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We are seeking a Mechanical &amp; Electrical and Lifts Contracts Manager to join our Compliance service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate. The role will have responsibility for managing strategic Term Service Contracts in relation to mechanical and electrical repair, servicing, and compliance activities and lifts repairs, servicing and compliance activities. Specifically, the role will have responsibility for the contract management and service delivery of our Gas Servicing and Repairs contract in relation to our HRA stock of 17,000 dwellings and commercial mechanical and electrical repairs, servicing and compliance contract in relation to our HRA stock and corporate assets with Landlord repair responsibility and lift repairs, servicing and compliance contract. The role will hold responsibility for the overall management of all contracts relating to M&amp;E and Lifts, ensuring that contracts are suitably procured and managed, delivering a high service and providing value for money, whilst continually seeking to delivery service improvement. The role will also assume responsibility for ensuring policies and procedures are in place, relevant to the service area and to ensure that they are implemented so that statutory responsibilities are met with the safety of residents, members of the public, staff and our buildings being maintained. Skills: 1	Have a relevant property related degree in a relevant building or technical subject area and preferable be a Chartered Member or working towards a relevant professional body such as the RICS / CIBSE / CIOB. Where candidates are not Chartered or hold lower qualifications, they should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role. 2	Have excellent technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical areas within the scope of the role, being able to identify statutory requirements, assess quality of works and be able to provide professional advice to others. 3	Have experience of the management of strategic service contracts, ideally with knowledge of the NEC4 Term Service Contract suite and Schedule of Rate Contracts. 4	Have experience of the procurement of term service contracts including the development of scope of service documentation, contracting models and evaluation of bids in line with Public Procurement Regulations 5	Have experience of managing significant budgets including monitoring and cost control techniques to ensure services are delivered within available budgets. 6	Excellent practical knowledge of relevant legalisation and technical guidance, including, The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition, The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, The Building Regulations and relevant Approved Documents and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. 7	Have experience of preparing and developing strategies, policies and guidance documents to ensure compliance with statutory functions. 8	Have knowledge and experience recording and analysing compliance data on relevant compliance IT systems, using measures to monitor performance and inform service improvement. 9	Have experience of leading and managing teams and services, including continual improvement of both staff and service delivery. 10	Experience of managing significant change within an organisation, ensuring that adequate resources are in place and that plans are clearly communicated with staff and key stakeholders to ensure understanding and successful implementation. 11	Experience of working with and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders including Directors, Assistant Directors, and other senior staff across the council and external organisations, undertaking presentations and leading meetings as appropriate. Building and maintaining relationships as required. 12	Experience of interpreting data to be able to ascertain the capital works that are required. 13	Personally demonstrate, develop and lead your service in accordance with the value and behaviours set out in the PCC Behaviour Framework. 14	Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.

