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When needed, you’ll also deputise for the Registered Care Manager, ensuring your group home runs smoothly.</p>\n<p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p>\n<p>In order to succeed in this role, you’ll hold a Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, with proven experience of managing staff to deliver quality care.</p>\n<p>Considerable experience working in a residential care setting is also critical for understanding the needs of our young people.</p>\n<p>You’ll also possess good understanding of relevant legislation and the standards set out in the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children’s Home Regulations.</p>\n<p>You’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to fantastic outcomes for looked after children.</p>\n<p><strong>Why join Stoke-on-Trent?</strong></p>\n<p><em>“We are non-profit and fully committed to helping shape the future of our young people. We are a shoulder to cry on, a person to vent frustrations to, someone to shout at because they’re upset, and the people who our children know will always keep them safe. We are many things to our children but most of all we are always here and always willing.”</em> - Nuno, Assistant Care Manager</p>\n<p>The Children’s Social Care teams at Stoke-on-Trent are a close-knit group and provide a supportive and friendly work environment for our colleagues.</p>\n<p>We offer generous salary packages as well as fantastic professional development opportunities. 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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.</p>\n<p>Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.</p>","shortDescription":"Assistant Care Manager role in Stoke-on-Trent, leading small group homes to provide care for children, with emphasis on development and support.","salaryDescription":"£35,235-£37,938 ( Level 9) (full time) + Bank holidays and weekends paid at 0.5 on top of basic salary, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments at £41.78 per sleep.","publishDate":"2025-02-10T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c469f1c8-d7d8-434e-acb9-4d5478cb9616.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"1ac6ea35-71a8-4480-8e08-f4a25b03bc81","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Stoke-on-Trent City Council","department":"","location":"Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent","locationType":2,"description":"<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">Are you ready to take your next step as a <strong>Senior Social Worker</strong> with a welcoming team dedicated to making a difference? Stoke-on-Trent City Council is offering exciting opportunities across <strong>several departments</strong> for experienced social workers to join them and help deliver exceptional services to children, young people, and families.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">This is a fantastic chance to take on a <strong>rewarding role</strong> with excellent support for your continued professional development.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong>About the role</strong></div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">As a <strong>Senior Social Worker</strong>, you will play a key role in <strong>delivering high-quality social care services</strong>, providing direct support to children and families. 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You’ll benefit from:</div>\n<ul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\">\n<li>\n<strong>A relocation package of up to £8,000</strong> to help you make a smooth transition if you’re moving to the area. This covers expenses such as removal costs, legal fees, and other associated expenses. The terms and conditions of this scheme will apply from the date you start your employment with the City Council.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Daily Commuter Travel Allowance</strong> as an alternative to relocation support. If you decide not to relocate (for example, on a fixed-term contract), you may be eligible to claim commuter travel expenses. This applies if your main residence is at least <strong>35 miles</strong> from your place of work. You can claim for up to <strong>two years</strong> or a maximum of <strong>£5,000</strong>—whichever comes first.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous salary packages</strong> and clear progression pathways, with many Senior Social Workers advancing to Team Manager roles.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Comprehensive training and development opportunities</strong> to help you enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible working options</strong> (where applicable) to support work-life balance.</li>\n<li>Access to <strong>mental health support</strong> and staff equality and diversity networks.</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong>Want to find out more and apply?</strong></div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">If you are passionate about making a difference in children and families' lives, we would love to hear from you.</div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"> </div>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:</div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Jo Brammer Recruitment & Retention Lead - Email</strong> <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"mailto:joanne.brammer@stoke.gov.uk\">joanne.brammer@stoke.gov.uk</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><strong>Additional information</strong></div>\n<ul class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\">\n<li>\n<strong>Sponsorship to work in the UK</strong> may be considered for this role upon a successful interview.</li>\n<li>This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.</li>\n<li>Shortlisting will be conducted on a rolling basis, with <strong>interviews taking place bi-weekly on Wednesdays</strong>.</li>\n<li>Stoke-on-Trent City Council is committed to <strong>safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults</strong>. 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The Council’s service operates nine residential homes which are all rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.</p>\n<p>As a Residential Care Worker, you’ll join one of our small group homes, helping to provide high-quality care that delivers the best possible outcomes for looked after young people.</p>\n<p>You’ll work with our residents to help them build independence, while ensuring their safety and advocating for their educational and developmental needs.</p>\n<p>You’ll take a restorative approach to work, building relationships that empower children and their families. You’ll contribute to the development of care plans and help to address challenging behaviours, with the goal of enhancing young people’s lives and access to opportunities.</p>\n<p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p>\n<p>To succeed in this role you’ll need to hold a Level 4 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, as well as experience working with children.</p>\n<p>You’ll have a good understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and the Children act 1989, with a commitment to the legislation’s guidance.</p>\n<p>You will be patient and understanding, with an ability to approach challenging situations with empathy. In addition, you’ll need to be adaptable, including having some availability for unsociable hours.</p>\n<p>You’ll also have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively to childcare planning.</p>\n<p><strong>Why join Stoke-on-Trent?</strong></p>\n<p><em>“I enjoy the variety of the work and the chance to make a real impact on the life of a young person who has had a challenging journey in life so far.”</em> - Dave, Residential Care Worker</p>\n<p>The Children’s Social Care teams at Stoke-on-Trent are a close-knit group and provide a supportive and friendly work environment for our colleagues.</p>\n<p>We offer generous salary packages as well as fantastic professional development opportunities. Our training packages are hugely comprehensive, with programmes to help you develop into management roles. A large proportion of our current leadership team progressed to their roles from Residential Care Workers.</p>\n<p>We also provide a broad range of wellbeing support, such as staff counselling, occupational health support and the Able Futures ‘Access to Work’ scheme.</p>\n<p>Flexible working opportunities are also on offer, providing you are available to fulfil the duties of your role.