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About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for a Housing Options Officer to join our dynamic, solution-focused housing service.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team with an aspiration to end rough sleeping in the Horsham District. In this role you will be responsible for a caseload of homeless households to ensure the Council meets their statutory duty and finds solutions for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. You will be responsible for making appropriate support referrals and identifying suitable housing pathways to prevent homelessness. You will also be required to identify any statutory homeless duties and make decisions under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017). In this role you will be required to undertake triaging and assessments of those seeking housing assistance, provide advice, options, and housing solutions to homeless households and those in temporary accommodation with the aim of preventing or relieving their homelessness. The role is that of a decision maker and you will be responsible for making section 184 decisions and writing complex decision letters.
It’s an exciting time to join the Council’s Housing team as we make progressive steps towards preventing homelessness and supporting people to stay in their homes. Where households become homeless, we are pro-active in finding solutions to resolve their housing need which could be through supported accommodation, private rented accommodation and the use of the Council’s housing register to nominate to registered providers of social housing. The Housing team is well respected at the Council with recent growth approved to enable us to continue to meet the needs of the district’s residents through the cost-of-living crisis.
About you:
To succeed as a Housing Options Officer in this role you will be a dedicated individual with a passion to end rough sleeping in the Horsham District. You will be self-motivated and able to prioritise your workload with face-to-face and telephone contact with homeless applicants as well as responsibilities to meet the Council’s duty by writing in depth housing decision letters. You will be able to work successfully in a large team and have experience of working in a multi-agency environment. You will be required to participate in the out of hours homelessness rota (approx. one week in ten, for which you will receive additional payment).
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team. If you have experience working with vulnerable tenants and a background in housing, we would love to hear from you. We believe in the potential of passionate individuals, and we provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the necessary skills to excel in this role. Please do not be discouraged from applying if you have not worked in housing options before, we recognise the value of transferrable skills and willingness to learn just as much as experience.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Johnstone, Housing Options Team Leader on 01403 215 553
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government/about-the-scheme/scheme-benefits" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</a>, where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership &amp; Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers page</a>&nbsp;to find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-for-horsham-district-council" target="_blank">Working for Horsham District Council</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-employment-commitments" target="_blank">Our employment commitments</a>.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:HR@horsham.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@horsham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.
Repeat applications for the same role will not be considered, unless relevant changes to experience and skills can be demonstrated.

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Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result,&nbsp;we've&nbsp;developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.&nbsp;
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for a highly experienced, Principal Lawyer Litigation to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Chief Legal Officer within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
Responsibilities -
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<li>You will manage the Litigation Team</li>
<li>Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of civil and criminal litigation, regulatory matters, housing law, corporate governance, including representation at courts or tribunals.</li>
<li>Conduct of the Council’s legal caseload in respect of general civil litigation/criminal litigation, and related project matters, including the negotiation and drafting of settlement terms and consent orders, the conduct of appeals and inquiries, and handling enforcement cases in the Magistrates’, Crown, County and High Courts.</li>
<li>Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position.</li>
<li>To be responsible for the provision of advocacy services at public inquiries, before tribunals, and in the civil courts in civil proceedings in relation to the areas of specialism, such as Planning, Highways, Housing, Licensing, Land Tribunal matters, Contracts, Public Procurement and Regulatory Laws.</li>
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To be successful in this role you will need to:
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<li>Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar legal qualification and authorised to conduct legal work.</li>
<li>Have experience of conducting civil/criminal litigation, housing and regulatory laws.</li>
<li>Advocacy experience in civil/criminal litigation, dealing with Planning, Property, Housing, Contracts, Regulatory matters.</li>
<li>Experience of advising in local government or similar environment.</li>
<li>Ability to manage a team of lawyers.</li>
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If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you!
To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter. 
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

London Borough of Redbridge

Principal Litigation Lawyer

Job Title: Assistant Ecology Adviser Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Do you want to make a real difference to biodiversity and ecology in one of the UK’s most diverse counties? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Ecology Adviser to join our growing expert team of ecologists. You’ll be part of the LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability), working collaboratively across environmental disciplines to ensure ecology is at the heart of planning decisions and growth across Hertfordshire.This is an exciting time to join us, as we implement Biodiversity Net Gain and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy—transformative initiatives that are elevating the role of ecology in planning, placemaking and set against the backdrop of climate change. You’ll help shape the future of our county’s natural spaces, contributing to a legacy of sustainability, ecological resilience and climate mitigation. At the same time, as an Assistant Ecologist, you will be starting the first steps for a rewarding career in ecology, further enhancing your academic knowledge and applying it in a real life situations. You will be provided with training and guidance from our seniors as well as external opportunities on a range of topics such planning principles to botanical ID practice to site visits to Bats and Artificial Lighting courses and species identification.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Supporting the interpretation and assessment of ecological reports, with guidance from senior colleagues.</li><li>Ensuring planning decisions are informed by up-to-date biodiversity legislation, policy and guidance.</li><li>Conducting site visits and ecological fieldwork to assess habitats and inform biodiversity net gain calculations.</li><li>Liaising with planners, developers, landowners and conservation partners to provide ecological advice.</li><li>Preparing reports and contributing to service-level agreements and policy development.</li><li>Responding to public and stakeholder enquiries, helping to raise awareness and understanding of ecological issues.</li><li>Championing sustainability and ecological best practice across the Council’s work.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>We’re seeking someone with a strong foundation in ecology or natural sciences, and a genuine passion for the natural world. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have relevant experience, we’re interested in your enthusiasm and commitment to ecological conservation.Essential:<ul><li>A degree (or equivalent) in a natural science or relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Sound understanding of ecological principles and biodiversity.</li><li>Ability to analyse ecological data and reports, and communicate findings clearly.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Willingness to learn and collaborate with experienced team members.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Vocational ecological qualifications or working towards protected species licences.</li><li>Experience with biological recording and voluntary ecological networks.</li><li>Familiarity with GIS and ecological databases.</li><li>Understanding of key environmental stakeholders (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding and knowledge of the Biodiversity Net Gain</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:simon.richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant Ecology Adviser