Mechanical, Electrical & Lifts Contracts Manager

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Sefton Adult Social Care 
Who are we?
Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
We have an exciting opportunity within our established First Contact Team
Social Work Post 1x36 hours
Social Work post 1x18 hour post
Sefton as a Place to Live and Work
Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
This is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.
This is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed Social Workers to support our development; improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.
Our Vision and Journey so far….
Sefton Adult Social Care have high aspirations for the service to work with our most vulnerable residents to complete excellent person-centred and high-quality assessments, the outcomes of which will positively impact on well-being and support people to live healthier lives. We are in the process of expanding our early intervention and prevention offer to our residents, using innovative approaches and the latest technological solutions. Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices. As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.
This is a critical juncture in time for Sefton and its Integration Journey. The 1st of July saw us formally establish the Sefton Partnership, bringing together Health and Social Care in Sefton to plan, resource, deliver and continually improve Health and Care Services with the ambition of improving the Health and Wellbeing of our residents, reducing duplication and unwarranted variation, driving up quality and improving the experience of those that need our Care and Support. Being part of our dedicated Social Care workforce means being a key part of achieving this, working across boundaries to act as one team with the outcome of the individual at our heart.
What we require from you:
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<li>Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification</li>
<li>Current registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>High aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents</li>
<li>Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act</li>
<li>Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision</li>
<li>Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis</li>
<li>Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity</li>
<li>Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships</li>
<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>
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Our offer to you
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<li>To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team</li>
<li>Manageable caseloads</li>
<li>Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>
<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs</li>
<li>Excellent training and career development opportunities such as BIA and AMHP training.</li>
<li>Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports</li>
<li>27 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme.</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>
<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>
<li>Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week</li>
<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.</li>
<li>Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>
<li>Assistance with relocation if eligible.</li>
<li>Access to our Professional Practice Forum</li>
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Our offer to Newly Qualified Social Workers - (inc pay rate):
Grade H (subject to pay award) - £36,124 to 39,513
Dedicated support to complete your ASYE year.
Our aim is to give Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) the best experience during their first year in practice. Our NQSWs will be supported in their work with Vulnerable Adults, their families and carers. Case management support, supervision and guidance will be provided by Team Managers who will ensure that you have a protected caseload during your first year. You will also have additional support from a Practice Assessor Lead who will be responsible for ensuring you gain the right experience and skills to complete your ASYE portfolio during your first year.
By investing in “growing our own,” we hope to equip new social workers to become the best they can be. We want to provide our Adults, families, and carers with consistency; we know how important relationship building is and so are working hard to create as much stability in our teams as possible.
If you are more than halfway through your final placement or awaiting your registration with Social Work England, then we would welcome your application.
Our offer to Experienced Social Workers - (inc pay rate):
Grade I (subject to pay award) - £40,476 to 44,711
Enhanced training offer Next Steps
So now you’ve heard all about us, we would love to hear from you!
Please note, we do not accept CV’s.
Interview Date: 19th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Salary Band £20,417.88 - £23,415.00 (pt12- pt16)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contracted Weeks: 44.6 Weeks. Permanent Contract 
Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025
Role Overview:
To excel in this role you will have proven experience of working in a classroom environment and 1:1, preferably with pupils who have special educational needs including ASD, learning difficulties and/or behavioural difficulties.
You will possess patience, energy and enthusiasm and be prepared to engage young people with significant complex needs in sports, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits and life skills activities.
Application Process:
An application form can be complete online via the charity website and further information can be downloaded from: <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230594201621345" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/230594201621345</a> or contact <a href="mailto:schooloffice@acre-view.co.uk" target="_blank">schooloffice@acre-view.co.uk</a>. The School does not accept CVs.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment &amp; online checks. Acre View Primary School is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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The Service In Portsmouth we are passionate about all our children and young people enjoying a healthy, happy, and safe childhood that gives them the opportunity to get the best out of life and a good transition into adulthood.The Children and Families Services supports and protects Portsmouth’s most vulnerable children and young people enabling them to lead safer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. It also acts as the corporate parent for the city’s Looked After Children. The RoleYou will provide a high level of Personal Assistant support to the Heads of Children and Families and the Deputy Director of Children's Service.As part of a small team of Personal Assistants to the Senior Management Team, you will work together to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day administration for the Senior Managers of Children and Families Services. You will also provide Personal Assistant support to the Director of Children, Families and Education (DCS), to keep business continuity during the Personal Assistant's annual leave of absence. The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be<ul>
<li>Experience of working for a Head of Service Senior Manager (or equivalent) providing a high-quality Secretarial/Personal Assistant service.</li>
<li>Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and experience of using databases. Good literacy and numeracy skills. GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths is required due to the administrative work involved in the role. </li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and excellent interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with people from all walks of life, including elected Council Members, other local authorities, partner agencies and members of the public.</li>
<li>An ability to take concise minutes and capture actions accurately at complex meetings often of a sensitive and/or confidential nature ensuring minutes, actions and papers are circulated within agreed timescales. Experience of managing diaries and meetings, withthe ability to prioritise effectively.The ability to maintain strict confidentiality, as you will be dealing with confidential and sensitive information. </li>
<li>A customer focus (internal and external) and be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of customer care and customer service. Good attention to detail and accuracy when completing work.A high standard of presentation is required as reports and letters will be sent to Council Members and important stakeholders.</li>
<li>An understanding and empathetic approach to the work of Children's Social Care. A good awareness of Data Protection and Safeguarding Issues.</li>
<li>A flexible attitude to work as the office needs to be covered by the team from 8.30am – 5pm.You will also occasionally be called upon to take minutes of meetings that are outside of core office hours, so you may be required to start early, or finish late (desirable).</li>
</ul> Please read the Job profile for the full responsibilities and expectations of this role We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days a week, additional days may be requested depending on the need of the business. Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application we ask that you complete apersonal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills.This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

