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Working in our Clean &amp; Green team, you’ll be responsible for operating one of our grab lorries for a variety of different waste clearances across the whole district. You’ll assist with responding to reactive flying-tipping clearance to help keep Sevenoaks clean and safe.
You’ll hold a minimum current C1 driving licence and the following lorry loader tickets:
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<li>D+E – Remote</li>
<li>D4 – Above 20tm Clamshell</li>
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You’ll be comfortable working outside in all types of weather and be able to deal with the physical demands of the role (heavy lifting and the collection of waste and materials).
You’ll embrace the Council’s values of customer service at all times, displaying a polite and helpful attitude to all customers as well as communicating effectively with your supervisor.
This role is based at our Dunbrik Depot in Sundridge, working 37 hours per week with the possibility of overtime.&nbsp;
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For further details on the role, please contact Mick Hood, Clean &amp; Green Team Supervisor, on 01732 227454.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 12th October 2025
Interviews: TBC

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Can you manage a busy caseload, prioritise your own workload and work effectively as part of a team? Are you a confident and experienced communicator, experienced in dealing with the public and contractors? Enfield Council is looking to recruit an Operational Delivery Manager for the waste &amp; recycling service. Offering an exciting opportunity to implement, improve and monitor new and existing waste &amp; recycling operations. 
We would love to hear from you if you are well organised and have a positive “can do” attitude. This role offers lots of variety and you will be able to use your skills in communication, adaptability, attention to detail, organisation and customer service to great effects. 
You will be part of a growing team, providing high quality service ensuring that targets and standards are met in the provision of the service, while supporting the Head of Waste &amp; Recycling Services in the efficient management and delivery of the Waste &amp; Street Cleansing Services for the London Borough of Enfield while supporting the Strategic Waste and Recycling Manager with the implementation of service changes. 
You will be providing efficient and competent, performance management of the designated supervisory team to deliver the best client and customer service. 
The role of the Operational Delivery Manager is to be responsible for the day to day operations and managerial functions required to deliver a robust and effective front-line service. To manage Supervisors proactively &amp; directly and indirectly manage front line staff. Monitoring and delivering customer focused service outcomes to ensure effective health &amp; safety and welfare arrangements at all times. Ensuring, at all times, that employees carry out their duties in compliance with all legal requirements and in accordance with Council and Service procedures. 
 
It is essential that you have experience in waste management ideally within front line operations and managing a large staff compliments within a customer focused environment, excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for the environment and a good knowledge of waste legislation , Microsoft ICT systems including excel, word and outlook. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Loraine Kingston on 020 8132 0993 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We 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. 
We 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. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Operational Delivery Manager Waste Services

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Assistant Director of Communications Location: Newham, East London Salary: £77,610 - £98,436 | Permanent | Full-time Closing date: 15th October 2025 About the Role The London Borough of Newham is seeking an exceptional communications leader to join us as our Assistant Director of Communications. This pivotal role will lead and enhance the council’s communications to support resident-focused policy and service delivery, strengthen transparency and accountability, and manage our reputation locally and nationally. This is an exciting and challenging time to join us. Following the Best Value Notice issued in May 2025, we are accelerating our improvement journey, ensuring we deliver value for money and high-quality services in a borough of great need but even greater potential. Effective, modern communications are central to this mission – helping us to engage with residents, support culture change, and tell Newham’s story in ways that inspire confidence and pride. What we’re looking for: You'll be an experienced, strategic communicator with a proven record of leading high-performing teams in complex organisations, ideally within the public sector. You will have: <ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of local government, its governance and political context.</li> <li>A track record of delivering impactful communications, marketing and digital strategies that support service improvement and efficiency, and build trust.</li> <li>Excellent influencing skills, with the credibility to advise the Mayor, Chief Executive and senior leaders.</li> <li>A collaborative, people-centred leadership style that champions our HEART values (Honesty, Equality, Ambition, Respect, Together).</li> </ul> You’ll be responsible for: <ul>
<li>Leading a £1.2m communications, marketing and design function with seven direct reports.</li> <li>Developing and delivering our corporate Communications Strategy and integrated campaigns.</li> <li>Shaping our digital and media presence, ensuring engaging, resident-focused content across all platforms.</li> <li>Driving internal communications that connect and inspire our 5,000 staff.</li> <li>Protecting and promoting Newham’s reputation with residents, partners, London and national government.</li> </ul> Why Newham? Newham is one of London’s most diverse and fastest-growing boroughs. We are proud of our communities and ambitious for their future. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we engage, listen, and respond to residents – and in telling the story of a council that is committed to improving lives and opportunities. We offer a dynamic working environment, hybrid working arrangements (minimum three days per week in the office), and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Ready to join us? If you’re ready to bring your expertise, energy and vision to Newham, we want to hear from you. Apply now by providing your CV and supporting statement (max. 2 pages) via the link on this page.&nbsp; &nbsp; Recruitment timeline: Closing date for applications: 15th October 2025 interview to be held 24th October 2025 Please view JD here For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Sturrock, Interim Director of Strategy &amp; Communications at <a href="mailto:sarah.sturrock@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.sturrock@newham.gov.uk</a>. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Assistant Director of Communications

