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Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients who require temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s the role? …</strong></p>\n<p>Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint an Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team of six Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Officers responsible for offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 duties. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to our applicants eligible for homelessness assistance and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. 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>\n<p><strong>Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:  </strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq\">LinkedIn</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ\">Facebook</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE\">Twitter</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf\">Instagram </a> </p>","shortDescription":"Seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team offering suitable accommodation for homelessness assistance in Lewisham.","salaryDescription":"£47,628 - £49,638 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T11:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0060079a-e61f-4659-aa88-22aeef6f06df.jpg","score":97.1918,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"3f822887-d05a-4429-9f1a-ff94775a8c0d","title":"Principal Accountant","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Accountant <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £52,138 progressing to £57,652 per annum - pay award pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> We have two opportunities within the Finance Team at Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) for Principal Accountants, working within the Corporate Finance or Adult Care Services team. Not only will you know that your role is providing value to over 1.2 million people within Hertfordshire, your contribution will be invaluable in achieving our core values, improving residents lives and working with integrity. <br><br> <strong>Corporate</strong> <br> This is a role which is at the heart of strategic financial planning at the County Council. As a senior member of the Corporate Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on areas of the Council's financial budget setting and monitoring process, including work on the co-ordination and completion of the annual budget pack, leading on the preparation of the Council's monthly budget monitor and working closely with Business Partner teams to provide advice and support, as well as looking to continually challenge and improve processes. 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As a senior member of the ACS Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on all areas of the ACS budget setting and monitoring process, incorporating work on inflation modelling and monitoring of key transformation savings programmes. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> <strong>Corporate Finance</strong><ul>\n<li> Leading on the Council's financial budget setting process and development of the medium-term financial strategy. </li>\n<li> Leading on the preparation and coordination of the Council's budget monitor report. </li>\n<li> The role will have exposure to senior management, and you'll contribute to strategic financial decision making. </li>\n<li> You'll be involved with technical areas of local government funding, including local taxation, which will involve co-ordinating with Hertfordshire District and Borough Councils. </li>\n<li> Other responsibilities will include the monitoring of grant income, co-ordination of key government returns, supporting with year-end working papers, and promoting best practice in financial processes. </li>\n<li> The role will line-manage two members of staff (senior accountant and accountancy officer) </li>\n</ul><strong>ACS</strong><ul>\n<li> You will lead on the budget setting process for Adult Care Services and have responsibility for the monitoring of key transformational savings programmes. </li>\n<li> You will also lead on the support to our In-House services, developing appropriate operational costing models in conjunction with Heads of Service in ACS. </li>\n<li> Other responsibilities will include leading on the monitoring of capital programmes within the Department and overall co-ordination of the ACS revenue monitor. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential </strong><ul>\n<li> Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience </li>\n<li> Have the ability to build relationships up to Chief Officer level both within HCC and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence and fostering a partnership approach. </li>\n<li> Have the ability to problem solve. Determine solutions that reflect wider implications, (eg political, managerial etc), and stakeholder needs. Ensure identification and delivery of improvements and negotiating the delivery of actions where these are outside of your direct control, (and even outside of your organisation). </li>\n<li> Have the ability to explain complex financial information and risks associated with the information to senior leaders within both HCC and partner organisations. </li>\n<li> Have extensive experience of managing key financial processes, and be able to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, guidance and legislation. </li>\n<li> Be able to challenge effectively and influence others where those people may not be within HCC </li>\n<li> Experience with modelling </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable </strong><ul>\n<li> Previous exposure to Adult Care Services or Corporate Finance would be beneficial, although not essential. </li>\n<li> Experience in working for local government would be beneficial </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services level 13 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Anita.Zala@hertfordshire.gov.uk - ACS; Matthew.Nendick@hertfordshire.gov.uk - Corporate for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> <strong>Interview Date</strong>: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,138 progressing to £57,652 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-06T04:32:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/5e4de8e3-3cd7-4331-abaf-5ac7ea123c0a.png","score":5950.274,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4e6fc24d-8555-4a5e-8e6c-0228f2567163","title":"Senior Accountant – Transactional Finance","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to strategically manage the corporate debtors and creditors functions at Hertsmere Borough Council, ensuring optimal cash flow, robust financial system controls, and compliance with Council policies and regulations.</p>\n<p>You will have two direct reports and overall team of four.