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<ul><li>Reference: EN155 </li><li>Division: Economy and Planning </li><li>Salary: £31,410.00 - £37,065.00 per annum </li><li>Contract type: Permanent </li><li>Posted on: 20 June 2025 </li><li>Interview date:30 July 2025</li><li>Extra payment(s): Not applicable </li></ul><ul><li>Positions: 1 </li><li>Category: Planning </li><li>Grade: F - G </li><li>Working hours: 37 per week </li><li>Closing date: 20 July 2025 </li><li>Location: Town Hall, Crawley </li><li>Location type: Hybrid </li></ul><a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> About the role </h4>This is an exciting opportunity to work in a key role in our Planning team, providing the team with technical and administrative support. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the Community Infrastructure Levy, which is expected to raise over £16 million in contributions from developers towards infrastructure projects by 2040. &nbsp; There are a range of residential and commercial development pressures in the borough creating a very interesting place to pursue your career. Major work is underway to regenerate the town centre and to redevelop our employment areas, and Gatwick airport is currently pursuing expansion through proposals for a second northern runway. Crawley is one of the UK’s most successful New Towns and the economic hub of West Sussex. &nbsp;It has a historic core alongside the post-war town centre, surrounded by carefully planned residential neighbourhoods, with a large employment area. &nbsp;Crawley has excellent rail and road links to London, Brighton and Hove, Horsham and the south coast. &nbsp;We have an adopted Crawley borough Local Plan 2023 -2040 which sets out an up-to-date approach to address the challenges facing the borough in delivering housing and other services to meet local need. The council adopted its Community Infrastructure Levy in 2016. &nbsp;You will be based in our Development Management team but would work closely with colleagues in Strategic Planning and other parts of the council. We are looking for a flexible, professional and customer focussed team member to work in an environment where the aim is to provide excellent service to all customers. &nbsp;Working alongside planning colleagues, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>calculating charges</li><li>issuing notices to developers and landowners</li><li>recording payments</li><li>processing exemptions and appeals</li><li>maintaining accurate records</li><li>monitoring development sites</li><li>undertaking enforcement action in cases of non-payment</li></ul>Your site monitoring role will involve opportunities to work with our Planning Enforcement team in investigating breaches of planning control. Your knowledge of Levy income will assist the Economic Development and Regeneration team in allocating funds to infrastructure projects. You will be supported by Development Management and Strategic Planning colleagues in interpreting planning proposals and applying the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations.You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of formal legal or regulatory processes, ideally gained in a local government or other public authority setting, together with a general understanding of the planning system and developer contributions. The ability to interpret scaled maps and plans is essential, together with strong communication, numerical and IT skills; attention to detail; accurate record keeping; and the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision. Detailed knowledge of the planning system and developer contributions is desirable, but training in the processes and legal requirements for the operation of the Community Infrastructure Levy will be provided.We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.<h4> Additional information </h4>You will require a full current UK driving licence. Flexible working with slightly reduced hours or job share requests may be considered.<h4> Employee benefits </h4>We offer a generous employee <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits">benefits package</a>, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.<h4> Our way of working </h4>Our shared <a href="/council-information/jobs-and-careers/values-and-behaviours">values and behaviours</a> reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.<h4> Safer recruitment </h4>Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.<h4> How to apply </h4>Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, please contact Hamish Walke (email <a href="mailto:hamish.walke@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hamish.walke@crawley.gov.uk</a>), Acting Group Manager – Development Management or call on 01293 438343. Alternatively, contact Ian Warren (email <a href="mailto:ian.warren@crawley.gov.uk" target="_blank">ian.warren@crawley.gov.uk</a>), Senior Planning Officer or call on 01293 438644.<a href="https://my.crawley.gov.uk/service/Job_Application" target="_blank">Apply for this job</a><h4> Related documents </h4><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/document_webform_uploads/community-infrastructure-levy-technical-and-monitoring-officer-job-description.pdf"> Community Infrastructure Levy Technical and Monitoring Officer job description (PDF, 83.63 KB) </a></li></ul>





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Community Infrastructure Levy Technical and Monitoring Officer

Following recent investment in additional management capacity across the service, we are now looking for a passionate Assistant Team Manager who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Reporting to a Team Manager, as an ATM you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. ATM’s are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant team manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.We have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £45,830 and £51,130 dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £60,130 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.Join us and #Make a Difference…Interviews will be held 10/07/2025Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A market allowance of &nbsp;£6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to&nbsp;professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE&nbsp;</li><li>You will have experience in Front Line practice</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.Additional InformationFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Sharon Ward – 01634 331214Susan Akinyeke - 01634 333704This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Assistant Team Manager - Childrens Social Work Teams

Are you a dedicated and experienced social work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? &nbsp;If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.As a Team Manager in CSWT, you will provide effective leadership to a team of social workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. &nbsp;Supported by your assistant team manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential.&nbsp;Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures&nbsp;you will be guided,&nbsp;supported&nbsp;and cared for.Whether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing team manager we’d like to hear from you.&nbsp;You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Candidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £51,131 and £55,607 dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £62,959 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.Join us and #Make a Difference…Interviews will be held on 09/07/2025Our Offer<ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A market allowance of &nbsp;£7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li><li>A genererous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working style</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing&nbsp;support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and&nbsp;support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE&nbsp;</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>You will have significant experience in Front Line practice</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (CSWT)&nbsp;- 01634 334470Sharon Ward, Service Manager (CSWT) - 01634 331214Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (CSWT) - 01634 333704Additional InformationFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>To find out more about Medway the place please click here.How to applyTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.&nbsp;Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.Equal Opportunities&nbsp;Commitment&nbsp;StatementMedway Council is&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to creating an&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;work environment with a diverse workforce.&nbsp;All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.





