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Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.    </span></p>\n <p><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing </strong>  </span></p>\n <p><span>You’ll be taking the role as our Head of Debt and Financial Resilience for a 12-month maternity cover post. Joining the Council’s Corporate Centre, you’ll be taking responsibility for delivery against one of Camden’s key strategic priorities – ensuring that everyone in Camden gets the support they need to avoid debt and be financially resilient.   </span></p>\n <p><span>You’ll lead the Council’s new Money Advice Camden service. 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We aim to reach clients early, preventing them from reaching financial crisis. </span></p> </li> <li> <p><span><strong>To transform creditor practices in the Council, </strong>ensuring the learnings from our case work are translated into service and policy change.   </span></p> </li> </ol>\n <p><span>Specific responsibilities during this period will include:   </span></p>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll ensure budgets are well-managed and fully spent; that services are accessible and inclusive; that our IT systems work smoothly and data is securely managed; overseeing Members’ Enquiries, Complaints and FOIs; and ensuring that reporting on grant spend is accurate and timely.  </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll lead on stakeholder engagement with wider Council services; Members and on Money Advice Camden’s relationship with our Camden Advice Network partners. </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll join the Equalities and Community Strength division’s Senior Management Team, deputising for the Director where needed.  </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll have responsibility for proposing delivery plans for Camden’s Household Support Fund and Cost of Living Fund for 2026/27; including working with Members to understand the administration’s priorities.  </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll oversee the design and delivery of our advice team’s preventative campaigns: using your knowledge of welfare rights and debt issues to ensure the team is tackling the key issues facing our communities.  </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll work closely with colleagues in Revenues teams across the Council; understanding the pressures incomes teams are under and how creditor practice can work in the interests of both our clients and the Council’s financial stability.  </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <ul>\n<li> <p><span>You’ll lead on high profile cash transfers pilots – Camden's Family Hubs Pregnancy Grants pilot with </span><span>Nesta</span><span>; and our Personalised Budgets pilot with </span><span>Greater Change</span><span>; including overseeing delivery, stakeholder engagement and evaluation phases.  </span></p> </li> </ul>\n <p><span>If you would like to discuss the role in more detail before applying, please get in touch with </span><span>zoe.tyndall@camden.gov.uk</span><span> for an informal chat.  </span></p>\n <p><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please click copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser:</strong></span><br> <span><span>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10960172/file/document?inline</span></span></p> <p><span><strong>All About You</strong> </span></p>\n\n <p><span>The right individual will be able to demonstrate a track record of strategic planning and the delivery of high-quality customer focused services particularly in areas related to debt, advice, income maximisation and customer services.</span><br> <br> <span>The post holder will have a strong understanding of digital, technology and data perspectives as well as experience of working across multiple projects in order to join up different strand of work and inform service redesign.</span><br> <br> <span>You will be a strategic thinker, helping leaders adapt to changing circumstances while keeping hold of a clear sense of purpose and direction. You will feel confident to challenge how we do things and develop creative solutions. </span><br> <br> <span>Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and national policies relating to debt and welfare. Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines. A committed work ethic and the ability to operate with integrity. </span><br> <br> <span>You will also have significant experience in developing positive relationships with multiple stakeholders to build support and influence thinking and decision making. The ability to work across multiple projects that have delivered new products and developed services at different stages of the delivery cycle is also key.  </span></p>\n\n <p><span><strong>What We Offer</strong>  </span></p>\n\n <p><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pension’s scheme.   </span></p>\n\n <p><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.  </span></p>\n\n <p><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity </strong>  </span></p>\n\n <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. 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We are proud to be home to one of the youngest and most diverse cultures across the country, Newham is an exciting and challenging borough that is committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>The Borough boasts iconic landmarks such as, Green Street, the Olympic Park, Excel centre, Westfield Shopping Centre and the University of East London. Newham is changing rapidly, benefiting from significant investment, creating new jobs, homes and opportunities for all.  The Mayor of London provided the Borough with £107 million funding through the ‘Building Council Homes for Londoners’ programme, supporting the construction of 1,100 new homes by 2022. From this we expect to see an additional 2,500 jobs created over the next decade, injecting £1.5 billion to the local economy.</p> <p>The Repairs and Maintenance Service (RMS) is the London Borough of Newham in-house housing repairs provider based in the heart of the borough at Bridge Road Depot. </p> <p>RMS employs just over 250 staff to deliver a comprehensive range of services to the residents of Newham. </p> <p>RMS receives around 1,000 repair orders a week and provides an in-house solution to the following types of work:</p>\n\n <p>​</p> <ul>\n<li>Responsive repairs (all trades) </li> <li>OOH 24/7 365 emergency service </li> <li>Voids refurbishment </li> <li>Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes </li> <li>FRA works </li> <li>Water Quality Services</li> </ul> <p>​</p> <ul>\n<li>Disabled Adaptations </li> <li>Planned Electrical testing and works </li> <li>UPVc window and FED replacement programmes </li> <li>Gas Servicing, breakdowns and renewals </li> <li>Estates and communal works programmes </li> <li>Highways and street scene repairs </li> </ul>\n\n <p> </p><p>The role is based within the Business Development Team who provides key support to these front line services and acts as a conduit between the services and Newham’s Corporate Services</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The post holder will work closely with the Business and Finance Manager on continual service delivery and improvements throughout the Repairs and Maintenance Service. The responsibilities or steps in performance management process vary broadly depending on the emphasis of performance efforts and the individual carrying it out. </p> <p> The post holder will also be responsible for providing relevant and timely advice to Directors and their Service Management Teams in their strategic decision making, and ensuring they receive effective and timely support and advice on all financial matters related to the development of RMS service strategies, service plans and service delivery. </p> <p>This role is suited to someone who likes to continuously review and improve processes, learning from feedback and best practise requirements. You’ll have an attentiveness to detail and a high degree of numerical accuracy, alongside the ability to work to deadlines. </p> <p>To be successful in this role you must have:</p> <p>A good working understanding and awareness of the Budget Cycle and Closure Processes.