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Education Entitlement and Enrichment is made up of service areas which strive to deliver outstanding services for our customers, predominately the children and young people of Coventry, &nbsp;including those who may be requiring access to education or alternative education provision. &nbsp;We ensure vulnerable children are appropriately supported; have a voice, that hopefully leads to their high achievement and excellent progress. &nbsp;The service is made up of a diverse range of teams all working together to recognise, support and apply innovative solutions to address the growing issues in relation to trying to educate some of our most vulnerable pupils in schools.&nbsp;Coventry Outdoor Education and Activity Service (also known as Coventry Outdoors) delivers high quality learning and outdoor experiences to the children and young people of Coventry. Coventry Outdoors offers a broad range of services for schools from early years through primary, secondary, special, schools, Further Education and Higher Education as well as accommodating community clubs, faith groups, youth groups, and family and adult groups.&nbsp;Our approach is to provide a world-class Outdoor Education Service that equips children and young people with the vital skills, knowledge and experiences to assist them in their transition to adulthood whilst using the outdoor environment as an integral part of their learning and development.&nbsp;Coventry City Council recognises the importance of integrating outdoor education and activity programmes into education and the community. &nbsp;Coventry Outdoors aims to take a comprehensive approach that caters to the diverse needs of children, young people,&nbsp;adults, and commercial ventures.&nbsp;&nbsp;To achieve the aim is to provide a financially sustainable Outdoor Education Service through operation of a hybrid provision, including educational provision and commercial ventures.The key areas of the focus for Coventry Outdoors are:<ul>
<li>Enhancing Educational Provision for Children and Young People through Outdoor Education</li>
<li>Professional Development for Educational Practitioners&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sustainability within the education sector&nbsp;</li>
<li>Commercial activity</li>
</ul>Delivered through a Hub and Spoke delivery model.&nbsp;Coventry Outdoors currently has:<ul>
<li>An in city (Coventry) outdoor education offer – providing a range of Outdoor provisions across the city&nbsp;</li>
<li>An outdoor Education Residential Centre – Plas Dol-y-Moch based in North Wales – delivering bespoke tailored adventure courses in the great outdoors, taking advantage of rivers, lakes, gorges, mountains, mines and spectacular coast within the Eryri National Park.</li>
</ul>We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:<ul>
<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul> What is the job role? The successful candidate will have operational oversight and management of the Coventry City Outdoor Education and Activity service area.&nbsp;&nbsp;They will have oversight and leadership of the in city Outdoor Education Service and be responsible for:&nbsp;1. Leading and managing Coventry’s in city Outdoor Education Service, ensuring its continued growth, financial sustainability, and educational impact.&nbsp;2. Shaping the in-city service’s business plan, aligning it with Coventry Education Service’s priorities, and delivering high-quality outdoor learning experiences and provisions.&nbsp;3. Driving the commercial success of the service, ensuring financial performance meets targets while maintaining a strong public service ethos.&nbsp;The Coventry City Outdoor Education Manager will liaise with the Plas Dol-y-Moch Centre and Operations Manager on key areas of Service wide development. &nbsp;&nbsp;The role will be based in Coventry but will require travel to and some overnight stays at Plas Dol-y-Moch in North Wales as and when required.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for? We seek an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual with a proven track record of organising and leading outdoor learning programmes across all key stage areas of the curriculum. You must be energetic, hardworking and enjoy working as part of a team.&nbsp;The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:<ul><li>&nbsp;High level and up to date understanding of business management and leadership practice and meeting best practice and value for money principles.</li></ul><ul>
<li>Effective leadership and management in outdoor education or leisure settings with a deep understanding of the importance of outdoor education for children and young people.</li>
<li>Up to date knowledge of outdoor education in terms of curriculum, safe and effective practice.</li>
<li>Relevant qualifications and training in Outdoor Education / Activity.</li>
<li>Experience of designing, planning, and implementing successful programmes and provision – within an Outdoor Education context.</li>
<li>Experience of managing and developing a team.</li>
<li>Degree level qualification or equivalent senior management experience 5 years plus.</li>
<li>The successful candidate needs to be an enthusiastic, motivated self-starter.</li>
</ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: 03 September 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
 
Interview date: TBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Environmental Services Team as an Environmental Services Advisor. This role involves taking calls and responding to emails from customers on a range of services within Environmental Services. This role will predominantly be office based but with the option to occasionally work from &nbsp;home once trained.
 
For an informal discussion, please contact Jonathan Pyle, Environmental Services Manager at <a href="mailto:jonathan.pyle@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonathan.pyle@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>You will be experienced in providing customer focused services in a busy, frontline, multi-disciplined environment.You must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, be able to respond to customers assertively, tactfully and empathetically, whilst keeping calm under pressure.In particular, we want someone to join our Environmental Services team who can demonstrate experience in:<ul>
<li>Providing excellent customer service</li>
<li>Maintaining and following administrative systems and processes</li>
<li>A positive approach to resolving problems and bringing creativity in working to resolve them</li>
<li>Excellent computer skills, including using IT systems and Microsoft applications</li>
</ul>Two short capability tasks relating to this role will form part of the interview process. 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 CV 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/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV 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&nbsp;</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 the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Team Manager - Leaving CareA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. &nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Team Manager, you will need a robust understanding of young people’s whole journey through the care system. You will need to have the ability to develop strong relationships with key partners involved in Housing, Education, Employment and Health and be able to advocate for our young people so to secure the access to services that they need</li>
<li>The Team Manager will oversee pathway planning for young people to ensure that they have equal opportunities to study, to work and to live in high quality accommodation which meets their needs. &nbsp;You will have the drive and passion to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people</li>
<li>As a Team Manager, you will have strong experience within Looked after Children and Leaving Care and some experience working with UASC would be beneficial. You will also have sound knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation, particularly statutory guidance and processes</li>
<li>You will embed a high-performance culture by supporting your team to continually develop their skills so they can achieve the best outcomes</li>
<li>Through regular reflective supervision with your team, you’ll champion their personal and professional growth and health and wellbeing, ensuring an inclusive approach</li>
</ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social WorkerOur offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date:&nbsp;midnight on Sunday 17 August 2025 Shortlisting date: Tuesday 18 August 2025 Interview date: W/C 1 September 2025 Interview type: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.&nbsp;Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Team Manager - Leaving Care

