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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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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.



Our Private Sector Housing team seeks to improve the conditions and management standards of private sector housing.
You’ll assist the team in achieving this by leading on the changes brought in by the Renters Rights Act to the delivery of housing enforcement standards, ensuring private sector residential accommodation throughout the District meets statutory standards and helping to bring about improvements in conditions and standards of management for residents.
You will deliver service improvements by developing new working processes and building relationships with partners to meet the requirements of the Renters Rights Act.
You’ll be responsible for assessing a variety of properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and interpreting the results of these assessments to determine an appropriate course of action to deal with each hazard identified.
You will investigate complaints regarding housing conditions and undertake detailed surveys and inspections of residential accommodation throughout the District.
With your knowledge of Housing legislation, you’ll be comfortable using formal action where necessary, including attendance at Court where required.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles, with your working time split between the office and home (2-3 days).
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 in making decisions, taking initiative, and growing 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 30 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 on your MOT</li>
<li>Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Do you want to know more about the role? 
Please get in touch with Alison Simmons, Head of Strategic and Private Sector Housing, on 01732 227272 for an informal discussion about the role. 
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date:&nbsp; 12&nbsp;January 2026
Interviews: 19 January 2026

Senior Private Sector Housing Officer

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
However, please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be called in before the closing date if they meet the criteria







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Principal Environmental Health Practitioner

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Teacher of Maths from September 2026
MRP1 to UPS3
We are seeking to appoint a creative and inspiring full-time Teacher of Maths for one-year fixed term.&nbsp; You will be expected to teach across the full age and ability range with the possibility of A level.&nbsp; The successful candidate would be joining a highly supportive department which supports our pupils to achieve their potential. This post may be suitable for someone early in their career or an experienced practitioner.
Maricourt is committed to the safeguarding of its students.&nbsp; Enhanced due to the nature of the work, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate must be able to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Criminal Records Bureau) in order to be appointed to the post.&nbsp; Due diligence and social media checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process.
Job description and application form available on our website: <a href="http://www.maricourt.net" target="_blank">www.maricourt.net</a> under vacancies.
Closing Date: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 4.00pm
No CV’S.&nbsp; Completed applications to be returned to <a href="mailto:Recruitment@maricourt.net" target="_blank">Recruitment@maricourt.net</a>

Teacher of Mathematics

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Salary: £25,583 to £ 25,989 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time - 37 hours per week Location: Based at Drayton but may require travel to any of the 3 main depots -Clapham, Drayton or Hop Oast (Horsham) Start Date: Please note that this role will not commence before April 2026The Transport Provision team is currently recruiting for a Lead Driver. The team is spread across all three of our main depots in Chichester, Worthing and Horsham. This role will be based at Drayton depot in Chichester and will support the delivery of a safe passenger transport service for children with special needs and vulnerable adults in this area. This service is delivered using a variety of vehicles and drivers. The role will require you to make sure that vehicles and driver resources are available daily. You will need to support on proactively planning and allocating the resources accordingly to ensure we can deliver our statutory services. The role will require a variety of tasks which supports the team as well as driving a vehicle yourself. To be success in the role, you will need to understand the customer need as well as be familiar with all relevant policies including safeguarding.In this role, you make a real difference to children and families and have a strong sense of public service. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work in a collaborative and supportive working environment. If this sounds like a role that fits with your experience and knowledge, then we want to hear more from you!As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:For a full list, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>The OpportunityIn this role, you will support the Transport Coordinator and Area Coordinator to ensure the safe and efficient running of the passenger transport service.You will undertake relief driving when required and ensure that a professional and customer focused approach is used to do so. You will provide an efficient driving service to passengers, following instructions in a flexible manner to cover for planned and unplanned absence in the team.You will also be the first point of contact for drivers for any vehicle related issues, and responsible for assessing the vehicles' road worthiness with the support of the Transport Coordinator.About youSome of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:<ul><li>Valid UK driving licence, including category D1 or PCV</li><li>Ability to drive safely and considerately in line with the Highway Code.</li><li>Basic numeracy and literacy to enable good communication skills and foster good working relationships with colleagues, whilst building trust with passengers.</li><li>Competent IT skills to enable use of Microsoft Office Applications.</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure and problem solve whilst out on the road.</li><li>Experience of working as part of a team to deliver the service.</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About usThe Transport Provision Team is part of the Transport Co-ordination Department. The team plans and provides passenger transport solutions. These services are provided to eligible children and allows them to get to school which supports the bus network providing millions of bus journeys each year.The Transport Provision Team provides specialist transport for people with special needs, using its own fleet of vehicles, many of which are fully accessible. The Transport Provision Team covers the whole of West Sussex and operates out of three bases in Chichester, Horsham and Worthing.For more information on the service, please visit our dedicated webpage for all things schools transport recruitment <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/school-transport-jobs/" target="_blank">here</a>. Further informationThe reference number for this role is EIE01498.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Caroline Martin at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact To apply, please follow the links below to complete an application form and upload your CV. In your application, please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.EC