</p> <p>Be able to lead on a number of business operation processes, including but not exclusively Purchase Ordering, Supplier Payments and Income Monitoring.</p> <p>Knowledge of local housing demand and the needs of residents.</p> <p>The ability to analyse a number of different data sets and make robust forecast and projections to aid decision making.</p> <p>Significant experience of at least one of:</p> <ul>\n<li>Working in a Local Authority Housing environment.</li> <li>Working in a Local Authority Financial Service.</li> <li>Use of a Housing Management System such as Northgate, Service Connect or TASK.</li> <li>Dealing with Internal and External Housing Stakeholders including but not limited to Tenants, Operatives, various Council Officers of various levels, Suppliers and Contractors</li> </ul> <p>Ability to communicate clearly, courteously and patiently with a range of stakeholders including operatives, service managers and where necessary members of the public and Newham Councillors. </p> <p>Able to use a range of IT systems – with the ability to identify best practice for and provide training for the benefit of the team and wider service.</p> <p>Competent user of various Microsoft packages, such as Excel and Power B.I </p> <p>Able to make a positive contribution to deliver value for money.</p> <p>Able to undertake line management responsibility of a Business Accounts Officer.</p> <p>For more information regarding the role please click on the link:</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date 23/06/2025</p> <p><span><strong>IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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The role involves working in the Money Support Team who sit within the Intervention Team at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be pro-active and ambitious, ideally with a track record in working with and supporting people with benefits, money management and budgeting support.</p>\n<p>You will be joining an innovative multi-agency team which supports the successful co-ordination of local statutory and voluntary services and offers person-centred support to individuals to enable sustainable change. In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. </p>\n<p><strong>About the Person </strong><br>You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an outstanding team player and be able to work on your own initiative. 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You will work collaboratively with other partners including internal teams, domestic abuse support services, landlords, DWP, other relevant stakeholders.</p>\n<p>The role is largely Town Hall based at our modern offices in Reigate as well as visiting residents in the borough.  Some hybrid working, if agreed with the Senior Money Support Officer. </p>\n<p><strong>Staff Benefits</strong><br>In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. <br>We will provide you with: </p>\n<p>- Competitive annual leave<br>- An inclusive and social working environment<br>- Staff wellbeing activities <br>- Staff Network Groups<br>- Hybrid working<br>- Training and career development<br>- Modern offices in Reigate town centre<br>- Contribution of 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme<br>- Access to a reduced annual ‘Better’ leisure centre membership<br>- Discounts for local and high street stores<br>- A cycle lease scheme through salary sacrifice <br>- Flexible working </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong><br>For an informal discussion about the role, please call Jemma Rowe and Senior Money Support Officer on 01737 276129/07974325285.</p>\n<p>We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Wednesday 18/06/25</strong><br><strong>Interview date: Wednesday 25/06/25</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Values and Behaviours</strong><br>Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. 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as</p>\n<p>credible and articulate, and engage with us.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication</li>\n<li>Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments</li>\n<li>Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities</li>\n<li>Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement</li>\n<li>Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br>Strategic Thinking</h2>\n<p>…is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and</p>\n<p>opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery 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a high standard</li>\n<li>Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br>Problem Solving</h2>\n<p>…is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of view points and finding creative</p>\n<p>workable and timely solutions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding</li>\n<li>Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice</li>\n<li>Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues</li>\n<li>Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes</li>\n<li>Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br>Responsible use of Resources</h2>\n<p>… … is taking personal responsibility for using and managing resources effectively, efficiently and sustainably.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allocates financial and people resources efficiently to maximise value for team and wider organisation</li>\n<li>Thinks in terms of maximum efficiency when planning resource allocation</li>\n<li>Implements good practice on efficient use of resources</li>\n<li>Monitors financial performance and efficiency of own team, ensuring delivery of work within budget</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Negotiates and manages contracts responsibly across a diverse supplier base</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br>Decision Making</h2>\n<p>… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention</li>\n<li>Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned</li>\n<li>Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them</li>\n<li>Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long term impacts, before committing to action</li>\n<li>Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br>Responding to Pressure and Change</h2>\n<p>… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift</p>\n<p><br>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times</li>\n<li>Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate, lessening the impact for the team</li>\n<li>Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in</li>\n<li>Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change, promoting the benefits</li>\n<li>Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a><br><br><br></p>\n<p><strong>This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).<br><br></strong></p>\n<h2>How to apply<br><br>\n</h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert and behavioural competencies.