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are looking for a Deputy Service Lead with the Schools Mental Health Service.You will be working with the Service Lead to ensure that line management and supervision of team members is undertaken in a professional and appropriate manner, leading on broader mental health initiatives and covering for the Service Lead when appropriate. &nbsp;The Deputy Service Lead will need to be aware of trends and data in order to support the Service Lead with decision making.You will also have a clinical workload, and will require an appropriate professional qualification in order to undertake this. Fixed term: 12 months&nbsp;For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Mehmet Agdiran&nbsp;Head of Schools Mental Health Service&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Mehmet.Agdiran@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Mehmet.Agdiran@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>Represent the service at wider meetings, undertake specific areas of focus and work with colleagues from other services, both within Brighton and Hove and pan Sussex.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide a day-to-day operational support service across all elements of the service through line management, performance management and clinical supervision within the Schools Mental Health Service (SMHS), working as a member of the Senior Team to ensure all guidance documents, policies and clinical offers are operating within National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and national standards.&nbsp;Provide leadership around clinical work and undertake clinical supervision for the SMHS, with the support of the Clinical Psychologist within the service.&nbsp;Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">How we create a fair and inclusive workplace</a>.Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Deputy Schools Mental Health Service Lead

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West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Coroners and County Mortuary Service Manager to lead the operational delivery of two critical services: the Northamptonshire Coroners Service and the County Mortuary. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines leadership, regulatory compliance, and compassionate service delivery.Our benefits 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>.What will you be doing? You’ll manage the day-to-day operations of both services, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with legislation and quality standards. The role involves overseeing health and safety, emergency planning, stakeholder engagement, and budget management. You’ll also support service improvements and ensure a compassionate approach to working with bereaved families.About you You’re an experienced leader with a strong background in mortuary or coronial services, and a deep understanding of relevant legislation. You’re confident managing teams, budgets, and service transformation, and you communicate sensitively and effectively. A degree-level qualification, full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work out-of-hours are essential. HTA experience and professional memberships are desirable.About us 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;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>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>.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.

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We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.These are small teams of highly dedicated Social Workers that support children and families to reach the best outcomes in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full. We also are supported by a team of skilled Family Practitioners who assist in facilitating behaviour management work and undertaking direct work.Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our County. They take pride in supporting children and families and we’re equally proud to help them give their best in whatever ways we can. That’s why you can expect everything from agile and flexible working options to exceptional learning and development if you join our team. You can also expect our commitment to creating the best service we can.Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.Main Responsibilities You will be:<ul>
<li>based within a small team of between seven and eight&nbsp;social workers.</li>
<li>holding and managing a workload of children and young people and prioritising all work</li>
<li>undertaking&nbsp;direct work with children and their families and their carers which provides high support and high challenge and aims to support families to find solutions to their own challenges.</li>
<li>providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Court’s, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Reviews and any other forum</li>
<li>maintaining client records&nbsp;</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>
<li>be a Qualified Social Worker with post qualification experience working directly with children and families and be committed to supporting children to remain with their families.</li>
<li>be registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>have excellent communication skills and &nbsp;the ability to build relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li>
<li>be a team player.</li>
<li>have the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children and be committed to ensuring the children on your case load receive the best quality service.</li>
</ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.For more information about these vacancies, please contact Natasha Davies, Team Manager, on <a href="mailto:natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>, or 01785 895787Interviews are expected to take place on 4th December.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Social Worker