Lead Driver - Fleet Administration Support

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Job Title:&nbsp; Midday Assistant Responsible To:&nbsp; Headteacher Salary Grade:&nbsp; Band B, scale point 3 £24,796 FTE, (£3,640 actual) Contract:&nbsp; This is a part-time, permanent contract, 6.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only, holidays to be taken in non-term time). Start Date:&nbsp; As soon as possible Closing Date for Applications:&nbsp; 26th January 2026 at 12.00pm
The Governors of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a caring, committed and vigilant Midday Assistant to supervise pupils during the lunch time period and to ensure their welfare and safety. Duties will include supervision, support, engaging with children and the cleaning of the lunch hall, as well as other duties as directed by the Head of School.&nbsp;
At Ss. Peter and Paul, we aim for high standards in everything we do. We believe our school is warm, welcoming and inclusive; a place where all children are supported and encouraged to love learning and to develop their skills and talents. We foster an environment of love and forgiveness and encourage all our children to be the best that they can be. We are confident that the years spent by your child at Ss. Peter and Paul will be happy and successful and that they will be equipped with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to meet new challenges with confidence.
The Midday Assistant must: Be kind and caring and committed to promoting a love of learning. Be committed to living up to our school vision of excellence. Possess sound common sense and good communication skills. Have the ability to work and communicate with children, particularly supporting our youngest with the lunch time routines. Work well as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities Supervise activities and maintain the health, safety, welfare, good conduct and safeguarding of pupils during the midday break, having regard to special or additional needs. To undertake the general supervision of pupils during the service of meals and to maintain an adequate standard of table manners and eating habits. To provide adequate training in the use of cutlery. To provide welfare and supervision of all pupils before or after the meal and in the playground, hall, corridors and classrooms as instructed by the senior member of classroom staff. The organisation and management of large numbers of pupils. To supervise classes of children inside school during wet lunchtimes. To maintain discipline during the lunch break and to promote adherence to the School's Behaviour and Anti Bullying Policies.
We can offer you:&nbsp; A supportive, friendly working environment&nbsp; A team committed to supporting professional development Enthusiastic young people who love coming to school An experienced and motivated staff team A school with high aspirations for its students and staff Fantastic employee benefits such as: an electric car scheme, eyecare vouchers, flu vaccination clinics, cycle2work scheme, please see the attached information for a full list of comprehensive benefits
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp;
The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity.
To apply for this post, please use link below: <a href="https://hfcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-HFCMAT-0046" target="_blank">https://hfcmat.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-HFCMAT-00…</a>
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Midday Assistant

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Completed application forms to be sent to <a href="mailto:Emma.Ainsworth@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Ainsworth@ldst.org.uk</a>

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outstanding Christian Primary School.
Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Temporary Maternity Cover (this may be subject to change) Salary: SCP 6 £25,989 FTE - Actual £18,832.32 Hours: Full time (31 hours) Term Time Only Accountable to: Headteacher Location: St Thomas C of E Primary School
Main Duties Assist and support with classroom and behaviour management, preparation of work and the learning environment. Contribute to the raising of standards in pupil achievement. To work under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff.
Support for Pupils • Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model. • Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction. • Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities. • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher. • Promote self-esteem and independence. • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
Support for the Teacher • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans. • In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies such as individual and small group interventions to support pupils in achieving learning targets. • Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format. • Undertake pupil record keeping as requested. • Administer routine primary tests. • Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy. • Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.
Support for the Curriculum • Undertake as required structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles. • Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher. • Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
Support for the School • Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned). • Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. • Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan. • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals. • Attend relevant meetings as required. • Participate in training and other learning activities as required. • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours. • Contribute to the wider life of the school e.g. PTA events such as fairs and discos. • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required. • To encourage an active partnership between children/parents/school by working creatively and positively with parents to achieve maximum involvement in their child’s education. • To encourage parents to understand the importance of their role in their&nbsp;child’s education. • To make home visits as and when required.
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 closing date for applications will be Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12 noon. All applications should be either emailed to <a href="mailto:emma.ainsworth@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">emma.ainsworth@ldst.org.uk</a> or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Emma Ainsworth, School Business Manager. To book a visit please contact the school office on 0151 531 9955 or email <a href="mailto:emma.ainsworth@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">emma.ainsworth@ldst.org.uk</a> A candidate information pack and an application form can be downloaded from our website: <a href="https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://www.stthomaslydiate.co.uk/vacancies/</a> Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 &amp; 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

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The OpportunityFTE Salary: NJC Grade 8 £32,597 to £35,412 per annumEstimated Pro-Rata Salary: TTO - £28,208 to £30,645 per annumAYR - £28,632 to £31,105 per annumContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Either;37 hours per week Term Time Only (39 weeks), or32.5 hours per week All Year RoundLocation: Bridge House, WorthingPlease note: <ul><li>There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.</li><li>You will be able to travel independently throughout the county to areas that may not be accessible by public transport.</li><li>You will be able to attend meetings that may fall outside of core working hours from time-to-time.</li></ul>Closing date: Sunday 25 January 2026Interview date: Wednesday 04 February 2026Do you enjoy researching and interpreting information?Do you have experience or knowledge of schools and the education system?Are you passionate about supporting your community?As a Fair Access Officer, you will be working in the Fair Access Team who is responsible for the implementation of the Fair Access Protocol in West Sussex. The protocol addresses the admission of specific students to schools and alternative provision.Your responsibilities include giving advice and guidance on the exclusion process, representing the local authority at Governor's Disciplinary Committees, ensuring a fair distribution to schools of pupils meeting the Fair Access Protocol, assessing, and managing referrals for alternative provision and monitoring the pupils attending our commissioned alternative provisions.The work within this role is varied, including: <ul><li>Preparing statistical data on trends and patterns in school exclusions.</li><li>Responding sensitively to complex child-centred casework.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining relationships.</li><li>Influencing and challenging across the organisation, within a political environment.</li><li>Ensuring senior schools' staff and governing bodies comply with the statutory guidance on exclusion from school and the Fair Access Protocol under the School Admissions Code.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity for someone committed to good outcomes for vulnerable pupils and wishing to further their career.You will have experience of working with schools, exclusion processes, and in partnership with other agencies.Our team is passionate and dedicated to positive outcomes for young people. As a team member you will demonstrate strong communication skills, commitment, ability to prioritise, make decisions, problem solve, all with due regard to statutory guidance.About YouWe are looking for someone who has personal resilience and professionalism, and who can organise their own workload, respond to unexpected situations appropriately, and make decisions using recognised guidelines.Please refer to the key skills below in your cover letter as these will be used for shortlisting criteria.Key Skills: <ol><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively exchange complicated or sensitive information, and persuade, negotiate, and influence.</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively participate in more appeal hearings.</li><li>Comprehensive research skills, ability to interpret information and to use this to draft letters, reports and documents with guidance, as needed.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Skills in providing instruction, advice and on the job training in order to effectively support colleagues.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and to have a flexible and adaptable approach to working to varied tasks and subject areas.</li></ol>Essential Experience:<ul><li>Working in mainstream schools</li><li>Experience and understanding of fair access, alternative provision, and/or school exclusion.</li><li>Applying specialist knowledge and providing advice in a fair access, alternative provision, school exclusion, or similar Local Authority process.</li><li>Evidence of a high level of understanding of the school / education system.</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills, Qualifications and/or Experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About UsThe West Sussex County Council Education and Skills department delivers the County Council's statutory and strategic duties in relation to education through working in partnership with other council services, school leaders, sponsors, Trusts, and Diocesan leads.The Fair Access Team sit within the wider SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and Inclusion Special Advisory Teaching Service, carrying out all statutory and strategic functions relating to children and young people who have been excluded from school, are at risk of exclusion, or have a health need which prevents them from attending school.The team ensures the County Council's functions, relating to exclusion from schools, are delivered and supported by stakeholders and independent providers. This ensures that West Sussex has a full range of alternative educational provision available to best support its learners.Additionally, the team are responsible for managing the West Sussex Fair Access Protocol (FAP), and the placement of any pupils who meet FAP criteria.BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:Employer Pension Contribution: 18.70% (this alters per annum on the 1 April each year).Annual leave: 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays = 35daysHow to ApplyThe reference number for this role is CAFHE06076.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Carina Reid, Team Manager, at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, five years referencing, and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