</p>\n<p>For more in-depth details about <a href=\"https://stokechildrensocialcarecareers.co.uk/#our-offer\">our benefits</a> and life at Stoke-on-Trent, please visit our careers site: <a href=\"https://stokechildrensocialcarecareers.co.uk\">https://stokechildrensocialcarecareers.co.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional information</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note that having the right to work in the UK is an essential requirement for this role, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. As part of the interview, you will be required to show your right to work in the UK.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact a member of our management team:</p>\n<p>Stacey Hegarty – Registered Care Manager: <a href=\"mailto:Stacey.Hegarty@stoke.gov.uk\">Stacey.Hegarty@stoke.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Chris Whalley – Head of CWD Residential Services and Outreach: <a href=\"mailto:Chris.Whalley@stoke.gov.uk\">Chris.Whalley@stoke.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis, with interviews taking place bi-weekly on Wednesdays. </strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</p>\n<p>Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.</p>\n<p>Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.</p>","shortDescription":"Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks Residential Care Workers to support looked after children, offering professional growth and a supportive environment.","salaryDescription":"£32,654 - £35,235 (full time) +Bank holidays and weekends paid at 0.5 on top of basic salary, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments at £41.78 per sleep.","publishDate":"2025-02-10T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/72dc75db-c036-4ad5-8295-cd31c0c0a610.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"41a0d148-c22e-41fa-b01e-a52548eddf0e","title":"Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader","employer":"London Borough of Lewisham","department":"","location":"Lewisham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!</p>\n<p>We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.</p>\n<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about housing and helping clients with their homeless journey? Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients who require temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s the role? …</strong></p>\n<p>Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint an Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team of six Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Officers responsible for offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 duties. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to our applicants eligible for homelessness assistance and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. In addition, you will ensure officers complete S208, enforce offer of suitable accommodation, correctly undertake the discharge of duty and complete all other tasks relevant to their role.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong> </p>\n<p>Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday allowance </li>\n<li>Local Government Pension scheme </li>\n<li>Flexible working and family friendly policies </li>\n<li>Season ticket and bicycle loans </li>\n<li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships </li>\n<li>Supportive staff networks</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader with a good working knowledge of managing a team responsible for offering accommodation under S188 and S193, Part 6 & 7 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 and Localism Act 2011 and its application. You must have knowledge and understanding of the activities, functions and processes involved in offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 as well as issuing discharge of duty decisions. </p>\n<p>In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.</p>\n<p><strong>Location </strong></p>\n<p>Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us\">Applicant handbook</a> - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion, please contact Abdul Hamid on 07385 226267</strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.</p>\n<p>We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.</p>\n<p>The post is subject to a DBS.</p>\n<p><strong>To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit the </strong><a href=\"https://efuy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1219/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share\"><strong>Lewisham Council website</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong></p>\n<p>£47,628 - £49,638 per annum (P03)</p>\n<p>N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity </strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply\">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> </p>\n<p>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks\">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href=\"mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk\">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you.  </p>\n<p>The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,628 - £49,638 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T11:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0060079a-e61f-4659-aa88-22aeef6f06df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"476d4341-3b72-43c6-8cf6-cfc966388840","title":"Social Worker - Community Older Adults Mental Health (COAMH)","employer":"Wokingham Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wokingham","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We have a fantastic opportunity available for a highly motivated Social Worker to join our proactive Community Older Adults Mental Health (COAMH) Team in Adult Social Care, here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, fixed term contract to provide maternity cover (Until July 2026)</p>\n<p>As the Social Worker, you will work with older adults (over 70 years old) with a diagnosed mental health condition, who are receiving support from the wider Older People’s Mental Health Team and/or being discharged from Prospect Park Hospital.</p>\n<p>You will have a small, managed case load with excellent management support. </p>\n<p>The team is made up of social workers, social care practitioners, mental health practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, SALT and community support workers.</p>\n<p>The Social Worker will work jointly with a mental health practitioner for each of their allocated clients, responsible for Care Act statutory duties, whilst the Mental Health Practitioner remains responsible for the mental health elements of their clients’ care.</p>\n<p>You will experience direct work with customers and collaborative working, alongside your colleagues in the Older People’s Mental Health team as well as diverse teams including the EAST Social Care Team, First Contact Duty Team, Reviews, Hospital Discharge, OT’s and TEC.</p>\n<p>There is an excellent opportunity to specialise and advance within a certain field, such as dementia. We want to see you thrive at Wokingham Borough Council, and pride ourselves on the opportunities to train and progress throughout your career.</p>\n<p>We offer flexible working arrangements, with the option to hybrid work between home and the office in addition to the necessary in-person meetings and assessments.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:</p>\n<p>⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays</p>\n<p>⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme</p>\n<p>⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline</p>\n<p>⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts</p>\n<p>⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)</p>\n<p>⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes</p>\n<p>⭐ And much more! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carer’s, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs.</li>\n<li>To proactively contribute to the develop of the team, working creatively to support strong local networks to help identify how specific the needs of our customers could be met in different ways.</li>\n<li>To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard.</li>\n<li>To promote a strengths-based model of care and approach to assessing a broad range of needs, in line with the Care Act 2014.</li>\n<li>To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council’s ongoing success.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work qualification (degree or diploma) and registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car).