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><br>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong><br>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p><strong><br>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<h2>\n<br>If you have questions about the role</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Charlotte Hall would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at charlotte.hall@london.gov.uk</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 14 July 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p><br>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p><br>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p><br>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>More Support</h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£64,690","publishDate":"2025-05-28T14:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d458b3b4-2ffd-40a5-a510-9d1a33cd6f12.png","score":449.85822,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f211db19-d5b2-4ab3-b02c-81db5abfca81","title":"Specialist Support Worker - Care Leavers","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p>As a Specialist Support Worker (Personal Advisor) within the Children Looked After and Leaving Care Team you will be responsible for supporting care leavers (aged 18+) and young people to transition into adulthood to be independent, safe and contributing members of society. Responding to safeguarding concerns, providing practical support like housing and educational support, signposting to other services such as mental health services, budgeting and health. As well as providing a listening ear to young people there are also statutory requirements such as completing pathway plans with young people, smart planning and needs assessments.<p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>About Us  </p><p>Sutton’s Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service  progresses children in care into independence whilst keeping them safe and providing guidance and skills to navigate adulthood. A settled team with a positive culture located at The Quad which is to be used as pioneering hub around contextual safeguarding and innovative practice around work with adolescents. We have a fully supportive and restorative approach to both staff and families we work with. The Team are also leading innovative projects with fantastic engagement with young people who inform the service and who work closely with local organisations and businesses.</p><p>Following Ofsted's inspection of Sutton's Children's Service outcomes for children in care and care leavers was graded 'good'. </p><p>They found that \"Care leavers receive positive and timely practical help and guidance from their easy-to-reach PAs, who are based in The Quad. A variety of support, including advice on how to navigate the benefits systems, is available.\" </p><p>This is supported by ofsted rated 'outstanding' leadership.</p><p>\"Stability of leadership and strong aspirations to ‘get it right’ are key factors in their success. A strong culture of continuous learning and support to staff is bringing greater consistency of management oversight. Practitioners’ effective and authoritative practice leads to better outcomes for the majority of children. Most vulnerable children receive good help and effective care and protection that are making a difference to their lives.\"</p><p>About You  </p><p>We welcome applications from individuals with good report writing and communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of service users and stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working with vulnerable young people and knowledge of statutory requirements, The Children’s Act, Children Leaving Care Act and the Children in Social Care Act. Candidates will need to be culturally sensitive, working with people from all walks of life including those who have English as a second language and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people. This role also requires the need to pick up on safeguarding concerns and understanding the limits of confidentiality, knowledge of development of young people, working in a restorative and trauma informed way. A driving Licence is desirable for this role.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p> Apps.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><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>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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-29T16:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f4496cd4-dcaf-497f-aa47-bebc2490926f.png","score":418.0846,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf71c770-b6f3-4a43-aeff-06876b241701","title":"Archive Family History Centre Manager","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Sutton Council’s Cultural Services is made up of a network of eight public libraries, three heritage houses, an archive and Family History Centre, and a year-round cultural programme for all ages.</p><p>The Archive and Family History Centre Manager will lead the development and delivery of a customer facing Archive within Sutton Council’s Cultural Services, working with partners, communities and volunteers to maximise collections engagement and sustainability in Sutton.</p><p>The successful candidate will be expected to:</p><ul>\n<li>manage local and archive collections, including storage, preservation, acquisitions, disposal, documentation and cataloguing within international standards, ensuring that the best service is provided within allocated resources.</li>\n<li>develop a sustainable strategy for the recording and preservation of all digital assets in the collection.</li>\n<li>prepare agreed funding bids and manage resulting projects.</li>\n<li>lead the migration of all legacy data from the Collections Management System to Axiell Collections.</li>\n<li>advise and provide technical specification for archival requirements as part of the Council’s planned move to the new Civic Hub in 2029, collating relevant data and producing reports for the service and senior management as required.</li>\n</ul><br><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity within Sutton Council’s Archive and Family History Centre, with a focus on supporting the move to a new Civic Hub.<strong>This is a two year fixed-term role, with the possibility for extension or for a permanent position.</strong><br><strong></strong><strong></strong></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will:</p><ul>\n<li>have an ARA recognised Archive qualification and experience of working in a busy public searchroom.</li>\n<li>have experience in heritage environments, with a strong grasp of archival policies, and collections management.</li>\n<li>be highly organised, self-motivated, able to show initiative and passionate about this area of expertise.</li>\n<li>have technical and professional skill and knowledge of using collections management software and specialist Archive equipment, some experience migrating data is desirable.</li>\n<li>have experience of coordinating, supervising and motivating volunteers.</li>\n<li>have the skills to produce meaningful reports for senior management, in order to make recommendations for service improvements and contribute to the delivery of key corporate objectives and the Cultural Strategy.</li>\n</ul><br><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-14T08:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b6302c58-9fea-4eee-b790-b5db92b6fb78.png","score":395.6593,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ebc54733-13b2-4046-ae87-13d81e010e92","title":"Children's Social Worker","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.  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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and enjoy a Golden Hello and a Retention Bonus outlined as follows:</p><ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England Registration</li>\n<li>Flexible working model that allows social workers to manage their diary to meet the needs of the service.</li>\n</ul><p>We've got an exciting opportunity for confident and experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Children’ Social Care. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>To support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.</li>\n<li>Working within a restorative practice approach to form partnerships with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.</li>\n<li>Leading and coordinating multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met. </li>\n</ul><p>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.</p><p>Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.</p><p>Are you ready to progress your career? We are committed to supporting your development as you embark on your journey with Suttons Children Social Care service. Apply today and become part of our pursuit of excellence</p><p><strong>Our ideal candidate</strong></p><p>The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.  </p><p>In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):</p><ul>\n<li><p>you are a <strong>Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree</strong> or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body <strong>Social Work England</strong></p></li>\n<li><strong>2 years post qualifying practice experience, ideally within a UK regulated authority</strong></li>\n<li><p>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly</p></li>\n</ul><p>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.</p><p>If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><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>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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p><p>#LI-SR</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-06-03T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-08-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c57c153c-4c7d-447e-91c8-44c36e5f4dd1.png","score":387.10303,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8b780642-a7b7-45c9-acc1-83d6f7cd7571","title":"Benefits Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. 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There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p>The Benefits team is responsible for assessing all claims for Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and free school meals. 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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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community. </p><p>In addition:</p><ul>\n<li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li>\n<li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li>\n<li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). </li>\n</ul><p>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</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:</p><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><p>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. 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Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.</p><p>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.</p><p>In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:</p><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><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. 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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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. 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Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</p><p>Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Child Protection (CP) Chair on a 12 months fixed term contract and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:</p><ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n</ul><p>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.</p><ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about protecting children, and working with their families to make sustained change?</li>\n<li>Could you support families, agencies and social workers,  to make creative plans that focus on individual needs and keep children safe? </li>\n<li>Are you an experienced Social Worker, with management experience, looking for a new challenge?<strong><em> </em></strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. Our objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in our community<strong>. </strong>Reporting to the Senior Safeguarding Chair, your responsibilities as a Child Protection Chair will include:</p><ul>\n<li>To lead and facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring that the best interests of children are at the forefront of all discussion.</li>\n<li>Improving the protection of children by developing outcome-focussed, multi agency child protection plans, within a tight timeframe.</li>\n<li>Monitor and review progress on child protection plans, providing guidance and support to involved parties.</li>\n<li>Provide training and support to staff and agencies on child protection processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Stay updated on current legislation, best practices, and research in child protection and safeguarding.</li>\n</ul><p>You will work as part of a small team of Child Protection Chairs, where your skills in analysing complex information alongside the ability to communicate with both families and agencies, will support the service to deliver our statutory objectives. CP Chairs work collaboratively with social workers, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive safety plans. Your knowledge and experience of  social work, safeguarding and restorative practice, will be essential to enable and encourage a strength based approach to delivering our services. There will also be an expectation that you will provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This will involve chairing meetings related to an allegation against a professional, in either their work or personal life.  </p><p>If you are an experienced Social Worker with management experience that is looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. You will join a supportive and experienced team and will enjoy opportunities for joint working and professional development. </p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk or Karen Wells, Safeguarding Manager on karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk</p><p>This role is a great opportunity for:</p><ul>\n<li>Experienced social workers with a strong background in child protection and line management , gained at Assistant /Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives.  </li>\n<li>Current and Former Child Protection professionals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles and are looking to take a leadership position in child protection within a Local Authority.</li>\n</ul><p>In addition, we would expect suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:</p><ul>\n<li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Line management experience gained at Assistant or Team Manager level.</li>\n<li>Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding, with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to work at Sutton Civic Offices up to 3 days a week</li>\n</ul><p>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture creates a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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. 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Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>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.</p><p>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. 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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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care\">click here</a>.</p><p>There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. </p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (* subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.</p><p>We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include::</p><ul>\n<li>Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals’ care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes</li>\n<li>Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences</li>\n<li>Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</li>\n<li>Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment.</li>\n<li>Undertaking duty on rota basis</li>\n<li>Undertaking DSTS and CHC </li>\n<li>Court related work</li>\n</ul><p>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.  </p><p>Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.</p><p>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 adult care 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.</p><p>In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:</p><ul>\n<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>\n<li>2 years post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker</li>\n<li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li>\n<li>Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases.</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><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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. 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Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. </span><span>This role sits within the Repairs & Operations service and will be accountable for the operational commercial management of the repairs service, including contract compliance, financial management of the service and measures to improve productivity.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>How You’ll Be Involved</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead the commercial operation of our repairs service. Managing over 120,000 repair orders annually with an expenditure of approximately £12 million through labour and materials, and a similar amount through supply chain support, this role is crucial in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our services.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will oversee both in-house delivery and services provided by suppliers, striving to enhance productivity and ensure value for money. Your responsibilities will include leading the Repairs and Operations Commercial Team, managing the supply chain, and ensuring compliance with Council processes. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>In this role, you will be responsible for the operational financial management of the service, ensuring accurate accounting of repair costs, real-time forecasting, and adherence to works order management processes. Monitoring the delivery of statutory requirements through M&E contracts, particularly compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing Tenant Satisfaction Measures, will be a key part of your duties.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>You will proactively manage the back-office functions for the repairs service, ensuring efficiency and compliance, particularly in relation to the vehicle fleet and the green transport plan. As the operational lead on reporting, you will ensure that financial and performance measures are regularly updated and auditable. You will work closely with the Property Asset Management service to analyse repair costs and manage the Council’s homes proactively. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>click HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>About You</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are looking for a dedicated professional with a strong track record in property or housing management and experience leading multi-disciplinary teams. You should have experience leading a team, preferably in a social housing environment, either as a supplier or as part of an in-house service. Your background in contract administration and commercial management, ideally with NEC contracts, will be invaluable.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You should be adept at managing framework call-offs and identifying suitable framework solutions for services, works, and materials. Your ability to manage a diverse supply chain and contract conditions, coupled with your financial management skills, will drive the development of management reports that inform decision-making.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You should have good working knowledge of landlord and tenant law, and the processes surrounding legal disrepair, is important. You will thrive in a challenging, high-energy environment that requires the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. If you are ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team, we would love to hear from you.</span></span><br> <br> <span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know </span></span><span><span>that a work life balance is extremely </span></span><span><span>important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><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></span></p> <p><span><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span></span><span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Anonymised Application</strong></span><span> – </span><i><span>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.</span></i></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. 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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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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. 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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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p><p>#LI-SR1</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-06-03T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/36854444-654d-4824-add3-164c96a0a6b7.png","score":317.32086,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17b175d6-0ce7-4a1c-91c0-914e5cb78a63","title":"Approved Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>Mental Health Team</p><p>Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.</p><p>The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.</p><p>The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.  However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.  </p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>As part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include: </p><ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li>\n</ul><p>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises. </p><p>If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.</p><p>This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. </p><p>Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as: </p><ul>\n<li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li>\n<li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li>\n<li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li>\n<li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work </li>\n<li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li>\n<li>Professional Registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li>\n</ul><p>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.</p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/bd640e26-722f-4162-87a8-d302d5f44370.png","score":312.09183,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0293f13e-5b03-489d-bdc4-704b741b1d41","title":"Project Support Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Good Growth</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>About the team</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The domestic decarbonisation team is responsible for delivering the Mayor’s objective to accelerate and upscale housing retrofit in London in partnership with London Councils. boroughs, housing associations and other key partners. A new joint endeavour of the GLA and London Councils, Warmer Homes London, has been established to accelerate the pace and scale of quality retrofit across the capital. The team will manage the first phase of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme before it transitions into Warmer Homes London in 2026.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>About the role</h2>\n<h2> </h2>\n<p>We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated, ideally with expertise in supporting programmes. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving, the ability to operate in a busy and complex political environment and experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The postholder will work on the delivery of major environment projects, or a portfolio of projects (where the project includes significant environmental components), in order to achieve desired outputs within agree timeframes, within budget, to specification and operational standards. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The post holder will have a good record of project support and will be required to work across a portfolio of programmes built around the key objectives of the Energy Unit.