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Salary: £28,631 - £31,074 per annum pro rata term time only (Full time equivalent £29,540 to £32,061 per annum) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Term time only - 44 working weeks - 37 hours per week - this role will be required to work on a rolling rota Location: Based at Hop Oast, Horsham but may require occasion travel to any of the 3 main depots -Clapham, Drayton or Hop Oast (Horsham) Start Date: Please note that this role will not commence before April 2026The Transport Provision team is currently recruiting for a Passenger Assistant Coordinator. The team is spread across all three of our main depots in Chichester, Worthing and Horsham. This role will be based at Hop Oast depot and is responsible for supporting the safe delivery of passenger transport services for children with special needs and vulnerable adults who may need urgent medical intervention during their journey. The role requires you to supervise the Passenger Assistants (PAs) who support our passengers during their journeys based at your depot.Transport can be undertaken by contractors in taxis/minibuses or by the County Council's internal team directly. These journeys are supported during school terms and the team consists of approximately 60 PAs. These PAs are there to act as chaperones and have basic first aid training and you will be responsible be recruiting and training them.The focus of this role is to ensure that PAs are allocated to the appropriate resource daily. You will need to proactively plan and allocate the PAs accordingly to ensure we can deliver our statutory services.You make a real difference to children and families with a strong sense of public service. This will be a varied role where no two days are the same. You will work in a collaborative and supportive working environment. If this sounds like a role that fits with your experience and knowledge, then we want to hear more from you!As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:For a full list, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>The OpportunityIn this role you will deliver a professional, customer focused service to ensure a safe and efficient passenger transport service. You will provide full supervision of PAs in your area, lead on recruitment of new PAs and support with training and induction as required.You will be the first point of contact for multiple stakeholders, interactions with parents as an example could be related to concerns or issues and you will need to deal with this in a professional manner. You will need to manage responses and deal accordingly with issues or incidents.The role could require regular travel around the county so some flexibility will be required. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.About youSome of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:<ul><li>Full car driving license</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally, to enable clear exchanges of information with various stakeholders and write concise reports in relation to incidents or investigations. You'll also need good IT skills to be able to produce these.</li><li>Ability to identify problems, plan solutions and then deliver these solutions, making the best use of resource available and ensuring the highest levels of customer service are delivered alongside this.</li><li>Strong customer focus to ensure the leadership and support you provide assists the team to deliver a great customer experience in the field.</li><li>Good People Management skills to successfully lead the team, train them where appropriate to meet objectives and necessary timescales.</li><li>Good organisational skills to plan and utilise resource and the ability to remain calm under pressure when there are conflicting demands.</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About usThe Transport Provision Team is part of the Transport Co-ordination Department. The team plans and provides passenger transport solutions. These services are provided to eligible children and allows them to get to school which supports the bus network providing millions of bus journeys each year.The Transport Provision Team provides specialist transport for people with special needs, using its own fleet of vehicles, many of which are fully accessible. The Transport Provision Team covers the whole of West Sussex and operates out of three bases in Chichester, Horsham and Worthing.For more information on the service, please visit our dedicated webpage for all things schools transport recruitment <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/school-transport-jobs/" target="_blank">here</a>. Further informationThe reference number for this role is EIE01499.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Caroline Martin at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>To apply, please follow the links below to complete an application form and upload your CV. In your application, please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.EC