</li>\n<li>Experience of using standard Microsoft programs and specialist client record systems</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Area</strong></p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.</p>\n<p>We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.</p>\n<p>For more information about this opportunity, please contact Naomi Henderson, Team Manager, COAMHs via email – <a href=\"mailto:naomi.henderson@wokingham.gov.uk\">naomi.henderson@wokingham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:  </strong>8 June 2025, 11pm</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>TBC</p>\n<p>Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.<strong>     </strong></p>\n<p>Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.</p>\n<p>If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.</p>\n<p>Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.</p>\n<p>Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £47,754 Per annum, Plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:58:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ff4ce067-8375-472e-9b83-fcef6b45e8f4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa40f20c-151c-4360-92a6-9097aa303a5b","title":"Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Are you a Qualified Social Worker?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?  Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Be part of what we are building.</strong> </p>\n<p>Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on! </p>\n<p>Want to work with: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>\n<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>\n<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Then this may be the role for you...  </strong></p>\n<p>We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.  </p>\n<p>If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.  As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.  We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals. </p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for Experienced Social Workers across all of our services including Children with Disabilities, Children looked After and Young Persons Team.</strong></p>\n<p>To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.  You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.  It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Our offer to you:</em></strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>We are a Disability Confident Employer,</strong> meaning we offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives;</strong><strong> </strong>Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily. 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This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Newly Developed Progression Pathway</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning at Work Week</strong>: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Themed Practice Learning Week</strong>: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Currently Offering Free Parking</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work Scheme:</strong><strong> </strong>We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment. </li>\n<li><strong>Bank holidays</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Eye Tests:</strong><strong> </strong>We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Free Refreshments</strong> – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Discounted Gym Membership</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Credit Union Membership</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>VIVUP Discounts & Savings</strong><strong> </strong>The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>Application Process</em></strong> </p>\n<p>We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. </p>\n<p>At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733 / Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228 </p>\n<p>If you are interested in any of these vacancies, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £42,708 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/182f235c-864b-4948-92b6-19d101d87d3c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ee19f73f-3dbe-4169-963c-84b672b29510","title":"Environmental Protection Lead Officer","employer":"Chelmsford City Council","department":"","location":"Chelmsford","locationType":2,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\">Chelmsford City Council is seeking a full-time Lead Officer for our Environmental Protection team. We are looking for a professionally qualified and skilled officer who is competent and confident in the areas of environmental protection and pollution control.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">The successful applicant will be managing our dedicated team in their increasingly busy and demanding day to day duties as well as managing a practical personal caseload and assist in the management and development of the service. The Environmental Protection Lead officer will deal with more complex environmental protection issues, give technical support to other team members and advise service managers, Members and partners on key issues. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player, possessing excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,288 to £56,220 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-27T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3117555e-fde7-4230-a463-7a358cb8fbe3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"203507b2-d280-48ae-b7d7-4488818b49b7","title":"Apprentice Environmental Health Officer","employer":"Coventry City Council","department":"","location":"Coventry, One Friargate","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span>We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.</span></p><p><span>The Food and Safety Team is responsible for administering all requirements under food and health and safety law including inspections, complaint investigations, and accident investigations. </span></p><p><span>We have a great team spirit evidenced by regular development opportunities, low staff turnover and low sickness rates.</span></p><p><span>We are based within the city centre, in the One Friargate office building across the way from Coventry train station. </span></p><b>Our Values</b><br><p>In line with our One Coventry Values, we want 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 applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.</p><p>Our Values are:</p><ul>\n<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>\n<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>\n<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>\n<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>\n<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>\n<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>\n</ul><p><img alt=\"The Image “Our Values” is an image of text. It is a logotype for our One Coventry Values - Open and fair, Nurture and develop, Engage and empower, Create and innovate, Own and be accountable, Value and respect\" height=\"150\" src=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/images/ONE_COV_infographic.jpg\" width=\"687\"></p><b>What is the job role?</b><br><p><span>You will undertake the Level 6<strong> Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health</strong>. This is a unique opportunity to study for a degree while earning a salary and gaining practical skills by working as a member of the Environmental Health Team. You will study BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with the University of Wolverhampton and commencing September 2025 and on days when not attending taught classes, you will work in the Food and Safety Team and have opportunities to work in other teams who support Environmental Health functions. These include Community Safety, Housing and Environmental Protection. </span></p><p><span>Building on the taught knowledge of the degree, you will develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Officer while learning from and supporting experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the four-year degree programme, you would have the opportunity to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.</span></p><p><span>It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the degree programme by the University of Wolverhampton. </span></p><p><span>As part of the apprenticeship package, the degree tuition fees are fully funded by Coventry City Council, meaning you will not require a tuition fee loan. You will also earn a salary while you study. </span></p><p><span> Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on:</span><span><a href=\"https://www.wlv.ac.uk/\"><span>https://www.wlv.ac.uk/</span></a>  </span></p><p><span>You will undertake the Level 6<strong> Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health</strong>.