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Positive Change Service – the domestic abuse intervention service for LBTH Children’s Social Care – is seeking a permanent Lead Safety Worker to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse. This post is specified for a male worker as per an occupational requirement to enable us to use mix-gender co-facilitators in our groupwork with fathers.Positive Change Service delivers psycho-educational interventions with perpetrators, survivors and children impacted by domestic abuse. We are a creative, supportive and motivated team, working for systems change alongside personal change, to improve the lives of families in Tower Hamlets. The service is part of the Children’s Social Care, MASH and Assessment &amp; Intervention Service. We are currently looking for staff who are experienced in working with perpetrators, survivors and their children impacted on domestic abuse.The role of the Lead Safety Worker includes service coordination, direct client work (leading on both group and individual work), liaising with other stakeholders such as referrers, contributing to the strategic direction of the Positive Change Service and mentoring students in placements.Our usual work with clients runs for around 6 months to a year.&nbsp;The work may involve a combination of assessment, groupwork, individual work and even co-parenting work between (ex)-partners.&nbsp;All of the work is aimed at increasing the safety of children and adult survivors of domestic abuse.&nbsp;Working hours include one evening per week (currently a Monday evening until 9pm).We are a self-reflective team, providing a strong level of clinical supervision, training and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are seeking a Lead Safety Worker with substantial experience in delivering domestic abuse interventions and in working with parents towards children’s safety. You will be supported to develop your skills and expected to be open to ongoing learning. You will be delivering structured and specialist interventions using a broad range of therapeutic approaches and supporting others to do so. Our Offer:<ul>
<li>We will support you to develop your specialism and excellence in psycho-educational approaches to DVA</li>
<li>We will provide you with opportunities for support, self-reflection and learning</li>
<li>We offer a competitive salary – Grade K (£52,674 - £55,710)</li>
<li>Up to 29 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload</li>
<li>The chance to work long term with clients so that you can really make a difference in their lives</li>
</ul> Closing date:&nbsp;Monday, 25th August 2025Interview:&nbsp;If you are successful in your application, you will then be invited to a panel interview on&nbsp;the 4th or 5th September 2025 Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Lead Safety Worker - Children's Services

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We are seeking a part time Female Support Worker to join our dedicated Care team providing high-quality respite care to individuals and their families in Whitley in Reading. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our clients with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available. We are a Respite Care Team registered with the CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults with complex learning disabilities, regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Respite Care Team provides clients with opportunities to develop independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach. Respite Care offers brief respites to caregivers from their full-time caregiving responsibilities. No day may the same due to the rotation of service users requiring our service. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess the capacity to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively. The working pattern will include working shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins. A typical early shift may start at 7.00am during the week and 7.30am on Weekends and a late shift may start at 2.00pm with a 9.00pm finish or a 9.30pm finish if you are doing a sleep-in. You will be required to work two weekends in three. Potential additional hours (up to full time) maybe available on an as and when needed basis. You will be able to demonstrate: • Good general education, to include good literacy skills • NVQ3/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this • A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals • Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity • Ability to accurately maintain and review individual client files • Ability to undertake manual handling tasks • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative (there may be occasions where lone working may be applicable) • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally • Ability to be self-motivating • Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc. Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification. You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do. Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave. • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted. • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work. • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax. For an informal discussion about the Support Worker post, please contact Rachel Jerrard (Team Manager) on 07834 964 762 – <a href="mailto:rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk</a>, Karen Rumbol (Senior Support Worker) on 07973 793 837 – <a href="mailto:karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed Please note that 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 return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Support Worker (Female Only Applicants) - Respite Care Team