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Salary: £10,241 to £10,746 per annum pro rata term time only (Full time equivalent £27,254 to £28,598 per annum) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Term time only - 42 working weeks - 15 hours per week - this role will be required to work on a rolling rota Location: Based at Hop Oast, Horsham but may require travel to any of the 3 main depots -Clapham, Drayton or Hop Oast (Horsham) Start Date: Please note that this role will not commence before April 2026The Transport Provision team is currently recruiting for a School Crossing Patrol coordinator. The team is spread across all three of our main depots in Chichester, Worthing and Horsham. This role will be based at Hop Oast depot and is responsible for managing sites outside and near schools to ensure safe crossing points for children and adults attending the school site. Your role will be to support the delivery of this by supervising, recruiting and supporting a team of School Crossing Patrol colleagues.You will make a real difference to children and families and gain a strong sense of public service. It's a varied role where no two days are the same within a collaborative and supportive working environment.As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:For a full list, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>The OpportunityIn this role you will work across a large geographical area and ensure that all School Crossing Patrols (SCPs) in your assigned area, are supported in their role. You will be leading on the recruitment of new staff, ensuring they receive an induction, uniform and any ongoing training they require once established in post. You will need to build and maintain relationships with schools and other key stakeholders. Should there be any incidents or issues at one of the School Crossing Patrol sites, you will need to deal with this in a professional manner and manage responses to deal with this accordingly.The role could require regular travel around the county so some flexibility will be required. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.About youSome of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:<ul><li>Full car driving license</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally, to enable clear exchanges of information with various stakeholders and write concise reports in relation to incidents or investigations. You'll also need good IT skills to be able to produce these.</li><li>Ability to identify problems, plan solutions and then deliver these solutions, making the best use of resource available and ensuring the highest levels of customer service are delivered alongside this.</li><li>Strong customer focus to ensure the leadership and support you provide assists the team to deliver a great customer experience in the field.</li><li>Good people management skills to successfully lead the team, train them where appropriate to meet objectives and necessary timescales.</li><li>Good organisational skills to plan and utilise resource and the ability to remain calm under pressure when there are conflicting demands.</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About usThe Transport Provision Team is part of the Transport Co-ordination Department. The team plans and provides passenger transport solutions. These services are provided to eligible children and allows them to get to school which supports the bus network providing millions of bus journeys each year.The Transport Provision Team provides specialist transport for people with special needs, using its own fleet of vehicles, many of which are fully accessible. The Transport Provision Team covers the whole of West Sussex and operates out of three bases in Chichester, Horsham and Worthing.For more information on the service, please visit our dedicated webpage for all things schools transport recruitment <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/school-transport-jobs/" target="_blank">here</a>. Further informationThe reference number for this role is EIE01502.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Amanada Johnson at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a> For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>To apply, please follow the links below to complete an application form and upload your CV. In your application, please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.EC

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire is a place of ambition and opportunity with a strong focus on working with our many different communities. At the heart of <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/one-west-northamptonshire-plan" target="_blank">our vision</a> to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive, is a clear commitment to improving health, preventing ill-health and reducing inequalities.We are seeking to appoint a Housing Enforcement Manager to lead our successful Private Sector Housing Team, working not just on current processes but also being pivotal in redesigning our responses in line with the Renters Rights Act 2005. Whilst your focus will be on rented, unlicensed properties you will be expected to work closely with the Housing Regulation Manager who supported the licensed property activities. &nbsp;The Team have been turning heads and getting results in ensuring that the Private Rented Sector is providing safe and sustainable accommodation, unsafe and unlicensed properties are brought back into compliance, and that those who seek to benefit from criminal, rogue and irresponsible behaviours are dealt with in line with the Council’s enforcement regime.<h2>Additional information</h2>To be successful in the role you will already hold,<ul><li>A relevant degree or be able to demonstrate significant experience in Private Sector Housing enforcement regulation;</li><li>A management qualification, or significant experience in leading, supporting, and motivating change</li><li>Certificate of competency in application of the HHSRS regime.</li><li>Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the local authorities regulatory and enforcement powers in relation to HMOs and private sector housing conditions.</li><li>Significant experience in applying the Housing Act 2004, including preparing enforcement cases through to First Tier Tribunal or Magistrates Court.</li></ul>In addition, you will have<ul><li>Confidence and passion to succeed in ensuring that our residents have safe and sustainable accommodation across the private rented sector &nbsp;</li></ul>For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Chris Stopford, Head of Private Sector Housing (mobile 07585 120349, or email to <a href="mailto:chris.stopford@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.stopford@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>).<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Housing Enforcement Manager

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CIL/s.106 Monitoring Officer&nbsp;
PTC/Perm&nbsp;(22.5&nbsp;hours per week)&nbsp;
OneTeam&nbsp;Band&nbsp;8&nbsp;£39,862&nbsp;- £44,075&nbsp;
(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
Closing Date for accepting applications:&nbsp;26 January 2026&nbsp;
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council work in partnership and&nbsp;this role is to&nbsp;provide support to both organisations&nbsp;on s.106 negotiations&nbsp;and&nbsp;monitoring,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the&nbsp;Community Infrastructure Levy and its identified funded community projects for Brentwood Borough Council.&nbsp;
About the role:&nbsp;
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and administering the governance of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) receipts and Section 106 (S106)&nbsp;obligations and funds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with legislation while delivering tangible benefits to the community.&nbsp;
You&nbsp;will support the delivery of policy,&nbsp;expenditure&nbsp;and&nbsp;governance processes for CIL receipts and strategic S106 funds. You&nbsp;will provide advice&nbsp;to&nbsp;developers, councillors, council officers, and third-party providers&nbsp;on CIL and S106 monitoring matters.&nbsp;
As our CIL and S106 Officer, you will be part of the Strategic Planning team, working across both Councils. &nbsp;
If&nbsp;you&nbsp;are&nbsp;an experienced professional with an excellent understanding of CIL and S106,&nbsp;we want to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:&nbsp;
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<li>Manage,&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;and update databases and systems for tracking CIL and s106 agreements&nbsp;</li>
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We work in a hybrid way&nbsp;with&nbsp;office attendance&nbsp;varying between both Brentwood Borough and Rochford District Council,&nbsp;in addition to home working, and based on the needs of the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the candidate:&nbsp;
We are looking for&nbsp;someone with experience in managing a system for&nbsp;monitoring&nbsp;financial figures,&nbsp;with a demonstrable understanding of s.106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy.&nbsp;&nbsp;A working knowledge of&nbsp;Exacom&nbsp;software would be an advantage.&nbsp;
A proven knowledge of the workings of local&nbsp;government and&nbsp;the wider public sector is a requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience of working in the planning system, in a political environment would be advantageous.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
You&nbsp;must&nbsp;possess&nbsp;the ability to interpret legal agreements, legislation, and policies accurately and able to communicate these in a concise way.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be articulate both in your verbal and written communications and able to&nbsp;form strong professional relationships with all stakeholders and partners.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance including flexible working where possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to this, the Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives&nbsp;and&nbsp;employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;Jonathan Quilter&nbsp;by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jonathan.quilter@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonathan.quilter@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;with your availability for a call.&nbsp;
Brentwood Borough&nbsp;&amp; Rochford District&nbsp;Council&nbsp;are&nbsp;committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;