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Sefton Council have a vacancy for a Coastal Steward Ranger post within Green Sefton’s Land Management Team.
Green Sefton provides Sefton’s communities with a clean, green Borough including beaches, nature reserves, countryside, municipal golf courses, parks, play areas and other greenspaces, which include specially protected sites and landscapes, benefitting the health and wellbeing of residents, visitors, investors, and nature.
Applicants will be expected to work safely at all times, undertaking wide ranging patrol, stewarding, security and habitat management functions, primarily at coastal and countryside locations during the summer (April – September), but will retain a boroughwide responsibility addressing issues across the suite of sites within the Green Sefton protfolio.
Acting as an ambassador for Green Sefton at all times, and focussing on the beaches during the summer, the work includes but is not limited to working outdoors, lifting and carrying, dealing with the public especially where behaviour changes are needed, permit checking, challenging antisocial behaviour, using tools and equipment and handling monies, conservation management work and habitat improvements, cleansing and general maintenance duties where appropriate across Green Sefton's portfolio. Close working partnerships with external agencies will be required; for example, with neighbouring landowners, Beach Lifeguards, and emergency services.
Applicants need to hold a full clean driving licence. Recording and reporting of daily tasks, site visits and incidents will be an important part of the duties.
The work base will normally be Ainsdale. Duties may vary in location and in accordance with business needs, e.g. working on different sites frequently. A uniform will be provided, which must be worn and presentable at all times.
Regular weekend and evening work is required as part of an established rota with other staff. Pro rata will mean working for 26 weekends out of 52 – 2/3 during the summer and 1/3 during the winter. Summer work (April – September) will be afternoon – evening periods. Annual leave is 28 days after the first month worked and this post is subject to the Council’s probation policy for 6 months from commencement of employment.
Previous experience of working in similar countryside management roles, working in enforcement settings and strong ambassadorial and verbal communication skills are highly desirable.
Working late pattern during summer, and 2/3 weekends in summer and 1/3 weekends in winter.
This is a permanent appointment.
Interviews will be held in early January 2026.

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

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Economic Development Officer 
£32,597 - £36,363
Full time – 37 hours a week
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
Rugby has impressive development and regeneration opportunities which will help create high-quality jobs and ensure economic prosperity. We are committed to delivering on our economic development aims and ambitions as identified in the emerging Rugby Borough Economic Strategy.
About the role
Are you Interested in shaping the economic future of one of the fastest growing towns in the Midlands? We are looking to recruit an exceptional and dynamic of economic development professional to assist with our growth and regeneration agenda.
You will be working as part of a dedicated team to engage and work in partnership with a range of organisations to ensure that we have the best possible business support and inward investment offer, complimented by a skills infrastructure to nurture and develop our businesses and their workforce. We want to attract high quality jobs to Rugby ensuring that our residents have the skills to take advantage of these opportunities.
To achieve this, you’ll be supporting the promotion of Rugby Borough as a great place to do business, visit and live, ensuring that relevant business programmes and support mechanisms are targeted to support Rugby businesses and a collaborative support network is fostered, supporting the Borough’s economic development aspirations and the regeneration of Rugby Town Centre.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues faced by town centre businesses in the current economic climate and have the ability to connect with and support local businesses, stakeholders and partners.
Please see the linked Job Profile for a more detailed overview.
Benefits

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<li>35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working up to 60%&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexi time scheme</li>
<li>Annual leave purchase scheme</li>
<li>Subsidised parking</li>
<li>Structured Induction Program</li>
<li>Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes</li>
<li>Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals</li>
<li>Family Friendly Policies</li>
<li>Independent Support for your health &amp; wellbeing</li>
<li>Generous compassionate leave</li>
<li>Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts &amp; Cycle to Work scheme and more</li>
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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Chelmsford’s Public Health and Protection Services is looking for an Environmental Health Officer to join their Housing Standards Team. If you are interested in a field of Environmental Health and wish to have a real impact on quality of life, look no further than housing standards. As we get set to embrace the introduction of the new Renters Rights&nbsp;legislation,&nbsp;we can promise you an interesting, varied and challenging workload.
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to deal with a complete range of housing regulatory activities including complaint investigation and enforcement, the assessment and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and caravan sites as well as assisting with the monitoring of remediation of mid and high rise buildings.
The role requires comprehensive knowledge of housing legislation, guidance and HHSRS – however support and additional training will be available.We always aim to provide the highest standards of customer service, therefore the post holder will need to possess excellent communication and organisational skills to manage what will be a diverse and demanding workload.
A full driving licence is required for this role and the nature of the work means that you will need to undertake some activities outside normal office hours. Council Chelmsford City Council operates a flexible working day based on 37 hours per week.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter" target="_blank">https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter</a>.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable&nbsp;groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards)

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We’re seeking Area Tenancy Managers to join Brent’s Housing Management Service and help us deliver our fantastic transformation agenda!
An excellent offer….
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
As an Area Tenancy Manager (Housing Officer), you’ll manage end-to-end tenancies for a patch of social tenants. You will provide varied support to Brent residents to help them live safely and comfortably in their homes, acting as the face of the landlord for your patch.
You'll have the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge across various areas of tenancy management, including voids, lettings, income and arrears, anti-social behaviour (ASB), and providing support based on an individual person’s needs. This role is an excellent career opportunity to develop varied skills, experience and knowledge across the social housing sector.
With a consistent and smaller patch of properties, you’ll improve the quality and perception of the Housing Management Service. You’ll work with services across the Council to ensure vulnerable tenants have access to services they need, and Brent’s estates and homes are good quality, safe, and secure.
You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation.
The Person
We’re looking for resilient individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are not afraid of hard work. You will have excellent customer service skills, empathy for people and a clear focus on tenant satisfaction and getting results.&nbsp;
We promote values and expect our people to be motivated by improving the wellbeing of their tenants, and making positive contributions to their team and the service.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Knowledge of local authority statutory and support services related to housing, awareness of relevant housing legislation and welfare benefits, and excellent organisational and IT skills are essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You’ll excel in this role if you are committed to making a difference, can work independently, and are eager to learn and develop your career.&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Area Tenancy Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Located on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park amid stunning scenery, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is looking to the future to transform and have positive impact on the wellbeing of its current and future generations. With this vision and BGCBC’s values and priorities, local communities will flourish, and Blaenau Gwent will become a stronger and safer place to live with improved opportunities for all. We are looking for like-minded individuals who strive towards excellence to join the team. If you believe you have the desire to make positive impact, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