</p>\n<p>Key aspects of the role include;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective corporate debt recovery demonstrated by increased cash collection, reduction of debtor days and the mitigation of financial risks</li>\n<li>Efficient management of accounts payable</li>\n<li>Implementation and monitoring of controls and procedures across the council reporting regularly to senior management</li>\n<li>Provision of expert technical advice, data and information to senior officers and members in relation to creditors and debtors that enables effective decision making.</li>\n<li>Maintenance and development of systems, controls and processes that support both functions.</li>\n<li>Strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We require a qualified CCAB accountant with an excellent team management track record, but are happy to consider QBE or PQ candidates with the right experience. 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You will be a fully or part qualified accountant actively studying towards full qualification.</p><p>In this critical role, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the annual budget setting and monthly budget monitoring process, and co-ordinating the preparation of the council’s annual accounts.You will work closely with the Finance Business Partner Team and Financial Processes Team to improve existing financial processes and controls, strengthen governance, and continually improve the quality of information used to support the Council’s decision making.</p><p>We are committed to flexible working and achieving a good work-life balance with a mix of office and homeworking available.</p><p>We pride ourselves on our commitment to our employees– striving to ensure that each and every employee feels valued and happy in their work.Employees are empowered to influence and transform the services they deliver, no matter what level they’re at.</p><p><strong>Closing date for application is 1 June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will take place on 10 June 2025 and interviews will be held on 18 June 2025.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-04-28T11:46:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ea474fe3-95a0-4260-be8b-e9eb8c3a3691.jpg","score":5708.4946,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2a501223-4611-4022-afcf-ec2af2bbdde8","title":"Senior Pensions Officer","employer":"London Borough of Enfield","department":"","location":"Enfield","locationType":3,"description":"Senior Pensions Officer - Full time<br>\n<br>\nWe are looking for someone who’s ambitious, a team player, flexible and proactive, with an eye for detail and confident interpreting and explaining LGPS regulations to a variety of audiences. 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Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, along with good numeracy and literacy skills. The ability to support change initiatives and a good understanding of IT and technical skills are also important.<br>\n<br>\nContact Details -<br>\n<br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tracey Rogers on 0208 132 2818 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.<br>\n<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 8132 1022.<br>\n<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>\n<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. 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One office day must be a Tuesday.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>The Accountancy Assistant role provides support for the Accountancy team<em>.</em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the Senior Accountant in the preparation of the annual budget and closing of the accounts for the services by preparing working papers (e.g. actuals & budget book, virements and planned underspends), printing reports and looking up information and analysing this as appropriate, in order that these activities are carried out to a good standard and produced on time.</li>\n<li>Assist the Accountancy team on an ad hoc basis with journals and other tasks.</li>\n<li>Assist in the budgetary control process by producing and distributing monthly reports from the Total Finance system undertaking detailed analysis of any major variations as directed to provide Budget Managers with the information required to manage their budget.</li>\n<li>Enable service costs to be easily and accurately reported by maintaining an up-to-date code list for the services that allows financial information to be collected and reported effectively.</li>\n<li>To assist the Accountants in the preparation and submission of returns to Central government. This will help the authorities’ resilience plans by ensuring that a second officer is familiar with the returns and the government’s new DELTA system.</li>\n<li>Carry out change and amendments to the staff intranet Via Jadu system.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Knowledge</p>\n<ul>\n<li>General Administration and financial software knowledge</li>\n<li>Double entry Bookkeeping</li>\n<li>Understanding of Financial and Management Accounting</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Skills and Experience</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum of three year’s working in a finance environment</li>\n<li>Well versed in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Word, Excel, MS Teams and Outlook</li>\n<li>Demonstrate a high degree of numeracy and accuracy</li>\n<li>Confident with using figures and has the ability to collect, understand and interpret information and explain the meaning of figures in a clear way to non-finance staff and other stakeholders</li>\n<li>Ability to understand, analyse and interpret financial data and present it in a format suitable for reporting</li>\n<li>Able to review and proof-read documentation effectively to check for completeness and accuracy</li>\n<li>Ability to develop the potential of IT packages</li>\n<li>Ability to work accurately and methodically to deadlines.</li>\n<li>Able to cope with competing demands and multiple deadlines</li>\n<li>Able to organise own workload and work independently</li>\n<li>Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing</li>\n<li>Honesty and integrity in handling personal financial information.</li>\n<li>Ability to work co-operatively and willingly with others, supporting colleagues and sharing workloads.</li>\n<li>Calm under pressure</li>\n<li>Ability to work accurately to a high level of detail</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Training and Qualifications</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studying towards full membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or equivalent</li>\n<li>Five GCSE or “O” levels or equivalent including Maths and English<strong> </strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. </p>\n<p>The Financial Services Department ensures the Council carries out its financial affairs in a fair, proportionate, and professional manner, by providing clear financial and strategic advice to all stakeholders whilst adhering to statutory and professional regulations in the dealing and reporting of all financial transactions.