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We offer: 14% Shift allowance, salary-linked pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.About us: A Border Control facility has been set up in Ashford on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20. This site provides the customs and transit checks required for hauliers imported food checks to ensure that goods comply with the statutory duties to safeguard public health.We are recruiting staff to conduct Official Controls – and be responsible for carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high-risk food not of animal origin, in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain and protect against bio security threats.The Role: Reporting to the Principal Port Health Officer you will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health. Conducting Official Controls you will be carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin in order to ensure that only products that are safe to eat enter the food chain. In addition you will direct the work and activities of the Technical Officer, and Technical Assistant.Who are we looking for? It is essential that you have suitable qualification(s) to undertake import controls at Border Control Posts as defined by the FSA Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance (normally MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health plus Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board EHRB (CIEH)), along with having:Evidence of continual professional development Enforcement experience relevant to food control work Strong skills and knowledge relevant to food control, health and safety, and public health functions The ability to interpret and analyse legislation, statutory guidance, technical updates and good practice Competency in IT systems including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation software Willingness and ability to work a shift pattern over 24 hours/7 days per week/365 days per yearAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Marie Connolly on 0300 0424557Click to view <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/bthbmdbq/shift-pattern-dec-2025.xlsx" target="_blank">Shift Patten</a>Click to view a<a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/n1mhmo42/6894a-7158a-port-health-officer-senior-port-health-officer-dec-2025.doc" target="_blank">Job Description</a> - When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential requirements. Applications that only address desirable criteria, or do not provide sufficient evidence against the essential criteria, will not progress to the next stage.We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.When applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Visit the jobs page of our website <a href="http://www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs</a>We offer a competitive remuneration package, an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community





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Ashford Borough Council

Senior Port Health Officer

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A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.
To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application



Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 
Salary: £39,862 – 42,839 + £3,000 golden hello
Location: Civic Centre, Wyre (Regular travel throughout the Borough required)
Are you a qualified Environmental Health professional ready to make a tangible, positive impact on public health and the environment? Join Wyre Council and take the lead in enforcing vital environmental protection and community safety legislation across our beautiful coastal and rural borough.
This is more than just an enforcement role; it’s an opportunity to use your expertise to resolve complex statutory nuisance issues, regulate Environmental Permitting, and shape local planning, directly improving the quality of life for our 110,000+ residents.
What You'll Be Doing: The Impact
We’re looking for a proactive officer to manage a varied and challenging caseload. You will be empowered to take ownership of complex environmental issues, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team.
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<li>Frontline Investigations: Lead on service complaints and scheduled inspections related to noise, drainage, contaminated land, and statutory nuisance.</li>
<li>Permitting &amp; Planning: Process applications/variations for Environmental Permitting and provide expert consultation responses on planning and licensing submissions.</li>
<li>Enforcement &amp; Justice: Draft and serve formal notices, prepare comprehensive legal case files, and represent the council in legal proceedings where necessary.</li>
<li>Community Advisor: Act as a trusted source of advice, interpreting complex legislation for the public and local businesses, and collaborating with external agencies.</li>
<li>Strategic Input: Contribute to corporate projects within the Council, ensuring the Environmental Protection &amp; Community Safety Team meets its key service objectives.</li>
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What We're Looking For (Your Skills &amp; Qualifications)
You must meet the essential criteria below. We highly value initiative, a flexible approach, and a commitment to our Customer Focused values.
Essential:
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<li>A Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health.</li>
<li>EHORB Registered.</li>
<li>Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Protection and associated legislation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and use your initiative to work effectively without constant supervision.</li>
<li>A full UK Driving Licence and ownership of an acceptable means of mobility throughout the Borough.</li>
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Desirable: (Helpful, but not essential):
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<li>Experience across all aspects of Environmental Protection.</li>
<li>A Noise Diploma or similar qualification.</li>
<li>Experience in inspecting and regulating installations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations.</li>
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Why Wyre Council?
We believe in supporting our team’s professional and personal lives, fostering a culture that is Collaborative and Innovative.
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<li>Competitive Salary &amp; Grade 9 Pay: £39,862 – 42,839 + £3,000 golden hello</li>
<li>Generous Leave: Competitive annual leave and a robust local government pension scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>Work-Life Balance: Access to our flexible working scheme and time off in lieu for essential work outside of normal office hours.</li>
<li>Support for Mobility: Casual Car User Allowance paid at the middle band.</li>
<li>Development: Commitment to training and professional development, including a willingness to support you in undertaking relevant qualifications.</li>
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Join our mission to build a safe, sustainable, and thriving environment for all in Wyre.
Next Step: Apply Today!
Ready to take your next career step with a council that values your expertise? Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience against the essential criteria.
The deadline for applications is 7th December.
We are a committed equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We welcome all applicants who demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity in their work.

Environmental Health Officer – Grade 9 + £3,000 golden hello

Our Border Control Facility on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20 provides the customs and transit checks required for hauliers following Brexit.The services at the Border Control Facility are being delivered through functional teams covering 24 hour and 7 day week pattern of operation and we are looking for an officer to manage assigned staff in the service.You will have extensive experience in food control as you will be responsible for acting as lead signatory for fishery products and composite goods along with:Conducting Official Controls including carrying out checks on imports of products of animal origin and high risk food not of animal origin. Undertaking checks of organic food, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, animal composites and other relevant controlled goods. Managing assigned staff within the service and take lead responsibility for aspects of Border Control Post work.To make an effective contribution to the development and achievement of the Ashford Border BCP health protection and business objectives it is essential that you have MSc, Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health and Certificate of Registration with the Environmental Health Registration Board EHRB (CIEH).In addition you will have extensive enforcement experience covering a wide range of food areas including inspection of premises, monitoring and food sampling plus prosecution experience, along with experience in:Operational and/or technical lead role within a food related service Managing of people &amp;/or and resources including performance managementAs an employee of Ashford Borough Council you will have the opportunity to work with other environmental health professionals across the organisation to broaden your experience. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Karis Valli on 01233 330204.Click to view <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/bthbmdbq/shift-pattern-dec-2025.xlsx" target="_blank">Shift Pattern</a>Click to view a <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ashford.gov.uk%2Fmedia%2Fadxitemo%2F7039a-7040a-7041a-7042a-principal-port-health-officer-oct-2025.docx&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJudy.janson%40ashford.gov.uk%7C3d54f56ed43648884adc08de0bdaecb0%7C66a338a5cfb74d1e9354d346e02c3a75%7C0%7C0%7C638961232207110285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JtIfR1Qpx33Vw4fd%2BAf3Xl3OQacXwD%2FmUWujj0GKVvU%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Job Description</a>Candidates who do not meet all the essential criteria for the role they are applying for will not be shortlisted. When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential requirements. Applications that only address desirable criteria, or do not provide sufficient evidence against the essential criteria, will not progress to the next stage.We can offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for this role. Please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a> for more information.When Applying: Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces CommunityWhen submitting an application form - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community<ul></ul>

