider the best way to support and develop your practice.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A range of opportunities to undertake further study and complete further post-qualifying modules through our partner universities post ASYE</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Tower Hamlets provides wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities, which include university accredited courses, e-learning, online classroom-based training and on the go opportunities. We also offer flexible learning opportunities through our subscription to Research in Practice and various learning opportunities through our membership with the NorthEast London Teaching Partnership.</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Requirements </strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Please note that to apply for these posts you must meet the following criteria:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Have the Right to Work in the UK (please note, unfortunately we are not currently able to offer sponsorship for ASYE positions).</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Be anticipating successful completion of your social work course and subsequent Social Work England registration by October 2025</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Have completed your social work qualification within the last 2 years</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Not have commenced or completed your ASYE elsewhere</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> May 2025</strong> </li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Shortlisting date: 27</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> May 2025</strong>\n</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Assessment Centre date/s: 3</strong><sup><strong>rd</strong></sup><strong> - 5</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> June 2025 </strong>\n</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Interview date/s: 16</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> – 19</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> June 2025</strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Both the Assessment Centre and Interview activities are approximately 1 day each. The assessment centre activity will be a virtual session and the interviews will take place face to face in Tower Hamlets Town Hall in Whitechapel.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Learning Academy on <a href=\"mailto:LearningAcademy@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">LearningAcademy@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p>\n<p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p>\n<p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-05-01T11:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/9b5dc140-34fa-439e-9274-b89647cfe35e.png","score":4119.421,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3c961451-3a30-4744-b335-3093e5f8e79a","title":"Commercial Services Manager – Maternity Cover","employer":"St Albans City & District Council","department":"","location":"St Albans City & District Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Commercial Services Manager – Maternity Cover </strong></p>\n<p><strong>£45,417 to £49416 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Fixed Term, up to 12 months, full-time (37 hours pw) </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Flexible working options (including hybrid)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Job Ref: </strong><strong>P2368</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>St Albans Museums is an award-wining local authority funded museum service that manages and operates a number of historic and cultural sites. These include Verulamium Museum, the Hypocaust, the 15th century Clock Tower and the dynamic St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are now looking for an organised and creative individual to cover the role of <strong>Commercial Services Manager </strong>whilst the permanent postholder is on maternity leave.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>As the lead for commercial activity across the Museum Service, you will monitor and grow the income generating elements of the service, overseeing retail, venue hire, and contract management of a new café and catering partner.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will manage and develop new and existing income streams to support the wider work of the Museums Service during an ambitious period of growth.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for an exceptional candidate with previous experience of managing commercial activity within museums and galleries. Creative, income driven, and a motivating leader, you will have great organisational skills and be able to manage tight budgets and resources effectively.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be joining during an exciting period of NPO funded activity and will be responsible for managing the delivery of part of this programme as well as the core commercial activity.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Flexible working patterns can be arranged to meet the needs of the successful candidate. However, as part of the Museum Management Team, some onsite weekend and evening event working will be required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href=\"https://www.enjoystalbans.com/\">a great place to live and work</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. <em>Please</em><em> note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-</em> <em>time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers</em>\n</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n<li>Staff Parking Permit</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of professional fees</li>\n<li>Comprehensive development and training</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>\n<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Disability Confident: </strong>We are proud to be a <a href=\"https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-us/disability-confident-employer.aspx\">Disability Confident employer</a>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Disclosure Checks: </strong>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>English Fluency: </strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). <a href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf\">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Farhana Begum, Arts, Tourism, Culture and Heritage Manager on <a href=\"mailto:Farhana.begum@stalbans.gov.uk\">Farhana.begum@stalbans.