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/0032/SOCIAL_WORKER_____Adult_Services_P01-P03_JD.docx__2___1_.pdf" target="_blank">SOCIAL_WORKER_____Adult_Services_P01-P03_JD.docx__2___1_</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Why come to Hackney?Hackney Council is an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our&nbsp;Anti-Racism framework, which was formally adopted in February 2024. See&nbsp;p<a href="https://hackney.gov.uk/plans-strategies/#antiracism" target="_blank">lans, policies and strategies – Anti-racism framework</a>.Hackney has a strong strengths-based and person-centred approach inwhich we prioritise maintaining and promoting people’s independence, and we are very proud that as a result, 85% of the people who use our services live in the community. 78.8% of our residents live independently after receiving reablement support and 89.4% of older residents live at home 91 days after a hospital&nbsp;discharge, outcomes which are higher than the London average.We’re serious about collaboration and co-production and we work in better and more innovative ways because of this. For example, we’ve built strong connections with our Hackney Council colleagues in Housing and in Benefits and Homeless Prevention (for example in the Health, Housing, and Homelessness Panel and in&nbsp;multidisciplinary team approaches that are ensuring adults facing multiple vulnerabilities receive holistic support).We believe accessible learning opportunities are crucial to our performance and our staff’s wellbeing and have a dedicated Practice Innovation and Workforce Capability team who work closely with the Principal Social Worker to develop our Continuous Professional Development offer.About the RoleNewly Qualified Social Workers who will progress with their ASYE - PO1Hackney’s Adult Social Care Social Worker role provides an opportunity for&nbsp;newly qualified&nbsp;social workers to undertake their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within adult social care which is committed to providing high quality support, assessment and intervention with the residents, carers and families we work with.About Us:Hackney provides wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities; we will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace with support.Newly qualified social workers will enter at grade PO1 and will undertake all work with support, close supervision and guidance and will have a reduced caseload.Upon successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, Social Workers will automatically move to PO2 payscale.Experienced Qualified Social Workers - PO2-PO3If you are an experienced qualified social work professional who is keen to deliver, support and develop exceptional practice in a supportive and creative environment then we want to hear from you.As a social worker you will:- Connect with people meaningfully and be supported to make legally literate decisions. - Be part of a team but with autonomy and belief in your professional judgement. - Be able to undertake assessments with people, balancing those fine lines around risk and proportionality, but working together through a health and social care neighbourhood approach to do the right thing with residents - Use your social work principles and values to guide what you do, working in a trauma informed and strengths based way and applying anti-racist practice.Hackney has an adult social care practice framework which will support you to adapt your interventions to each individual you work with. So you’ll need to be a proactive person, with a creative approach to working with service users and their families.We’re looking for compassionate and ambitious Social Workers who have experience working with adults, including those with physical and mental health needs, learning disabilities, and older people. You should have a good understanding of the relevant legislation and policy that guides our work and be able to work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to deliver&nbsp;effective services.We are looking for Social Workers in our Integrated Discharge Service, Access &amp; Duty, Case Management and Safeguarding TeamsCase ManagementCase management is split into two teams who cover 8 neighbourhood areas, which is part of the way we are organised in Hackney as we together meet the health and social care needs of individuals with our partners. The team completes initial assessments for people first coming into adult social care, as well as reviews and re-assessments for those with more complex needs. With a strong focus on practice and legal literacy, the team seeks to enable people to be as independent as possible with the breadth of assets and community opportunities available in Hackney.Safeguarding Adults and DoLS ServiceWith a focus on keeping people safe, and promoting recovery and resilience from abuse, the Safeguarding Adults and DoLS Service focuses on the outcomes for an individual. Making safeguarding personal is the ethos of what we strive to achieve. The team is the first point of contact for the majority of concerns, as well as holding some cases. Human rights is central to practice and the service includes the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and management of this statutory area.Integrated Discharge ServiceThe Integrated Discharge Service assesses Hackney residents, whilst in hospital across all London Hospitals and beyond, for the most appropriate and safe discharge destination and care and support plan. We focus on safe discharges that respect the legal rights and expressed wishes of all individuals. The team works in partnership with the multi-disciplinary teams within hospitals and attends multi-disciplinary meetings on their aligned wards. The service is inclusive to those in acute settings who are assessed as having a learning disability, mental health diagnosis, or dementia. It also supports residents with no recourse to public funds who have eligible care and support needs. The service operates seven days a week, and staff are invited to contribute to weekend working if they so wish. Community Reviews are completed collaboratively with the resident, family members, carers, and other involved professionals, to ensure that their long-term care and support needs are assessed and that any newly arising concerns or needs are addressed.We are a team of Social workers, Senior Social workers, Senior OT and occupational therapists and Review Officers.Access &amp; DutyThe Access and Duty Team serves as the initial point of contact for adults in Hackney who require intervention, advice and signposting from Adult Social Care. Our primary responsibilities include screening all incoming referrals and correspondence. We also respond to critical needs, risks, and emergencies for open cases, including unplanned reviews. The social workers and review officers undertake Care Act assessments for new referrals that have been screened and identified as requiring a Care Act assessment. The assessments are undertaken in the community with the resident and their respective carers.We are a team of Senior Social workers, Social workers, Review officers and Information officers.What do we offer?Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) has been through a significant transformation over the last few years and has improved the way it works with its residents and supports its staff. A new Practice Framework for ASC has been created, supporting staff to deliver strengths based, anti-racist and trauma informed services to all our residents. Hackney ASC’s three year plan 2023-26 sets out our four guiding principles that guide us as we work towards our vision for Adult Social Care. These principles include being easy to access, preventative, personal to you and good quality and safe. Hackney ASC is proud of its commitment to promoting independence, tackling inequality and continually improving.Staff can access a range of benefits please see link :<a href="https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/what-we-offer/" target="_blank">What we offer – Find Yourself in Hackney</a>As a Social Worker for Hackney Adult Social Care, you will be able to access an outstanding range of local support services, supporting you to make a real difference for the residents, carers and families you work with. You will be working at the forefront of best practice in a social work unit led by a Senior Practitioner and with support from the newly created Practice Innovation and Workforce Capability Team who will be supporting your training and development needs. We will help you to develop your skills within social work practice, leading to&nbsp;career advancement&nbsp;at your own pace.An enhanced DBS check is requiredCandidates must hold a Social Work England recognised social work qualification or equivalent, be Social Work England registered and have evidence of continuing professional development.As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.Closing date for applications:&nbsp;18 August&nbsp;2025 (22.59)Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/C 01 September&nbsp;2025We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

London Borough of Hackney

Social Worker - Adult Social Care

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We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for our Family Placement Team, this is a part time opportunity working 22.2 hours per week.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>.
<h3>About you...</h3>
As an Assistant Team Manager in our Family Placement Team, you will share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care, working part time (22.2 hours per week) alongside our existing managers.
You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. You will want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work; with good assessment and analytical skills, and experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship Orders and Connected Person Assessments as well as supervising and supporting our existing foster carers.
As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have a sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, good report writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work to court and Fostering Panel timescales.
You will share our commitment for better outcomes for children and young people.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Family Placement Team is a small and very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.
We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.
Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.
Our workforce tells us:
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<li>There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.</li>
<li>Peer support is consistently integrated across all teams, with a strong emphasis on collaborative problem-solving.</li>
<li>They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.</li>
<li>Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.</li>
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You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>Contributing to the effective management of the Family Placement Team under the guidance of the Team Manager.</li>
<li>Line Management responsibility for social workers, family workers, business support and publicity officers and recruitment officers.</li>
<li>Ensuring timely completion of documentation, such as: Form F, SGO (Special Guardianship Order) and Form C assessments.</li>
<li>Supporting the team to meet its statutory duties in terms of annual reviews, checks and visits.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on 11th August&nbsp;2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team
Tel.: 01344 351658
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council

Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement (part time 22.2 hrs p/w)

Job Title: Recycling Centre Operative Starting Salary: £26,386 progressing to £26,804 Hours: 40 Location: Hertfordshire - Ware Directorate: Growth &amp; EnvironmentThis role will include working every weekend<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. You could progress within the team if that is something that you strive to do.The duties include:<ul><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. 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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Recycling Centre Operative