Principal Port Health Officer

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



We’re committed to preventing homelessness and ensuring safe, sustainable housing solutions for everyone in our community.
*12 Month Fixed-Term Contract*
Our Housing Options and Solutions team plays a vital frontline role, providing practical support, expert advice and timely interventions to help people remain in their homes or secure alternative accommodation when they need it most.
As a Housing Reviews and Visiting Officer, you’ll be part of a dedicated and compassionate team working directly with residents across the Sevenoaks District. Your work will help prevent homelessness, support some of our most vulnerable residents, and ensure the Council meets its legal duties under housing legislation.
Everything you need to know:
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines casework, investigation, and extensive face-to-face work with customers in their homes and other settings, including hospitals. Based at the Council Offices in Sevenoaks, you’ll travel widely across the district carrying out visits, gathering information, and providing practical housing advice.
What you will be doing:
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<li>Assisting with homelessness reviews under Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, including carrying out investigations and gathering evidence.</li>
<li>Keeping applicants informed of progress on their homelessness reviews within statutory timescales.</li>
<li>Carrying out accommodation suitability and property condition assessments, considering affordability, overcrowding, location, and any risk of violence.</li>
<li>Visiting customers in a range of settings, including hospitals, to support safe and timely discharge planning.</li>
<li>Providing high-quality housing advice, mediation and realistic housing options to individuals and families at risk of homelessness.</li>
<li>Supporting Housing Advice Officers by verifying applicant details, recording findings from visits, and making clear recommendations.</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate, timely case notes and records on Council databases.</li>
<li>Identifying safeguarding concerns and ensuring vulnerable adults and children are referred to the right services at the right time.</li>
<li>Detecting and reporting suspected fraud and liaising with internal teams such as Benefits, Legal and Fraud.</li>
<li>Working collaboratively with internal services and external partners, including Private Sector Housing and voluntary agencies.</li>
<li>Participating in the duty rota and working occasional evenings or weekends where required.</li>
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What you will bring to the role:
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<li>Knowledge of housing legislation and guidance, particularly the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation and mediation skills, including the ability to manage challenging or emotional situations.</li>
<li>A strong commitment to customer care and achieving positive outcomes for residents.</li>
<li>Confidence working independently in the community, including undertaking lone visits safely.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to record keeping and deadlines.</li>
<li>IT literacy, including the ability to use databases and Microsoft Office applications.</li>
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Why work with us?
We’re proud to be a high-performing local authority that values innovation, collaboration and people-first service. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about its work and is committed to learning, development, and continuous improvement. You’ll be supported to make decisions, take initiative, and grow your career in housing.
What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking team delivering services that matter. Every day is different, and the impact you’ll have on people’s quality of life is immediate and rewarding.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 28 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Want to find out more?
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Stephen Tring: <a href="mailto:stephen.tring@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">stephen.tring@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a>, +441732227184
Closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 28 January 2026

Housing Reviews and Visiting Officer

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Grade / Salary - ME13 - £48,003 - £52,194&nbsp; per annum

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The Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) hosted by Merton Council is one of the largest Environmental Health Services in London, with the Food and Safety Team responsible for overseeing more than 6,000 food businesses in Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. The area covered is diverse in nature and includes a variety of high profile and interesting venues, such as Wimbledon Tennis, AFC Wimbledon, Twickenham Rugby, Battersea Power Station, New Covent Garden and Hampton Court Flower Show.
We have an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic qualified professionals to join our team of dedicated Food and Health and Safety officers to deliver the food safety, health and safety and infectious disease function across the RSP boroughs.
As an authorised officer you will manage and deliver food hygiene and standards inspections of all premises type, including approved food premises. You will investigate complaints and accidents, using your knowledge, skills and experience, and applying the necessary behaviours.
You will mentor and supervise technical staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.
You should have a real passion for improving the environment and public health by engaging with our communities and businesses. You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.
Whilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. There will be an opportunity for candidates to express a preference as to their preferred principal location.&nbsp;
You will be willing to work across the RSP though you will have an agreed principal borough.
If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.
You must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement.
What we offer:
Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday, and flexible hybrid working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.
Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you
<a href="https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us#toc-family-friendly-policies-and-flexible-benefits" target="_blank">Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council</a>
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Laura Aston (Food and Safety Manager) on 020 8288 5670
Closing date for all applications is midnight on 26th January 2026
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Principal Environmental Health Practitioner

Job Title: SEND Information Advice Guidance Officer Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Our team provides a vital early advice and guidance service for professionals working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We create space for reflective conversations, helping professionals explore creative solutions and access support at the earliest opportunity. Using a strengths-based approach, we aim to build confidence in those working with children and young people, ensuring that the child and family remain at the heart of everything we do.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior SEND Information, Advice and Guidance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Hertfordshire’s approach to inclusive education. You will lead on providing expert advice to education settings, empowering professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND as early and effectively as possible.This is a highly influential position within our frontline response, requiring strategic thinking and proactive engagement with schools, multi-disciplinary teams, and community networks. You will be the first point of contact for schools seeking guidance, offering professional insight, navigating complex situations, and connecting them with the right resources and services.Your work will:<ul><li>Drive improvements in inclusive practice across schools and settings.</li><li>Reduce escalation of needs through early intervention.</li><li>Build confidence and capability among professionals.</li><li>Promote a culture of inclusion and collaboration.</li></ul>You will be based locally, working in partnership with schools and agencies, and will actively network with health, social care, and community services to ensure holistic support for children and families.We will support you with comprehensive training, reflective practice sessions, and access to a strong professional network to help you succeed in this senior role. This is also an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and strategic thinking, preparing you for future career progression within SEND services or wider education leadership roles.<h4>About you</h4>We are looking for a confident and experienced professional who can combine strategic leadership with hands-on support. You will have:Essential:<ul><li>Proven experience in a leadership role involving SEND.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of inclusive strategies, reasonable adjustments, and child development.</li><li>Strong understanding of SEND statutory processes, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.</li><li>Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders such as Headteachers and SENCOs.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, demonstrating empathy, curiosity, and solution-focused thinking.</li><li>Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain positive networks across schools, local authorities, health, and social care.</li><li>Confidence in using data and intelligence to shape service development and drive improvement.</li><li>Strong administrative and organisational skills.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Leadership experience within schools or specialist settings.</li><li>Experience in Special Schools or Specialist Resource Provisions.</li><li>Statutory SEND experience at a leadership level.</li></ul>Why Join Us?If you are passionate about making a real difference for children and young people with SEND and want to influence inclusive practice across Hertfordshire, this is an exciting opportunity to lead change. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to early intervention and improving outcomes for children and families. Alongside making an impact, you’ll gain valuable leadership experience and transferable skills that will support your future career ambitions.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sally Glossop (<a href="mailto:sally.glossop@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sally.glossop@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 26th and 29th JanuaryBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