We are currently offering an exciting and challenging opportunity for a legal property professional to work within an in-house team to provide legal property support and advice on the operational management of the Council’s property portfolio. You will be involved in a wide variety of legal work including advise on property and land law: drafting all types of legal documents in respect of property and land transactions, including leases licences, development agreements, s.106, loan and grant agreements and similar agreements and dealing with statutory designation of land such as Rights of Way, Sites of Importance for Nature Conservancy (SINC’s) &amp; Local Nature Reserves (LNR’s), Dog Control Orders.
You will need to be a qualified Solicitor and have experience within property related matters. Experience of working within a local authority environment would be desirable.&nbsp; You will also need to deliver a high level of service and be able to manage your own case load, acting on your own initiative. Your technical skills will be complimented by your professionalism, enthusiasm and autonomy.
If you want to be part of an enthusiastic and forward-thinking team, with a varied and challenging workload - we would like to hear from you!


This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details. 


Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. &nbsp;We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
For further information please click here.
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Louise Horner Team Manager Estates &amp; Strategic Asset Management
Closing Date:
Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 12:00pm, Mid-day
Interview Date:
Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Solicitor - Property

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The Role
Lancaster City Council are looking to appoint energetic and motivated individuals to join the Grounds Maintenance team within the Environment &amp; Place Service, to contribute to making our district as well maintained as possible. The individual will need to be hard working, take pride within their work and have a passion for making improvements.
The role involves working as part of a wider team to provide high quality environmental maintenance services including amenity grass cutting, litter management, graffiti removal, leaf clearance, hard landscaping, dyke management, street furniture, playground installation, weed growth, and cultivating of the districts bedding areas.
You will be required to have a good knowledge and also experience in amenity horticulture and have a good technical knowledge of grounds maintenance techniques and practice as duties will include mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding and litter picking within the Authority’s parks, open spaces and streets. It is essential to hold a level 2, or equivalent knowledge and experience in horticulture.
The work is physically demanding, involving bending, kneeling, lifting and carrying and it is essential that you are able to lift weights of up to 20kg.
You will be able to demonstrate flexibility and commitment to delivering high quality customer service.
A full current UK driving licence is required, and it will be essential for the post holder to tow a trailer. As a result you will be required to sign up to the authorised external DVLA driving licence validation organisation that we use to manage and monitor our employees driving licence data.
This post is permanent.
The hours for this post are 37 hours per week. Your normal working week will be on a shift rota basis, working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, in line with business needs.
This post is based at White Lund Depot.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.

Lancaster City Council

Grounds Maintenance Operative x 2

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To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to <a href="mailto:HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk" target="_blank">HR@ribblevalley.gov.uk</a> or call 01200 414596 (24-hour answerphone)



Part Time Environmental Health Officer (Housing and Caravan/Mobile Home Site Licensing)&nbsp; Council Offices – Clitheroe
Reference: CE214 Pay: SO2 (scp 29-32) £39,862 to £42,839 per annum pro rata Hours: 18.5 Hours Per Week&nbsp; Working Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday all day
Ribble Valley Borough Council is located in the heart of Lancashire, the borough is made up of picturesque towns and villages with scenic sweeping countryside.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Environmental Health Officer to work primarily in the fields of private sector housing and caravan/mobile home site licencing, but to cover other environmental health roles where required too.&nbsp;
As part of a small multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing housing in disrepair, licencing houses in multiple occupation and inspecting and licencing caravan/mobile home sites within the borough.&nbsp;
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.
For an informal discussion and more information, please call Andrew Dent, Head of Environmental Health on 01200 414466.
Closing date: Monday 17 November 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 2 December 2025
Reasonable adjustments:&nbsp; For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit two full-time education welfare officers!One on a permanent contract to be based in the Staffordshire Moorlands and one on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave this is to be based in East Staffordshire.&nbsp;Both positions will have office locations and be expected to travel to Stafford for team meetings as well as visit schools and undertake visits in the community.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>be able to work in close collaboration with central and district colleagues to effectively manage a high caseload of children under statutory action, school attendance orders, education supervision orders, section 19 and children missing education.&nbsp;</li>
<li>provide advice and share best practice between schools and trusts within the area</li>
<li>be the named officer for approximately 25 Staffordshire schools delivering their targeted support meetings</li>
<li>work with your colleagues to organise district meetings to share good practice with schools &nbsp;</li>
<li>support children to access education,</li>
<li>work with internal and external partner agencies,</li>
<li>be able to advise on and address the complex issues of school attendance, access to education, part-time timetables, child employment and entertainment.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>Experience of managing attendance in a local authority, school or alternative provision setting thorough understanding of the Education Act, Working Together to improve school attendance (2024 statutory guidance) , Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023 statutory guidance)</li>
<li>A good understanding of the complex factors which may influence issuing penalty notices, investigating and prosecuting for irregular school attendance, supporting children missing education, carrying out child entertainment and employment checks.</li>
<li>Excellent written and communication skills,</li>
<li>The ability to work effectively in a busy team and be passionate about working with schools to improve attendance.</li>
<li>You must be resilient, able to manage your time effectively and work well under pressure.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>For more information about the role please contact: Alison Duggan, Deputy Head of Attendance and Inclusion <a href="mailto:alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>All applications are to be received by 19th November, 2025. Interviews will be held on 25th November, 2025 at Staffordshire Place 1.&nbsp;“We’re happy to talk flexible working”Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Education Welfare Officer