INTERNAL ONLY: This vacancy is only open to North Somerset Council employees and agency workers contracted to North Somerset Council. About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles Manager to join our Health Improvement Service. The role is responsible for both the Physical Activity team and Healthy Lifestyles team leading on work associated with both of these workstreams, including commissioning services, managing programmes of work and team members directly.In this role, you will; develop team service plans and be responsible for the development, delivery and monitoring of the North Somerset Physical Activity Strategy.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the Physical Activity team</li><li>Manage the Healthy Lifestyles team (working alongside the Healthy Lifestyles team leader)</li><li>Commissioning and ongoing management of Physical Activity Services, Adult Weight Management Services and the Healthy Lifestyles case management system</li><li>Designing service specifications, implementing and embedding agreed new ways of working and monitoring outcomes of delivery that are in line with national public health best practice, policy and guidance </li><li>Manage multiple health improvement focussed projects related to physical activity and healthy lifestyles.</li><li>Co-ordinate and chair the North Somerset Physical Activity Strategy steering group, Physical Activity Network events and Active Weston place-based group</li><li>Managing service and project budgets</li></ul>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at our Town Hall offices in Weston. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>1-2 days in the office per week</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about physical activity and healthy lifestyles, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Degree qualification relevant to physical activity/sport or health improvement</li><li>Significant post qualification experience relevant to physical activity/sport or health improvement</li><li>Experience in service development, developing service plans/strategies, commissioning and performance management of health improvement focussed services</li><li>A comprehensive knowledge of relevant national strategies, NICE guidance, policy and up to date legislation</li><li>Experience of managing multiple health improvement focussed projects</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Knowledge and understanding of budgets</li><li>Practical experience in service delivery and in leading others to deliver the service</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Rebecca Stathers, Health Improvement Service Leader [mat cover], email: <a href="mailto:Rebecca.Stathers@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.Stathers@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01275 882733.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Wednesday 3 SeptemberPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles Manager (Internal Only)

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Bid Writer to join our proactive Commercialisation and Finance Support Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.
As a Bid Writer, you will help us deliver vital services by helping to secure external funding and new business opportunities, which will support the Council’s strategic priorities.
You will research, write, and coordinate the preparation of high-quality funding bids, tenders, and grant applications across a broad range of service areas — helping Wokingham Borough Council to innovate, grow income streams, and deliver positive outcomes for our communities.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Identify and assess relevant funding opportunities from government, public sector bodies, and other grant-making organisations.</li>
<li>Lead the development of clear, persuasive, and well-structured funding bids and tender submissions.</li>
<li>Gather and interpret complex information from a range of stakeholders to support strong applications.</li>
<li>Monitor bid outcomes and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Council’s funding and procurement strategies.</li>
<li>Ensure bids align with the Council’s priorities and deliver value for money.</li>
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Candidate requirements: 
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. You’ll need strong writing skills, an analytical mind, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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<li>Proven experience in bid writing, grant writing and commercial tender writing</li>
<li>Strong understanding of public sector procurement and funding mechanisms</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight timeframes</li>
<li>Excellent written communication and editing skills</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
To request further information or to have an informal discussion about this role, please email <a href="mailto:gemma.plowright@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.plowright@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 10th August 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
&nbsp;If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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31.25 hours per week (normally 8.30am to 3.15pm) - Term time only

We currently have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant, to join our committed and highly professional team. We are looking to appoint a caring team player, with a flexible attitude who can respond to the needs of our children. Training will be given, and you will be supported by our dedicated team.
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We have two classes per year group from Reception to Year 6, as well as a Nursery (term time). Our school community is wonderfully and richly diverse with families from all over the world, of all faiths and none.

English Martyrs promotes high achievement and strives to develop each child’s full potential.

The ideal candidate will:
•Be able to work as a team, to ensure safe and effective provision at all times
•Be patient, calm and have a positive approach at all times when interacting with the children&nbsp;
•Be enthusiastic, flexible and imaginative
•Have previous experience of working with young children
•Hard working, self-reflective and passionate about creating opportunities for children to flourish
•Have a good standard of spoken and written English and Maths&nbsp;

Our offer:
•Local Government Pension Scheme (Berkshire Pensions)
•5, 10 and 20 year service awards
•Employee Assistance Programme
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We are very proud of our welcoming and inclusive school, and we would love to show you around. Please email or call for an appointment to visit. 

For further information, please visit our website where you can download the application form: <a href="https://www.englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">https://www.englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk</a> alternatively, please email: <a href="mailto:sbm@englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk" target="_blank">sbm@englishmartyrs.reading.sch.uk</a>
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Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and we may conduct a online search for successful candidates. CVs will not be accepted; please request an application pack via the above email or download one from our website. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Teaching Assistant - English Martyrs Catholic Primary School