SEND Information Advice Guidance Officer

Job Title: Herfordshire Keyworker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 (Min 30 hours or job share considered) Location: Stevenage with travel in and out of county Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire’s Keyworker Offer are pleased to be able to recruit a Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Keyworker to join the first approved and established keyworker offer, joining an award-winning team of innovative practitioners.We offer personalised, informed-consent approaches, to children, young people, and young adults up to age 25, who are on Hertfordshire’s Dynamic Support Register, due to being deemed at risk of an admission to a mental health hospital or already in a mental health hospital.Keyworkers are not led by statutory duties but of course work within the statutory system. We have time to build relationships with those who may be described as ‘disengaged.’ The child, young person, or adult, may be in crisis and as such will need a unique and personalised approach to enable them to make progress.The keyworker role is dynamic, personalised, and led by the goals of the matched child, young person, or adult. We walk alongside the child, young person, or adult, and always aim to ‘do with, and not to.’<h4>About the role</h4>Keyworkers plan their own weekly diaries and visits, and co-produce ideas and approaches with children and young people, working alongside a range of social care, health, and education professionals, to bring those who we work with ‘into the room.’ No day is the same, and you will have matched children, young people, and adults, some of which you will see at the same time every week or fortnight, others whenever you are able. The journey with all the children, young people, and adults is unique, as you walk alongside them to gather a better understanding of individual needs. Although we are not a crisis team, we are dynamic and responsive. Having the skill to build trust with our children, young people, and adults, is key to the role as you will often find yourself lone-working and flexing to meet the needs of the individual. Main Areas of Responsibility: <ul><li>Personalised work with Children, Young People and Young Adults (up to 25) who are on Hertfordshire’s Dynamic Support Register (DSR).</li><li>To co-produce ‘All About Me’ and outcome-based goal personalised plans which are strengths and evidenced based and linked to the DSR personal budget, alongside the existing CETR Action Plan.</li><li>Drive and implement innovative personalised approaches, coordinate Integrated Personal Planning, and s.117 discharge plans encouraging creative solutions to support individual needs.</li><li>To support Children, Young People and their families at Care Education and Treatment Reviews (CETR’s), Care Programme Approach (CPAs) Meetings, and Mental Health Act (MHA) Tribunals, and ward rounds.</li><li>Be part of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable, and be part of Child Protection Strategy discussions, initial/ongoing Child Protection Care Conferences, Core Groups, if applicable, as well as Child in Need Meetings and other multi-agency meetings. As well as supporting with any youth offending meetings and processes, if applicable.</li><li>To work collaboratively and challenge the system, while demonstrating a high level of professional practice.</li></ul>Please see the attached ‘Hertfordshire Keyworker Learning Disability and keyworker offer/ additional information for applicants’ for further details about this innovative and exciting role.<h4>About you</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for the right person, and we are accepting applications from those who have a professional qualification and/or alternative qualifications and skills. Keyworkers may be a Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse and or Learning Disability Nurse, Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist, Teacher, Family Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Child Psychotherapist, or other relevant equivalent qualification. Keyworkers may also be alternatively qualified professionals, who have significant relevant skills and experience for this challenging dynamic role and are also welcome and encouraged to apply. This role calls for innovative ways of working and to show an ability to work in a personalised way. The role also involves a significant amount of lone working, although it is not clinical or statutory, the LDA Keyworker is often the professional the matched CYP/Adult confides in. Although risk(s) are held by statutory teams and networks, LDA keyworkers often hold the relevant information and need to share all safety information with networks and follow all statutory processes. As the professional with the positive relationship with the CYP/Adult, this role can be satisfying, as well as intense, and sometimes, frustrating. You'll need to be resilient, be able to share information and seek support from the team through the various support systems in place within the team. Essential:<ul><li>Hold a Professional Qualification or be alternatively qualified with significant relevant skills and experience in personalised approaches and working with CYP/Adults &amp; their families with a diagnosis of Autism from age 9 onwards.</li><li>The ability to demonstrate high levels of professional practice, be resilient, reflective, and be open to positive risk taking with CYP and young adults.</li><li>LDA Keyworkers need to be able to build relationships and trust with those who may struggle to engage with professionals.</li><li>Experience of chairing and minuting multi agency meetings.</li><li>Hold a UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes with the relevant insurance as this role includes driving countywide with some out of county driving, as required.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Some awareness of locally available provision and how to apply for this.</li><li>A level of understanding of the education, health, and care process and system.</li><li>Some understanding of children’s mental health and human rights and a willingness to learn and undertake further training, as required.</li><li>An understanding of child development, Autism, learning disabilities, attachment, trauma, and personalised and co-produced care planning.</li><li>Knowledge of children’s related legislation, DOH guidance, including Children Act 1989 and 2004, disability and carer’s legislation, Working Together, Assessment Framework, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Leaving Care Act 2000. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1989.</li></ul>To apply for this role please ensure you outline in your application:<ul><li>How you meet each of the essential criteria, and how you meet the desirable criteria.</li><li>Tell us why you would make a dynamic and innovative LDA Keyworker and what you will bring to the team that is dynamic.</li><li>Give a full rounded overview of your current experience.</li></ul>We will be shortlisting based on how you evidence meeting the essential criteria and the points above, so please ensure you make this clear with the use of headings. We welcome applications from all groups, particularly males, ethnic minorities and young adults who are underrepresented in our service.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careThe main aim of this role is pulling networks together, chairing meetings and or taking minutes.&nbsp; Identifying themes, blocks and gaps in service offers and bringing these to the attention of the DSR. Whilst at the same time ‘thinking together’ to overcome these and provide a personalised approach to meet need, reduce risk, prevent crisis, and further escalation.&nbsp;Keyworkers are unique, and do not replace or emulate a support worker or carer role. They navigate statutory systems for both children, young people, and adults, and offer support, personalised planning, and communication support, and in most instances advocate for their matched individual.&nbsp; They need to be skilled in relationship building, ‘thinking together’ with multidisciplinary teams to problem solve and reduce risks and improve support for their matched young people and adults. The role offers variation and is always interesting and challenging.&nbsp;Previous LDA Keyworkers have moved into Senior Keyworker role, moved on to manage other keyworker services or completed their social work apprenticeship. If this sounds like the right role for you, we would welcome your application.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicki Jeffery – Team Manager<a href="mailto:Vick..jeffery1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vick..jeffery1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> Telephone: 01438 844069 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 3rd February at our Stevenage offices.Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications - please apply early to avoid disappointment. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.To apply for this role please ensure you outline in your application:<ul><li>How you meet each of the essential criteria, and how you meet the desirable criteria.</li><li>Tell us why you would make a dynamic and innovative LDA Keyworker and what you will bring to the team that is dynamic.</li><li>Give a full rounded overview of your current experience.</li></ul>We will be shortlisting based on how you evidence meeting the essential criteria and the points above, so please ensure you make this clear with the use of headings.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from all groups, particularly males, ethnic minorities and young adults who are underrepresented in our service, who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Keyworker Additional Information Jan 26.pdf</li></ul> 