</p>\n<p>As well as the day-to-day activities of a busy finance department, the team are very much embroiled in many of the various projects and initiatives set out in the Corporate Business Plan from participating in service reviews, assessing benefits packages, and assisting in reviewing and developing new policy creation. In all initiatives, the team ensure the financial consequences of decisions are planned, analysed and are robust and financial governance procedures are adhered to.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home</li>\n<li>Flexible working and Flexi-leave</li>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Free Parking</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n<li>Mileage allowance</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link. </p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Samantha Cooper, Senior Accountant on 01932 425337 or sam.cooper@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 18 May 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): 29 May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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This role could be for you!\"<br> <br>We are looking for a skilled and forward-thinking Finance Manager to provide critical business partnering support to the Head of Commercial Operations and oversee accounting activities across our Commercial departments. As a key member of the finance team, you will take the lead on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting, ensuring that Luton Rising's business interests are always safeguarded and strategically supported.<br> <br>You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts, monitoring revenue and capital budgets, and preparing comprehensive financial reports that support decision-making at Board level. This role also involves developing and commissioning economic and financial elements of business plans and investment cases through complex financial modelling and scenario analysis.<br> <br>Your responsibilities will span the full finance cycle, from budget setting and profiling, through to year-end reporting and audit management. Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, you'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, applying strategic insights and detailed financial scrutiny to inform and shape commercial decision-making.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in a full-cycle finance leadership role. With a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management in a commercial context, you thrive on balancing the detail with the bigger picture. You bring strong technical skills, particularly in financial systems (including Sage) and advanced Excel-based modelling, and are comfortable developing robust, integrated financial tools to support strategic planning and investment cases.<br> <br>Your experience includes leading on budgeting, forecasting, and year-end closure, as well as producing high-quality financial and strategic advice at a senior level. You're someone who's comfortable with complexity, able to analyse data, draw insights, and develop practical solutions that drive business success.<br> <br>You have a track record of working in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments and can communicate complex financial information in a clear, concise and engaging way. You understand the importance of confidentiality and governance, and you act with integrity, always protecting the interests of the business and its stakeholders.<br> <br>An understanding of equality legislation and the ability to embed inclusive practices into business strategies and operations is essential. You'll also need to be flexible to commute between sites when required.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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Heritage Conservation and Promotion:</strong> </p>\n\n <p>Act as lead in ensuring appropriate approaches and projects are in place to monitor and address the needs of Havering’s Heritage at Risk register sites </p>\n\n <p>Contribute to the monitoring the condition of Havering’s heritage assets, developing conservation strategies in collaboration with relevant experts. </p>\n\n <p>Promote Havering’s heritage through various media, including social media, public events, and educational materials. </p>\n\n <p>Act as first point of contact on heritage strategic issues, providing guidance to council officers and members. </p>\n <p> <strong>4. 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Fundraising:</strong> </p>\n <p>Develop and facilitate Havering’s relationship with strategic funders of heritage related activity, including Historic England, the National Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, Greater London Authority etc, ensuring Havering plays an active role in regional and national heritage sector and aligns with and contributes to the strategic objectives of those funders </p>\n <p>Identify and secure external funding, preparing grant applications and managing funded projects in accordance with funding requirements, including helping secure the onward funding required to contribute this post beyond the initial two years </p>\n <p><strong>6. Health and Safety:</strong> </p>\n <p>Ensure that all heritage activities delivered by the role comply with health and safety regulations, particularly when managing sites in poor condition or during public events. </p>\n <p><strong>7. 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Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. <br><br>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</p>\n<p><strong>The Post</strong>:</p>\n<p>One of the Government’s main priorities is to ensure that all forms of homelessness and rough sleeping is reduced. At Brent Council, we are very committed and passionate about this. We have received funding from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government for support workers posts working with rough sleepers in a new supported accommodation, providing a client centred approach recovering from entrenched rough sleeping.  The post holders will work on a shift basis providing support for this cohort, working in a person-centred way to ensure sustainable outcomes around housing are achieved</p>\n<p><strong>The Person:</strong></p>\n<p>Are you seeking a fresh challenge? Do you want to make a real and lasting difference to the health and wellbeing of people who were previously sleeping rough?<br>We are looking for an exceptional team player who has the skills and qualities that are needed to support, transform, and rebuild the lives of men with complex needs who have been sleeping rough for a long period of time.</p>\n<p>As part of our expanded Rough Sleepers Team, you will engage positively and persistently with rough sleepers to build their trust and help them to obtain housing suited to their needs.<br>To meet the requirements of this exciting role, you will have a passion for collaborative multi-agency working, you will be an adept problem solver and you will have a proven ability to inspire and motivate people.  