</span></p><p><span>This apprenticeship role is a fixed term contract for <strong>4 years</strong> in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.</span></p><b>Who are we looking for?</b><br><p><span>The successful candidate will be:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples’ health and the environment</li>\n<li>Able to cope with the academic demands of the study for an honours degree while working to develop their practical skills</li>\n<li>Highly motivated and organised, with excellent time management skills</li>\n<li>An excellent communicator and influencer</li>\n</ul><p><span>The successful candidate will have:</span></p><ul>\n<li>An investigative and analytical approach</li>\n<li>Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records</li>\n<li>An alignment with Coventry City Council’s behaviours and values </li>\n<li>A valid driving licence is desirable as you will be required to travel to various locations across the city.</li>\n<li>\n<span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Pardip Mohan, Principal Environmental Health Officer, Telephone 024 7697 1165, email </span><a href=\"mailto:Pardip.Mohan@Coventry.Gov.Uk\"><span>Pardip.Mohan@Coventry.Gov.Uk</span></a><span> </span>\n</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>When applying for this you will be asked to provide a personal statement. Please ensure that you include information on the following in your application:  </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>1. Your opinion on a current topical Environmental Health issue</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>2. Why do you consider yourself suited for a career in Environmental Health </strong></span></p><p><span>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href=\"https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility\">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong> - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><span>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.</span></p><p><span>Closing date: </span><span><strong>26th May 2025</strong></span></p><p><span>Pre-interview date (Virtual):<strong> 5th June 2025</strong> </span><span><br>Interview date: (Face-to-face): <strong>19th June 2025</strong></span></p><p><span><em>Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?</em></span></p><p><span><em>If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.</em></span></p><p><span><em>We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.</em></span></p><p><span><em>Address: West Orchard Way, Coventry CV1 1FY</em><br><em>Phone: 024 7678 5740</em><br><em>Email: </em><a href=\"mailto:jobshop@coventry.gov.uk\"><em>jobshop@coventry.gov.uk</em></a><em>     </em><br><em>Website: </em><a href=\"http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop\"><em>http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop</em></a></span></p><b>About Coventry</b><br><p><strong>Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.</strong></p><p>We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.</p><p>At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.</p><p>To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.</p><p>If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards & benefits package which includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>An outstanding local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.</li>\n<li>Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service</li>\n<li>Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,556.55 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:20:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f6ad42d5-9087-43a9-bc6a-58472effabcd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"92c7762b-2eae-4b64-b793-ac2437cc1335","title":"Early Years Class Teacher","employer":"Bracknell Forest Council","department":"Holly Spring Primary School","location":"Holly Spring Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Holly Spring Primary School is looking for a qualified teacher to join us  in September 2025, as an Early Years class teacher.  Both experienced and ECTs are welcome to apply.</strong></p>\n<p>Holly Spring Primary School is a large, well-resourced school in the Bullbrook area of Bracknell.  Our three-form entry school has extensive grounds, a forest learning environment, sensory garden and large spacious classrooms</p>\n<p>We can offer you:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>a passionate and dedicated staff team</li>\n<li>PPA with your year group</li>\n<li>research informed practice and ongoing CPD</li>\n<li>a comprehensive curriculum in place</li>\n<li>opportunities for career progression</li>\n<li>a strong support for SEND and SEMH</li>\n<li>free childcare for school aged children on inset days (if required).</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are looking for a teacher who is able to bring our values alive in the classroom and has a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.</p>\n<p>We are a very inclusive school and proud of our values:</p>\n<p><strong>I</strong><strong>gnite a love for learning;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>M</strong><strong>otivate to achieve;</strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>A</strong><strong>ccept everyone;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>G</strong><strong>row greatness;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>I</strong><strong>nstil independence;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>N</strong><strong>urture;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>E</strong><strong>njoy.</strong></p>\n<p>We are a welcoming and caring community of staff with the desire to make a difference for our pupils. 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I have been given the opportunity to progress my career professionally and have been extensively supported with my own personal circumstances. It is a very rewarding role and I would highly recommend joining A&I West.' </em>Samantha - Social Worker</p><p>Join our Assessment and Intervention team as a Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker, where you will be involved in delivering impactful, relationship-based interventions that contribute to improved outcomes for our children and their families.</p><p>We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a new way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.</p><p>Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced, busy and supportive duty team completing child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection and Child in Need work whilst planning for permanence from day one. Assessment and Intervention is at the forefront of continuing to produce the best outcomes for children and ensure they are safe, and their voice is heard within all the work we do. We ensure strong local links with our Early Help colleagues to promote local community support for children and families when social care no longer needs to be involved.</p><p><strong>How We Support You</strong></p><p>We offer small practice teams of Social Workers managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child & Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</p><p>We provide regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker, you'll have a minimum of 5 CPD and training days per year with access to excellent learning and development provisions such as Research in Practice and Community Care Inform, and Social Work England fees paid.</p><p>As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. 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Pool cars and pool bikes available.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.</strong></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.</p><p>That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.</p><p>For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <strong><a href=\"http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR\">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.</strong></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>The reference number for this role is <strong>CAFHE05676</strong>.<br><br>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. 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The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 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Good local geographical knowledge would be an advantage.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.      </p>\n<p>We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). <br>The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>\n<p>The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.</p>\n<p>Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.</p>\n<p>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.</p>\n<p>Application forms must be submitted online by 23 May 2025 quoting the above reference.</p>\n<p>Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.<br>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk<br>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting Salary £30,957.16 p.a.","publishDate":"2025-05-06T10:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b93e21a5-0a5a-4e37-a248-3fcfad49a5e1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ff1d006d-53e4-4d7f-b727-1273ec84bb18","title":"Finance Specialist (Business Partnering)","employer":"Guildford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB","locationType":1,"description":"<div class=\"job_summary\">\n<p>Guildford Borough Council has been on a journey but an amazing journey and we are looking for an exceptional Finance Specialist to continue that improvement.</p>\n<p>You will  work with some amazing people but we also need you to train, learn and develop within finance team.</p>\n<p>Guildford Borough Council provides a unique opportunity for you as we are financially robust and working in collaboration with Waverley Borough Council </p>\n<p>The job will involve all aspects of budget preparation, budget monitoring, closing the accounts, as well as supporting other team members in day to day activities.  </p>\n<p>You must be able to demonstrate you have strong analytical skills and are able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation. </p>\n<p>Local government experience is a preferred although exceptional candidates without LG experience will be considered. You must have AAT, be studying or prepared to study.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the attached job profile for more information.</p>\n</div>\n<p><strong>About Guildford</strong></p>\n<p>Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities.  All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.</p>\n<p>We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment.  To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,110 - £48,519","publishDate":"2025-05-06T09:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/c8931c96-0cab-412d-a8c9-964d61eb2b5a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9802775e-dcb4-4d3f-b5b4-23700beb037a","title":"Principal Planning Policy Officer","employer":"Waverley Borough Council","department":"","location":"Surrey - with hybrid working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Are you looking for a role that will actively invest in your planning understanding and knowledge of legislation, procedures and guidance relating to planning policy matters?</p>\n<p>Do you want to bring your excellent professional skills to be a part of an experienced and enthusiastic team preparing a new local plan and supporting the preparation of several Neighbourhood Plans?</p>\n<p>Do you want to further develop your skills managing planning policy projects and supporting team members?</p>\n<p>We are an ambitious Council, always trying to improve the many public services that we provide to our residents. Even more importantly, we aim to help preserve and enhance Waverley’s beautiful and precious environment and make a positive impact on the lives of everybody who lives or works here in Waverley.</p>\n<p>The post is a senior role in the Planning Policy team so the holder will be a qualified planner with strong leadership, creative and organisational skills and experience of leading on specific areas of planning policy including managing external consultants and supporting other members of the team.</p>\n<p>This is an agile post which allows the holder to work from home after an initial period of induction at the discretion of their line manager depending on the business needs of the service.</p>\n<p>This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered. </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Matthew Ellis, Planning Policy Team Leader on 01483 523297, or Andrew Longley, Interim Planning Policy, Infrastructure and Planning Specialists Manager (PPIPS) on 01483 523 427.</p>\n<p>We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications: </strong>9:00am on 20th May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date: </strong>6th June 2025</p>\n<p>In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - <a href=\"https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley\">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a></p>\n<p>The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility <a href=\"https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley\">here</a></p>\n<p>We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility <a href=\"https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley\">here</a></p>\n<p>Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary range £49,644 - £53,235 per annum (pay award pending)","publishDate":"2025-05-06T09:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-20T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/34fb78b4-185d-49da-b5b2-db5d20b445fc.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"99439c61-a8e1-4b4c-8ffc-0c4237cef50e","title":"Play Leader","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"Gwyn Jones Primary School, Hainault Road, Leytonstone, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Governors and Headteacher are looking to appoint a Play Leader to join the team in September. This exciting role will be fundamental in developing the school’s OPAL play provision at lunchtimes. In accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, article 31 the role of Play Leader enables every child to engage in stimulating, child-led play opportunities, building their own worlds and directing their own actions. Please visit the OPAL website to find out more about the program prior to applying so you have a good understanding of OPAL: <a href=\"https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/\">Home - Outdoor Play And Learning</a></p>\n<p>We are a two-form entry, culturally diverse school based in East London and we are very proud of our school.  Visitors comment on the warmth of the school and the friendliness of both staff and pupils alike.  Our dedicated staff team are incredibly hard working and are committed to creating a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which every child can achieve their potential and develop a life-long love of learning.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>At Gwyn Jones Primary School we are a Rights Respecting School and we actively teach our children about the rights of the child. The Rights Respecting ethos permeates all parts of school life and into our school motto “Inspired and Empowered”.  This motto epitomises the staff’s genuine commitment to provide a rich, creative and challenging curriculum which inspires children’s curiosity and empowers our pupils to have a voice and be knowledgeable, active global citizens.  We strive to ensure that every child thrives academically whilst benefiting from excellent pastoral care that nurtures and develops emotional wellbeing.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has good communication skills and is flexible in their approach when supporting children and working alongside other colleagues. We know it is important to be positive, inspirational and a real team player.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The successful applicant will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a good understanding of the OPAL program <a href=\"https://outdoorplayandlearning.org.uk/\">Home - Outdoor Play And Learning</a>\n</li>\n<li>Play worker qualification (desirable)</li>\n<li>Lead, support and supervise the promotion of positive and creative play at lunchtime in line with OPAL practice and ethos (Outdoor Play and Learning).</li>\n<li>Lead on the setting up and organisation of equipment and resources for the children to use during playtime.</li>\n<li>Lead the play team (Midday Supervisors).</li>\n<li>Maintain, organise and carry out the replenishment of resources</li>\n<li>Purchase resources as required.</li>\n<li>Seek funding sources.</li>\n<li>Collect resources (e.g., by contacting supermarkets and businesses, visiting shops for offcut materials etc)</li>\n<li>Supervise pupils in designated areas of the school (including playground or external spaces) during the lunchtime break, including supervision of pupils indoors on wet lunchtimes.