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Currently within our middle-management team, women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented and as a result we would like to encourage women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post. </span></p><p><span>We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or who are neuro diverse.</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. 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You will be accustomed to carrying out a range of compliance and enforcement activities and managing a diverse and challenging workload.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you must be able to interpret and convey complex information both in oral and written form to educate and secure compliance across the licensing regime. You will have a proven track record of partnership working and working as part of a small team. You will possess excellent organisational and analytical skills, an ability to problem solve and adapt to competing priorities, whilst remaining calm under pressure.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To succeed in this role, you will need to have and demonstrate the following skills and abilities;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in a regulatory team with an enforcing authority preferably dealing with licensing enforcement</li>\n<li>Effective written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively with information technology systems</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p>This is an interesting and varied role, and the main responsibilities include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing and determining valid licensing applications</li>\n<li>Undertaking licensing compliance visits within the borough</li>\n<li>Working with partner agencies</li>\n<li>Providing professional guidance to external forums, key partners and businesses</li>\n<li>Undertaking enforcement interviews</li>\n<li>Prepare and provide evidence, witness statements, reports, and prosecution cases to Courts, Committees and Hearings.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Carolyn Singleton, Licensing Manager on 0115 9071104. </p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Working for Us</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year</li>\n<li>Free workplace car parking within the Borough</li>\n<li>Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development</li>\n<li>Family friendly flexible and hybrid working policies available</li>\n<li>Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions</li>\n<li>Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme</li>\n<li>Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme</li>\n<li>Casual car user allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for applications is Friday 13 June 2025 at midnight.  Interviews will be held week commencing 30<sup>th</sup> June 2025.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at <a href=\"https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html\">https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jobs@erewash.gov.uk\">jobs@erewash.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account.  If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,093 to £32,654 per year","publishDate":"2025-05-30T11:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/530e780a-a663-4626-ac1c-64c73c6bba2a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"35d265fb-6307-4b58-9625-07ca241783b1","title":"Money Support Officer","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Reigate","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Money Support Officer</strong><br><strong>Location of work:</strong> Town Hall / Harlequin/ Earlswood Depot/Hybrid working (Home-working)<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £31,347 - £36,618 <br><strong>Basis:</strong> Fixed term (12 months) 36 hours per week</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Money Support Officer to join our team. 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. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.<br> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £34,999","publishDate":"2025-05-30T11:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b3b4a4ad-2bee-4ff2-934d-21f84c9b8798.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b30ca6c9-c1ca-4e32-81c1-9a5d0d833b4a","title":"Shield Experienced Social Worker x 2","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.</p>\n<p>Are you passionate about helping families thrive in the face of complex challenges? 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This is a key role in delivering targeted, coordinated interventions to parents, carers, and families with children and young people aged 0–25.</p>\n<p>The targeted interventions will help parents and carers develop the skills and confidence they need to support their children’s wellbeing and development. You will deliver hands-on parenting support and therapeutic interventions using a relationship-based approach, aiming to improve outcomes for the whole family. You will also support parents in managing challenging behaviour and preventing escalation, helping them respond confidently and constructively to complex situations at home.</p>\n<p>You will also undertake holistic child exploitation assessments and lead on the development and delivery of outcome-focused family plans. You will work closely with families, professionals, and partner agencies to reduce harms associated with exploitation, crime, and anti-social behaviour. 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If you are dedicated to making a positive impact through partnership working and therapeutic practice, we encourage you to apply.</p>\n<p> </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>We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. 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You will be undertaking basic assessments, support planning, carrying out action plans and reporting outcomes. </p>\n<p>Ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and produce quality services are essential, as are excellent customer services skills.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note full training will be provided for the right candidates therefore no prior experience in Disabled Facilities Grants is required.</strong></p>\n<p>You must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and have a vehicle, full driving licence and business insurance to be able to travel around Leicestershire County in order to undertake duties.</p>\n<p>This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (known as a DBS check). 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Further details on our benefits can be found on the <a href=\"https://www.blaby.gov.uk/jobs/employee-benefits/\">Employee benefits page.</a></p>\n<p>This position will be hybrid working, with a requirement to attend the office on a regular basis.</p>\n<p>To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Charlotte Christie-Smith, Assistive Technology Team Leader on 07785 475241 or Shanice Senghor, Interim Lightbulb Service Manager on 07825256481 for an informal discussion.</p>\n<p>Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email <a href=\"mailto:human.resources@blaby.gov.uk\">human.resources@blaby.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Midnight 18<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview date:  26<sup>th</sup> June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. 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For further information on the fantastic benefits of working for Sefton Council see our Application Pack.</p>\n<p><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></p>\n<p>Join us and be part of a team that’s not only changing lives but having lasting impacts on shaping futures. Together we can achieve great things for our children and our communities.</p>\n<p>We are seeking individuals who have extensive, relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families; using direct work skills and observation to gain the voice and experiences of children and young people. 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This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you are likely not to be shortlisted.</p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 13 June 2025</p><p>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. 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The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><sup><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.</p>\n<p>We offer an excellent package of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>\n<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes </li>\n<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>\n<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>\n<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>\n<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>\n<li>Season Ticket loans </li>\n<li>Excellent working environment</li>\n<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441 or Fiona Sutherland, Public Law Manager on 01962 848513.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£67,816 to £74,469 per annum gross","publishDate":"2025-05-30T09:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/113d4bc9-940b-4a10-8c5d-bad710f60b42.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c18be115-ae38-40c7-8867-22853e2a89b3","title":"Vision Rehabilitation Specialist","employer":"West Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Worthing","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. 