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Herfordshire Keyworker

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Assistant Team Manager (Here4U team)
Children’s Services in Wokingham Borough Council are currently transitioning through a planned phase of redesign, in line with the National Reforms.
As part of this transformation phase, we have some fantastic opportunities that align with our systemic values and service goals.
We have an opening for an Assistant Team Manager to join us, initially in our Children We Care For team (Here4U). This role will be pivotal in supporting our Children We Care For Team (Here4U) by collaborating with the wider service, relentlessly focussing on child centred systemic practice, and bringing strong line management leadership skills. You will be able to make a real impact in how the team embeds new ways of working with children and families, and be involved in the reshaping of the services we provide.
The main focus of this Assistant Team Manager role, will be to manage a small team of Social Workers, who ensure that the needs of our children are being met with long term aspirations for their lives. Your role of Assistant Team Manager during this planned service transformation, will be to support your team of Social Workers through a period of change as an informed and experienced professional. You will also have more opportunities to work alongside our other Social Work teams in a collaborative and energetic way, as the service reshapes and evolves through the redesign process.
Our Offer
<ul>
<li>Salary: £52,414 - £56,732 (plus additional £3k market supplement).</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 35 days with 5 years continuous service).</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Continuous professional development with full access to our broad Learning and Development offer.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Supportive management.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview date: TBC
The successful candidate will be required to deliver a short presentation at the interview, details of which will be communicated with interview confirmation.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact either:
Isabel Prinsloo (Head of Service for Corporate Parenting) <a href="mailto:Isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
or
Alix Williams (Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Assistant Team Manager, Children in our care and leaving our care Team (Here4U)

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Are you a Qualified Social Worker? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.
Be part of what we are building
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!
Do you want to work with:
<ul>
<li>a friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>a smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
</ul>
Then this may be the role for you... 
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.&nbsp; We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.&nbsp; As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.&nbsp; We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals.
Don’t just take our word for it though, see what our current social workers have to say.-
See what our staff say about working with Knowsley Children's Services: <a href="https://youtu.be/oMH7chd4Qrc" target="_blank">watch here</a>
Who we are looking for:
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.
Our offer to you:
<ul>
<li>We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>
<li>Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Newley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A range of Workers Groups, g., Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Apprenticeship Offer&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Secondment Opportunities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Newly Developed Progression Pathway&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Currently Offering Free Parking&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>bank holidays.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Childcare Vouchers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Membership&nbsp;</li>
<li>Credit Union Membership&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post
Application Process
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733&nbsp;/ Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228&nbsp;
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note your supporting statement should not exceed 1–2 pages in length.

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker (Children with Disabilities)

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Are you a people-focused professional who thrives on building strong relationships in the community? Dartford Borough Council is seeking a Resident Liaison Officer to join our team.
Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to further establish our presence on site, working closely with residents to improve our service.
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused candidate to join our Housing Maintenance team. This role is key to ensuring effective communication between residents, contractors, and the council during planned maintenance, repairs, and improvement works. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals.
You will act as the main point of contact for residents’ formal complaints, providing clear information, resolving queries, and supporting them throughout the works process. You will also support contractors during major planned works, ensuring the customers voice is always heard.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary liaison between residents and contractors during housing maintenance and improvement projects.</li>
<li>Investigate and provide responses to Stage 1 complaints.</li>
<li>Positively promote works completed successfully, utilising social media platforms</li>
<li>Provide timely updates and clear communication regarding schedules, access requirements, and progress.</li>
<li>Address resident concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.</li>
<li>Support vulnerable residents to ensure their needs are met during works.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of communications, appointments, and feedback.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with contractors, surveyors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.</li>
</ul>
About You
<ul>
<li>Experience working with contractors and understanding of site processes</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving ability and a customer-first approach.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.</li>
<li>Experience in housing, as a resident liaison officer or customer facing role is desirable</li>
<li>Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>
This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
“The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer”

Dartford Borough Council

Resident Liaison Officer (Housing Maintenance)

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Are you a highly experienced and qualified social worker with demonstrable experience of managing complex cases in line with social work legislation? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.
Be part of what we are building
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!
Do you want to work with:
<ul>
<li>a friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>a smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
</ul>
Then this may be the role for you... 
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.&nbsp; We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.&nbsp; As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.&nbsp; We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals.
Don’t just take our word for it though, see what our current social workers have to say.-
See what our staff say about working with Knowsley Children's Services: <a href="https://youtu.be/oMH7chd4Qrc" target="_blank">watch here</a>
Who we are looking for:
To be successful you will be a qualified, highly experienced social worker with demonstrable experience of working on highly complex cases in line with social care legislation, &nbsp;with the ability to advise and mentor newly qualified staff. You will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.
Our offer to you:
<ul>
<li>We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>
<li>Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave&nbsp;</li>
<li>Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Newley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>A range of Workers Groups, g., Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Apprenticeship Offer&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Secondment Opportunities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Newly Developed Progression Pathway&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Currently Offering Free Parking&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>bank holidays.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Childcare Vouchers&nbsp;</li>
<li>Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Discounted Gym Membership&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Credit Union Membership&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post
Application Process
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733&nbsp;/ Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228&nbsp;
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note your supporting statement should not exceed 1–2 pages in length.