</li>\n<li>Attend relevant training as required.</li>\n<li>Support the school’s Behaviour Policy and ensure that it is implemented effectively.</li>\n<li>Support the ethos of play in school according to the school play policy and OPAL.</li>\n<li>Attend to the health, welfare and safety of the children during lunchtime adhering to the school Health and Safety policy and procedures at all times</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Prospective candidates can arrange to visit the school if they wish to see the outdoor facilities or learn more about OPAL. To arrange a visit please contact the school office on 02085567904 or email: <a href=\"mailto:HR@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk\">HR@gwynjones.waltham.sch.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Scale 5 (Points 12 – 16) will be pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-06T09:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T07:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f4ca1aca-17eb-4476-9b13-dc3db815ad4a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"58d62535-2837-4767-a53a-a9477a801c60","title":"Performance & Collaboration Support Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Corporate Resources and Business Improvement</strong></p>\n<p><br>The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p><br>The Performance and Collaboration Support Officer will provide effective and responsive support to the Corporate Resources & Business Improvement (CR&BI) directorate.  The role will manage the CR&BI work on people and budget matters – working with finance on budgets; and the People Function on corporate initiatives including equality, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role will involve collaboration and coordination across units within the directorate and across GLA to monitor CR&BI’s performance, governance, compliance and reporting.  It will also cover the management of CR&BI Network of Health and Safety Coordinators, the SAP Gatekeepers, Information Administrators and Change Champions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role will help the Executive Director (ED) embed required corporate changes within the directorate and will support the Directorate Leadership team with the business and help organise directorate-wide events.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Job Description </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Job purpose</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To provide effective and responsive support to the Corporate Resources & Business Improvement (CR&BI) directorate. The Performance and Collaboration team will manage the CR&BI work on people and budget matters – working with finance on budgets; and the People Function on corporate initiatives including equality, diversity and inclusion, and wellbeing. The roles will cover the CR&BI Health and Safety Champion role, the SAP Gatekeeper and the Change Champion role. Both Performance and Collaboration Support Officer roles will help the Executive Director (ED) embed required corporate changes within the directorate. The roles will support the Directorate Leadership team with business support and help organise directorate events.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Principal accountabilities</strong></p>\n<p><br>Communications:   Develop and manage communications for the CR&BI directorate including creating and producing effective internal communications, managing distribution lists, drafting contents, coordinating and publishing newsletters, analysing communication effectiveness and reporting key performance metrics, ensuring consistency in messaging and approach across all communications channels.</p>\n<p><br>DLT Support:   Provide effective business support for the Directorate Leadership team. Activities include coordinating directorate internal communication events; supporting business planning; preparing presentations and reports; coordinating and writing briefings for the ED; managing induction processes; and other tasks as they arise; providing additional capacity for support when required (and if capacity allows) to Directorate Leadership team members.</p>\n<p><br>Performance:   Support in coordinating CR&BI Directorate’s submissions (MQT, PQT, Write Ons, Mayoral Decision Board, etc) ensuring responses provided are consistent, appropriate and within GLA policies and guidelines; and monitoring submissions to ensure they are actioned in a timely manner.</p>\n<p><br>Governance:   Drive coordination across units and extend support in consolidating inputs to ensure quality and timely submission of CRBI’s corporate performance and risk reviews, and audit and assurance; provide an effective secretariat support service to the ED for senior groups they chair. Plan agendas; prepare notes; track actions; manage a forward-look for meetings; manage logistics; liaise with other Directorates, the Mayor’s Office and Senior Officers.</p>\n<p><br>EDI:   Being part of an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group recommending and implementing improvements across the Unit.</p>\n<p><br>Finance Support:   Manage the financial approval processes for the directorate and where support is required, in accordance with GLA policies, procedures and principles of good practice, and in order to secure authorisation for expenditure in good time. This includes:<br>ensuring that relevant approvals are in place (Mayoral Decisions, Director Decisions, Assistant Director Decisions, etc)<br>raising purchase orders for the ED to approve<br>GRN’ing invoices in consultation with colleagues in the Unit<br>liaising as necessary with the finance business partner to ensure that periodic financial reporting, SME payments is processed timely and accurate for the directorate. </p>\n<p><br>Business Support:   Lead for the directorate on the implementation of organisational change initiatives, coordinating activity across the directorate – tracking changes, and ensuring business units within the directorate are adhering to the changes; manage and maintain CR&BI’s volunteer network including change champions, SAP Gatekeepers, Health and Safety Coordinators, Information Administrators and Fire Wardens; support and manage the logistics of all directorate events.</p>\n<p><br>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.</p>\n<p><br>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.</p>\n<p><br>Key relationships</p>\n<p>Accountable to:   Senior Performance and Collaboration Manager</p>\n<p>Key contacts:       Directorate Leadership team; other directorate Performance teams; Senior HR Business Partner; Finance Business Partner; Mayor’s Office and Executive Assistants</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Person specification</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Technical requirements/experience/skills</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Experience working in a complex stakeholder environment and providing proactive support to senior people;<br>Exceptional planning and organising skills, ensuring work is delivered and communicated in a well-prioritised, efficient and structured way;<br>Proven capability to quickly build and manage new professional relationships at all levels;<br>A high level of competence in the operation of standard office information and communications technology applications, including standard Microsoft Office packages (advanced knowledge of MS Word and Outlook, and intermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint);<br>Strong problem-solving skills with a focused attention to detail, accuracy, and quality of end-results;<br>Experience of communicating with stakeholders using a variety of formats;<br>Able to respond positively to pressure and change, maintaining focus and quality during periods of uncertainty or high workload;<br>Strong analytical and written skills;<br>Experience of programme and project management.</p>\n<p><br><strong>Behavioural competencies</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and managing relationships</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>Develops new professional relationships<br>Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement<br>Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action<br>Fosters an environment where others feel respected<br>Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals</p>\n<p><br><strong>Decision-Making</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>Takes decisions as necessary on the basis of the information available<br>Makes decisions without unnecessarily referring to others<br>Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions that impact them<br>Identifies potential barriers to decision-making and initiates action to move a situation forward<br>Demonstrates awareness of the GLA’s decision-making processes and how to use them</p>\n<p><br><strong>Problem solving</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable, and timely solutions.