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We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Early Help Service as a Youth Early Help Professional to support young people at risk, helping them build resilience, stay safe, and make positive choices for their future.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people. With a strong sense of purpose and a relationship-focused approach, you build trust, provide meaningful support and confidently lead on safeguarding those at risk of exploitation or who go missing.
You are resilient, motivated and driven to create lasting, positive change. If you thrive on empowering young people and working in a fast-paced, impactful environment, this is the role for you.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
You will be joining a committed and high-performing team within Bracknell Forest’s Early Help Service. Our work places young people’s voices at the centre of everything we do. We collaborate closely across services, combining our diverse expertise to reduce risk, build resilience and help young people make informed, positive choices. You will be supported by experienced, like-minded colleagues who are just as passionate about safeguarding and change-making as you are.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>Hold a caseload of young people aged 11–19 who are at risk of exploitation or go missing.</li>
<li>Deliver Return Home Conversations and targeted interventions, including one-to-one and group work.</li>
<li>Carry out holistic assessments and contribute to multi-agency risk planning.</li>
<li>Build positive relationships with young people and key partners including Children’s Social Care and the Police.</li>
<li>Support young people to access ongoing help and move towards safer, more stable futures.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits…</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 13th August
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Nick Young, Team Manager, Youth Service and Makesafe, phone number: 01344 351 509
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Youth Early Help Professional (Makesafe Team)

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff.&nbsp; Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance.We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs.The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service.We support adults and their carers’ in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans.Benefits include:<ul><li>Regular supervision and appraisal</li><li>The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training</li><li>A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>A friendly and supportive environment</li><li>Excellent public transport link</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleAn opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join as a Senior Social Work Practitioner to assist the senior members to supervise social care staff to effectively manage their casework, oversee the team's duty system, undertake and oversee safeguarding enquiries as well as manage a small complex caseload. Our Ideal Candidate:You would be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have relevant post qualifying experience. You must have excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people.You must also have experience of undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries and demonstrate experience of managing and overseeing high volumes of work. Experience of supervising social care staff would be an advantage.&nbsp;The main responsibilities of the post will be: <ul><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To carry a caseload of complex cases, including those where there are high levels of risk.</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and oversee management of enquiries by staff</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To provide both formal and informal supervision to other members of the team.</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To assist in the day to day running of the team, and deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and Deputy.</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To be part of the Lead Practitioner group and contribute to service development</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To manage allocations</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To supervise staff</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To be creative/confident in support planning to effectively create care packages and support others to do so</li><li> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; To share management of the team’s duty system.</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</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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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow’s Digital Services Team is looking for a Junior Geographical Information Systems Officer. The postholder will play a crucial role in developing and supporting the Council’s GIS systems and projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative digital solutions that will support improvement to the lives of Harrow residents and help Council services make smarter business decisions using spatial data. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of the theory and principles of geographic data, associated analysis and geographic information systems (GIS). </li><li>An understanding of cartographic principles and techniques.</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge of GIS and GMS systems used across the industry.</li><li>Awareness of key geographic information organisations such as Ordnance Survey, GeoPlace, Association for Geographic Information (AGI), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and Royal Geographic Society (RGS).</li><li>Knowledge of data standards such as the LLPG data entry conventions (DEC) and data transfer format (DTF), BS7666, INSPIRE and OGC WebMapping.</li><li>Experience of working with ESRI products including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24093&amp;hashed=-301270007" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow 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. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Junior Geographical Information Systems Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe’re looking for a Partnership Manager to take on a key role improving services and outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Luton.This is a jointly funded role between Luton Council and the BLMK Integrated Care Board, with the successful candidate employed by Luton Council. The postholder will lead across the Luton SEND Partnership, which brings together:<ul><li>Luton Council (Education and Social Care)</li><li>BLMK Integrated Care System (ICB and NHS Trusts)</li><li>EPIC Parent/Carers Forum</li></ul>You will play a pivotal role in coordinating the SEND improvement journey across all agencies, ensuring that the voice and needs of children and families are central. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading Luton’s preparation for SEND inspection</li><li>Overseeing the review and delivery of the local SEND Strategy</li><li>Driving multi-agency improvement in SEND outcomes</li><li>Strengthening collaboration across education, health, care, and family stakeholders</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a highly experienced and strategic leader with a strong track record of driving improvement programmes across complex organisations, delivering tangible service transformation. With substantial leadership experience in education, social care, or health systems, you are confident working in dynamic, multi-agency environments and have a deep understanding of how to lead change within adaptive partnerships. You have successfully developed and embedded strong collaborative approaches, working closely with service users, staff, and the wider public through co-production, engagement, and co-design.Your expertise includes navigating political environments with sensitivity and professionalism, and you are skilled at building consensus and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders—including headteachers, NHS partners, senior council officers, and elected members. You bring in-depth knowledge of SEND legislation, particularly the Children and Families Act 2014, and understand its practical application across education, health, and care settings. Your awareness of the legislative and policy landscape, as well as the full range of services related to SEND, ensures you are well-equipped to lead and shape local strategies. You hold a relevant professional qualification at NVQ Level 4 or equivalent degree level in education, health, or social care.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580238&amp;ptId=11578" target="_blank">download: PREF105399 202505 M6 SEND Local Area Partnership Manager.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580240&amp;ptId=11578" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

SEND Local Area Partnership Manager

<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £50,512 - £53,584 a year, £3,203 car benefit a year plus up to £4,000 market supplement a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228931&amp;ptId=11574" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=11574" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Solicitor -  Contracts and Procurement

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- £41, 551- £44,711- 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 September 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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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker- Approved Mental Health Professional  