Advanced Social Worker (Children with Disabilities)

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Permanent - Full Time&nbsp;
Location: Lynton House, Ilford&nbsp;
This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London, with unprecedented investment in the area expected in the next few years and Cross Rail will open up new opportunities for new homes and jobs.&nbsp; We benefit from&nbsp;excellent transport links across London and Essex&nbsp;and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.
We are looking for a hard-working enthusiastic person with experience of premises management within hostel/residential settings, for the post of Hostels Manager.&nbsp; With excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate, negotiate and liaise effectively with both private and public-sector organisations.&nbsp; Ability to interpret financial information and assist in the management and monitoring of budgets.
The Role
<ul>
<li>To represent the Council in upholding the licence agreement between the Council and the hostel residents. Manage staff resources to deliver hostel and other short-term accommodation when needed.&nbsp;&nbsp; Participate in the provision of 24/7 cover at the hostels and manage the emergency out of hours provision.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Duties include:-

<ul>
<li>Managing and motivating a team, carrying out supervision and appraisals, and ensuring targets are met. Ability to deal with a wide range of personnel issues including recruitment, training and disciplinary procedures.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Developing, improving and managing staff rotas to ensure the needs of the service are met efficiently and effectively.</li>
<li>Providing a sensitive, customer focused service that incorporates awareness of diversity and equality issues in service delivery to vulnerable clients.</li>
<li>Premises Management, Health and Safety, to report any complaints or concerns and take appropriate action.</li>
<li>Managing occupancy/voids in the hostels, maintaining accurate occupancy records.</li>
<li>Working with homeless/vulnerable client group or individuals, ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds</li>
</ul>

Knowledge
Housing and Homelessness issues
Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
Health and Safety in residential settings
Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. These posts will require an enhanced DBS disclosure check and references may be taken up prior to interview.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Hostels Manager

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To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing <a href="mailto:Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk</a>



Qualification - Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Hours - 35 hours
Fixed term - 21 months (term time only)
Salary -&nbsp;NMW plus 3% age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)
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<li>Under 18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £14,604 per annum/pro rata&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (£7.78 per hour)</li>
<li>Age 18-20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £19,335 per annum/pro rata&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (£10.30 per hour)</li>
<li>Age 21+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £ 23,615 per annum/pro rata&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (£12.58 per hour)</li>
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Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.
Ursuline Catholic Primary school are looking to recruit an apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 21 month programme.
Your main duties will be to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricula/resource area.
You will be expected to provide consistent support to all pupils, establish good working relationships whilst acting as a role model, setting high expectations and assisting with their development whilst promoting inclusion, independence and improving their self-esteem.
You will also be expected to support the teacher in the classroom and prepare lessons plans, display children’s work, monitoring and evaluate pupils and undertake any clerical/administrative work required to support this aim.&nbsp;
Support the Curriculum and school, by complying with all school policies and procedures. Contributing to the school ethos, supporting and delivering agreed learning activities and programmes according to pupil learning styles and individual needs, utilising any specialist support to pupils with SEN to meet the curriculum.
The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
The post will be based at Ursuline Catholic Primary School, Nicholas Road, Blundellsands, L23 6TT
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.
Closing date – Friday 16th&nbsp;January 2026
Interviews – Tuesday 27th&nbsp;January 2026

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.In a simple sense all our work, at whatever level should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people’.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? We are recruiting within Housing with Care for a Laundry Domestic Assistants Lodge. &nbsp;We provide a cleaning service to our clients on a daily basis. &nbsp;We are looking to appoint hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Laundry assistants to join our friendly teams. &nbsp;You will need to<ul><li>Ensure tenants' personal laundry, linen, etc. is maintained to a high standard and reflects the quality standards of the establishment.</li><li>Cleaning Tenants Flats</li><li>Be part of a team providing support and rehabilitation to tenants</li><li>Have regard for all Health and Safety Regulations</li></ul>There are 2 positions on a permanent part time basis located at Knightlow Lodge and Elsie Jones House and also relief contracts, the salary advertised is full-time salary based on 37-hour working&nbsp;week so will pro-rata accordingly for these rolesYou will need to be available between 9.00am – 3.00pm weekdays&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).&nbsp;All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>You will require good oral and written skills in communicating with a variety of people</li><li>You should have an awareness/knowledge of Health &amp; Safety procedures.</li><li>You will be required to work alone and prioritise your workload</li><li>You will be required to attend relevant training where necessary</li><li>&nbsp;Flexibility to carry out the duties of the role, along with reliability to be able to attend work consistently and regularly, are key requirements of this role.</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date 04.02.2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Laundry Domestic Assistant

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In Coventry, we are working hard to build something special. Children and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe they deserve the best outcomes. &nbsp;Children’s Services provides a wide range of statutory and non-statutory duties, from Early Help Services, through to children who are looked after. &nbsp;The service reflects and responds to the changing needs of children and their families. &nbsp;It works to enable a reflective and flexible approach, with a strong Early Help offer and a real focus on Relationship Based Practice and Signs of Safety, which focuses on intervention and keeping families together.&nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its achievements to date and is continuing to ensure children and families remain at the heart of all it does. &nbsp;We will provide you with an environment where social work can flourish, with high support, high challenge and manageable caseloads. &nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its workforce, who are committed, dedicated, and work to a high standard. We are seeking other like minded practitioners who would like to join us. &nbsp;We pride ourselves on building relationships with families and partners and hold respectful practice at the centre of all we do.Edge of Care is an innovative, dynamic and creative service, that has a clear aim to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people from entering the care system in Coventry alongside stabilising relationships between children in care and their carers to prevent instability and children having to move again. With a workforce that has commitment to safely keep families together as a unit by strengthening, improving and re-building relationships. We are passionate about delivering ground-breaking solutions to promote sustainable change for our families, we encourage individuals to make informed choices about their own lives and involve them in all aspects of the work.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? Edge of Care is a service that will support young people at risk of entering care to stay with their families. The service also supports children in care who are living in foster care and at risk of relationship breakdown, helping to ensure stability and prevent children having to move again. We use therapeutically informed, evidence-based, models of practice and assist families to make significant, positive changes.&nbsp;You will provide intensive therapeutic and social care support to young people aged 8 – 18 and their families, usually over a period of 6 – 12 weeks. &nbsp;The work builds on a family’s strengths and introduces coping strategies. It mixes practical support with strong challenge, to address complex and enduring needs.&nbsp;Team members engage young people and families to defuse crises within the home, assess problems, develop measurable goals and help the whole family acquire the skills necessary to achieve them.&nbsp;Cases will span a wide range of issues including family conflict, absence from home, sexual exploitation, educational issues, anti-social behaviour’s, substance abuse and mental health.&nbsp;Working closely with other agencies and local services, you will be on the frontline of an approach that improves behaviour’s, relationships, confidence, aspiration, employability, living conditions and mental and physical health.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.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). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? As a Therapeutic Practitioner, you will take on a portfolio of cases, working directly and mainly with young people and foster families in their homes. Providing a flexible crisis response service with safeguarding at its heart, you’ll complete an initial assessment and develop strong skills in delivering intensive interventions.For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Therapeutic Practitioner