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, a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.</span></p><p><span>Our Sensory Services team have a unique focus, supporting adults born with sensory impairments, including those present since birth or acquired at any age. We work with adults with sensory impairments acquired at any age (people who are Deaf, hearing impaired, Deafblind, or who are visually impaired). Many of the people the team work with also have lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and brain injuries acquired at an early age. The team offers a dedicated, strengths-based approach to supporting people with disability that we know makes a positive difference. 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It is a great team to work with, and I also feel West Sussex value their staff and value what we do as Vision Rehabilitation Specialists\" Alex, Vision Rehabilitation Specialist</span></p><p><strong>About The Job</strong></p><p><span><strong><span>Salary: </span></strong><span>£35,235 to £37,938 per annum</span><br><strong><span>Working pattern:</span></strong><span> 37 hours per week</span><br><strong><span>Contract type:</span></strong><span> Permanent</span><br><strong><span>Locations:</span></strong><span> Worthing office base but role covers Adur, Worthing and Mid Sussex areas. Hybrid working opportunities will be discusses at interview</span></span></p><p><span>Our Vision Rehabilitation Specialists are an integral part of the countywide team also made up of Social Workers for deaf people, and Assistant Care Managers for deaf and hard and hearing and visually impaired people. The Vision Rehabilitation Specialists work directly with people with a visual impairment from the office base is in Horsham however you will be regularly traveling to clients in Crawley and Mid Sussex including areas that are not easily accessible by public transport. Due to the amount of equipment (of a moderate weight) you are required to transport to appointments, including mobility aids and equipment for independent living, you will need to be a car driver.</span></p><p class=\"Default\"><span>As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialists you'll be utilising your skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering positive outcomes for people who are blind (severely sight impaired) or partially sighted (sight impaired), deaf and deafblind. You will manage a busy and varied caseload by providing a statutory accountable social care service to those people who access or need the service. You will be undertaking high quality assessments and reviews as well as contribute to mental capacity act assessments and to safeguarding enquiries. A great part of this role is working alongside local voluntary organisations and building up good working relationships with them. The team have great links with the local eye clinic liaison officers and work together to benefit the people we work with, good relationship management skills will help you to succeed as a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist.</span></p><p class=\"Default\"><span>Please note that we can only consider people who have a relevant qualification for this role e.g., foundation degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) / Certificate of Orientation and Mobility/ Technical Officer: Visual Impairment.</span></p><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><span><strong>Key Skills (these are the short listing criteria please cover with examples in your application):</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Good assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and risk management with a variety of individuals, carers or families.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to effectively prioritise work and meet deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to analyse and interpret complex information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use</span></li>\n<li><span>negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.</span></li>\n<li><span>Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</span></li>\n<li><span>Degree in relevant subject <strong>or </strong>Equivalent relevant qualification e.g., foundation degree in Rehabilitation Work (Visual Impairment) / Certificate of Orientation and Mobility/ Technical Officer: Visual Impairment.</span></li>\n<li><span>British Sign Language (BSL) - Level 1 or above, or a willingness to undertake training to achieve this.</span></li>\n<li><span>Valid, full driving licence.</span></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><span>For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/\">Rewards and Benefits</a></strong> page.</span></p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.</strong></span></p><p><span>West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.</span></p><p><span>For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/\">application help</a></strong> page. </span></p><p><span>Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. 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You will work in a busy team that delivers a wide range of initiatives including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Statutory obligations of enforcing housing conditions in all private rented properties across the Borough</li>\n<li>Delivering and enforcing Mandatory licensing of HMOs</li>\n<li>Tenancy relations dealing with illegal eviction and harassment in privately rented properties</li>\n<li>Partnership working with internal and external agencies to improve rented properties and</li>\n<li>Educating and advising Landlords and Managing Agents through the Good Landlord and Agent Scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The common theme throughout these activities is to drive up standards of management and improve conditions to benefit the health, safety and welfare of residents living in private rented properties in Burnley.</p>\n<p>The team operates from the Town Hall combined with home working.</p>\n<p>The Council offers a generous salary, pension, holiday entitlement and exceptional work/life balance initiatives. 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You'll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work:</strong> Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape the future of social work in Canterbury.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Canterbury Social Work Service and be part of a team that is making a positive impact every day.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – registered as a social worker with Social Work England - you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.</p>\n<p>Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.</p>\n<p>If you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>Rewards</strong></p>\n<p>In return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.</p>\n<p>We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.</p>\n<p><strong>About us</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The right team</strong></p>\n<p>Doing the best for the children of Kent is a team effort and we’ve worked hard to create a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.</p>\n<p>The right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive through regular, quality supervision. We also have a number of credible expert practitioners to learn from and you will find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.</p>\n<p>An integral part of re-thinking the way we work remotely is support for YOU going forward. Here you'll find the assistance, guidance and training available for all colleagues and managers to enable you to make flexible working work for you, your team and your service.</p>\n<p><strong>The right time</strong></p>\n<p>There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.</p>\n<p><strong>The right place</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud of our Ofsted rating of outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.</p>\n<p>We can offer a wide variety of work that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances. You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams. </p>\n<p>We place great importance on professional development that enables you to grow your skills and knowledge to manage a varied caseload. There will be new challenges and opportunities with case work and as part of the wider organisation, e.g. developing specialist links with partner agencies and representing Children’s Services in court.</p>\n<p>Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, you will contribute to training initiatives, and, proactively maintaining your awareness of changes in child development theories, legislation, policies and practices, you will share your knowledge and uphold high standards of social work.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to £5,000 - subject to eligibility.</li>\n<li>A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.</li>\n<li>Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.</li>\n<li>An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance.</li>\n<li>Local Government pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Access to smarter working / flexible working.</li>\n<li>Relocation Package.</li>\n<li>You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Transport</strong></p>\n<p>Whilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency. </p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.</p>\n<p><em><strong>Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. 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