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The Role
Lancaster City Council is looking for a confident and experienced manager for its Planning and Housing Strategy functions.&nbsp; The role is a critical one, overseeing multi-disciplinary teams including Planning Policy, the Climate Change Policy Hub, Heritage &amp; Design, Housing Strategy and Consultation &amp; Engagement Teams.
It is an exciting time to be joining the team at Lancaster.&nbsp; We are advancing a new Local Plan for the district, whilst the Council is also nationally acclaimed for its innovative work delivering climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp; Therefore this role has the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of our local residents and their communities.
You will be responsible for leading a high-quality, customer-focused and integrated Planning and Housing Strategy Team.&nbsp; You will also collaborate with other Service Managers across the authority in delivering the Council’s priorities.
This is a permanent role working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday and is based at Lancaster Town Hall.
Flexible working friendly – we offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and opportunity to work with your team to establish working hours to enable you to maximise your work-life balance.
About You
You will identify with our organisational values of Pride, Ownership, Working Together and Ambition.
Our Benefits
Lancaster is a great place to work, as well as being part of something special you will also benefit from:
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<li>Generous annual leave allowance</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of employee benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, the opportunity to purchase extra time off, as well as discounts on days out, activities and retail.</li>
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Lancaster City Council has unanimously declared a climate emergency and will therefore work towards reducing carbon emissions to net-zero by 2030. As part of this role, you will be expected to participate and work towards reducing both carbon emissions and the impacts of climate change.
We are an Investor in People, Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all parts of our community.
At Lancaster City Council we aim to have a diverse workforce that is representative of the district that we serve and provide a working environment where each employee feels able to bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from all sections of our community and provide several supportive and inclusive workplace networks and safe spaces for employees to feel connected. Our workplace wellbeing strategy drives our commitment to staff wellbeing initiatives and ensuring that our organisation is a great place to work for all.
We are a disability confident committed employer.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to update all applicants individually. If you do not receive a response from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then your application will have unfortunately been unsuccessful in progressing to interview.
Interview date: TBC

Service Manager - Planning & Housing Strategy

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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>
We’re seeking a proactive and collaborative individual to join our Transport &amp; Highways service as a Business Development Officer, playing a key role in driving continuous improvement and strengthening customer and performance management across the service.
In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to develop and refine procedures, monitor service indicators, and ensure that customer enquiries and complaints are responded to promptly, professionally, and with a focus on resolution and learning. You’ll help ensure that every interaction with our service is an opportunity to improve outcomes and build trust with our communities.
You’ll be responsible for producing performance reports, analysing customer feedback, and identifying trends that inform service improvements. Your work will help ensure that service standards are met and exceeded, and that customer experiences are consistently positive and valued.
Building strong relationships with contractors, councils, and stakeholders is central to the role, as is contributing to the council’s wider customer strategy. You’ll also support cross-service initiatives, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide professional advice to a range of partners including Members, MPs, and local stakeholders.
This is a dynamic and customer-focused role, ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for service development and public engagement.
<h2>Additional information</h2>
You’ll be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in making a real difference through your work. Ideally, you’ll have experience delivering excellent customer service and understand the importance of clear, timely, and empathetic communication. You’ll be confident responding to customer enquiries and concerns, ensuring that feedback is acknowledged and used to drive meaningful improvements.
With a curious mindset and a keen eye for detail, you’ll be able to spot patterns in data and translate insights into action. Whether you're resolving customer issues, supporting service development, or working with partners to improve processes, you’ll be comfortable engaging with a wide range of people and managing competing priorities.
If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and being part of a team that’s committed to putting customers at the centre of service delivery, this role will suit you perfectly.
<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;
Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>
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 partner
The 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>.
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.