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Kitchen Assistant &nbsp;Harold Court School Kitchen - Salary - £6,196pa pro rata per annum - (£28,221 - £29,436 per annum) - 10 Hours per week, term time only About us HES Catering Services are the Local Authority provider of school meals for the London Borough Of Havering, working in partnership with local schools and academies to provide award winning meals and services.&nbsp; We are extremely proud in supplying a wide range of high quality catering services to the majority of schools within the borough. We also have partnerships with other schools outside of Havering and offer bespoke solutions and assistance to individual schools and businesses which have their own In- House catering teams HES Catering on-going success is very straightforward – We have amazing Colleagues throughout all of our sites bursting with experience who carefully prepare ‘Healthy, Fresh, Vibrant &amp; Tasty’ meals with the highest quality produce for our wonderful Clients. We serve over 15,000 meals per day in our schools.. About the job Kitchen Assistant Harold Court School kitchen&nbsp; Grade 1:- pro rota £6,196 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10 Hours per week, term time only To undertake the preparation, simple cooking and the serving of food and beverages in accordance with the Council’s contractual arrangements. About you The post holder reports to:&nbsp; Cook Supervisor or Higher Graded Operative The post holder has line management responsibility for:&nbsp; No direct staffing responsibilities The post holder will be required to work:&nbsp; As defined on Staffing Profile Hours of work 10 hours per week&nbsp; Additional Information For any further information and/or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Warren <a href="mailto:Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Amanda.warren@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:sherry.smith@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">sherry.smith@havering.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; The closing date for this vacancy is&nbsp;Friday 3rd October 2025 Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Kitchen Assistant Harold Court Kitchen

Job Description Organisation:&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp; Scale 6 - PO1 &nbsp;£35,520 - £43,680(career graded/depending on experience) Retention Bonus:&nbsp;Yes Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 Application Deadline: 03/10/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC Reference: 1901 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable residents in the borough. Are you pro-active, resourceful, customer-resolution focused? Then this role might be for you.&nbsp; As a Housing Options &amp; Assessment Officer, you’ll be working in a busy and often challenging environment, where you will be supporting our vulnerable residents, some of whom may have complex needs. If you join our team, you’ll be focused on preventing residents from becoming homeless, as well as providing&nbsp;tailored support and interventions when prevention is not an option. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience of working within a busy Prevention and Assessment Service, as well as being enthusiastic, resilient and self-motivated. &nbsp; For more information please visit our website page -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/explore-career-housing" target="_blank">Explore a career in Housing | London Borough of Waltham Forest</a> <a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-VBSCJ8B9Fr63EWsVfJty-Q2y?domain=fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Deliver a high quality and collaborative assessment of the housing requirements and options for people in housing need.</li> <li>Understand the abilities and the complex, multiple needs of individual residents/households.</li> <li>Motivate and empower residents to find and sustain new housing through the creation of Personal Housing Plans.</li> <li>Assessing residents against the prevention, relief and main duties in the Homelessness Reduction Act.</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>3 A levels or equivalent through experience</li> <li>Demonstrable ability in written English and basic mathematics</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Suitable driver’s license; &nbsp;is desirable not essential 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.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us." target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.</a> Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sharron Stewart, <a href="mailto:sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharron.stewart@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> or Gbemi Tinubu-Pratt <a href="mailto:gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">gbemi.tinubu-pratt@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp; Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates





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Housing Options and Assessment Officer

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Waste Enforcement Officer x1 
About the Role 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Enfield Council’s Waste Enforcement Team. This high-profile role is at the frontline of tackling environmental crime, helping to keep our borough clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. 
You will play a key role in seeking long-term solutions to persistent problems and working with partners to deter repeat offending. 
Key Responsibilities 
As a Waste Enforcement Officer, you will: 
 
 - Lead investigations into waste and environmental offences, including fly-tipping, littering, storage and presentation of domestic and commercial waste. 
 - Gather evidence, prepare case files, and present evidence in court. 
 - Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), statutory notices, and Community Protection Notices where appropriate. 
 - Conduct witness and suspect interviews in line with PACE. 
 - Deploy mobile CCTV cameras and seize vehicles involved in waste crime. 
 - Respond to service requests, councillor enquiries, FOIs in a professional and timely manner. 
 - Work in partnership with the Police, internal council teams, and external agencies. 
 - Engage with residents and businesses to encourage compliance and prevent environmental crime. 
 