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>What your day will look like</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide project support, maintaining files and data spreadsheets for project related work and researching topics on the web and other sources, as required.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting programme leads in the Energy Unit with:</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>drafting and sending correspondence,</li>\n<li>receiving and collating payment information</li>\n<li>tracking agreements and actions</li>\n<li>financial monitoring</li>\n<li>contractor performance monitoring</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support with events planning (including roundtables, workshops and other stakeholder meetings, circulate invitations, organise venue and catering as/when needed and other onsite requirements).</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide general support including:</li>\n</ul>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>supporting programme meetings by preparing slides, agenda and papers, taking and circulating notes and actions, following up on outstanding actions, seeking contributions, and preparing status reports</li>\n<li>contributing to the development of effective communication and information systems to support the unit’s work</li>\n<li>providing other support as may be required (e.g., booking rooms and securing IT equipment/dial in details for meetings)</li>\n<li>supporting team online activities, including website updates, newsletters, etc.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Realise and promote the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-departmental and cross-organisational groups and project teams</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of events management and using communication tools.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven Experience of using IT systems including MS Outlook, spreadsheets and databases, with significant experience of excel spreadsheets.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of providing project support and evidence of successfully co-ordinating small project.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Planning and Organising</strong></p>\n<p>… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plans and prioritises own workload to meet agreed deadlines</li>\n<li>Advises colleagues or manager early of obstacles to work delivery</li>\n<li>Perseveres and follows work through to completion</li>\n<li>Checks for errors to ensure work is 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performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understands the structure and statutory responsibilities of the GLA</li>\n<li>Understands how own role and work contributes to team and organisational objectives</li>\n<li>Understands the role of the GLA, the Mayor and the Assembly in relation to Londoners</li>\n<li>Is sensitive to the culture and political context of the GLA and uses it to work effectively</li>\n<li>Treats GLA information as sensitive and confidential</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 1 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Represents self and team positively within the organisation</li>\n<li>Speaks and writes clearly and succinctly using appropriate language that is easy to understand</li>\n<li>Considers the target audience, adapting style and communication method accordingly</li>\n<li>Communicates persuasively and confidently</li>\n<li>Checks for understanding</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager <strong>Paul Youngman </strong>would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <strong>Paul.Youngman@london.gov.uk.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: w/c 14 July 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying </p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\"><strong>Secondment Policy and Procedure</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form as it is not a secondment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>More Support</h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.<br> <br>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.</p>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,814","publishDate":"2025-06-03T14:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/45fbd6cf-dea9-4a44-a3d5-dc211e1c21a8.png","score":305.36783,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"624772bb-eb1c-4838-a7e7-183f0074da8c","title":"Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service  is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, support for children through to identifying children in need and Child protection matters. The lines is open to all practitioners and the general public.</p><p>Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service aims to ensure a consistent and efficient response to referrals to the Children’s Service’s. The Children’s First contact Service co-ordinates incoming referrals and seeks to ensure that they follow the appropriate pathway for the child's needs according to Pan London threshold matrix.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Children's Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service</p><p>Welcome and Retention Bonus:</p><p>£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service</p><p>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service</p><p>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</p><p>Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)</p><p>We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Children's First Contact Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.</p><p>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Early Help, Section 17 and Section 47 - processing contacts received into the team on a daily basis, concluding relevant outcomes as to any onward plan.  Your role will include liaising with multi agencies and engage at times in multi agency forums.</p><p>Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.</p><p>Our ideal candidate</p><p>The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making. </p><p>We welcome applications from experienced CFCS/MASH practitioners or those with sustained child protection experience and with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research. </p><p>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.</p><p>In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):</p><p>you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England</p><p>have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)</p><p>At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker</p><p><br>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.</p><p>If you have experience in a similar Children's services team, are competent in undertaking assessments, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rota if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </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><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-16T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/acb80308-7726-42dc-8f49-500a4fe76b5c.png","score":302.46976,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"92a95977-942e-4f17-bd51-8f004153358f","title":"Assistant Facilities Manager – Operations & Projects","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Head Office","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the team</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role of the Facility Management Unit is to ensure that the GLA’s headquarters at City Hall, the GLA demised space at Union Street and the national heritage assets of Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Gardens are managed effectivity, meet the needs of those using them and comply with statutory requirements, providing a suitable and safe environment for everyone. The responsibility for managing the Squares is set out in the Greater London Authority Act 1999 and covers the care, control, management and prevention of abuses.  