Business Improvement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Family Time Service for the position of a Senior Contact Worker, we are looking for someone who has experience of working and communicating with children and their families, you will be required to collect and safely transport children from their placement to the family time venue and return them when the contact has concluded.If you want to be a part of making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families then this this is the role for you.As a Senior Contact Worker, you will be required to provide a written report from your observation of family time which is utilised by social workers and other professionals to inform further assessments. Your personal skills should include the ability to establish effective working relationships with families, social workers and other professionals coupled with an ability to work independently when required, with support and supervision. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.About you:<ul> <li>Transporting and supervising children and young people in care for contact with their parents, carers or others as identified in the care plan.</li> <li>Collecting and safely transporting children to and from their supervised family time sessions. </li> <li>Establishing effective working relationships with families and constructively challenge negative aspects of care practice, seeking to empower parents to develop skills and find solutions to issues observed during family time and maintaining accurate and detailed recordings of child and parent/ significant other family members interactions within family time centres and other community settings.</li> <li>To continually and actively assess the risk to each child and the arrangements in place to protect them. To ensure children are safeguarded with regard to working together to safeguard children 2015 and local safeguarding board procedures. Safeguarding disabled children 2009.</li> <li>Planning and prioritising workload effectively within established time frames and ensure that all written reports meet deadlines. Ensuring that safety and security is upheld by adhering to all appropriate policies, reporting and escalating issues appropriately as they arise.</li> <li>Supervising the family time between the children and their parents/ significant other family members and ensure that family time requirements and procedures are followed.</li> <li>Communicating effectively with children, parents, carers and professionals as and when required.</li> <li>Carrying out any other duties that fall within the scope of the role.</li></ul>You will be required to hold a full current driving licence and have sole use of a car for work purposes and be available to work flexibly outside of core hours.An enhanced DBS will be required. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Contact Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. This role is a part time position working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li></ul> We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Senior Social Worker - Part time

<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Leisure Attendants</h4>Leisure Attendant - Waterside Leisure Centre &amp; Runnymede3 x Full Time ( 37 hours )Why Castle Point?Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff, and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.Our Values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusAll positions will be inclusive of both leisure centres, Waterside Farm Leisure Centre, and Runnymede Leisure Centre.Working hours are Monday to Friday 06:30 - 22:30, Saturday 07:00 - 18:30 and Sunday 07:00 - 20:30.The OpportunityThe Leisure Attendant is responsible for ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and welcoming environment for all leisure centre users. This includes supervising activities, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, providing excellent customer service, and assisting in the daily operations of the facility. The Leisure Attendant plays a vital role in upholding safety regulations including supervising the poolside area, promoting positive user experiences, and contributing to the overall success of the leisure centre.Accountabilities<ul><li>To supervise swimming pool sessions, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate action in line with the Pool Safety Operating Procedures.</li><li>To administer first aid as required.</li><li>To clean internal and external areas and to maintain the facilities to a high standard following health and safety procedures at all times.</li><li>To be helpful, polite and courteous and to provide excellent customer care at all times</li><li>To be responsible for erecting, dismantling and storage of equipment within the facility/facilities in accordance with the timetable of activities and events.</li><li>To assist with deliveries as and when instructed, ensuring safe storage of stock.</li><li>To enforce all rules associated with the use of the facilities to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all the customers.</li><li>To ensure that any damaged equipment or building fabric is reported immediately.</li><li>To work at any of the Council's Leisure facilities as required.</li><li>To comply with the centres operating procedures and to be aware of any responsibilities contained therein e.g Emergency Action Plan</li></ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul><li>A positive "can do" attitude when dealing with a wide range of individuals and queries, ensuring excellent customer care</li><li>The ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Knowledge of health and safety</li><li>Able to promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young person's and vulnerable adults.</li><li>Requirement to work flexible shifts to meet the requirements of the service</li></ul>Benefits of this role include:<ul><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Large pension contribution</li><li>On-going CPD training for employee growth</li><li>Part of a multiple award-winning team</li><li>Opportunities to become multi-skilled</li></ul>Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Connor Hollington - <a href="mailto:chollington@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">chollington@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> &amp; Tiffany Tedham - <a href="mailto:ttedham@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">ttedham@castlepoint.gov.uk</a> <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/659/Leisure Attendant JD - June 2024.pdf">Leisure Attendant JD - June 2024.pdf</a> (197kb)</li></ul>





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Leisure Attendants

<a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.accessapplication">Load Application</a><h4>Swimming Instructor</h4>Casual Swimming InstructorLocations: Runnymede Leisure Centre (Benfleet) &amp; Waterside Farm Leisure Centre (Canvey Island) Pay: £15–£19 per hour (depending on qualifications) Contract Type: CasualClosing Date - 30th November Castle Point Borough Council is looking for enthusiastic and committed Swimming Instructors to join our vibrant Swim Academy team. Whether you're newly qualified or looking to develop your skills, we offer a supportive environment and full training to help you thrive.About the RoleAs a Swimming Instructor, you’ll:<ul><li>Coach pupils aged 4+ in all aspects of swimming.</li><li>Design and deliver safe, progressive, and fun lessons.</li><li>Work closely with the Swim Academy Lead and team to ensure high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Maintain and update your coaching qualifications.</li><li>Work flexible hours to suit the needs of the business.</li></ul>What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applications from both qualified instructors and those looking to train. Ideally, you will hold:<ul><li>Swim England Level 2 Certificate or STA Award/Certificate</li><li>RLSS NRASTC Qualification (desirable)</li></ul>You should also be:<ul><li>Friendly, well-presented, and customer-focused.</li><li>Motivated, organised, and able to work under pressure.</li><li>Creative in lesson planning and confident in working with children of all abilities.</li></ul>Safeguarding &amp; CommitmentThis role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.Casual Employment InformationAs a casual employee, you can choose whether to accept offered shifts. Once accepted, you are expected to attend work. Engagement ends at the end of each shift, and there is no obligation for future engagements.Interested?For an informal discussion, please contact Jack Lloyd, Swim Academy Lead at <a href="mailto:jlloyd@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">jlloyd@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/657/Job Profile - Swim Instructor.pdf">Job Profile - Swim Instructor.pdf</a> (167kb)</li></ul>