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply </strong>      <strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href=\"https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and Careers</a> or email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk\">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date for applications: Monday 19<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,417 to £49416 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution","publishDate":"2025-04-23T15:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a4993a47-92b5-4278-bfd5-654f708a6ea2.png","score":3813.1807,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1700eeb1-2a89-4f42-817b-e33f56c30c1c","title":"Day Services Manager","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Day Services Manager</strong></p>\n<p>Grade 10 - (£36,573 - £40,607)</p>\n<p>37 hours per week, Agile</p>\n<p>Hours are 08.30am-16.00pm, Monday to Friday</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking an experienced and motivated Day Services Manager to lead and mange two social centres across Runnymede. The role offers a great opportunity to provide senior management support whilst making a meaningful impact to the lives of residents across the borough. </p>\n<p>This role includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct line management of staff across two social centres, including recruitment, training, 1-2-1’s and yearly appraisals</li>\n<li>Maintain compliance to regulatory health & safety requirements including undertaking risk assessments</li>\n<li>Organise and promote activities to entertain and stimulate centre visitors, as well as provide a hot meal provision across both sites</li>\n<li>The Day Services Manager is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are available at both sites to maintain service continuity</li>\n<li>Identify new service opportunities and work in partnership with other organisations and agencies</li>\n<li>Responsible for budget monitoring and services are delivered within budget</li>\n<li>Buildings are compliant by working to applicable procedures and with other RBC service area’s</li>\n<li>Be a part of the future development of the service to meet the ever- changing working environment</li>\n<li>Act as an Emergency Rest Centre Manager in response to a civil emergency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management experience and ability of leading a team, including staff supervision and development</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a social centre environment or within the community</li>\n<li>Be able to identify and develop new services or opportunities</li>\n<li>Experience of budget management</li>\n<li>Strong communication skills</li>\n<li>Experience of writing procedures and protocols as well as undertaking risk assessments                                                                                                                                                 </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>Day Centre Services provide an essential environment for the older and some of the most vulnerable residents of Runnymede.  As a senior lead you will be responsible for leading and managing the performance of two teams, with varying roles and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to all visitors.</p>\n<p>Whilst the role is challenging, the results can be rewarding as you will be responsible for creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for visitors as well as providing varied activities and promoting independence.         </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The role requires a flexible approach as you be required to work across two sites.</li>\n<li>Home working is possible, but this is dependent on service delivery</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Hayley Andrews on 01932 425865 or Hayley.andrews@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 6th May at 23.59</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): 14th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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An active and green place, Dacorum is a buzzing centre of business, enterprise and ambition. We’re designing our services <span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span><span class=\"jobDetsMarker\"></span>around customers, ensuring our teams have the right skills and behaviours to excel, and we’ve developed new ways of working which support flexible and hybrid working.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"> </p> <p class=\"customHTML\">We are prepared to do things differently in Dacorum and are developing a new integrated neighbourhood management model that will enable us to deliver great services and create high-performing and integrated teams with a positive, empowered culture. Our ambition is to set the standards that other local authorities aspire to, and, in this new role, you can play a part in making this happen. Responsible for waste, fleet, street scene, cemeteries and grounds maintenance, you’ll have the opportunity to review current structures and models of delivery, and your leadership will be central to encouraging a sense of shared mission and accountability across the service. Other priorities will include a focus on waste operations and fleet management, maximising our waste commercial service, garden waste and the smooth running of the depot. Longer term, you’ll make an influential contribution to our planning for sustainable population and employment growth, as we transform our town centres and support our communities to thrive.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"> </p> <p class=\"customHTML\">It's an opportunity that will suit someone with the right level of professional knowledge, acquire through study or career experience, and who has a proven track record of managing a multi-million-pound waste service within a complex, multi-agency service system. An informed appreciation of the practical demands of managing cultural and operational change is essential along with the ability to take a ‘first principles’ analytical approach to problem-solving and generating solutions. Excellent stakeholder management, customer service and engagement skills, are essential, as are good political awareness and sensitivity to the needs and priorities of others.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"> </p> <p class=\"customHTML\">It’s a fantastic time to join the team at Dacorum Borough Council and shape a cleaner, greener and safer place for our residents and stakeholders. We’re looking for candidates who will bring proven expertise and capabilities in their own professional area, but who also offer the wider strategic perspective and leadership skills to shape a progressive, collaborative and effective organisational culture, with a focus on customer service and service improvement. You’ll bring a creative, enthusiastic and open-minded approach to how we work across the Council and with our partners, to bring about the best outcomes for our residents and service users.