You will also have experience assessing the needs of individuals risk assessment and risk management plans including in relation to safeguarding.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p>\n<p>In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>\n<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>\n<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>\n<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme </li>\n<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>\n<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Closing Date: Thursday 8 May 2025 (23:00)     </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc p.a. incl. 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With Euston on the brink of major transformation, from HS2 impacts to new development models, we’re focused on delivering homes that reflect the needs of our communities and the ambitions of the borough. Join us at a pivotal time as we shape the future of Euston together.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong><br> As Euston Housing Project Manager, you will coordinate the Council’s contribution to the Euston Housing Delivery Group (EHDG), working with local and national partners including Network Rail, GLA, TFL, and HS2 Ltd, to ensure housing delivery meets the aspirations set out in the Euston Area Plan.</p> <p>Your role will span stakeholder engagement, project delivery, policy development, and funding management. You will work closely with Camden’s Community Investment Programme team and local residents to co-produce a Housing Compact, embedding community needs at the heart of every housing outcome.</p> <p>From developing strategy to delivering funding bids and overseeing consultants, you’ll ensure housing-related projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with purpose.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong><br> You bring experience managing complex housing or regeneration projects, particularly within multi-agency environments. You understand the challenges of delivering housing in today’s market and are well-versed in policy areas such as placemaking, net zero housing, retrofit, and Passive House design.</p> <p>You are highly organised, an effective problem solver, and a skilled communicator who builds trust with internal teams and external partners alike. You thrive in fast moving, evolving contexts and have a passion for working collaboratively with communities to deliver meaningful outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Working for Camden</strong><br> We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting people, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.</p> <p>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.</p> <p><strong>Additional information</strong><br> To view the Job Profile, please click <strong>HERE </strong>or copy and paste the following into your browser: </p> <p>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10913742/file/document?inline</p> <p>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.</p> <p><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong><br> We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website</p> <p><strong>Anonymised Application </strong>– in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</p> <p><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></p> <p>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.</p> <p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=ff6c4b720568a434d01babfc2f61e55c&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/1a8c691e-e3db-44cf-8e62-c920bf679d56.PNG","score":382.5324,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"470eb0c8-8177-41c0-957e-5cb9f66c7ad6","title":"Hertfordshire Youth Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Hertfordshire Youth Workers</strong><br>£32,818 to £35,236 per annum JNC qualified*<br>Opportunities in districts and countywide<br><br>*If you do not already hold a JNC qualification, we will fully fund your qualification - you'll start with us as a trainee on £28,724 to £32,040 per annum.<br><br>HCC Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school.<br><br>Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you'll be key to enable this to happen.<br><br>We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people are typically 11-17 and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.<br><br><b>About the roles</b><br><br>You'll be delivering important targeted work, working with vulnerable young people. This will involve leading on group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers and delivering one to one support. By delivering this work, you can make a real difference to young people's lives.<br><br>You would be giving young people support at an early stage, preventing their issues from seriously affecting their daily life, health, development, or safety.<br><br>We are looking for candidates who can quickly establish positive relationships with diverse groups of young people and respond flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br><strong>Essential:</strong><ul>\n<li>You'll either need a nationally recognised JNC qualification or the ability to complete the JNC high education qualification.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of working with young people.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>\n<li>Ability to prioritise workload and planning.</li>\n<li>Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.</li>\n<li>Confident in using ICT.</li>\n<li>Previous line management experience is desirable.</li>\n</ul>Where we are funding your JNC qualification, the funding is repayable if you leave within two years of post-qualification.<br><br>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<br><br>To find out more please contact kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01442 454083.<br><br>We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible. <br><br>For more information regarding the work of <strong>HCC Services for Young People</strong> please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.org <br><br> Benefits of working for us <br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident<br></strong>We are proud to be a <strong>Disability Confident employer</strong> <strong> </strong>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding<br></strong>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required <br></strong>You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency<br></strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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These include Verulamium Museum, the Hypocaust, the 15th century Clock Tower and the dynamic St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are now looking for an organised and creative individual to cover the role of <strong>Commercial Services Manager </strong>whilst the permanent postholder is on maternity leave.</p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p>As the lead for commercial activity across the Museum Service, you will monitor and grow the income generating elements of the service, overseeing retail, venue hire, and contract management of a new café and catering partner.