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Swimming Instructor

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.Our Team Come and join the Mental Health Social Work/AMHP Team- Runcorn/Widnes and Older Person’s CMHT in Halton. We are a small local authority which does not take long to travel across the borough. Halton is close to motorway networks including the M6, M62, M56 etc. We have a base in Vine Street resource centre- Widnes and The Brooker Centre- Runcorn- this offers flexibility to the team. Halton Borough Council also provide a generous essential car user allowance and a flexible working week. You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car, Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work. Bridge fees will also be paid in line with council business. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Mental Health social work team works with adults, who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health. We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.We are a well-established and stable team with supportive management. The managers in the team are experienced AMHP’s who will offer support and guidance. Our team has a mixture of experienced practitioners all willing to support new members to the team. We are a friendly and welcoming team. We are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals. HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35- £42,839-£46,142- Approved Mental Health Professional (Pay award pending). Social, Workers will also receive in addition to their salary a £4,000 Market Supplement (pro rata) PLUS AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum market supplement. PLUS Essential Car User allowance. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for Halton Borough Council. As an Approved Mental Health Professional we also offer an additional £2,000 per year allowance and Essential Car user. The day time AMHP service includes the working hours between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday. Relevant training is also provided to ensure professional development, access to support/advice, regular AMHP supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake! Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Essential car user allowance </li><li>Market supplement of up to £6k per annum</li></ul>Next Steps:For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href="mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held in December 2025At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>





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Social Worker- Approved Mental Health Professional 

About the roleOur Development Management &amp; Enforcement service is part of the Growth and Regeneration service group within the Place and Economy directorate. This new role is responsible for providing the strategic direction and management of the service, reporting directly to the Assistant Director.North Northamptonshire’s Development Management &amp; Enforcement service is a product of local government reorganisation which took place across Northamptonshire in 2021. We have brought together the four former district and borough Local Planning Authority functions and we are busy working our way through a transformation programme to create a single high-performing planning service for North Northamptonshire.You will have a key role working with the Assistant Director to shape the future direction of the service, including the development of strategies that will deliver the transformation of the service, including its digitalisation, harmonisation of business processes and delivering continuous improvement. North Northamptonshire is a high-growth area offering an exciting opportunity for professional development. With six sustainable urban extensions in differing phases of delivery, a wealth of large commercial and industrial development proposals and everything in between, you will find this job both challenging and rewarding. That is why you will need to bring a strong background in planning management, extensive experience in dealing with complex and contentious planning matters and fresh thinking about how a high-quality service can be delivered in the most efficient and cost-effective way to make the most of this great opportunity to shape the new single service.What will you be doing?As the strategic lead for Development Management &amp; Enforcement you will be accountable for the successful delivery of all day-to-day functions provided by the service.In late 2022, we worked with the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) who reviewed how we work and how we could join what were previously 5 local planning teams together. We have been working towards implementing the recommendations provided. In 2024 PAS were invited to review our progress towards achieving our vision, and implementing their recommendations.The Council is committed to making further improvements to our planning service. This transformation is overseen by our Planning Improvement Board made up of a cross-party group of elected Members. You will:<ul><li>Provide professional and technical guidance and advice to the Assistant Director, corporate leadership team, elected members and members of the public.</li><li>Develop and implement plans and strategies to transform the council’s services, building partnerships across the council and with external stakeholders.</li><li>You will lead the team to deliver consistently high performing, cost effective and robust services and provide high quality places across North Northamptonshire.</li><li>Manage change within the service and build and maintain an enthusiastic and committed workforce with a “one team” approach.</li><li>Recognise and react to changes in legislation, guidance and best practice to ensure the effective implementation of any necessary changes.</li><li>Represent the council on development management and enforcement issues in countywide, regional and national forums.</li></ul>About youYou will be Experienced in working at a senior level, such as a Service Manager, for an English Local Planning Authority with knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of public sector and local government.You will have practical knowledge and understanding of Planning, with a focus on Development Management &amp; Planning Enforcement.You will have extensive experience dealing with complex and/or contentious planning matters and politically sensitive issues.You will have significant experience of negotiating with developers to agree developer contributions, Planning Performance Agreements etc.You will have knowledge and experience of how to effect cultural and behavioural change, developing high performing teams.You will have the ability and experience to budget management, recruitment and managing formal discipline matters and grievances.If you are looking to further your career in a large complex organisation that can provide you with a range of career experience then we’d love to welcome you to our friendly team.For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more information, please contact Graeme Kane, Assistant Director for Growth and Regeneration.Email: <a href="mailto:Graeme.Kane@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Graeme.Kane@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 8th DecemberOur BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status. Further information can be found at <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers" target="_blank">Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)</a><ul></ul>