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"></p> <p class=\"customHTML\">Visit <a href=\"http://www.join-dacorum.co.uk\">www.join-dacorum.co.uk</a> to find out more or contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\">For full details and to apply for this post please visit our website at <a href=\"http://www.dacorum.gov.uk\">http://www.dacorum.gov.uk</a>.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"></p> <p class=\"customHTML\">Dacorum Borough Council is working in Partnership with Solace in Business in the recruitment for this position. All application information will be shared with them.</p> <p class=\"customHTML\"></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK.</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"></strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.</strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\"> </strong></p> <p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">We are an equal opportunities employer. 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The candidate must have a ‘can do’ attitude to work in a Nursery environment and be prepared to work across both sites.</p>\n<p>Experience in school caretaking/cleaning is useful, but not essential. Proven cleaning and handyperson skills are essential as is commitment to sustainability.</p>\n<p>We would expect you to maintain very high standards in the upkeep and improvement of our school sites and to enjoy contributing to an excellent eco friendly working environment for pupils, staff and animals.</p>\n<p>The post-holder will be a key holder must be committed to work across the federation at both our nursery school sites, between the hours of early mornings and late evening and committed to working weekends when needed.</p>\n<p>It is essential that you have a flexible approach, a high degree of motivation and be fully committed to working in a busy school environment. You will be required to show initiative and promote a positive image of the site through your work keeping our school clean and tidy.</p>\n<p>Further information about the school can be found at web links: www.fans.waltham.sch.uk</p>\n<p>We are committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service Scheck (DBS) and references will be taken up prior to interviews.<br>All completed application forms should be returned via email to: <a href=\"mailto:admin@fans.waltham.sch.uk\">admin@fans.waltham.sch.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 18<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Shortlisiting/Interviews:</strong> w/b 19<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 3 (5-6) Annual £28,521-£28,929 - Pro rata £17,990.49","publishDate":"2025-04-30T16:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4f2208ce-181f-4bf4-9f07-aaad784a45bc.jpg","score":3190.489,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64654e0f-f0e9-42b1-8929-f59ea9755f46","title":"Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"The Willows, Swanley","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p>North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.</p>\n<p>Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have recently awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.</p>\n<p>We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the area</strong></p>\n<p>The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. </p>\n<p>You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.</p>\n<p>As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.</p>\n<p>You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.</p>\n<p>Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. </p>\n<p><strong>Rewards</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.</p>\n<p>We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.</p>\n<p><strong>Transport</strong></p>\n<p>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.</p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p><em>Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. 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This role focuses on early intervention and inclusive practice, working closely with schools, families, and partner agencies to help pupils at risk of disengagement or offending get back on track.<br> <br>Every day brings new challenges. One moment you'll be designing a bespoke support plan for a young person on the brink of permanent exclusion, and the next you'll be leading a training session to build staff confidence in working with vulnerable pupils. You'll work as part of a multi-agency network, driving forward collaborative solutions that safeguard children and improve their life chances. It's a role that's as strategic as it is hands-on, and the impact is real.<br> <br>Your insight will also shape local policy and service development. Whether it's contributing to borough-wide inclusion strategies or analysing performance data to identify gaps, you'll play a crucial role in creating a system that works better for everyone-especially those most often left behind.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You've worked with young people who are hard to engage-those at risk of gang affiliation, substance misuse, or who are already showing signs of entering the youth justice system. You know how to build trust with families, how to work in challenging circumstances, and how to remain calm and decisive when safeguarding is at stake.<br> <br>You bring experience from the classroom, from pastoral teams, or from specialist education support services, and you've developed a solid understanding of SEND and the SEN Code of Practice. You've delivered training, worked across systems, and understand how to navigate the often complex network of services that surround a young person in need.<br> <br>You're analytical, articulate and strategic. You know how to turn a complicated situation into a clear plan, and you communicate with empathy, authority and clarity. You're committed to equity, you understand disproportionality in education and justice outcomes, and you want to play a key role in closing those gaps.<br> <br>Most of all, you're someone who sees potential where others see problems-and you're ready to do the work to unlock it.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<br><br></strong> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 47,170.00 - 51,425.