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will manage and develop new and existing income streams to support the wider work of the Museums Service during an ambitious period of growth.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for an exceptional candidate with previous experience of managing commercial activity within museums and galleries. Creative, income driven, and a motivating leader, you will have great organisational skills and be able to manage tight budgets and resources effectively.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be joining during an exciting period of NPO funded activity and will be responsible for managing the delivery of part of this programme as well as the core commercial activity.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Flexible working patterns can be arranged to meet the needs of the successful candidate. However, as part of the Museum Management Team, some onsite weekend and evening event working will be required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is <a href=\"https://www.enjoystalbans.com/\">a great place to live and work</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. <em>Please</em><em> note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-</em> <em>time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers</em>\n</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions</li>\n<li>Flexible working options</li>\n<li>Staff Parking Permit</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of professional fees</li>\n<li>Comprehensive development and training</li>\n<li>Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres</li>\n<li>Access to discounts and benefits via online platform</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Disability Confident: </strong>We are proud to be a <a href=\"https://jobs.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-us/disability-confident-employer.aspx\">Disability Confident employer</a>and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Disclosure Checks: </strong>This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>English Fluency: </strong>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). <a href=\"https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/573013/english_language_requirement_public_sector_workers_code_of_practice_2016.pdf\">Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion, please contact Farhana Begum, Arts, Tourism, Culture and Heritage Manager on <a href=\"mailto:Farhana.begum@stalbans.gov.uk\">Farhana.begum@stalbans.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>To apply </strong>      <strong> </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For full details and to learn more about us visit <a href=\"https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers\">Jobs and Careers</a> or email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk\">recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk</a> or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Closing date for applications: Monday 19<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,417 to £49416 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution","publishDate":"2025-04-23T15:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a4993a47-92b5-4278-bfd5-654f708a6ea2.png","score":359.1667,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5c0baf29-a76a-4848-8d53-f006c1913cc1","title":"Programme Manager","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2><strong>Communities & Skills</strong></h2>\n<p>Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The Mayor and Go! London Partners are committed to ensure that all Children and Young People, have the opportunities they need to fulfil their potential and that sports and physical activity play a big part on opening those opportunities.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role will manage a £22m+ sport and physical activity partnership, which operates as the biggest community sport fund available in London created by the Mayor of London, London Marathon Foundation and Sport England, in partnership with London Sport and London Marathon Events.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The role will focus on ensuring that children and young people have access to sports and physical activity and that grass roots and community sport sector have opportunities to innovate, diversify and deliver good provision.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be responsible for proactively leading on the development of projects and programmes for the partnership, to ensure that it is leading the way in sector thought leadership, project implementation and delivery of the GO! London funding pillars by March 2028. You will ensure that the quality and key performance metrics of the partnership are achieved.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will draw on your ability to build and manage effective working relationships as the role requires managing a complex partnership made of founding and strategic partners and management of allocated providers.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>What your day will look like </strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage a project team (internal and contractors) to achieve set objectives.</li>\n<li>Proactively lead on the overall performance of the team’s portfolio of workstreams against financial output/outcomes targets, compliance quality and risk.</li>\n<li>Collaborate proactively with the GO! 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knowledge and practical experience of project management and project control techniques relevant to outcome-related funding models, including financial analysis, project planning and appraisal, financing and risk management and evaluation, ideally with a professional qualification in a related area.</li>\n<li>Successful track record of monitoring delivery of complex and large-scale programmes, including delivery through multiple third parties and contract management.</li>\n<li>Track record of developing, leading, and managing teams, including tackling poor performance, developing talent, and being accountable for the team’s performance</li>\n<li>Excellent report writing skills with ability to present papers at Board level and evidence of strong strategic analytical skills.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a political environment, managing complex or sensitive stakeholder arrangements to achieve positive outcomes for the organisation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h3><strong>Behavioural competencies</strong></h3>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and Managing Relationships</strong><br>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. <br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership.<br>•    Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives.<br>•    Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities.<br>•    Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict.<br>•    Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Stakeholder Focus </strong><br>… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.  </p>\n<p>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Understands diverse stakeholder needs and tailors team deliverables accordingly. <br>•    Is a role model to others, encouraging them to think of Londoners first<br>•    Manages stakeholder expectations, so they are high but realistic. <br>•    Removes barriers to understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, including hard to reach groups.<br>•    Focuses own and team’s efforts on delivering a quality and committed service. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong><br>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.<br>Level 3 indicators of effective performance<br>•    Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication.<br>•    Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments.<br>•    Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities.<br>•    Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement.<br>•    Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organization</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Organisational Awareness</strong><br>… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.<br>Level 3 indicators of effective performance<br>•    Uses understanding of differences between the GLA and its partners to improve working relationships.<br>•    Helps others understand the GLA and the complex environment in which it operates.<br>•    Translates changing political agendas into tangible actions. <br>•    Considers the diverse needs of Londoners in formulating GLA objectives.<br>•    Helps others understand how the media and external perceptions of the GLA influence work.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Responding to Pressure and Change</strong><br>… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.</p>\n<p>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance</p>\n<p>•    Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times.<br>•    Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate, lessening the impact for the team.<br>•    Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in<br>•    Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change, promoting the benefits. <br>•    Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Managing and Developing Performance</strong><br>… is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.<br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect.<br>•    Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities.<br>•    Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities. <br>•    Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance. <br>•    Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion.<br> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><strong>Applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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> </p>\n<h2><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong></h2>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager <strong>Safia Noor</strong> would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at  <strong>Safia.Noor@london.gov.uk</strong><br> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\"><strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong></a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Assessment process</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: <strong>w/c 9th June 2025 ( exact dates tbc)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.</p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </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>If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying </p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\"><strong>Secondment Policy and Procedure</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form as it is not a secondment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>More Support</strong></h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,063 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-25T11:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/13bc1b59-d453-4e2c-906e-17227c12095a.png","score":354.90445,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e46c3287-ab98-4e58-a8bb-c7dd20fdc6cb","title":"Direct Payments Officer","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Salary: £37,716</strong></span><br> <span><strong>Grade: Level 3 Zone 1</strong></span><br> <span><strong>Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG</strong></span><br> <span><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></span><br> <span><strong>Hours: Full Time (36 hours)</strong></span><br> <span><strong>Closing Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025; 23:59</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>** AGENCY STAFF, PLEASE </strong></span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span><span><strong> TO APPLY - Please do not click on the Apply Now tab at the bottom of this page as your application will not be considered. **</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>About Camden</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span><br>  </p> <p><span>Direct Payments give social care customers choice and control over the care and support they receive. The Direct Payment Officer is responsible for setting up, paying and monitoring how Direct Payments are used in Adult Social Care so that both customers and public funds are safeguarded. You will also liaise with customers, care management and other stakeholders to resolve issues and provide information and advice.</span></p> <p><span><span>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>All About You</strong></span><br>  </p> <p><span>You will have knowledge of Direct Payments legislation, guidance and best practice whilst having the ability to analyse and interpret information such as bank statements and financial spread sheets and use judgement to make recommendations for improvements.</span></p> <p><span>Good interpersonal skills including the confidence to be a credible advisor to managers and stakeholders are essential, as is having experience of and commitment to working in a customer focused environment ensuring high quality standards are implemented and reviewed as necessary.</span></p> <p><span>You will have experience of working with financial systems and maintaining procedures.</span></p> <p><span>As well as having the knowledge of client-based information systems, preferably Frameworki/Mosaic.</span><br> <br> <span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>How To Apply</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10906307/file/document?inline</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know </span><span>that a work life balance is extremely </span><span>important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></p> <p></p> <p><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></p> <p><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></p> <p><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></span></p> <p><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,</span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Anonymised Application</strong></span> – <i><span>in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.