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Portsmouth City Councils Housing Renewals service, which forms part of the Private Sector Housing Team. You will work proactively within the Housing Renewals team’s Home Improvement Agency service to support applicants through the adaptation process. Your role will include: •	Reviewing Occupational Therapist referrals and recommendations for adaptations, typically the removal of a bath and replacement with a level access shower. •	Visiting applicants’ in their home to assist with completing grant application forms to fund the required adaptations, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. •	Communicating with the grant applicant and the Occupational Therapist (OT) about the process and the required adaptations •	Carrying out basic visual surveys—typically of bathrooms—and recording relevant notes based on the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist. •	Using these notes to prepare a simple plan and specification for the required adaptations using standard templates. •	Contact contractors to obtain quotes for the work. •	Track the progress of the works, communicating with the contractor and the grant applicant where necessary, and check that the adaptations are completed in-line with the specification. •	Complete forms to confirm the adaptations are finalised and meet the specification, and to arrange for the payment of the grant to be processed by others. This is a chance to join a well-established and supportive team and make a real difference to people’s lives in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport —a role that’s both meaningful and rewarding. Skills: •	Hold a full driving license, as driving is an essential part of the role. •	Have excellent people skills with the ability to talk to an array of people including vulnerable clients, contractors, and other professionals. You must have a calm, professional and empathetic manner to be able to understand the situations of our customers and other stakeholders and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with them. •	Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and attention to detail. •	Experience of maintaining accurate case records, and ensuring that sensitive data is handled in line with information governance requirements. •	It would be desirable to have knowledge or experience of working with Housing Grants, specifically Disabled Facilities Grants, although this is not essential. •	Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (to include Word, Outlook, Excel) and databases (we will be using IDOX Uniform). Experience of using basic drawing programmes is also preferable. •	Have strong observational skills with the ability to take clear and accurate notes. •	Be highly self-motivated and able to organise and prioritise your own workload. •	Have a basic knowledge of building construction and home adaptations is desirable. •	The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post •	Experience of reading and understanding policies with the ability to applying those policies to real life situations.

Housing Renewals Support Officer

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Green Spaces Officer 
Salary:&nbsp; S02 SCP32 £40,791– S02 SCP34 £42,751
36 hours per week
Permanent
Our green spaces, commons and cemeteries are highly treasured by our residents. This is your chance to take guardianship of these much-loved facilities that are such an important part of Elmbridge life. 
And what a team! You will be working with a determined and committed group, passionate about protecting and enhancing the green spaces, cemeteries and commons in Elmbridge. They know the value of these spaces to our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.
A determined skilled Greenspaces officer
You are a greenspaces officer with experience of the managing a small dedicated team and ensuring the delivery of the ground maintenance contract for our green spaces, but you will also have the ability to manage a variety of services; ensuring the residents of Elmbridge are best served at all times.
You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of,
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<li>excellent customer service and communication skills</li>
<li>successfully delivering green space contracts and managing a small team</li>
<li>being highly organised and skilled in the administration of contracts</li>
<li>working with local councillors and providing community engagement</li>
<li>and of innovation and creativity in the delivery of services.</li>
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When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives
Elmbridge prides itself on being a learning organisation. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through our talent programme and we will work with you to create a bespoke learning and development programme as appropriate to your role.
The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us; whether it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.
We know that hybrid working is here to stay and we will work with you to find the best solution for both you and the service.
Our careers website (<a href="https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/</a>)&nbsp; will give you lots of information on Elmbridge and you should also view our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council" target="_blank">LinkedIn page</a> to see examples of our energy, creativity and commitment to our customers.
For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Emma Campbell, Green Spaces Manager on 01372 474264
Closing Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 09:00a.m 02 February 2026
Interview Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 February 2026
Please note that we do not accept CVs
Elmbridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Elmbridge Borough Council

Green Spaces Officer

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Commissioning Officer - Adults and Health £45,750 - £49,056 per annum About The Role The Council is looking for an enthusiastic and efficient Commissioning Officer&nbsp;to embed and performance manage&nbsp;its Independent Living Support Service (Domiciliary Care) Framework Agreement. This is&nbsp;important portfolio, as the delivery of high-quality care and support enables Newham's residents to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own home. It is also an exciting portfolio, as the service model has changed - becoming&nbsp;neighbourhood-based; with a focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;enabling, outcome focused care&nbsp;and the delivery of a Trusted Assessor function. About You You should have experience in all aspects of the commissioning cycle and be able to critically appraise service delivery to develop innovative local solutions. You must be able to demonstrate experience of successfully commissioning excellent services and, given the specialised nature of the portfolio area, expert knowledge of Health and Adult Social Care and service delivery (ideally including Domiciliary Care). Your excellent communication skills will be essential to your success in your ability to work as part of the team and develop effective working relationships.&nbsp; You will have the ability to work in partnership with other colleagues across the Council, Health partners, Providers, residents&nbsp;and other stakeholders to re-design services and ensure that outcomes are achieved. The post holder will be required to write and present detailed and well-reasoned reports and business cases for the Adult Social Care Departmental Management Team and other senior boards. <a href="https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/6737/commissioning-officer-jd-3" target="_blank">https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/6737/commissioning-officer-jd-3</a>- Closing Date:&nbsp;Wednesday 21 January midnight IMPORTANT: If you are a LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. 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

Commissioning Officer - Adults and Health

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Ensure Expert HR Advice. Empower Managers. Strengthen One Newham.