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-30T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2de1f9bb-1e48-4077-87c7-58de78601f48.jpg","score":2831.2925,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c83b0bfd-79d2-473b-8230-6778d41fbfa6","title":"Day Service Support Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br> <strong>Job Title:</strong> Day Service Support Worker <br> <strong>Starting Salary: </strong>£24,404 (£12.64 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £25,584 (£13.26 per hour) <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time and Part Time <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services<br><br><strong>AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISAS</strong> <br><br> <strong> Locations<br> </strong><br><strong> Bishops Stortford - Bishops Stortford Day Service - 37 hours<br>Borehamwood - Borehamwood Day Service - 37 hours </strong> <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!<strong> </strong> <br><br> Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time? <br><br> You will be supporting people in their day-to-day activities. This can include providing opportunities for people by enabling them to connect within their communities, putting choice, independence, enablement, and citizenship at the heart of everything we do. <br><br> We provide support both emotionally and physically to people from different care groups including, older people with age associated needs, younger or older adults with complex physical and/or learning disabilities. <br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> You don't have to have experience or qualifications for this role - we will support you with all the training you need, including the Care Certificate and RQF award. <br><br> You just need the right values and a willingness to learn. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> <strong> Job profiles - Health and social care </strong> <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when received <br><br><strong> Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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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. <br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The London Borough of Sutton Children's Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. <br><br> The Fostering Team provides placements for children who cannot live with their birth families. The core tasks for the position of a Supervising Social Workers are to provide guidance, support and feedback to foster carers to enable carers to provide high quality care for our children. The tasks would also include ensuring foster carers comply with policies and procedures, promptly dealing with any safeguarding concerns, complaints or allegations, involved in meetings and foster carers reviews. <br>This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance. <br><br> Working 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, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development. <br><br> Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women's +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Join Children's Social Care as s Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus and Retention Bonus:<ul>\n<li> £1000 paid in your first month's salary </li>\n<li> £1000 paid for your first completed year in service </li>\n<li> £2000 paid for your second completed year in service </li>\n<li> £3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter </li>\n</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you as Social Worker as part of our Fostering Service within Children's Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen. In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul>\n<li>Provide support and supervision to foster carers.and the importance of cultural competency</li>\n<li>Ensure foster carers understand and adhere to policies and standards</li>\n<li>Work closely with the Placements team, children's social workers and other relevant professionals to match children with fostering households.</li>\n<li>Complete annual review reports on fostering households.</li>\n<li>Present reports to the Fostering Panel</li>\n<li>Managing allegations and complaints against carers</li>\n<li>Providing all foster carers with a required training and development programme, which is linked to the Training, support and development standards (TSDS).</li>\n<li>Undertake such other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the job.</li>\n</ul>We aim to deliver a Fostering Services that recruits a range of foster carers who can meet the diverse needs of children who are looked after. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment whilst helping you to expand your knowledge and skill set in the practice of children social care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. <br><br> Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Children's Social Care. Apply now and join us. <br><br> This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in Childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li> To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar. </li>\n<li> Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting. </li>\n<li> Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families. </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. </li>\n<li> Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>\n</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Geeta Rath, Service Lead for Special Guardianship, Kinship and Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team on geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk or the Recruitment Team on recruitment@sutton.gov.uk <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We 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\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">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.<br><br>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.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.<br>\nWe are looking for experienced qualified social workers to join the Integrated Learning Disabilities Assessment & Care Management Team.<br>\nThe team is part of an integrated health and social care service providing a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities and their carers.<br>\nOur integrated team consists of community nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists and an employment service. As a result, we can offer our service users a holistic approach to support.<br>\nWe are a highly successful service which provides seamless health & social care services to people with learning disabilities and their families/carers. We are very proud of our many achievements, which include:<br>\n<br>\n - Excellent integrated working across health & social care professions<br>\n - Exceptionally low numbers of admissions to residential care with over 85% of people living in settled accommodation<br>\n - Well embedded person centred and personalised approaches<br>\n - High numbers of direct payments with good outcome focused & person-centred care & support plans<br>\n - Award winning transition arrangements<br>\n - Excellent track record in avoiding admissions to Assessment & Treatment Units in line with the Transforming Care Programme<br>\n - Externally validated high quality safeguarding arrangements<br>\n - Commended Court of Protection work<br>\n<br>\nThe service is fully committed to working with people with learning disabilities to increase their independence and inclusion and to maximise their control over their lives. We are a forward-thinking team that value social work practice and the role we play in integration. We take pride in our profession and have a monthly social work forum where the team can discuss practices issues, changes in legislation and current research.