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Head of Development Management and Enforcement

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Please download and complete the application form. Return forms to - <a href="mailto:recruit@wfha.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@wfha.org.uk</a>
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Golden opportunity to join our staff team!
Vacancy for an Independent Living Co-ordinator (ILC) Remuneration £29,795.22 plus benefits
12 Month Fixed Term Contract 
Waltham Forest Housing Association (WFHA) is a progressive organisation that punches above its weight and is deeply rooted in its community in the East End of London.
We are a small social housing provider with 330 homes in Waltham Forest (Walthamstow, Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford). We are values driven, tenant-focussed and, have a strong commitment to tackling inequality and promoting inclusion. WFHA is an anti-racist organisation.
We have a diverse, committed and engaged Board and staff team and excellent levels of tenant satisfaction.
Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Independent Living Co-ordinator to join our team, duties include overseeing a small patch of approximately 80 homes, reviewing tenant applications for housing, voids and allocations, weekly welfare checks, chairing tenant meetings and surgeries, helping tenants with tenancy sustainment, signposting tenants to third party agencies, maximising tenant income and taking part in the association’s on call rota.
What we offer
We offer an agile working environment, work based pension, life insurance, employee assistance programme and more. We provide a great induction, access to training / development, support with ICT, and being part of our committed small close-knit team.
If you're an experienced housing professional looking to work in a flexible and forward-thinking organisation looking for an exciting new challenge, then we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Check us out: <a href="https://wfha.org.uk" target="_blank">https://wfha.org.uk</a>
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download and complete the application form. Return forms to - <a href="mailto:recruit@wfha.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@wfha.org.uk</a>.
Application and interview process:
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<li>Monday 01 December 2025, 5pm: Application closing date - forms to be returned to <a href="mailto:recruit@wfha.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@wfha.org.uk</a></li>
<li>Wednesday 10 December 2025: Interviews will take place in person at our offices in Chingford</li>
<li>As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to complete a short competency based test.</li>
<li>This role is a priority within our association therefore we are looking to appoint a new member to our team who can start immediately or as soon as possible (in line with applicants notice periods).</li>
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Independent Living Co-ordinator (ILC)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
Do you want to be part of a motivated and dynamic forward-thinking IT Team? How about getting opportunities to work with the latest cloud and cyber technologies? Do you like to problem solve? Or how about challenges?&nbsp;
<h4>About the role</h4>
Following the successful migration to Cloud services the Council has widen its digital landscape by continuing to invest in modern digital platforms and the position of an ICT Technical Analyst has become available.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ICT Technical Analyst will be working with other IT Team members to deliver high quality technical services. The Team provides first and second line support to Officers of the Council. The role does offer remote work but there is an expectation of being onsite regularly.&nbsp;
It gets more exciting. Rochford and Brentwood Councils have joined in a strategic partnership and are working together to create “One Team” for two Councils. Working in the Council’s IT Team you will be exposed to a wide variety of technologies, challenges, and opportunities to upskill. Working in a continuous improve model - You will be part of motivated and forward-thinking technology team and get the opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of the Council’s Digital Strategies, improve the Customer and Employee experience, and ensure that critical systems are highly available.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud technologies and ITIL would be advantageous.
Candidates must be able to drive.
As the Council continues with the transformation agenda, this job role will continue to evolve to fit into the new working practices of the organisation.
For an informal discussion please contact Tim Huggins,Corporate Manager – IT &amp; Digital:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tim.huggins@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">tim.huggins@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a> or 01277 312933.&nbsp;

ICT Technical Analyst

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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Infrastructure Team within the LCRCA and contribute to the delivery of a modern, integrated and publicly owned transport system for the Liverpool City Region.
Investment in the city regions transport network is at a record high, and we need great people to provide (build) and, maintain transport infrastructure in support of this ‘step change’. In this role you would lead a team overseeing the maintenance of the bus stops and shelters across the LCR and lead on investment programmes to improve the quality of that same infrastructure. The role (and any projects) will be predominantly highway and traffic related in nature with an emphasis on bus travel and chiefly focussed on supporting delivery of the Combined Authority Corporate Plan and agenda around reforming bus travel (franchising). The Authority is in the midst of retendering its advertising stops and shelter contact. Therefore, there is a unique opportunity to lead and develop the contract to ensure the region is maximizing the value from that relationship in order that it contributes positively to the regions modern integrated public transport system.
About the person
We are keen to hear from people with a background and experience in leading others to manage contracts and delivery of capital works in a highway’s context. Specifically, experience of public transport infrastructure (bus stops and shelter) is desirable but not essential and we would like to speak to anyone who has a passion for ensuring the region continues to benefit from high quality and well-maintained infrastructure and encourage greater and safer use of the regions public transport network. &nbsp;&nbsp;
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
1. Management of bus stop infrastructure contract for the Liverpool City Region
2. Plan and lead the delivery of projects and initiatives associated with bus stop infrastructure
3. Team leadership and development of relationships with internal ad external partners and customers

About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits 
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<li>-&nbsp; Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>-&nbsp; 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>-&nbsp; Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>

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