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Team Manager - Children's Social Work Teams

As a Social Worker in this dynamic team, you will utilise yourself as a tool to engage directly with clients, often in crisis situations, and those that require a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) response. Your role will involve advocating for individuals, ensuring their needs are met, and facilitating access to vital services. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to build and maintain relationships with individuals accessing support, their families, and partner agencies, including Housing, Police, Probation Services, Mental Health Professionals, and Addiction Support Organisations.&nbsp;Knowledge of the Medway area is crucial, as you will be navigating local resources and voluntary services to enhance the support available to individuals. &nbsp; Whilst in Medway we support agile working, given the nature of this work, it will predominantly require a presence in both office and community settings, emphasizing direct engagement with clients to effectively address their needs.You will need to apply a strength-based approach in your practice, Undertaking assessments and developing comprehensive care plans through our three conversation framework of assessment. A solid understanding of safeguarding principles, the Mental Health Act, and the Mental Capacity Act is fundamental to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those you support.Join us in this exciting new role, where you will play a key part in transforming lives and promoting positive outcomes for individuals within our community. Your expertise and compassion will be at the forefront of delivering high-quality social care, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.In return we will offer you: &nbsp;<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. &nbsp;There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities&nbsp;Commitment&nbsp;StatementMedway Council is&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to creating an&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;work environment with a diverse workforce.&nbsp;All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. &nbsp;All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/&nbsp;for" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/&nbsp;for</a> information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878





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Social Worker- Medway Intensive Support Team (Adults)

An opportunity has arisen to join our licensing team as a licensing support officer on a temporary 12 month contract at Uttlesford District Council. The successful candidate will have a varied range of duties, including the processing and issuing of licence applications, preparing reports for the licensing panel and responding to complaints. The main work areas include taxis/private hire, alcohol and entertainment, gambling, charitable street and house to house collections, and tables and chairs. There may be opportunity to support new areas of work for the service including animal licensing and special treatments





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Licensing Support Officer

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Design and Delivery Department is made of 25 staff delivering planned capital projects onto the ground from start to finish. The team is a multidisciplinary team of highway designers, planned maintenance engineers, street lighting engineers, traffic order officers, land surveyors and traffic survey officers.The team coordinates to deliver projects of varying sizes on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton.This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highway design team that covers all facets of delivery, from initial feasibility through detailed design to site supervision and contractor management.This is an unusual blend that the right candidate will flourish in.The newly created Design and Delivery Team allows synergy working with the capital renewals and street lighting teams with team members able to learn all aspects of delivery in a highway environment.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateYou will be part of a team managing the commissioning, design, delivery and management of Highways and Transport projects and services.The role has no direct line management or budgetary responsibility, but you will need to work with colleagues to manage scheme delivery.As an Engineer you will work across the multi disciplines in the highways team.&nbsp;This is a perfect opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the highways service!As a highway/traffic design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing highway engineering and traffic management schemes. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in turning concepts into reality through detailed design, analysis, and optimisation. Your main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Creating design drawings using AutoCAD and related software. (Extensive experience of AutoCAD, Autoturn, KeySign, Keyline, Key accident etc.)</li><li>Performing data analysis to ensure designs meet national standards and customer requirements.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet project objectives.</li><li>Conducting design reviews and presenting findings to key stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying and resolving design issues and recommending improvements.</li><li>Producing accurate documentation, including instructions to contractors and preparing bill of quantities.</li><li>Supporting senior staff with preparation of bids and fee proposals.</li><li>knowledge of CDM regulations and its application in scheme delivery, undertaking health, safety and welfare and fulfilling designer duties under CDM 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Highways Engineer