<br>\nWe promote the use of Direct Payments so that that the people we work with have the autonomy and flexibility to make their support work in a way that best meets their needs.<br>\nThe successful candidates should:<br>\n<br>\n - Have the skills to work with vulnerable service users and their carers.<br>\n - Be committed to the principles of personalisation, strengths-based approach and supporting people to maximise their independence.<br>\n - Be creative in developing support plans in conjunction with service users that demonstrates best value and community inclusion.<br>\n - Have a knowledge of safeguarding adults’ practice and legislation.<br>\n - Possess the skills to hold a complex caseload and work on frontline duty.<br>\n<br>\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities whilst further developing your social work skills and career. We are a high performing service that continues to go from strength to strength and require commitment and dedication towards our service users, council and team. If you want to be a part of this challenge and of a successful team and think you have the skills and abilities to help us achieve our goals, then we want to hear from you.<br>\nContact Details - <br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Zinovia Terzaki , Team Manager on 020 8132 2866 or zinovia.terzaki@enfield.gov.uk.<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact iona.mackinnon@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 4526 5336 <br>\n“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.<br>\nWe are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.<br>\nWe 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.<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\n - 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.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>\n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.<br>\n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>\n<br>\nWe 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. 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You will be supporting our customers and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.</p>\n<p>Elmbridge is one of the busiest local planning authorities in the country and sets very high standards for the delivery of planning decisions within Government targets.  With land values that rival London and a population of 135,000, we will provide you with an interesting and challenging step in your career.</p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p>We know we ask a lot, but the good news is that we give a lot too.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning and development:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>We will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>\n<li>You will meet people in the team who have completed Masters, been promoted within the team and have taken on other professional qualifications.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexibility:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>We know hybrid working is here to stay and we will discuss the right mix of home and office for you.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Wellbeing:</strong>\n<ul>\n<li>When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees, from mindfulness to lunchtime table tennis – the options are there for you.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>The package</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Not forgetting our excellent pension and ‘Thrive’ package of employee benefits and discounts with various local businesses. There is also free employee parking.</li>\n<li>We offer a generous pension scheme and excellent benefits such as your birthday off and the option to buy additional holiday days, plus we are closed between Christmas and New Year – no annual leave required.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What else?</strong></p>\n<p>We encourage you to read more on us and if you have any queries please give us a call.</p>\n<p>Here are some reading options to help you with your decision making:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/jobs-work-experience-and-volunteering</li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council/?viewAsMember=true\">Our LinkedIn page</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Paul Falconer our Development Manager a call on 01372 474808.</p>\n<p><strong>What are you waiting for?</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,055 - £47,998","publishDate":"2025-04-10T09:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4b3f1b0f-e3cc-401f-8778-bb9ccd481bcf.jpg","score":2570.6055,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"eb902080-9ebc-42ae-8b73-9c9dc4e93f91","title":"Housing Officer","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Grade 6- £38058- £41442pa </strong></p> <p>The Resident Services Team is responsible for assisting tenants to sustain their tenancies and encourage and facilitate their independence, quality of life, safeguarding and health and well-being on a wide range of issues including housing, welfare rights, personal finance, hoarding, tenancy management, mediation, life skills and the promotion of personal independence.</p> <p> We also develop an holistic picture of each resident so as to be the principal point of contact for other council departments in actively trying to resolve issues / blockages such as gas access, hoarding, tenancy fraud, safeguarding.</p> <p> The post holder will act as the principle point of contact for a local area, estate or patch or group of residents so that the environment and condition that residents experience is well maintained to a high quality.</p> <p>We are a highly motivated and high achieving team and we are looking for 2 additional Housing Officers with Tenancy Management experience to complete our busy team.</p> <p>The work is both challenging and rewarding you will charged with maintaining an  excellent and seamless service by working with partners and other internal and external services.</p> <p> The post holder will report to the Senior Housing Officer providing services to our customers through the following key objectives:</p> <p> • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues to ensure a one team approach to the delivery of     our services whilst meeting individual and team key performance indicators and targets.