The Unit is split into 3 teams covering hard services (engineering, maintenance and infrastructure), support services (including security and accommodation) and amenities and events (including cleansing, porterage, catering and hospitality). Managing and delivering projects ranging from building works, refurbishments, events through to office moves are common across all 3 workstreams.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role is the facilities specialist leading in project management and the day to day management and delivery of hard services and infrastructure facilities operations. This includes setting the standards, tone and culture for hard services to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive customer experience at the Authority’s core sites at City Hall, Union Street, and the iconic listed sites at Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Garden,</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Projects and Technical Services</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Deputise for the Facilities Managers and other Assistant Facilities Managers when required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Project management of infrastructure and building fabric projects, accommodation moves and changes, procurement of allocated facilities contracts and providing facilities management input into corporate projects such as high profile event and the GLA elections.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Manage and oversee the capital project programme across the Authority’s core sites, taking ownership of the projects calendar and liaising with the events team to deconflict programmes.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Act as the technical specialist in Computer Aided Drawing systems, designing, editing and maintaining building drawings and developing and maintaining a suitable drawing filing system. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Manage the technical services areas of the Computer Aided Facilities Management System. Analysing performance data, monitoring trends, and acting on findings and the preparation and execution of improvement plans. Training other members of staff and contractors in the use of FM IT systems.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Facilities Operations</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Ensure compliance with building regulations and health and safety legislation and participate in risk assessment of all areas and activities under control of the job.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Manage and coordinate the day to day delivery of outsourced Hard Services contracts ensuring compliance with terms, conditions and specifications, monitoring key performance indicators and overseeing and co-ordinating the work of their on-site teams, including:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Building and fabric maintenance covering both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance tasks.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Conservation and protection of the listed national heritage sites and their statues, monuments and structures at Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Gardens.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Broadcasting and audio-visual services in direct support of the Authority’s statutory meetings and the GLA Elections, including checking the operability of AV systems in the principle public meeting rooms and assisting and advising users, in conjunction with the broadcast contractor, with set-ups.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Managing the utility contracts, ensuring continuity of supply and that the Authority is getting best value and meeting its carbon net zero commitments.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Provide management and operational support to events and facilities operations at City Hall, Union Street, Trafalgar Squares, Parliament Square or at other locations, as and when required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Monitor quality and performance of FM hard services and technical building assets, analyse data, carry out trend analysis, benchmark services and act on findings.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Budget monitoring of the services and projects for the areas of responsibility.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Operations planning and managing Emergencies & Incidents</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and instructions for the areas of responsibility, that support operational plans and the facilities strategy, quality assuring service delivery and maintaining standards.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Prepare and deliver operational emergency response and business continuity procedures for the areas of responsibility, including power outage response and recovery plans and creating aide memoires that support tactical plans.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Act as the first line of management response in dealing with complaints and facilities or service failures at Authority sites and liaising with the appropriate FM workstream and implementing contingency procedures when required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Design and implement testing and exercising for the areas of responsibility, including fire evacuation exercises and leading on the co-ordination of providing technical building information to the emergency services during fire incidents.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Participate as a member of the command and control cadre for emergencies and incidents.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Participate in the out of hours Duty Officer and management rota for the Authority’s premises at City Hall, Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Gardens.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Duty Building Manager</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Perform the role of the duty building manager, ensuring the building is presented to a high standard and that the services provided meet the Authority’s operational requirements.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Monitoring the general functioning and safety of the building and events, liaising with specialist service suppliers, relevant Facilities Managers and addressing any issues that need resolving or that are emerging. This will mainly focus on immediate operational needs and taking responsibility for events that take place in City Hall. This will mean having operational management control over other FM disciplines such as Reception/Helpdesk, Catering, Cleaning, Porterage, Broadcasting and Maintenance.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Resolving service complaints and complex issues from internal and external event organisers and assisting them in delivering their activity in line with contracts/service levels.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Carry out the duties of a Greater London Authority (GLA) warranted Enforcement Officer in relation to Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square and when required prepare evidence for prosecutions under the byelaws and Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. Attending court to give evidence as necessary.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Staffing</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Responsible for managing one Facilities Officer. This includes all aspects of staff management, maintaining standards, ensuring that staff work in accordance with the SOPs, instructions, the Authority’s policies and code of ethics. Carrying out recruitment, conducting performance reviews, monitoring and managing absence, carrying out return to works interviews after sickness, conducting informal guidance meetings, standard setting meetings and disciplinary investigations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Ensure that the Facilities Officer is trained and competent to carry out their roles, including any statutory or mandatory corporate training and maintaining training records.