Essential Skills and Experience 
We are looking for a proactive and motivated enforcement officer who can demonstrate: 
 
 - Experience in issuing FPNs, legal notices, and preparing documentation for court proceedings. 
 - Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Control of Pollution Act, and PACE. 
 - Strong IT skills, with confidence in using MS Office and case management systems. 
 - Excellent customer care skills, with the ability to deal sensitively and professionally with residents, businesses, councillors, and partner agencies, often in challenging situations. 
 - Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, and seek sustainable solutions. 
 - A pragmatic, professional approach to investigations and enforcement work with ability to work independently across the borough as part of day-to-day duties. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Esther Hughes on 020 8132 2147 or Charles LeBesque on 020 8132 0926 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We 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. 
We 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. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Waste Enforcement Officer

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We believe that the best place for children is to be raised within their own families, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. In Tower Hamlets we are committed to building relationships and strengthening families by working with people in a compassionate and understanding way. We are ambitious for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be healthy, safe and successful.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.Our Better Together&nbsp;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 PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check,&nbsp; sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. We are looking to recruit a Parent &amp; Carer Support Worker on a Fixed Term Contract for one year.Your RoleThe co-located Exploitation Service have an exciting opportunity to work directly with parents and carers of children and young people who are at risk of harm outside of the home. The purpose of the role is to provide support to a cohort of parents and carers of children who are at risk of exploitation and serious youth violence. It is also to prevent offending and re-offending by young people by providing an effective service to young people and their carers. Furthermore, to raise awareness with children, families, communities and professionals around the issues of exploitation, serious youth Violence and associated risks.You will be working within the multi-agency Exploitation Team where we are developing an innovative harm outside the home approach to issues around exploitation, missing and serious youth violence. You will need good people skills and experience of engaging young people effectively. You will have a caring nature and an ability to work creatively in an effort to engage parents and carers who are at risk of harm outside of the home. You will be able to work within a team approach and with other professionals and local organisations to identify and address the issues that young people face as a result of exploitation and serious youth violence, this will be underpinned by empowering, anti-oppressive, trauma informed and culturally competent practice (training will be provided for this). Additional DetailsTower 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.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.&nbsp;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.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Parent & Carer Support Worker

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and ProtectionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.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.Our Better Together 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 PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.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&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families. About You<ul>
<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>
<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>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumWe 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;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).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
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Coaching and support 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>
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Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 22nd October 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 30th October 2025.Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 7th November 2025.Please keep these dates free For further information regarding the role, please contact:Stuart Andrews at <a href="mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower 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.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;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).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.

Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Assessment &amp; InterventionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.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.Our Better Together 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 PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.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&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;-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.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. About You<ul>
<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>
<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>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumWe 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;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).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
<li>
Coaching and support 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>
<li>
Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 22nd October 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 30th October 2025Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 7th November 2025.Please keep these dates free. For further information regarding the role, please contact:Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;- Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href="mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Cindy Abbey at <a href="mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower 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.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;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).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.