</p> <p>• To engage with appropriate internal and external agencies in agreeing and implementing support / action plans in providing a tenancy support service to new and existing tenants to sustain tenancies and reduce homelessness in particular; Neighbourhood Sustainment, Income Management, Adult Social Care and Children’s Services and Mental Health to deliver a seamless service.</p> <p>Work and build strong partnership links with other agencies to include determining risk, providing support to include mental health cases, domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, disability to include attendance at multi-agency meetings.</p> <p> • Actively work alongside other Internal Departments to undertake casework regarding breaches of tenancy conditions including ASB, harassment, domestic violence, hate crime and nuisance to include attendance in Court. </p> <p>To work with key internal and external partners and stakeholders, demonstrating influencing and problem solving qualities in the delivery of excellent tenant and leasehold management services and the sustainability of tenancies and neighbourhoods.</p> <p> • To work collaboratively with the Income Team to tackle arrears and to support vulnerable residents.</p> <p>You will work within the Resident Services Team and have experience of working in social housing, tenancy management or similar public sector role, dealing with complex casework face to face and in writing, experience of developing relationships with wide range of local stakeholders and partners,  providing good tenancy, housing and leasehold advice, best practice and compliance is desirable.</p> <ul>\n<li> With a proven track record of successful multi agency working, you will be outcome focused, clear thinking and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also be a skilled and effective negotiator and problem solver.</li> <li> You will have excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel.</li> <li> To meet the requirements of this key role, you must be customer focused, able to work on defined operational projects, interpret complex housing related legislation and guidance and be able to meet tight deadlines.</li> <li> The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week or as required by the Line Manager to meet the needs of the service.</li> <li>You must have a full UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work.</li> </ul> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong> here </p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Sanna.Shahzada@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> or </strong><strong>Jennifer.Aneto@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 9th May 2025</strong> however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed </p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The Public Protection Service is committed to delivering frontline services in an efficient and professional manner reaffirming our responsibility to the quality of life for our communities.</span></p> <p><span><strong>The role</strong></span><br> <br> <span>As a Licensing Officer within our Public Protection Service your focus will be on dealing with complex licensing issues and ensuring a responsive, outcome-focused service. The role will require you to take responsibility for the effective preparation and coordination of reports for the licensing committee, assisting in developing and reviewing relevant licensing policies, and the investigation of complex licensing related matters.</span></p> <p><span>In this role you will liaise directly with key stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance with the legislative framework, including high level responses to enquiries from members, the press and freedom of information requests.</span></p> <p><span>The role will support the Licensing team leader to project manage, deliver service projects, identify and implement opportunities for innovation. You will liaise extensively with the relevant regeneration, economic growth and business development services in order to ensure that the licensing service supports the Council’s wider strategic aspirations relating to Inclusive Growth.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About you</strong></span><br> <span>We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Licensing Officer to help deliver an efficient and agile service. You will need to have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework relating to licensing and relevant experience in its application to casework.</span></p> <p><span>You will have the ability to develop and implement policies, operational processes or procedures to assist service delivery and to ensure that the Licensing Service supports Camden’s strategic aspirations as outlined within Camden 2025.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>The role will require you to be able to work collaboratively with internal and external partners, and able to contribute to service improvements. You will have an organised approach to your own workload whilst dealing with conflicting priorities and a focus on delivering excellent customer service.</span></p> <p><span>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking </span><span>HERE</span></p> <p><span><strong>Additional information</strong></span></p> <p><span>To view the Job Profile, please click </span><span><strong>HERE</strong></span></p> <p><span>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</span></li> <li><span>Local Government Pension Scheme</span></li> <li><span>Flexible working opportunities;</span></li> <li><span>Interest free loans</span></li> <li><span>Access to our incredible staff networks</span></li> <li><span>Career development and training</span></li> <li><span>Wellbeing support and activities</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></p> <p><span><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></p> <p><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>Anonymised Application</strong> – <i>in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</i></span></p> <p><span><i> </i></span></p> <p><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></span></p> <p><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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If you would like to be part of a team that makes a real difference to providers and Hertfordshire residents, we would welcome your application. <br><br> We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicki.Cheriton@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> <strong>Interview Date</strong>: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. 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Transport Planning and Development Officer