</span></i></span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=14e8620242b1d8bee4b08ca163e8cd51&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £37,716","publishDate":"2025-05-06T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-05T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/76bac824-fe2c-4619-92b3-c33b3027c682.PNG","score":331.86218,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"06902511-99ff-4ae9-b023-1bd3dc013610","title":"Head of Statutory SEND","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO11 - PO12 £71,319 - £83,019 Subject to outcome of evaluation. <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time/Permanent<br><strong>Working hours per week: 36</strong><br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 22/05/2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br> <br><strong>Reference:</strong> 1702<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br><br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Leadership and management of functions which ensure the statutory functions of the council are met in relation to education, support and systems for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The service is broad and is defined to support children and their families, schools and settings with special educational needs and strategies plans and initiatives to engage, develop and promote activities which create truly inclusive learning environments that embrace difference and different levels of ability. <br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Head%20of%20Statutory%20Assessment%20(SEND)%20(1702).pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Ensure the discharge the Council's responsibilities to Implement Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 , Keep under review the special educational provision <br>required for children and young adults resident in or in care of Waltham Forest. </li> <li>Publish and keep up to date the Council's Local Offer as prescribed in the 2014 Children and Families Act and the associated Code of Practice</li> <li>Make available defined services that can be funded through Personal Budgets for children and young adults with SEN</li> <li>Be responsible for Special Education Needs assessment, preparation of statements/EHCPs and the statutory monitoring system and reviewing and monitoring pupil/student level outcomes to ensure alignment with the Council's statutory responsibilities and strategic direction.</li> <li>Be responsible for decisions taken not to assess or issue a statement or EHCP and for defending the Council in SEN appeals.</li> <li>Be responsible for the quality, integrity, rigour and sustainability of decisions taken within the statutory process and in support of the statutory SEN process, intervening to model good practice and demonstrate the application of good models of stakeholder engagement in decision-making where necessary.</li> <li>Ensure that the Council discharges its responsibilities in relation to the 'Raising of the Participation age,' ensuring engagement in post 16-learning for all young people and, in particular, the post-16 education for young adults with SEN<br>Work proactively with Joint Comissioners, supporting the SEN statutory and strategic , and in close liaison with the Service Design Hub, to secure a robust supply of specialist services to enable the delivery of provision specified in statements / Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).</li> <li>Maintain an ongoing relationship with the Schools Forum and lead and be responsible for the continuing development and improvement of a High Needs funding strategy that enables:<br>o Expenditure within budget<br>o A refocusing of budget away from the independent sector into local maintained and academy provision<br>o Fair, open and transparent decision-making<br>o Clarity at school, college and setting level about the links between how schools/settings are funded for SEN, and how the statutory process applies.</li> <li>Lead and oversee SEN (0-25) placement, ensuring no overspends against budgets and the achievement of saving targets<br> </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>Proven achievement of leadership success in setting standards for Special Educational Needs Services within an organisation of comparable complexity. <br> <br>Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. education psychology; teaching; lecturing; youth work).<br> <br>Relevant professional and general management qualification or an equivalent demonstrable portfolio of experience to evidence understanding of education standards including SEND.<br> <br>Post graduate qualification/Relevant professional qualification<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Kashif Nawaz at <a href=\"mailto:kashif.nawaz@walthamforest.gov.uk\">kashif.nawaz@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> (Assistant Director for SEND).<br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO11 - PO12 £71,319 - £83,019 Subject to outcome of evaluation.","publishDate":"2025-05-01T11:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/074a92d7-9afa-4026-bbc5-64bc82c87507.jpg","score":318.1155,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"304f4b73-77ee-48dc-89cc-686ba2a211c5","title":"Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall/Hybrid","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £67,406 - £74,667 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance</strong><br><strong>Hours per week: 37</strong><br><strong>Contract type: FTC/Secondment till 31st March 2028 </strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 31st March 2028. </strong><strong>If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>Are you a visionary leader with a passion for place-shaping and driving economic transformation?<br> <br>This is an exciting opportunity to act as the Council's lead expert on economic growth and regeneration - guiding both the strategic vision and operational delivery of our economic ambitions.<br>As the Head of Economic Growth and Strategic Regeneration, you will lead, influence, and co-ordinate the Council's approach to fostering sustainable economic growth and delivering transformative regeneration across the Borough.<br> <br>You'll be the key force behind shaping our place - bringing together internal teams and a wide range of external partners to create and implement forward-thinking strategies that drive prosperity and resilience.<br> <br>From high-level strategic planning to on-the-ground delivery, you will:<ul> <li>Lead major programmes and projects, ensuring they are effectively managed and delivered in partnership with stakeholders.</li> <li>Act as a connector and catalyst, engaging senior leaders from the public and private sectors locally, regionally, and nationally.