Brentwood Borough Council

Monitoring Officer

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Join us as a Groundsperson at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium on a full-time, permanent basis to help make a meaningful difference. Located on the borders of Bracknell and Wokingham, we have been serving our community with care and respect for over 50 years.
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The provisional start date for the successful candidate will be in April 2026
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for an organised and motivated Groundsperson to join our small and caring team. In this role, you will appreciate the importance of compassion and sensitivity, helping us provide a respectful and comforting environment for those who are grieving.
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You will ideally have experience working within the grounds of a cemetery or crematorium and possess strong knowledge of rose care, pruning, planting, grass cutting, weeding, hedge trimming, litter picking and the use and maintenance of ride-on mowers and other tools, machinery and equipment.
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As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in ensuring the cemetery and crematorium grounds are maintained to the highest standards, creating a peaceful and respectful environment for visitors. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, committed and brings excellent communication skills and a strong team spirit.

<h3>About the team...</h3>

We are a small, close-knit team united by one core ethos: supporting each other and our partners in delivering funeral services and memorials with care and respect.
Working at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium can be deeply fulfilling, as it gives you the opportunity to provide compassionate support to families during their most difficult times, helping create a sense of peace and closure.
For us, great customer service means more than following best practices like valuing people’s time, maintaining a positive attitude and offering knowledgeable guidance. We strive to go beyond expectations, providing a level of care and attention that truly makes a difference.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
As a Groundsperson, you will be responsible for:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>cutting grass, hedges and shrubs</li>
<li>plant management, care and maintenance including weed spraying</li>
<li>border care and maintenance, including digging and planting</li>
<li>general ground management including sweeping, pressure washing and litter picking</li>
<li>watering and management of beds and baskets</li>
</ul>
A full list of the job responsibilities can be found in the job description.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.</li>
<li>A tranquil office location within the crematorium grounds.</li>
<li>Paid employee volunteering scheme.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments.</a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 3rd and 4th February 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Jamie Simpson, Operations Manager on 01344 420314.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Groundsperson at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium

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Applicants should refer to the below Job Description and Person Specification and return their completed&nbsp;application forms to <a href="mailto:recruitment@presfieldschool.org" target="_blank">recruitment@presfieldschool.org</a>. Please note: we do not accept CVs.
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Closing Date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 16th January 2026



<h2>Teaching Assistant (TA3) - Science</h2>
The successful candidate will work 34 hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week (Inset Days)
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (TA3) in Science who is willing to go the "extra mile" in supporting our pupils to achieve their full potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.&nbsp;
Whilst previous experience of working in a SEN environment would be desirable, candidates who possess the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilence are just as important.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Science curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 &amp; 5 in line with the plans of the Science Curriculum Lead, prepare, deliver and evaluate Science intervention programmes to pupils of different ages and ability levels, be familiar and confident within the entirety of the Science National Curriculum along with pathways for formal qualifications such as Entry Level and GCSE and support teachers both specialist and non specialist with the organising of scientific equipment required for lessons and learning activities.&nbsp;
Full details of the role are detailed in the below Job Description and Person Specifiation.
<h2>About Us</h2>
Presfield High School is an oversubscribed specialist provision which caters for students with a primary diagnosis of Autism from age 11 through to 19. All our 131 students have an EHCP which identifies Autism as their primary need. We are advocates of Dr Stephen Shore’s belief that “If you have met one child with autism&nbsp;you have met ONE child with autism”. This underpins all that we do and we are committed to challenging the stereotypical views that are often associated with&nbsp;Autism.
We passionately believe in empowering our students and their families to advocate for their individual needs to support them to make meaningful contributions to&nbsp;society and to gain employment if that is their chosen destination. This is demonstrated in our diverse curriculum that promotes an aspirational academic and social&nbsp;pathway.
We are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and Young People and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All&nbsp;successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Due to the nature of the work involved, this post is "exempt" from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Interested candidates are welcome to attend for an informal tour around the school. Please contact the School Office on 01704 227831 should you wish to arrange a tour of the school.

Teaching Assistant (TA3) - Science

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Should you not be able to apply online and wish to receive an application pack for the above post, please send an email to <a href="mailto:customer.service@rbwm.gov.uk" target="_blank">customer.service@rbwm.gov.uk</a> clearly stating your request for a ‘Job Application Pack’ in the subject line, along with the reference number of the job. Our Customer Service Centre will then be able to email this to you.
We have an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;Parks Improvement Officer&nbsp;to join us!
This is a full-time, fixed-term role with hybrid working, and a salary of £32,962 to £36,791per annum.
About us:&nbsp;
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative&nbsp;areas&nbsp;of the country.&nbsp; The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Parks Improvement Officer to join our team delivering neighbourhood services.
The Role:
This role will report into the Parks &amp; Open Spaces Contracts Manager and will identify, plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of projects to improve parks, play areas and green spaces. This includes, managing stakeholders, contracts, and budgets, working within legislation and policy to create safe, accessible, and high-quality outdoor areas for the public.&nbsp;The role will also support the policies, strategies and service improvement initiatives of the Parks &amp; Countryside team and the wider council.
Your role will involve:
<ul>
<li>Identifying new parks, play area and green space improvement schemes.</li>
<li>Dealing with all aspects of the projects including the design and tendering process.</li>
<li>Managing project budgets.</li>
<li>Working collaboratively with a range of colleagues and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Attending site meetings and ensuring community engagement is carried out.</li>
<li>Assisting with enquiries and complaints.</li>
<li>Conducting park and playground inspections.</li>
<li>Producing project highlight reports and updates.</li>
</ul>
What we are looking for:
<ul>
<li>A proven record of delivering infrastructure/ physical environment projects.</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
<li>Able to collate and analyse data quickly and accurately.</li>
<li>Good problem solving skills and an innovative attitude.</li>
<li>Excellent use of ICT.</li>
<li>Ability to draft reports and produce visual presentations.</li>
<li>A proactive approach to meeting the needs of the service.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively with people at all levels.</li>
<li>The ability to prioritise and organise a varying workload.</li>
</ul>
What we offer:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>32 days annual leave.</li>
<li>Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.</li>
<li>Free employee parking close to the offices.</li>
<li>Give As You Earn scheme.</li>
<li>Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.</li>
<li>Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.&nbsp;
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: Week commencing 2nd February 2026
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Naomi Markham on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Naomi.Markham@RBWM.gov.uk" target="_blank">Naomi.Markham@RBWM.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Chris Capper on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Christopher.Capper@RBWM.gov.uk" target="_blank">Christopher.Capper@RBWM.gov.uk</a>