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

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Role: Social Worker (Fixed Term - Until July 2026)
Division: Supporting Families Division
Team- Permanency, Assessment &amp; Support Team 
Salary: Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus travel allowance of £1,340 per annum
Location: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
About Us
We believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets, we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​
We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.
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.
Our Better Together 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
Our C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check&nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people, their parents and carers, and each other.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, qualified social worker to join our very enthusiastic and dedicated kinship team on a permanent basis. The main duties of the team is to undertake Viability Assessments, Special Guardianship/Kinship Assessments and Support Plans to court. The role will also require ongoing support of special guardians/kinship carers pre and post final order as well as present prospective kinship foster carers and the assessment to a permanency panel. This will include supporting children and families through transitions and providing post special guardianship order support.
This vital work enables children to remain safely in the family network free from significant harm to sustain their family and friends links and relationships. The service is committed to ‘child first’ principles, an approach for which collaboration with children, families and multi-agency partners is at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;This is an exciting time for Kinship Care on both a local and national level.
About You
<ul>
<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>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
<li>Experience undertaking kinship assessments and providing support</li>
</ul>
You will have a strong vision, be self-motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of a team of assessing social workers. Suitable candidates will also be skilled interpersonally while delivering high quality, analytical assessments.&nbsp;You will have knowledge of:
Children Act 1989 <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fukpga%2F1989%2F41%2Fsection%2F14A&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281687852461%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jJivL6yNbzbFqine7UqUKihMhUaLGc9fS0YxwO4Wx%2B0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/14A</a>
Special Guardianship Regulation <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fuksi%2F2005%2F1109%2Fcontents%2Fmade&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281688008731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AtnwoPcQ5FanblksS9Aa3refEFg%2BsAX3grtHrURZ7SM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1109/contents/made</a>
Care Planning Regulations 2010 <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fuksi%2F2010%2F959%2Fcontents%2Fmade&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281688008731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lYRuPHZxOB%2F9%2B3kcnAj3PM4USf8HvxHBBwYA971yeqc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/959/contents/made</a>
Championing Kinship Care Strategy <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fchampioning-kinship-care-national-kinship-care-strategy&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281688008731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LRX7MD0O2%2F2Bp50LdGYd9CDGgu6%2B8o4EbKaDHH0Aoik%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/championing-kinship-care-national-kinship-care-strategy</a>
Kinship Care Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities October 2024
<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670d3ed5e84ae1fd8592f2fa/Kinship_Care_-_statutory_guidance_for_local_authorities__October_2024.pdf" target="_blank">Kinship care: statutory guidance for local authorities</a>
Our Offer
We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;
We offer a competitive salary - £45,852 - £57,495 plus travel allowance of £1,340 per annum and season ticket loan. We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and if you choose to work with us you will benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Up to 29 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
<li>
Coaching and support 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>
<li>
Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Discounted gym/Costco membership, access to free eye test, Cycle to work scheme, Rent deposit scheme and &amp; You at Work discounts and many other benefits</li>
</ul>

How to Apply
Please complete application via our recruitment portal
Closing date: 9th October 2025
Shortlisting: 10th October 2025
Interview: Wednesday 22nd October (all day) and Thursday 23rd October (morning)
Should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this opportunity you are welcome to contact Silvius Brasville (Team Manager) or Casey Guilbeau (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:silvius.brasivlle@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">silvius.brasivlle@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:lucinda.ansah@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucinda.ansah@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Additional Details
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.
Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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.
We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;
________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;
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).
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.

Social Worker - Permanency and Adoption Support Team (PAST)

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamKingston Adult Education is rated by Ofsted as a good adult education provider for over 2,000 learners and is on an exciting journey towards an outstanding provision. Our mission is to offer high quality learning and training opportunities to meet the needs of individuals and employers in Kingston and the surrounding areas and to work alongside community partners to achieve this.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis is a fixed term role until the end of March 2026 with the possibility of a further 1 year extension (until March 2027). The purpose of the role is to place people from our Accelerated Career and Employment Support (ACES) programme into employment.You will be expected to:<ul><li>Meet with learners and the ACES team to understand learners' employment requirements</li><li>Source employers in the industries suitable for the learners</li><li>Engage and meet with employers to understand their needs.</li><li>Match learners to employers and successfully place learners into employment.</li></ul>Our ideal candidate will have experience engaging employers and successfully placing people into employment.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Employer Engagement Officer

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamKingston Adult Education is rated by Ofsted as a good adult education provider for over 2,000 learners and is on an exciting journey towards an outstanding provision. Our mission is to offer high quality learning and training opportunities to meet the needs of individuals and employers in Kingston and the surrounding areas and to work alongside community partners to achieve this.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis is a fixed term role until the end of March 2026 with the possibility of a further 1 year extension (until March 2027). The purpose of the role is to provide administration support for our Accelerated Career and Employment Support (ACES) programme.You will be expected to:<ul><li>Complete all necessary paperwork / data input to record learner, programme and employer details / status / progress for the ACES Programme</li><li>Support the small team of IAG &amp; Vocational Lead, Employer Engagement Officer(s) and Employment Support Advisor(s) with any administration requirements for the ACES Programme</li><li>Support learners on the programme with any basic IT requirements (eg. accessing online forms, producing / printing CVs etc.)</li></ul>Our ideal candidate will have experience providing administration support to a team.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. 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Programme Support Officer