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully<br>Proposes options for solutions to presented problems<br>Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving<br>Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems<br>Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving</p>\n<p><br><strong>Planning and organising</strong></p>\n<p> </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<p>Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables<br>Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones<br>Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work<br>Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard<br>Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met</p>\n<p><br><strong>Responding to pressure and change</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\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>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure<br>Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements<br>Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve<br>Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives<br>Manages team’s wellbeing, supporting them to cope with pressure and change</p>\n<p><br>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: <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<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\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<p><strong>Up to date CV</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</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> </p>\n<p>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)</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>If you have questions about the role</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, please contact CRBI_PandC@london.gov.uk.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.</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><strong>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The interview/assessment date is: </strong>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. 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>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> </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p> </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>Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>More Support</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£51,029","publishDate":"2025-05-06T09:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ec3482e1-9cd5-48ee-b1e6-009ea5d98a0d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ececc25-975f-4f8c-aac2-c88ad37fe66c","title":"Senior Building Control Officer","employer":"West Northamptonshire Council","department":"","location":"Towcester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers, and communities.  There is tremendous opportunity for an ambitious, dynamic, and spirited Building Control professional to exert a lasting influence over design, construction, safety, sustainability, and welfare, as well as protecting a rich and colourful heritage.  You’ll find yourself in a position where your input can really make a difference and significantly benefit the future development of West Northamptonshire.</p><b>Our benefits</b><br><p>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous annual leave entitlement</strong> starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work</strong> scheme. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover</strong> (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee discounts</strong> with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Car Lease scheme </strong>via Tusker.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Payment of professional subscription / membership </strong>- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong> - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commsave-</strong> Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing training and development</strong> opportunities.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>A variety of flexible working options</strong> to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Our West Ways of Working </strong>– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Making a difference</strong> - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>\n</ul><b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>This role will include checking plans, visiting sites, providing advice to building professionals, the public and the Council as well as contributing to the quality and safety of the built environment in accordance with national standards.  The candidate would also be required to deal with dangerous structures, the investigation and resolution of breaches of the Building Regulations and be responsible for ensuring Partner Authority applications are administered and checked according to the LABC Partner Authority Scheme.  </p><p> </p><b>About you</b><br><p>In this role the successful candidate will be working closely with the Principal and Senior Building Control Surveyors, you’ll help ensure that the Council’s statutory functions are properly carried out in dealing with the building regulations and associated legislative controls including fire, health and safety matters relating to buildings and structures. </p><p>The candidate should be a corporate member of RICS, CABE or equivalent and be a Class 2 (C to F) Registered Building inspector.</p><p> </p><p> </p><b>About us</b><br><p> At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. 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Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. </p><p>Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  </p><p>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner</p><p>The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href=\"https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM\"><strong>what DEI means to us</strong></a>.</p><p> If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href=\"mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk\">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.</p><p><strong>West Northants Council, where careers thrive.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,816 - £45,175","publishDate":"2025-05-06T09:30:01.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/82455913-04f9-4873-a261-bafd613f75e3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":1366,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"ContractType":{"0":127,"1":942,"2":164,"3":38,"4":3,"5":92},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":1014,"2":253,"3":105,"4":34,"5":13,"6":31,"7":115,"8":5},"EmployerType":{"charity/voluntary":1,"civil service/central government":14,"education":145,"health & social work/care":5,"local government":1200,"other":1},"PublishDate":{"1":73,"2":94,"3":498,"4":934,"5":1366},"LocationType":{"1":4,"2":224,"3":1138},"JobTypes":{"administration":142,"apprenticeships":1,"asset management":11,"benefits and revenues":11,"building control":11,"business intelligence":14,"caretaking":30,"catering":14,"childcare":3,"commissioning":2,"communications":4,"community":40,"conservation":9,"customer service":27,"education":204,"engineering":12,"environmental":29,"finance":45,"graduate":2,"health and safety":13,"horticulture":1,"housing":69,"hr":10,"it support":23,"legal":36,"libraries":9,"maintenance":14,"management":69,"marketing":2,"museum":6,"planning":51,"policy":22,"political":1,"pr":1,"project management":22,"security":3,"social care":224,"social work":87,"surveyors":6,"teaching":214,"technician":1,"tourism":21,"transport":42,"voluntary":2,"waste management":14,"youth work":18}},"randomNumber":5,"noOfFeaturedJobs":10,"bounds":null,"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1746532096689,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,null,null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":[],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,null,null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":null,"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1746532096531,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete",null],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",null]"}]}
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Stratford on Avon District Council