Parks Improvement Manager

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Working within the Planned, Cyclical &amp; Estates Maintenance Section, you will be responsible for the project / contract management of building &amp; refurbishment related projects and the preparation of tender documentation &amp; specifications for any such projects.
You will also be required to develop and maintain CAD drawings for the Council’s&nbsp;built assets, and for developing architectural designs including the development of project briefs, the preparation and development of detailed design drawings, schedules/specifications and seeking relevant Planning and Building Regulations approvals etc.
The post will undertake duties associated with the Assets and Compliance &amp; Planned Maintenance Sections to address both domestic and non-domestic Council assets.
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Interview date: 5 February 2026

Project Design Co-ordinator

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Community Safety Triage Assessment Officer
Are you passionate about supporting our Communities and helping people experiencing Anti-social behaviour ?
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and pro-active Triage assessment officer to support Ashfield District Council’s Community Safety Team.&nbsp;
This post will be the first point of contact&nbsp;for reports of anti-social behaviour, advice and support via telephone and email.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The role will provide comprehensive triage service relating to the management of Anti-social behaviour.&nbsp;&nbsp; The role focuses on early intervention, reassurance to victims and witnesses and protection of vulnerable victims and making appropriate referrals. They will be expected to carry out risk assessments and identify vulnerability at an early stage and understand when a situation is a safeguarding concern and ensure appropriate referrals are made.
The role also deals with the reporting of environmental offences such as littering, dog fouling, fly-tipping, in line with our corporate objective of Cleaner and Greener.
This role is vital in supporting our council priorities in understanding the needs of Ashfield residents and making our communities safer and our environment cleaner. We also have a strong commitment to addressing Domestic Abuse and violence against women and girls.
For further information or to discuss the post please contact Helen Adair Community Safety Triage team leader on 01623 407771 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:helen.adair@ashfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.adair@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Interview date: 12/13 February 2026

Triage Assessment Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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Sefton Council’s Green Sefton Service is recruiting for an Engagement Officer to lead our Natural Alternatives team. Natural Alternatives is an inclusion programme working with adults and young people with additional needs. Participants work alongside Green Sefton’s teams, helping to deliver our programmes of community engagement, land management and nature conservation.
Green Sefton is an exciting service which manages our special coast, parks and greenspaces: from our beautiful and internationally recognised coastline which supports some of the rarest flora and fauna in the country, to coastal habitats which are rarer than rainforest, through to our historic parks and gardens, 160 other greenspaces, and our sport and recreation facilities. In total, we manage around 5,500ha of land and this includes managing both inland and coastal flood risk too.&nbsp;We are a varied service indeed!
As part of a small dedicated team, the successful applicant will be required to manage the Natural Alternatives Programme day to day and play a key a role in developing and expanding the programme to support the outcomes for participants.
Successful applicants will be required to engage with Sefton’s communities to help manage and develop Green Sefton’s green spaces including parks and coastal sites. You should have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic ambassadors for the Service and enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, specifically those with additional needs.
Experience of working with or training people with additional needs is essential for this post. Applicants should ideally be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of caring for green spaces. A background of training or working in parks and leisure management, countryside management or horticulture would be desirable.
Applicants should be capable of undertaking a range of practical tasks such as gardening, litter-picking, habitat management, general maintenance and of leading / training others in simple tasks. You will also be expected to deal with incidents and situations that may arise, working outdoors or within Green Sefton operational bases, and take responsibility for supervision of participants and staff. Knowledge of first aid would be desirable.
Applicants will be expected to work closely with site users, volunteers and community groups such as ‘Friends of’ and ‘Britain in Bloom’. Ability to organise accessible events and activities which encourage good use of the sites, ensuring visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience, will be essential.
Applicants may be expected to work some weekends, bank holidays and evenings. A full clean driving licence is essential and the postholder will be required to drive a minibus.
Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. It encompasses world renowned nature reserves, accessible businesses and retail centres, top class leisure facilities and some of the best coastal and countryside environments. It is an ideal location for accessing Manchester, the North West and beyond by road, rail or air.
From vibrant town centres, intimate commuter towns, beautiful villages and stunning coastal and rural locations, everyone can find their perfect home. Sefton is at the heart of the Liverpool City Region, playing an active role in ensuring its success.
Closing date - 30th January 2026 
Interviews - W/C 9th February 2026

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Engagement Officer - Natural Alternatives