City of London

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£47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of all allowances

City of London (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

City of London seeks a Transport Planning and Development Officer to support sustainable developments aligning with strategic objectives. Apply by May 20.

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Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader

London Borough of Lewisham

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£47,628 - £49,638 per annum

Lewisham (Hybrid)

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Seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team offering suitable accommodation for homelessness assistance in Lewisham.
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Compliance Officer (Resident Services)

London Borough of Havering

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35976

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Customer Services Officer

Woking Borough Council

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Salary circa £25,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

Woking (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

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Service Link Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 progressing to £36,124

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

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Service Provision Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum pro rata

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Newly Qualified Social Workers - Children's Services

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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£44,430 - £55,710

Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Commercial Services Manager – Maternity Cover

St Albans City & District Council

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£45,417 to £49416 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution

St Albans City & District Council (Hybrid)

Posted 14 days ago

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Day Services Manager

Runnymede Borough Council

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£36,573 - £40,607

Runnymede Borough Council, Addlestone (Hybrid)

Posted 21 days ago

Head of Neighbourhood Services

Dacorum Borough Council

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*GBP*58,879 to *GBP*76,722 (Inclusive of London Fringe Weighting )

Dacorum (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Site Service assistant

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Scale 3 (5-6) Annual £28,521-£28,929 - Pro rata £17,990.49

Forest Alliance of Nursery Schools, Church Hill & Low Hall NS (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service

Kent County Council

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£45,672 to £51,489 per annum

The Willows, Swanley (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Education Officer: Youth Partnership Service / Inclusion and Alternative Provision Team

Luton Borough Council

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GBP 47,170.00 - 51,425.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Day Service Support Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

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£12.64 an hour progressing to £13.26 an hour

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Service

London Borough of Sutton

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£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing today

Social Worker Level 2/3 - Learning Disability Services

London Borough of Enfield

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SW level 2/3 £39,855 - £49,551

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Planning Officer

Elmbridge Borough Council

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£33,055 - £47,998

Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD (On-Site)

Posted 27 days ago

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Housing Officer

London Borough of Havering

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39750

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Licensing Officer

Camden Council

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£40,000 - £74,999

London (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

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Payments Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£24,790 progressing to £27,269 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

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