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£26,409 - £28,624

Elizabeth House (Hybrid)

Posted 20 days ago

ICT Support role in Warwickshire, involving end user hardware deployment, software installation, and customer service. Secondment opportunity.

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Port Health Technical Officer

Ashford Borough Council

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Salary from £36,426 to £39,801 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Ashford Kent (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

Ashford Borough Council seeks a Port Health Technical Officer to conduct food safety checks and lead Technical Assistants. Contact for job visa information.

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Assistant Care Managers

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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£35,235-£37,938 ( Level 9) (full time) + Bank holidays and weekends paid at 0.5 on top of basic salary, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments at £41.78 per sleep.

Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)

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Assistant Care Manager role in Stoke-on-Trent, leading small group homes to provide care for children, with emphasis on development and support.
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Senior Social Worker

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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£43,693 - £46,731 (Level 12)

Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks a Senior Social Worker to join various departments, supporting children, families, and providing mentorship.
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Residential Care Workers

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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£32,654 - £35,235 (full time) +Bank holidays and weekends paid at 0.5 on top of basic salary, 12.5% shift allowance and sleep-in payments at £41.78 per sleep.

Stoke-on-Trent, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks Residential Care Workers to support looked after children, offering professional growth and a supportive environment.

Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader

London Borough of Lewisham

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£47,628 - £49,638 per annum

Lewisham (Hybrid)

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Social Worker - Community Older Adults Mental Health (COAMH)

Wokingham Borough Council

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£41,511 - £47,754 Per annum, Plus benefits

Wokingham (Hybrid)

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Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

Knowsley Council

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£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking (Hybrid)

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Environmental Protection Lead Officer

Chelmsford City Council

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£51,288 to £56,220 per annum

Chelmsford (Hybrid)

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Apprentice Environmental Health Officer

Coventry City Council

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£23,556.55 pa

Coventry, One Friargate (On-Site)

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Early Years Class Teacher

Holly Spring Primary School

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Teachers pay scale, plus a TLR

Holly Spring Primary School (On-Site)

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Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

West Sussex County Council

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£43454 - £55984 per annum + local gov pension scheme

Bognor Regis, West Sussex (On-Site)

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Head of Procurement

Guildford Borough Council

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£71,373 - £81,809

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (Remote)

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Senior Section 106/CIL Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

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£38,234 to £40,778

Towcester (On-Site)

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Mobile Locality Officer

Borough of Broxbourne

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Starting Salary £30,957.16 p.a.

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Bishops College, (On-Site)

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Finance Specialist (Business Partnering)

Guildford Borough Council

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£41,110 - £48,519

Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB (Remote)

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Principal Planning Policy Officer

Waverley Borough Council

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Salary range £49,644 - £53,235 per annum (pay award pending)

Surrey - with hybrid working (Hybrid)

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Play Leader

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Scale 5 (Points 12 – 16) will be pro rata

Gwyn Jones Primary School, Hainault Road, Leytonstone, London (On-Site)

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Performance & Collaboration Support Officer

Greater London Authority

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£51,029

Southwark, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way (Hybrid)

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Senior Building Control Officer

West Northamptonshire Council

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£41,816 - £45,175

Towcester (On-Site)

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