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider\">Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.</span></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Special Conditions</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is predominantly an operational role that requires attendance in person at the Authority’s core sites at City Hall, Union Street, Trafalgar Square or Parliament Square. Some occasional working from home is possible when carrying out planning and project work.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The job holder will be required to qualify to become a warranted enforcement Officer in relation to the legislation covering Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Gardens, within 4 months of commencing the role, training for this will be provided.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The job holder must maintain a valid first aid at work qualification, or equivalent qualification appropriate to the workplace.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The job holder must have personal resilience and maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness to carry out all aspects of the role including the ability to access plant rooms, read meters, climb ladders and move items of portable equipment and furniture should the need arise.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is a non-uniformed position. The job holder will be required to maintain a standard of personal appearance which is appropriate to a front of house role, and which is acceptable to the Facilities Manager – Hard Services. This requires the job holder to supply and wear their own formal business suit. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The job holder will be required to participate in a duty manager rota to provide cover out of normal business hours, for which a special allowance is paid. When on call as the Duty Officer the job, holder must be within 4 hours travelling time from City Hall and fit for duty.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>What your day will look like</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Multi-tasking across a range of subject areas and prioritising your work</p>\n<p>Ensuring that City Hall and the GLA demised space at Union Street are available and that all the key services and facilities are operational.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Working with the FM Helpdesk team and picking up any escalated issues.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Liaising with the Facilities Operations Team Leader and Facilities Managers</p>\n<p>Manage and develop the Facility Officer (Hard Services).</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Manage the Hard Services project plan, ensuring works are progressing tim time and to budget.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Developing and updating risk registers for the projects and provide a 360 degree project management.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Manage the day to day delivery of the outsourced hard service contracts and associated asset registers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Oversee the broadcasting contract ensuring that broadcast meetings and events run smoothly.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Carrying out condition surveys and health and safety inspections at all sites</p>\n<p>Carry out condition surveys and arrange and co-ordinate works on the fabric and listed monuments and structures at Trafalgar Square and Parliament Square Gardens</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Provide data and response to stakeholders on contract, utility usage.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Project management experience for complex projects</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Proven track record of managing outsourced hard services contracts</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience of maintaining and conserving historic monuments in a public setting</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience of managing and operating CAFM and CAD systems</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Good understanding of the building regulations, health and safety legislations in relation to building services</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience in dealing with emergencies and providing business continuity planning</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>IT literate in MS office products</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Up to date CV</p>\n<p>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Ali Raeiskarimi would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:ali.r.karimi@london.gov.uk\">ali.r.karimi@london.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Assessment process</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: to be confirmed</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. 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You will work closely with the Senior CCTV Operations Supervisor to ensure necessary cover in the control room and that all relevant council colleagues are fully briefed on current events.  You will also be required to work with the Dartford Town Against Crime Business Crime Reduction Partnership, which will include liaising with private sector CCTV operators and staff as well as Kent Police colleagues to help in the prevention and detection of crime whilst trying to assist in the aprehention of offenders.   You must be sufficiently autonomous in making decisions and interventions involving the direction and control of emergency Services to an incident in Dartford covered by CCTV.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You should be familiar with and adhere to the principles of the Data Protection Act 2018, Human Rights Act 1998, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and have sound knowledge of Common Law as it affects the role and be able to produce evidentially compliant copies of CCTV footage for both public and private organisations. 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There will also be a requirement for you to manage contractors and consultants in the delivery of contracts, preparing monthly progress/financial reports on both contracts and projects and ensure all Health & Safety standards and Statutory Compliance requirements are adhered to.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the Person:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>You should have proven experience in a similar role</li>\n<li>You will have Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Level 4 or above or similar / or able to demonstrate significant experience in a similar role.</li>\n<li>in building surveying/contract administration</li>\n<li>You must have knowledge of construction, building principles /practices, construction contracts and contract administration</li>\n<li>You will have proven knowledge of Premise Health & Safety Compliance and associated legislation including the CDM Regulations A good knowledge of computer-based software (ie. 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You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. We also provide a flexible and agile working culture for a great work/life balance.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:</strong>  15 June</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews:</strong> due to be 19/20 June</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong> <em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. 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Systems Support Analyst

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

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£40,000 - £49,999

Town Hall, Reigate (Hybrid)

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