We are currently recruiting two Principal Regeneration Officers roles to join the team at level B. This level attracts a salary that is mid-point of the range. You will have related experience and be able to demonstrate applied and developed knowledge, experience and skills to be effective in this role. All elements of level A and B listed within the person specification are essential. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. The Principal Regeneration Officers are required to support the development, implementation and delivery of an exciting programme of physical regeneration projects across Medway. The posts sit within the Council’s Regeneration team and will report directly to the Regeneration Programme Managers.The successful candidates will manage the whole project life cycle, including procurement, design and planning processes, estimating realistic timescales/budgets, agreeing contracts and other various legal agreements associated with those projects/development. The roles will lead on and deliver projects within the Regeneration Portfolio Programme, these projects include delivery and development of the Innovation Park Medway, Care for Medway, Rochester Riverside, Strood Waterfront Development and the former Debenhams Building, as well as other projects within the Regeneration Programme as required.This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead on Medway’s high profile regeneration projects and help shape its future. The roles will require the successful candidate to be involved in a variety of projects and will need to prioritise and manage work streams. The roles require stakeholder engagement with external partners, residents and local businesses, with the ability to identify, develop and promote partnerships and initiatives with relevant internal/external bodies to maximise funding opportunities.Provide support to enable the preparation of funding bids and the development project business cases. Successful candidates will need to work closely and maintain constructive relations with other team members and other divisions and provide support and advice as required, contribute proactively to a teamwork culture with regard to day-to-day council business affairs in order to develop effective and efficient working practices.Interviews will be held on the 3, 5 &amp; 7 November 2025If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Tay Arnold on <a href="mailto:tay.arnold@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">tay.arnold@medway.gov.uk</a> or Elizabeth Westwood on <a href="mailto:elizabeth.westwood@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.westwood@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Principal Regeneration Officer

We are seeking a Marketing Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. You will be a key member of the council’s central Communications Team that has responsibility for leading and managing the council’s corporate and service communications, one of the council’s key touchpoints, with all residents, businesses, community organisations and stakeholders and acts as the guardian of the council’s visual and online reputation. To be the communications lead for and oversee a team of Marketing Account Executives and Officers supporting the Public Health Directorate to deliver the council’s communications strategy, campaign plans and initiatives, driving a proactive approach to external and internal communications. To effectively engage with residents, stakeholders, and the community to achieve specific service and policy objectives. Accountabilities and outcomes: To lead on the management of a portfolio of internal and external client relationships. To create, direct and manage multiple strategic marketing and communications campaigns and projects from initial briefing through to post-campaign evaluation To manage cross-disciplinary project teams to deliver communications projects. Conceive, develop and manage innovative, creative and high-performing strategic marketing and communication campaigns that drive awareness and/or sign up to council services, programmes and events. Ensure all campaigns align with the council’s strategic aims.Manage and mentor junior members of staff.Responsible for ensuring that the council is communicating effectively about legal or statutory requirements, helping the public understand changing council priorities, encouraging people to change behaviour and letting people know about public services. Build relationships with the directorate’s Service Managers and other senior stakeholders on their service objectives to set agreed strategic communications strategies and objectives for the year and how these can be achieved. Ensure that service objectives are linked in with corporate objectives to identify work priorities for the team. Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with the organisation's goals and objectives. These strategies should be well-defined, measurable, and designed to achieve specific outcomes. For example, income generating, behaviour changing, statutory services or about awareness raising. Ensure effective stakeholder relationships fostering strong relationships with residents, community groups, and other stakeholders. Actively engage in open and transparent communication, gathering valuable feedback and promoting collaboration in the decision-making process. Ensure excellent working relationships are maintained with all internal council clients we provide marketing services for. To successfully line manage the Marketing Managers ensure effective management of the rest of the team. Establish KPIs and evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Provide data-driven insights and reports to inform decision-making, demonstrating the impact of marketing efforts. Be responsible for the Communications and Marketing Team marketing budgets related to your directorate and ensure all marketing campaigns and jobs are delivered within budget. Lead the drive within the Marketing Team to generate income for the team where possible from internal and external sources, as well as supporting the drive of our clients to generate more income. To make effective use of data when planning marketing campaigns to ensure effective reach for our communications. while safeguarding citizen data, complying with data protection and privacy laws and protecting the confidentiality and security of sensitive information, ensuring public trust.Ensure all campaigns and jobs are fully evaluated and lessons incorporated into future marketing work. Promoting the council’s vision and values, externally and internally, and working to objectives set out in the Council Plan and the team’s wider Communications and Marketing plan. Prepare papers and reports for relevant committees and internal reporting mechanism as required on time. Be part of Communications management team and participate in an out-of-hours media rota. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Sarah Gorlov on <a href="mailto:sarah.gorlove@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.gorlov@medway.gov.uk</a> Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Marketing Manager

To act as a lead educational professional in the MASH team, maintaining and developing constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and specifically with education professionals from a wide range of services and disciplines both in and across the south east region.To work as part of a multi-agency integrated team assessing contacts regarding children aged 0-18. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.<h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Our organisation:</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information -Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Education Lead - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.You will provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience. This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care. You will have knowledge of care proceedings and will support young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul> <h4>Our organisation: </h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - 16+ Care Leavers Team 