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About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.Job introductionContract:Permanent - Part time - 30 hours per weekPortsmouth City Council’s Drug and Alcohol Support Service (DASS) are looking for a passionate and skilled Substance Misuse Practitioner to join their dedicated team.The post holder work with young people up to 25 years old, providing harm reduction, education, and tailored interventions to help them make positive choices and lead healthier lives. The roleAs a Substance Misuse Practitioner with DASS (Drug &amp; AlcoholSupportService) this role will be providing substance misuse interventions for young people at a Drug &amp; Alcohol Tier 2/3 level<ul><li>Deliver 1:1 assessments and interventions for young people with substance misuse concerns.</li><li>Support emotional wellbeing and contribute to safeguarding and multi-agency meetings.</li><li>Deliver targeted education sessions and coordinate outreach campaigns.</li><li>Provide screening, psychosocial interventions, care planning, and referrals to relevant services.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records and comply with data protection and NDTMS standards.</li><li>Work flexibly, including occasional evenings, to meet the needs of young peop</li></ul>The person may also be required to work some evenings due to the nature of the role within youth settings and to support young people who may be working.The ideal candidate will have <ul><li>A recognised qualification (NVQ Level 3 or above) in Health, Youth, Community, Social Care, or Education.</li><li>Experience working with young people in diverse settings.</li><li>Experience of assessing and working with Gillick Competency (in line with Fraser guidelines) for young people.</li><li>Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to engage vulnerable individuals.</li><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership skills.</li><li>Enthusiasm and drive for positive outcomes for young people.</li><li>Be able to provide advice, advocacy and support to young people experiencing problems in relation to substance use.</li><li>Have an understanding of evidence-based interventions and behaviour change with young people.</li></ul>Important -Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Working arrangements:You will be required to work a minimum of three full working days in the office. Youmay also be required to work some evenings due to the nature of the role within youth settings and to support young people who may be workingApplication processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Safeguarding RolesPortsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Standard/Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Substance Use Practitioner - Young Person service

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Permanent&nbsp; Ref: H0722 We are currently seeking a Lead Officer to support the Council’s busy licensing service.&nbsp; Key responsibilities will be dealing with a wide variety of statutory licensing and registration functions affecting businesses and other organisations throughout the borough, you will ensure complex licensing applications and enquiries are dealt with within the required deadlines, supporting both the Licensing Manager and the team to apply policies and legislation affecting the service area. There will be opportunities to work in a hybrid (office/home) environment for the working week.&nbsp; We are based at our modern and newly configured offices in The Forum in Hemel Hempstead with staff parking available nearby.&nbsp;&nbsp; This role would suit a licensing officer who wants to progress in their career and is looking for a varied and unpredictable workload in a supporting role. You should have a good overall knowledge of a variety of licensing functions and be able to work well as part of a team in addition to managing your own workload effectively. Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK and use of a vehicle. A basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. For further details and to apply please go to <a href="http://www.dacorum.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.dacorum.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Dacorum Borough Council

Lead Licensing Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Private Rented Sector Access Officer
Salary - £41,133 - £43,680 per annum.
Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week.
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services, Property Procurement Accommodation Service, which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas. Your primary focus will be to assist those in housing need to access Private Rented Sector accommodation to create long-term sustainable tenancies.
You must be professional, energetic and enthusiastic as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services to support landlords and some of our most vulnerable residents. You must be able to learn and develop your knowledge required for this role and be able to travel independently around the Borough.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.
1. You will liaise with landlords and Agents to secure properties in the borough for low-income homeless households, assess and matching customers to suitable properties and ensure tenancies are appropriate, affordable and sustainable.
2. You will provide support to prevent customers becoming homeless and help customer’s secure settled accommodation in the private sector who are already living in temporary accommodation.
3. You will have experience of homeless legislation and working with those faced with homelessness, to provide excellent outcomes for vulnerable clients, and high-quality customer services. Assessing customers support needs in a holistic manner and refer to appropriate agencies.
4. You will also undertake assessments as to the suitability of our clients to access private rented accommodation and a range of activities to help them resettle into PRS, which will include practical elements of independent living such as paying rent, setting up and managing utilities, liaising with landlords and other agencies.
5. Undertake inspections and advise landlords on property standards and adhering to relevant housing and legislative requirements relating to the PRS and produce appropriate schedule of works where required, acting as a point of contact for private landlords.
6. Complete sign-ups with clients including the preparation of appropriate materials including inventories, tenancy agreements and other relevant information.
7. Develop and deliver incentives and landlord promotional activities to increase the number of landlords and/or properties on the scheme.
About You
1. You have experience of working in a customer orientated environment involving complex and diverse client groups and can understand and apply relevant legislation in your day-to-day work, including landlord and tenant law, homelessness and welfare benefits, while effectively managing customer expectations.
2. You are an excellent communicator to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate, persuade, building trusting relationships and devising value for money solutions to complex problems.
3. You act with integrity, take personal responsibility, work well under pressure and handle stress effectively while maintaining high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to secure new business opportunities using proactive and creative solutions.
4. You work independently, proactively and flexibly, while being highly organised to prioritise conflicting demands, making effective use of IT systems to record concise, factual, information and data.
5. You are a high performing individual who works collaboratively with others, adapting to meet a range of changing needs while achieving targets and service objectives and make the team the very best it can be.
Essential for the Role
Basic DBS check is required for the role.
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
<ul>
<li>Are you passionate about customer services?</li>
<li>Are you an experienced homelessness professional?</li>
<li>Are you looking to working in a forward thinking and progressive housing department?</li>
</ul>
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paul.Nally@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
Interviews for this job will be held on 2nd Feb, 4th Feb and 5th February 2026.&nbsp;
Closing date – 26/01/2026
To apply please,click on the apply link above.