</li> <li>Promote and unlock investment opportunities, bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to the identification and development of growth initiatives.</li> </ul><strong>About you</strong><br>You'll bring a strong track record of successfully leading strategic regeneration and economic growth initiatives, with a proven ability to secure substantial grant funding from central government or equivalent bodies. With deep experience of working collaboratively across sectors-including community groups, government agencies, and the business world-you'll be a natural relationship builder and an effective senior-level communicator.<br> <br>Your leadership credentials will include the ability to manage and inspire multidisciplinary teams, supported by sound supervision, negotiation, and change management skills. You'll have a flair for innovative problem-solving and a strong grasp of how to deliver complex programmes with real impact. A confident manager of significant capital budgets, you'll also be experienced in developing credible viability and feasibility studies to underpin investment decisions.<br> <br>Crucially, you'll possess an in-depth understanding of both economic growth and regeneration best practice, alongside a clear grasp of national policy in economic and skills development, and how this connects with local government strategy. A relevant professional qualification-or equivalent, recent and verified experience-will underpin your technical credibility in this important leadership role.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough. <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 67,406.00 - 74,667.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-26T02:01:21.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/6c1353c9-5aa7-465a-adb8-76d887efd70a.jpg","score":316.0722,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"643bd579-fa35-4e68-b0e9-767dc475ff5e","title":"Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: </strong>Children’s Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention</p><p><strong>Division: </strong>Supporting Families Division<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised </em>within their own families</strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships </em>and strengthening families</strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. ​</em></p><p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention -</strong>You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.</p><p>You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.  </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.  </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>28th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 5th June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>16th June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention - </strong>Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href=\"mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Cindy Abbey at <a href=\"mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p><p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-05-07T08:55:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d278fdf8-abca-45d8-bc81-d06e92c9699f.png","score":308.63074,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc00244b-4bbb-4752-bfd7-607b9c7a56d5","title":"Head of Facilities Management","employer":"London Borough of Enfield","department":"","location":"Enfield","locationType":3,"description":"Enfield Council is looking for an exceptional leader to take the reins of our Facilities Management (FM) service and shape its future. 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This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents.<br>\n<br>\nPlease note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within your application.<br>\n<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. 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We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. </p> <p><strong>About the Borough:</strong></p> <p>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</p> <p>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Team and Role</strong></p> <p><span>Lambeth Legal Services is an in-house practice, committed to providing a high quality, effective and value for money legal service to the Council's support officers and members, to ensure that the Council exercises its powers and duties lawfully.</span></p> <p><span>We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our borough, and our council. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with immense potential, and we are committed to contributing to positive change within our communities, building on its strengths while addressing the challenges we face.</span></p> <p><span>We are embarking on a period of transformation, building an operating model that meets the needs of the business and aligns with the council’s strategic objectives.</span></p> <p><span>Our One Lambeth agenda recognises the need for a significant shift in the way we work – a stronger grip on delivery, promoting shared ownership of our priorities across the council; changes to how we empower and work with our communities; and putting equity and justice at the heart of all we do.<span> </span></span></p> <p><span>The function of the centre is not just to ensure effective use of budgets and decision-making: our 2030 aspirations and the priorities in our Corporate Delivery Plan place a significant premium on coming together as One Lambeth, being ambitious for our borough and changing how we work with our communities as partners to bring about change. We need to make sure we have capacity and accountability in the system to bring people together to do this important work including:</span><span>​</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure a relentless focus on our Lambeth 2030 aspirations with collective ownership and improved delivery of priorities, driven by a strong centre</span></li> <li><span>Bring people together across the Council to tackle and make progress against shared priorities, including our commitment to becoming a Borough of Equity & Justice</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate a more joined up offer to the community around engagement, funding, access to help and support that puts our communities, their experiences and outcomes to the fore of our approach</span></li> <li><span>Inject challenge into the system, ensuring robust governance and delivering change </span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>You will join a highly skilled team, ensuring robust decision making and upholding our values of equity, kindness, accountability and ambition.<span> </span> </span></p> <p><span>Legal Services is committed to the Law Society's Practice Management Standard (Lexcel). </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Rae at Erae2@lambeth.gov.uk.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 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