Do not apply for this role on Medway Careers Hub. Please visit the Carers First website linked below to apply for this vacancy.Fixed-Term Contract until May 2026Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.About this roleAs a Carer Support Adviser (Helpline) your responsibilities would include:<ul><li>To work within our busy Carers Helpline team, providing information and advice to carers on the telephone.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for carers and professionals, you will be required to provide tailored information, advice, and guidance in undertaking a proportionate assessment of carers’ needs and, where appropriate, assist with support planning.</li></ul>About youTo be successful in this role you will need:<ul><li>Good communication and listening skills</li><li>Empathy and compassion</li><li>To work positively with a range of people who may be struggling in their caring role.</li><li>At least 6 months of experience in providing support over the telephone in a Helpline or call centre setting</li><li>An overview of health and social care, particularly relating to adults and carers.</li></ul>We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Carers First Can Offer You In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.How to apply Please follow the link to apply <a href="https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/</a>To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.Interview ProcessAll successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview – interview date 19 October 2025





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Carer Support Adviser (Helpline)

Do not apply for this role on Medway Careers Hub. Instead, please visit the Carers First website to view their application page.Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers. About this role As a Carer Support Adviser (Helpline) your responsibilities would include: <ul><li>To work within our busy Carers Helpline team, providing information and advice to carers on the telephone.</li><li>Be the first point of contact for carers and professionals, you will be required to provide tailored information, advice, and guidance in undertaking a proportionate assessment of carers’ needs and, where appropriate, assist with support planning.</li></ul>About you To be successful in this role you will need:<ul><li>Good communication and listening skills</li><li>Empathy and compassion</li><li>To work positively with a range of people who may be struggling in their caring role.</li><li>At least 6 months of experience in providing support over the telephone in a Helpline or call centre setting</li><li>An overview of health and social care, particularly relating to adults and carers.</li></ul>We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Carers First Can Offer You In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.How to apply Visit the link to apply <a href="https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/</a>To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, visit the above link to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.Interview ProcessAll successfully shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview – interview date 29 October 2025.





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Job Description Salary: £24.30 - £27.33 per hour, depending on grade. Subject to increase for 24/25 pay year Grade TUTLEC 1 – 4 depending on qualifications and experience. Permanent Contract Hours Per Week are variable (as &amp; when required) and subject to demand – term time only. Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough. You will be responsible for planning courses and lessons, creating resources, teaching lessons, and marking learners work and giving developmental feedback. Experience of teaching adults is required. Essential Qualifications: You will have level 2 qualifications in English and maths, a level 3 award in Education and Training and ideally a maths teaching specialism – at L4 or L5. If you do not have a maths specialist qualification, you will be expected to work towards this within your first year of employment. DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is required. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the post further, please contact <a href="mailto:Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Fay.Stone@thurrock.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 12th October 2025 Interview Date: To be Confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EZySn0WPw4JDrLy48ODPdyUB-IQ_kVYsOKn-iaahypBY6A?e=uMfPMd" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” &nbsp; Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Tutor (casual) - Maths

Job DescriptionSalary: £12.65 per hourGrade A, pay points 1 - 6Permanent - casual hoursHours per Week – no regular hours; as &amp; when required, subject to demand (daytime &amp; evenings)Thurrock Adult Community College is the local authority’s provider of adult education for Thurrock. Our main base is in the Old Court House in Grays, but we deliver courses across the borough.You will be responsible for the Invigilation of examinations and completion of associated paperwork, ensuring the College and its learners meet the requirements of Awarding Bodies and JCQ.Experience of previous invigilation is not required; full training will be givenYou must have excellent time management, communication and organisational skillsDBS: A Basic DBS check is required.Important DatesClosing Date: 19th October 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedAdditional InformationIf you have any questions or wish to discuss the post further, please contact the Exams Team by emailing <a href="mailto:TACC.Exams@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">TACC.Exams@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ea5eDDd_bY5EjlMk-_K2PeMB5PW4YzZGpKScDsAtlIsAOA?e=w5vOeo" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application Requirements&nbsp;As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Exam Invigilator