 At Newham, our colleagues are the backbone of everything we achieve — and as we move through our transformation and improvement journey, we’re focused on building a learning, listening and high‑performing organisation where everyone feels valued, supported, and equipped to succeed. We Are Newham, and we’re committed to shaping a fairer, more connected future for our workforce and community.&nbsp;

 Head of HR Advice and Consultancy

 Grade SMRB : Salary £67,194 - £82,809 pa

 This is a great opportunity to join a talented, committed and supportive HR/OD function, to demonstrate your leadership skills, and to lead on all aspects of HR casework across a large and complex organisation. We are looking for someone who can:&nbsp;

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 shape and develop a team of HR professionals&nbsp;

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 ensure there a consistent, high quality and responsive service to a wide range of internal customers

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 through the development of our resolution hub, contribute positively to culture change and the Council's overall improvement journey

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 through sustained HR focus and appropriate interventions, make a significant contribution to the reduction of sickness absence levels across the Council

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 make a wider strategic contribution as a member of the HR/OD leadership team

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 As our Head of HR Advice &amp; Consultancy, you will lead a trusted, responsive and expert HR service that puts people at the heart of decision-making. You’ll guide managers with confident, high‑quality advice; embed consistent and compassionate people practices; and create the conditions for effective leadership across the organisation. Your work will enable colleagues to perform at their best, strengthen the employee experience, and drive the “One Newham” culture that we’re proud of.

 If you’re a strategic, solutions‑focused HR leader who thrives on partnership, empowerment and practical impact, this is your opportunity to shape Newham’s future — helping us become an even better place to work, grow and belong.

 Join us. Support our managers. Empower our people. Help build a fairer Newham.

 Please view JD here

 Closing date: 27 January 2026 at 2pm

 Interviews to be scheduled w/c 2 February 2026

 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.

 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>.

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Direct Payments Officer (Financial Admin) - Children's Social Care £40,182 - £42,060 per annum Permanent - Full time, Flexible Working, Home Working ABOUT US Newham Together – The best place for children and young people (click here to view our recruitment video) Newham Children's Social Care is on a journey of transformation that is putting people at the heart of everything we do and creating opportunities for everyone. Our improvement journey is well underway and we are looking for an exceptional Direct Payments Officer to contribute towards making a difference to the lives of our children and young people through their work supporting our statutory and frontline services. We want to be a centre of excellence for Children’s Social Care, and the foundations of the clearly articulated ‘Newham Together’ model (based on Co-Production, Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, Clarity and Community) along with a Practice Learning Framework and a Social Care Academy are now in place to help us get there.&nbsp; Apply now, and be part of our success. ABOUT THE JOB This is an exciting time to join Newham as our improvement journey is starting to take shape. Reporting to the Service Manager in the SEND Social Work team, the Direct Payments Officer will support the service’s overall aims by providing high quality clerical and financial admin support including making contact with customers in receipt of direct payments, reconciling individual’s accounts and identifying risks with payments given/offered to service users. The Direct Payments Officer is also responsible for maintaining records on Carefirst, the financial system used to track service users’ direct payments. Your work supporting a vital social work service&nbsp;will contribute towards&nbsp;improving quality of life for our children and young people with disabilities. For more information or to apply please&nbsp;click link here,&nbsp;or contact Service Manager Helen Cusick ABOUT YOU ‘People at the heart of everything we do’ We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in a similar financial admin or complex clerical support role. You are highly numerate and are confident working with numbers; you are confident learning and using new systems. You will have strong organisational and data analysis skills in order to be able to help us assess and work with service users by managing Direct Payments effectively. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff across the service and build relationships with a wide range of partners externally in addition to within the organisation. You have a ‘can do’ attitude and are flexible in your approach to work. You already embrace our people focused values and want to be an active part of our collective ‘Newham Together’ journey; and take great pride in the value of your work and team’s collective efforts to change children’s lives. OUR OFFER We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. We will offer you: • A competitive salary of up to £42,060 • Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home. • Smarter Working with new modern technology. • 'Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust. • Excellent transport links to the rest of the capital. • Permanent and stable senior leadership with a consistent vision. • Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme). • Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension. TO APPLY Please submit a CV and provide a supporting statement through our recruitment portal.&nbsp;The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed in the person specification in the job description. Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification as described in their supporting statement. Please view JD here Closing date:&nbsp;25th January 2026 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>.

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Client Support Officer&nbsp; £35,520 - £36,585 per annum This position reports to the Project Manager - Voids. It has no line management responsibilities. The role will predominately be assisting the Project Manager&nbsp;to provide effective administrative and coordination support in the delivery of void property works, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently and in line with organisational lettable standards. The postholder will support surveyors, contractors, and managers by managing workflow, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure void properties are prepared for re-letting within agreed timescales. The post holder is also responsible for receiving and recording incoming correspondence relating to the work of the specific team and support the other Client Support officers within strategic voids management to ensure all correspondence both incoming and outgoing is managed to meet the various team’s needs and responded to within timescales. They are also responsible to record inspection data onto relevant systems, liaise with a broad range of Newham Council staff, legal officers, consultants and contractors in connection with individual cases.&nbsp; The postholder will also Maintain effective communication with Housing Management teams to ensure properties are ready for re-letting. Undertake general administrative duties, including filing, data entry, document control, and meeting support. Strategic Void Management is currently delivering a Void Improvement Plan and several recommendations from a recent void audit this job role will be a key part of this delivery.&nbsp; This post will be a lead in reviewing and improving performance relating to the void process ensuring targets are achieved and to take timely and appropriate action where required to maintain agreed standards and best practice The post is based at Bridge Road Depot and is not a hybrid role with the post holder having to attend the office three days a week. It would be advantageous for the candidate to have knowledge of void processes LBN’s housing stock, have&nbsp;proven administrative experience, ideally within housing, construction, or property services. Please view JD here Closing date: 15th January 2026 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.