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: Environment Services plays a vital role in delivering a wide range of essential council functions. From keeping our streets clean and managing refuse collections, to maintaining our award-winning parks and open spaces, we take pride in caring for the local environment. Working within our Waste &amp; Recycling services department, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and efficient collection of household waste and recycling. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that strives for high standards, delivers excellent service and is continually working to improve the quality and sustainability of our services – helping to create cleaner, greener and more welcoming communities for everyone. Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both verbal demonstrating the ability to communicate clearly and courteously and written, with the capability to complete basic paperwork accurately. They must possess good driving skills, including the ability to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted or challenging areas. A good level of physical fitness is essential, as the role involves demanding work, often carried out outdoors in all weather conditions. Candidates should be able to work independently using their own initiative, and also contribute effectively as part of a team. A sound awareness of health and safety practices is important, and a willingness to adapt to a flexible working pattern is required. The candidate must hold a valid HGV licence and possess an up-to-date Driver CPC qualification, both of which are essential requirements for the role. The candidate should have experience driving refuse collection vehicles, demonstrating competence and familiarity with the specific demands of this type of work. 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> Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Mark Sergeant - <a href="mailto:mark.sergeant@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">mark.sergeant@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on W/C 18/08/2025 At 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> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Waste and Recycling Driver/Chargehand 

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: Environment Services plays a vital role in delivering a wide range of essential council functions. From keeping our streets clean and managing refuse collections, to maintaining our award-winning parks and open spaces, we take pride in caring for the local environment. As custodians of these cherished public assets, we are committed to continually improving the quality and sustainability of the services we provide, ensuring our communities can enjoy a cleaner, greener, and more welcoming place to live. Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within parks and open spaces, as well as in public realm or service environments. They should be able to demonstrate competence in using mechanised arboricultural tools. A full UK driving licence is essential, with the required categories including B+E, C, C+E, D1E, C1, and C1+E. Candidates must undergo HAVs medical screening and be free from related symptoms. A uniform will be provided and must be worn at all times while in the workplace. The postholder will be required to work one weekend in every four as part of their standard shift pattern and must be prepared to work from any Council depot as operational needs require. 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>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Paul Clements - <a href="mailto:paul.clements@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.clements@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place W/C 18/08/2025 At 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> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Park Worker

Lead for Town Centre’s &amp; Visitor EconomySalary NS15 £49,764 - £51,802 per annum (pro rata)22.2 Hour week Pro Rata (Job Share)Newark and Sherwood District is home to multiple town and local centres, notably Newark (the sub-regional centre), Southwell, Ollerton, and Edwinstowe. The centres provide a hub for the shopping, business, residential, leisure, and in some cases tourism needs of their catchments. The visitor economy provides key footfall, from Sherwood Forest and the home of Robin Hood to the Southwell Minster, to Newark Castle, Newark Market Place, and National Civic War Centre. You will be one of two senior leads reporting to the Business Manager of the Economic Growth and Visitor Economy service of the Council, leading on place-making, regeneration, visitor economy and supporting high streets. The Council has a strong track record of delivery with its partners, from business support programmes to town centre events, to large capital interventions such as the redevelopment of the Newark former Robin Hood Hotel, the rejuvenation of Newark Buttermarket, the development of the former Newark Marks and Spencer’s, the opening of the Newark Air and Space Institute and Ollerton Town Centre Regeneration. We are looking for an experienced professional to continue this work by helping us shape future strategic direction and associated actions, programmes and projects. This will include delivery of public realm projects, development of town centre action plans, and commissioning visitor economy campaigns. You will demonstrate a track record of influence and direct delivery to make positive change happen including examples of transformational physical, social, and economic regeneration. The role will include shaping strategy, managing and commissioning feasibility and viability studies, grasping relevant funding opportunities, overseeing visitor economy programmes, and building relationships with local businesses, landlords, commercial agents and tiers of government to build confidence, credibility, engagement, and delivery.We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. 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. 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*</li><li>£10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.</li></ul>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.The Council promotes a culture of flexible/agile working, and we are happy to discuss suggestions as to how the responsibilities of this role can be met through a flexible approach to hours and/or location.For an informal discussion about the post please contact Neil Cuttell on 07812 506982*Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026.As 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: Monday 11th August 2025 at middayOccupational Testing: shortlisted candidates will be required to complete occupational testing prior to interviewsInterview: week commencing 18th August 2025





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Newark & Sherwood District Council

Lead for Town Centre’s & Visitor Economy

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Are you passionate about housing, regulation, and making a difference in your community? Portsmouth City Council is excited to offer an opportunity to kickstart your career in housing regulation. Join our Private Sector Housing service and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring homes are safe, liveable, and healthy. We are looking for individuals with experience or interest in housing, regulation, enforcement, licensing, compliance, built environment, public health, health and safety, or environmental health. Role Overview: As a Housing Regulation Officer Apprentice, you will support landlords and tenants, ensuring their homes meet safety and health standards. You will also support in carrying out enforcement activities when necessary. This role involves assessing customer queries, conducting property visits, and providing advice and guidance to ensure compliance with housing regulations. As an apprentice, you will learn about the varied elements of the work, alongside gaining an industry recognised qualification. Skills: •	Strong written and spoken English and numeracy skills. •	Interest in the housing sector, HMOs, and housing conditions. •	Ability to manage a varied workload and handle difficult conversations. •	Comfortable with property inspections and visiting people in their homes. •	Understanding of the Council's role as a regulator. •	Competent in using IT systems, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

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