Job DescriptionJob Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Health &amp; Care Improvement OfficerSalary: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £45,624 - £52,038 per annumGrade:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; FContract: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fixed Term Contract (2 years)Full-Time: &nbsp;&nbsp; 37 Hours per Week&nbsp;The role is responsible for the development and implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation programme - as part of Better Care Together Thurrock and the Integrated Care Strategy.The role sits within Adult Social Care - but working in partnership with Housing and local NHS and community partners.We are incredibly fortunate to have a vibrant and committed community and voluntary sector within the borough, and we are rightly proud of our deep and long-term relationship with them.&nbsp;Our communities have been front and centre of our transformation journey to date, and the role will support the development and implementation of&nbsp;our partnership with the strong, diverse and vibrant communities that we serve.&nbsp;Experience and skills include:<ul> <li>A good understanding of health and social care.</li> <li>A good understanding of communities and voluntary sector agencies.</li> <li>Experience of delivering change initiatives.</li> <li>The ability of working in partnership with others.</li> <li>A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.</li></ul>Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp;At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li></ul>Important Dates&nbsp;Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;25th September 2025&nbsp;Closing Date (Internal only):&nbsp;5th October 2025Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be Confirmed&nbsp;For further information, please contact Gavin Beard via email – <a href="mailto:gbeard@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">gbeard@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EYQB7yC7XrFBq9cfRhrXmaQBiHP6aysDkQfin1eMbnCjIA?e=FHfeZz" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Health & Care Improvement Officer

Reference: SEP20252306Benefits: Competitive salary, 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much moreAttachments:<ul><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzotwdyWirGYzg%253d%253d/9562a207-4c65-4552-8d77-405a5752fbca?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22RecruitmentPack_2024%281%29%282%29.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20250930/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250930T090021Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=641b5b2f0dc6f834aa297a127a7e92f086008608c4a8ab5fe1e1afa8a7b21cb4" target="_blank">RecruitmentPack_2024(1)(2).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzotwdyWirGYzg%253d%253d/e53c5c70-a65d-4901-94d5-d188c7e9c6cb?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22ComplaintsImprovementManagerJD%282%29.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20250930/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250930T090021Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=45f06ff19f4df4b6306bd2de308248ad0aefd5ebadd8d43396051e3deb9c8bac" target="_blank">ComplaintsImprovementManagerJD(2).pdf</a></li></ul>Complaints Improvement Manager - London, England - Hybrid 2 office days per week - Circa £60,000 The Complaints Improvement Manager will be responsible for the full end-to-end complaints process, and act as Wandle's subject matter expert on complaints handling. We are focused on re-building trusted relationships with our tenants through the creation of a new team, that will drive up the standards of complaint resolution here at Wandle. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Leadership: Lead and develop a team of Complaints Officers to deliver a high performing, customer focused service. </li><li>Management: Manage the end-to-end complaints process, ensuring timely triage, effective investigation, and high quality responses. </li><li>Coordination: Coordinate responses to the Housing Ombudsman, manage the portal, and ensure learning from decisions is shared. </li><li>Expertise: Be our subject matter expert on complaints handling.</li><li>Organisation: Ensure effective document control and record keeping to ensure transparency and accountability.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Experience: Experienced Line Manager who has successfully built and led a high performing team.</li><li>Experience: 2-3 years of experience of leading a complaints or improvement team within a Housing Association.</li><li>Ability: Proficient at working with customers and colleagues to deliver positive outcomes and improve services.</li><li>Ability: Have high levels of personal judgement and the ability to provide constructive feedback to others. </li></ul>Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help shape the future of Wandle for our Tenants. Closing date: 15th October at 11:59pmShortlisting: 16th &amp; 17th October 2025Telephone Interviews: 21st-23rd October 2025 Interviews: 27th - 31st October 2025Please note, Wandle is not able to support any visa sponsorship requests. You need to have the right to work in UK to be considered for this role.





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Complaints Improvement Manager

Reference: SEP20252307Benefits: Competitive salary, 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much moreAttachments:<ul><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzo3klaOCjElJw%253d%253d/4e5e3048-83a1-4966-9b69-6bc2f1e95817?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22ComplaintsResolutionOfficerRole%282%29.docx%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fvnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20250930/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250930T090019Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=c7df002b0d88f7017aecbc5125497dc716be07edc1408c32f74da1687e458fbb" target="_blank">ComplaintsResolutionOfficerRole(2).docx</a></li><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzo3klaOCjElJw%253d%253d/21ccc1a3-e634-4137-a536-d901f3c012e1?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22RecruitmentPack_2024%281%29%282%29.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20250930/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250930T090019Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=788f31c9b383f5dd0bcb0934bb91c8f168dec423d4ac0fbc64b65172eacac83d" target="_blank">RecruitmentPack_2024(1)(2).pdf</a></li></ul>Join Our Team as a Complaints Resolution OfficerThe Complaints Officer plays a vital role in delivering a fair, transparent, and customer-focused complaints process. You will be responsible for investigating and responding to Stage 1 complaints in a timely and high-quality manner, providing written responses that reflect empathy, clarity, and a strong understanding of the issue. We are focused on re-building trusted relationships with our tenants through the creation of a new team, that will drive up the standards of complaint resolution here at Wandle. What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Investigate &amp; Respond: Tackle Stage 1 complaints with clear, empathetic, and timely written responses.</li><li>Triaging &amp; Collaboration: Manage the complaints inbox, triage new cases, and work closely with colleagues across the organization to resolve issues.</li><li>Drive Improvements: Identify service challenges, provide constructive feedback, and champion quality assurance to uphold our high standards in customer care.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 1-2 years’ experience handling complaints for a Housing Association.</li><li>Expertise: Skilled in complaints investigations.</li><li>Professional: Great at writing letter responses to residents.</li><li>Setting Standards: A role model for what great customer service looks like.</li><li>Challenge Status Quo: Confident holding people to account.</li><li>Accountable: Proactive and solution focused.</li></ul>Ready to make a real impact? Apply now!Closing date: 15 October 2025 at 11:59pmShortlisting: 16 &amp; 17 October 2025Telephone Interviews: 21-23 October 2025Interviews: 27-31 October 2025Please note, Wandle is not able to support any visa sponsorship requests. You need to have the right to work in UK to be considered for this role.