London Borough of Hounslow

Private Rented Sector Access Officer

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Salary: £28,631 - £31,074 per annum pro rata term time only (Full time equivalent £29,540 to £32,061 per annum) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Term time only - 44 working weeks - 37 hours per week - this role will be required to work on a rolling rota Location: Based at Hop Oast, Horsham but may require occasion travel to any of the 3 main depots -Clapham, Drayton or Hop Oast (Horsham) Start Date: Please note that this role will not commence before April 2026The Transport Provision team is currently recruiting for a Passenger Assistant Coordinator. The team is spread across all three of our main depots in Chichester, Worthing and Horsham. This role will be based at Hop Oast depot and is responsible for supporting the safe delivery of passenger transport services for children with special needs and vulnerable adults who may need urgent medical intervention during their journey. The role requires you to supervise the Passenger Assistants (PAs) who support our passengers during their journeys based at your depot.Transport can be undertaken by contractors in taxis/minibuses or by the County Council's internal team directly. These journeys are supported during school terms and the team consists of approximately 60 PAs. These PAs are there to act as chaperones and have basic first aid training and you will be responsible be recruiting and training them.The focus of this role is to ensure that PAs are allocated to the appropriate resource daily. You will need to proactively plan and allocate the PAs accordingly to ensure we can deliver our statutory services.You make a real difference to children and families with a strong sense of public service. This will be a varied role where no two days are the same. You will work in a collaborative and supportive working environment. If this sounds like a role that fits with your experience and knowledge, then we want to hear more from you!As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:For a full list, please visit our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>The OpportunityIn this role you will deliver a professional, customer focused service to ensure a safe and efficient passenger transport service. You will provide full supervision of PAs in your area, lead on recruitment of new PAs and support with training and induction as required.You will be the first point of contact for multiple stakeholders, interactions with parents as an example could be related to concerns or issues and you will need to deal with this in a professional manner. You will need to manage responses and deal accordingly with issues or incidents.The role could require regular travel around the county so some flexibility will be required. You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.About youSome of the key skills, experience and knowledge required to be successful in the role include:<ul><li>Full car driving license</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally, to enable clear exchanges of information with various stakeholders and write concise reports in relation to incidents or investigations. You'll also need good IT skills to be able to produce these.</li><li>Ability to identify problems, plan solutions and then deliver these solutions, making the best use of resource available and ensuring the highest levels of customer service are delivered alongside this.</li><li>Strong customer focus to ensure the leadership and support you provide assists the team to deliver a great customer experience in the field.</li><li>Good people management skills to successfully lead the team, train them where appropriate to meet objectives and necessary timescales.</li><li>Good organisational skills to plan and utilise resource and the ability to remain calm under pressure when there are conflicting demands.</li></ul>For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.About usThe Transport Provision Team is part of the Transport Co-ordination Department. The team plans and provides passenger transport solutions. These services are provided to eligible children and allows them to get to school which supports the bus network providing millions of bus journeys each year.The Transport Provision Team provides specialist transport for people with special needs, using its own fleet of vehicles, many of which are fully accessible. The Transport Provision Team covers the whole of West Sussex and operates out of three bases in Chichester, Horsham and Worthing.For more information on the service, please visit our dedicated webpage for all things schools transport recruitment <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/school-transport-jobs/" target="_blank">here</a>.Further informationThe reference number for this role is EIE01501.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Amanada Johnson at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>To apply, please follow the links below to complete an application form and upload your CV. In your application, please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.EC

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Head of Service – Commissioning &amp; Transformation
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a visionary leader to join our Adult Social Care Directorate as the Head of Service for Commissioning and Transformation, on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Head of Service for Commissioning and Transformation, you will utilise a robust project and programme management approach to drive innovation and deliver transformational change. Through structured planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement, you will ensure high-quality, sustainable services that meet the needs of Wokingham residents. You will shape and implement commissioning strategies that deliver improved outcomes, value for money, and person-centred care. Leading on service redesign and transformation projects that support independence, choice, and wellbeing.
This role will be at the heart of our transformation journey, one that has recently been recognised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) as among the best in the country.
Following a comprehensive inspection in 2025, Wokingham’s adult social care services were rated “Good” overall, with “Outstanding” scores in Partnerships &amp; Communities and Learning, Improvement &amp; Innovation. We achieved one of the highest scores nationally(81%)—a powerful endorsement of our commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Wokingham Borough Council has joined the Social Care Future (SCF) movement, a growing community commitment to bring about major positive change to adult social care. &nbsp;The SCF vision aims to change the way people think about social care. It talks about organising social care differently, so that everyone regardless of age, health condition or disability can live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities where we look out for one another, doing things that matter to them.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave&nbsp;entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;(actual contribution details to follow)
⭐GP Helpline&nbsp;7 days a week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;with a 24/7&nbsp;Your Care&nbsp;confidential helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests&nbsp;and&nbsp;Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym&nbsp;(located at Shute End, Wokingham)
⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes&nbsp;– including&nbsp;Car&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cycle to Work
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts&nbsp;– savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports &amp; Social Group Activities&nbsp;– running, football, cricket, and more
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key responsibilities:
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<li>Delivering high quality planning, commissioning, and improvement processes to drive change, innovation and excellence in social care commissioning in line with national and local priorities.</li>
<li>Providing operational and strategic leadership of the adults commissioning service ensuring the required outputs and outcomes are achieved in line with the council’s vision, goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Delivering our ambitious Adult Social Care transformation programme, ensuring the delivery of better outcomes for people, improved value for money, and a sustainable high quality Adult Social Care system</li>
<li>To commission sustainable services with a focus on individual outcomes and quality of care, applying the features of good commissioning practices to local contexts,&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintaining up-to-date published commissioning strategies that are person centred, place based and outcomes driven, drawing upon relevant evidence</li>
<li>Working with housing partners to ensure that people with care and support needs have appropriate and safe housing options, considering the best use of home adaptations and supported housing.</li>
<li>The development of a co-production strategy for the Adult Social Care department</li>
<li>Manage a small team of commissioners, to drive commissioning activities, to ensure best value and achieve a balanced budget, creatively drawing on a wide range of resources and assets as appropriate</li>
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Candidate requirements:
We are looking for a dynamic leader with:
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<li>Significant experience in commissioning and transformation within Adult Social Care.</li>
<li>Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership working skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to co-production and person-centred approaches.</li>
<li>Educated to degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has significant experience of successfully managing a strategic service, including people, budgets and performance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Understands the political landscape, legislative frameworks, and regional and national drivers surrounding the areas covered within the portfolio</li>
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Our area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.
Ready to lead transformation in Adult Social Care? Apply now and make a lasting impact!
Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact - Wesley Hedger, Service Director - Adult Social Care - Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Wesley.Hedger@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Wesley.Hedger@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 19 January 2026, 11pm
Technical Interviews Date: 28/29 January 2026&nbsp;
Final Panel Interviews Date: 2 February 2026
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.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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.
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.&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.

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