Relief LGV DriverEnvironmental ServicesRelief contract working 6.00am – 2.00pmSalary NS7 £27,711 - £29,093 per annumPay Award Pending*We are now recruiting for a Relief LGV Driver to help deliver all waste services to homes across the district including general waste collection, recycling, garden and trade waste along with the new glass recycling service.You will drive and have responsibility for any of the Council’s heavy goods and light goods vehicles including refuse collection, recycling or road sweeping. Ensuring that the vehicles are kept clean and in good working order at all times meet the standards set down in law with respect to legal vehicle operation is essential.The position will entail working unsociable hours in all weathers. This relief role is required on an as, and when, basis.You should be physically fit, with the ability to work alone and unsupervised. Full training, uniform and PPE will be provided. Experience in working in a similar environment would be beneficial but is not essential.You will be based at the Council’s Brunel Drive Depot in Newark and possessing a clean Category C driving licence and valid Drivers CPC Card and Qualification is essential.Working past the usual finish time is sometimes required where there is a need in order to provide a full service to residents.You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.Please note: we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlyWe’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.&nbsp; We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees.&nbsp;We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events.&nbsp; &nbsp; From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>For an informal chat or more information, please contact Chris Cobb/Shaun Page, Environmental Services Operations Team Leaders, via: <a href="mailto:chris.cobb@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.cobb@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:shaun.page@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk" target="_blank">shaun.page@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk</a>*Pay Award Pending – with effect from 1 April 2025 and still under negotiationAs an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.Closing Date: 4 July 2025Interview: TBC





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Newark & Sherwood District Council

Relief LGV Driver Refuse and Recycling

Works Planning SupervisorHousing Maintenance and Asset ManagementPermanentFull – time37 hours per weekNS10 £35,235 - £37,035 per annumPay Award Pending*We have an exciting opportunity for a Works Planning Supervisor to manage and organise the works planning team to ensure the delivery of a high quality, customer-orientated housing maintenance service to our customers.The Works Planning Supervisor manages the Works Planners and Customer Advisors, collaborates with Responsive Repairs Supervisors, Inspectors, and Stores Supervisor to meet performance and budget targets, and ensures responsive, planned, and empty homes works are efficiently executed with right first-time repairs.You will have a range of responsibilities including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Ensure repairs and calls data is accurate and up to date and maintained in preparation of performance statistics, schedules of work and other output.</li><li>Take responsibility for resolving customer enquiries or completing actions arising from customer enquiries and complaints.</li><li>To work with Stores to assure all materials are ready for repairs that are scheduled in and to ensure all repairs are planned in to tie in with material delivery.</li><li>To act as an advocate for customers to ensure issues are addressed and responded to</li></ul>The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have experience working in a works planning function, providing advice and guidance to customers</li><li>Take a customer focused approach</li><li>Understand repairs, trades, and associated skills</li><li>Be able to adapt communications to a range of audiences</li><li>Be able to use tact and diplomacy to secure effective outcomes, maintaining professionalism in all situations</li></ul>We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers.&nbsp; We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees.&nbsp;We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events.&nbsp; &nbsp; From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.We offer:<ul><li>Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.</li><li>Flexi scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.</li><li>Family-friendly benefits.</li><li>One days’ paid volunteering leave.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits platform.</li><li>Funded health cash plan.</li><li>Free car parking to June 2026</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>For an informal chat or more information, please contact Craig Tinsley, Housing Maintenance Manager via email to <a href="mailto:craig.tinsley@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk" target="_blank">craig.tinsley@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk</a>* Pay Award Pending – from 1 April 2025 is still under negotiationAs an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare&nbsp; disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.&nbsp;Closing Date:&nbsp;6th July 2025Interview:&nbsp;Week commencing 14th July 2025





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Works Planning Supervisor

Interview Date: 7th July via Microsoft TeamsWe have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced partnership individual to join us as our External Funding Manager. As our new External Funding Manager, you will be responsible for external funding for the Trust and its linked charity Bfriends, leading on bid submission and charity fundraising.We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience to draft and implement an External Funding Strategy for Birmingham Children’s Trust and our charity Bfriends.You will help in identifying and securing funding from a range of agencies, leading on bid submission, and coordinating action across Trust services and partners to maximise success. You will develop strong and last-lasting relationships with the Voluntary, Private and Commercial Sectors across Birmingham and beyond, to support the delivery of the Trust’s External Funding Strategy and maximise fundraising opportunities for Bfriends.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 with at least two days each week based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance of Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact Laura Hendry, Head of Business Development and Partnerships (<a href="mailto:laura.a.hendry@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">laura.a.hendry@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a>) About you:<ul> <li>A strong communicator who can build and maintain relationships with a wide range of customers. You will be meeting with a wide range of stakeholders to build those solid and long-lasting relationships.</li> <li>You will come from a Fundraising background, with experience of bid writing and external funding.</li> <li>Experience within the charity sector.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communications skills to write bid proposals and grants.</li> <li>Ability to work in a busy environment and managing competing priorities.</li> <li>Be passionate to make a difference to the lives of children and families.</li></ul> 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.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

External Funding Manager

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 to 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.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.About the service:The Children with Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have permanent disabilities that impact on their day to day life. We are a through service meaning we stay with the child throughout their journey with social care, completing their assessment and any further intervention if required by way of child in need, child protection or child in care processes.We are aspirational for our children and celebrate their successes. We are seeking a permanent, full time Social Worker for the team covering the North, West &amp; Central of the city. The team is based at the office at One Avenue Road in Aston. There is ample free parking on the car park at the rear of the office. 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.</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. For informal enquiries please contact <a href="mailto:Sangeeta.Kaura@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Sangeeta.Kaura@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a></li></ul> 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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