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Role PurposeWe are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Executive Support Officer to provide dedicated executive support to the Strategic Director of Change and Improvement. This pivotal role ensures high-quality, timely, and forward-thinking support across a dynamic and fast-paced directorate.You will work closely with the Envoy Support Team Lead, fellow Senior Executive Support Officers, and senior stakeholders across the Business Support Hub, liaising with Corporate and Divisional Directors on operational matters, strategic initiatives, and service delivery.As a key enabler of transformational change, you will support the Chief Executive / Corporate Director and act as the primary liaison for the directorate’s engagement with the Mayor, Lead Members, Councillors, and other internal and external partners.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive executive support including inbox and diary management, prioritising access and communications for the Strategic Director.Lead on forward planning, anticipating changes in service needs and adapting support accordingly.Coordinate cross-directorate engagement to translate political vision into actionable plans, working with senior stakeholders including the Mayor, Cabinet Members, Scrutiny Leads, and external partners.Manage procurement and requisition processes within budget, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement regulations.Maintain high service standards with meticulous attention to detail, balancing organisational priorities and reputational risk.Undertake project work and ad hoc tasks aligned with council-wide priorities, including emergency response support as a loggist when required.Provide absence cover for Executive Support Officers and deputise for the Envoy Support Team Lead as needed. RequirementsProven experience in executive support to senior leaders, ideally within Change, Strategy, or Improvement functions.Strong PA skills with a deep understanding of stakeholder priorities and the operational needs of senior leadership.Knowledge of local government structures, governance, and decision-making processes. Familiarity with financial and procurement procedures and ability to manage budgets effectively.Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present sensitive information clearly to diverse audiences.Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure. <h2>Application Details:</h2>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.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp; ﻿We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.

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Ready Steady Go! Physical Activity Lead REF: 2459 Part time 2–4 hours a week at £30 per hour About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: 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.&nbsp; 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. About the Team: We are a supportive, family focused team helping children and families in Lambeth lead healthier, more active lives. Our culture is inclusive, empathetic, and empowering, with a strong focus on child centred, non-judgemental support. Team members benefit from training, collaboration, and opportunities to shape and develop the programme as it grows. About the Role: As Physical Activity Lead, you will be responsible for planning and delivering fun, engaging, and age-appropriate physical activity sessions as part of the Ready Steady Go! programme. You will encourage children and their parent carers to take part, helping them build confidence and develop healthier, more active lifestyles. Alongside session delivery, you will contribute to monitoring attendance, supporting referrals, and working closely with the programme team to ensure smooth and effective delivery. This is a part-time role, with 2–4 hours a week at £30 per hour. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: <ul> <li>A commitment to promoting health, wellbeing, and inclusion through physical activity and lifestyle programmes.</li> <li>The ability to engage and motivate children, young people, and families, particularly those above a healthy weight.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills with the capacity to plan, prioritise, and deliver work to deadlines.</li> <li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships with participants, colleagues, and partners.</li> <li>An understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity, and the ability to apply these principles in practice.</li> <li>Relevant experience of delivering or supporting physical activity sessions and/or community-based health programmes.</li> <li>A minimum of a Level 2 qualification in physical activity, fitness, or sports coaching (or equivalent).</li> </ul> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description &amp; Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Marcia Dillon at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mdillon@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">mdillon@lambeth.gov.uk</a> Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 12th October 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li> Trade Union Membership. </li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. &nbsp;Further information about Cifas can be found&nbsp;here&nbsp;Cifas We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

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