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Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.As part of &nbsp;a Business Support team you will be supporting Social Workers working in the Cannock District.This is a Part time role working across 4 days Tuesday to Friday. The hours of work are 9.30am - 4.00pm&nbsp;Main Responsibilities You will<ul><li>support the team as a first point of contact, ensuring children, families, partners and stakeholders are received with a professional/knowledgeable response to enquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>support Practitioners workload, convene and attend meetings, including statutory multi agency meetings, coordinating the circulation of agendas and relevant papers, taking and distributing appropriate notes, minutes and actions.</li><li>complete a range of administrative tasks.</li><li>accurately input and maintain information systems, ensuring children’s/families/system records are kept up to date.</li><li>undertake a range of financial transactions as directed including placing orders for services/equipment, including the use of Purchasing Cards,&nbsp;</li><li>monitor and maintaining financial records.</li><li>maintain knowledge of legislation, policies, guidance, processes and best practice relating to the service area.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will need&nbsp;<ul><li>Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li><li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li><li>Good note taking skills to service meetings&nbsp;</li><li>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li><li>A passion to always give the best service</li></ul>Interview will be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.&nbsp;Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact&nbsp;Trudy Cresswell Business Support Team Leader at:<a href="mailto:Trudy.cresswell@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Trudy.cresswell@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Wendy Littlehales, Business Support Manager at: <a href="mailto:wendy.littlehales@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">wendy.littlehales@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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 Local Plan Programme Manager: REF: 2669&nbsp;

 PO6: £56,436 rising in annual increments £59,574 pa inc LW&nbsp;&nbsp;

 The post’s salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month   &nbsp;

 Secondment Opportunity /Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until 31 March 2029.&nbsp; Hybrid Working 

 About Us:&nbsp;

 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;&nbsp;

 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.&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.&nbsp;

 Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 About the Team:&nbsp;

 The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning &amp; Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan and a review of the CIL Charging Schedule - you will manage the preparation of these key planning documents through adopting council policy, ensuring they respond to planning reforms, meet legislative requirements and deliver wider council objectives.&nbsp;

 About the Role:&nbsp;

 You will be someone who has excellent project management skills and can motivate and support others to develop positive, innovative planning policy and guidance. You will have a strong record of delivering in planning policy with a positive outlook and the ability to work well with internal and external partners.&nbsp;

 We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations.&nbsp;

 How to Apply:&nbsp;

 To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:&nbsp;

 Job Description and Person Specification&nbsp;

 We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.&nbsp;

 Recruitment Timelines:&nbsp;

 Advert close date: 11:59pm on 30 January 2026&nbsp;

 Shortlisting: Week commencing 02 February 2026&nbsp;

 Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026&nbsp;

 Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits&nbsp;&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp;

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke – <a href="mailto:LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 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 here.&nbsp;

Lambeth Council

Local Plan Programme Manager

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Principal Planning Officer: REF: 2541 PO5: £54,360 - £57,495 pa inc LW plus 8.5% market supplement per month 12-month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; About Us: 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; It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. 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. Please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Team: The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning &amp; Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays in an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan - you will support this work by taking a lead on the formulation of the council’s planning policies as well as managing and overseeing workstreams relating to monitoring, data, mapping and research. About the Role: You will be someone who can lead on the review of planning policy documents and knows the value of good quality data. You will be outward looking with a positive attitude and work well with colleagues to deliver council objectives.&nbsp; The position includes line management responsibility. The ability to motivate and support the Planning Monitoring Officer with related monitoring tasks is a key part of this role. We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application: Job Description and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 01 February 2026 Shortlisting: week commencing 02 February 2026 Interviews: week commencing 16 February 2026 Please click here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; 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 clickhere.

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Engineering Manager (Job Ref: 3952) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary: £55,581 Location: York Way Depot, Freight Lane, York Way London N1C 4BE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent/Full Time Closing Date: Thursday 22^nd January 2026 Interview: TBC ** Please note we cannot consider any previous applications from within the last 12 months** About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all About CATS Camden Accessible Travel Solutions (CATS) is the Council’s in-house transport service. It is based within York Way Depot, in King’s Cross, London and sits within the Environment and Sustainability Directorate under Supporting Communities. The service is responsible for a wide range of transport related services including the provision of accessible buses for children and adults, taxi bookings, fleet maintenance, an MOT service, driver training, fuel provision and manages a range of concessionary travel schemes. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved The Engineering Team is responsible for the management of the Council’s fleet of vehicles (circa 330), ensuring compliance is maintained through planned vehicle inspections and scheduled maintenance tasks. The team also incorporates the workshop and MOT Centre and is responsible for health and safety compliance within the wider depot, in consultation with Corporate Property and Health and Safety.&nbsp; The Engineering Manager is a key member of the service management team within CATS and plays a lead role in ensuring compliance for staff members, vehicles, the depot and equipment maintenance. This role also leads on decarbonisation of all vehicles as well as improving the service, ensuring that our service delivery and outputs are of the highest standards. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11559736/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11559736/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for this exciting opportunity its essential the successful candidate has a Level 3 or above Engineer Qualification. Additionally, you must hold current Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage (National Freight / Passenger Transport) gained by examination, a Full UK Driving License as well as PCV/ and or HGV driving license and possesses relevant experience in a similar post. We are looking for a highly organized and diligent self starter to contribute to the long-term planning and strategy of the transportation department. This could include initiatives to improve service efficiency, reduce costs, or implement new technologies such as telematics systems or automated routing software. You will contribute to the long-term success of the transportation department requires strategic vision which include conduct regular reviews of transportation performance metrics to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. <ul> <li>Collaborate with other departments to align transportation strategies with overall business objectives.</li> <li>Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.</li> <li>Lead on service transformation and continuous improvement as well as the key driver to our ambitious plans of decarbonization our fleet of vehicles by 2030</li> <li>To ensure that Driving Legislation is adhered to and that Drivers have the required qualifications and training. &nbsp;</li> </ul> The ideal candidate will, have a sound engineering background in the maintenance/repair of multiple types of vehicles ranging from vans, PCV buses and large goods vehicles.&nbsp; You will have an excellent knowledge of all Operators License requirements and any other statutory and/or regulatory requirements in the management of Fleet and Passenger Services; inclusive of Vehicle Maintenance, the MOT Bay and Transport Operations.&nbsp; This role requires effective communication and coordination with other departments within the Camden, suppliers, and clients are essential. You will act as the point of contact between different stakeholders in ensuring the seamless flow of information and services. Additionally, you will provide professional expert, technical and management support to a team of Officers and Workshop staff members within the Engineering Team. The post holder will provide direct line management support to the Operations Manager and three Fleet Officers as well as apprentices.&nbsp; We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.

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