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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe’re looking for an experienced and creative Communications and Marketing Manager to lead on the promotion of our borough and key council services within the “Place” portfolio. This exciting role sits at the heart of our dynamic Communications and Marketing Team, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio and leading high-profile campaigns that make a real impact on local communities.You will drive forward a strategic and creative programme of work that showcases our inclusive growth ambitions, from neighbourhood development and skills to sustainability, arts, and culture. With a strong emphasis on delivering well-planned, multi-channel campaigns, you will lead project teams across marketing, digital, design, and media disciplines to influence public perceptions, drive behaviour change, and support council priorities.Acting as a senior point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including partner organisations, you’ll play a key role in shaping the council’s narrative and ensuring consistent, effective communication across all platforms. You’ll also support the Head of Communications and Marketing to identify service priorities, deliver business-critical projects, and provide expert insight and advice to senior leaders and elected members.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’ll bring a wealth of experience in delivering innovative and effective communications and marketing strategies that align with broader service goals. You’re confident leading end-to-end campaigns, managing multiple priorities, and using your in-depth knowledge of place marketing to influence audiences and drive results.Your ability to lead and inspire project teams is matched by your hands-on approach to campaign delivery. You’ll be highly skilled in client and stakeholder management, using strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to secure buy-in and guide collaborative projects to success. You are comfortable working under pressure, managing competing demands, and ensuring high standards at every stage.An excellent communicator, you’ll be able to present complex information clearly and compellingly to a range of audiences. You’ll be adept at using data and insight to shape and evaluate your work, ensuring communications are evidence-led and outcomes-focused. With a solid understanding of equalities and inclusive practice, you’ll embed these values in everything you do.You’ll have a degree or professional qualification in marketing or communications (or equivalent experience), with a strong grasp of the legal and practical frameworks that underpin communications and marketing in the public sector.<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>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=1551681&amp;ptId=11459" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1551698&amp;ptId=11459" target="_blank">download: Communications and Marketing Account Manager - Place JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Communications and Marketing Manager – Place

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £5,000 market supplement allowance plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care?Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood?We’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact.As Deputy Team Manager, you’ll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team.</li><li>Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.</li><li>Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice.</li><li>Contributing to training and staff development.</li><li>Representing the service at internal and external meetings.</li></ul>You’ll ensure children and young people’s voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded – all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:<ul><li>Substantial experience in a children’s social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li><li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children’s Services.</li><li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li><li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li><li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li></ul>If you’re committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we’d love to hear from you.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;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</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><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=1508896&amp;ptId=11457" target="_blank">download: Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1508897&amp;ptId=11457" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

<h4>About us</h4>Foster4 is a pioneering foster carer recruitment service.&nbsp;Based at Warrington Borough Council’s offices, we are a collaborative project, recruiting foster carers on behalf of nine Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Fostering Support Worker to help us recruit and support new foster carers throughout the nine Local Authority areas within the Cheshire and Merseyside region.We currently have 2&nbsp;full time vacancies, 1 part time vacancy and 1 full time maternity cover vacancy within our service for an enthusiastic fostering support worker.2 x full time 37 hours fixed term until 31 3 20261 x full time 37 hours fixed term until 31 7 20261 x part time 18.5 hours fixed term until 31 3 2026<h4>The role</h4>As a fostering support worker you will be at the forefront of promoting fostering within the community and guiding people through the fostering recruitment journey. &nbsp;You will be the first point of contact for all fostering enquiries and organise and deliver engaging recruitment events and activities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead on the recruitment of new foster carers, from initial enquiry though to assessment.</li><li>Respond promptly and professionally to all fostering enquiries, via in person, email and telephone.</li><li>Plan and deliver fostering recruitment, information and outreach events within the community.</li><li>Work collaboratively with social work teams and support the &nbsp;Marketing and Communications Manager with ongoing recruitment campaigns.</li><li>Participate in the team duty rota to ensure delivery between the service hours of 9am-7pm.</li></ul><h4>What's needed?</h4>The role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to the recruitment of new foster carers. This will include organising recruitment events and activities on a regular basis, delivering presentations and information events.&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in fostering, recruitment social care or community engagement would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire others.</li><li>Organisational skills with the ability to manage events and priorities enquiries effectively.</li><li>Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a duty rota.</li><li>A commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.</li><li>You will also need to be IT literate, have a full driving licence and your own transport.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:<ul><li>26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)</li><li>Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package</li><li>Access to our Health &amp; Wellbeing Programme</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Uniform/safety equipment</li></ul><h4>Key Dates &amp; Further Information</h4>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Alexandra Kinsella, Foster4 Programme Manager.&nbsp;Please visit the external link to apply for this role.Interviews to be held the week commencing 21 July 2025In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of?employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.&nbsp;The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.DBS clearance is required.Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Foster4 Fostering Support Workers - Fixed Term 

<h4>About us</h4>Foster4 is a pioneering foster carer recruitment service. Based at Warrington Borough Council’s offices, we are a collaborative project, recruiting foster carers on behalf of eight Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral. By pooling our resources, we aim to recruit even more foster carers, provide even greater support to the ones we have, and ultimately keep more local children with local foster carers.The roleIn this role, you will provide support, guidance, and training to foster carers who care for children and young people who have experienced trauma and may have additional needs.Using a therapeutic, trauma informed approach means creating a safe and supportive environment so that the needs of each child can be met, taking into consideration their life experiences so far and recognising and responding to the impact of trauma on their development, behaviour, and emotional needs.Foster4 use models such as PACE, Attachment, Trauma Informed Practice and more.What's needed?Prior experience working with and supporting adults would be beneficial for this role.Direct work experience with vulnerable children and their families, and Foster Carers within a social care setting.&nbsp;Experience of statutory children’s social work or relevant experience with children/families within a voluntary agency or health trust.<h4>Benefits</h4>As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:<ul><li>26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)</li><li>Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package</li><li>Access to our Health &amp; Wellbeing Programme</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul><h4>Key Dates &amp; Further Information</h4>Closing date for applications: Thursday 10 July 2025Interviews expected to be held week commencing 28 July 2025Please apply for this post using the external link.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.&nbsp;DBS clearance is required.Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer





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Foster4 Therapeutic Practitioner - Fixed Term

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





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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Highways Engineer

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThis role is in the Financial Planning and Business Partnering (FPBP) team within the Shared Finance Service (SFS). The SFS for Sutton and Kingston Councils has the ambition to ‘Add value, inspire success’, which it does through the following objectives:<ul><li>Translate business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight.</li><li>Safeguard the financial health of our Councils.</li><li>Empower our customers to manage their finances.</li><li>Learn, improve and exceed; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.</li></ul>The FPBP team has 18 roles and is brimming with talented individuals. This vacancy is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and work alongside brilliant colleagues. Whilst this is a team within the SFS, the team and this role only support Sutton Council.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleIn this role, you will join the FPBP team, providing essential financial support and advice to budget managers across Sutton Council and to schools. You will act as a critical friend, delivering insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change in a challenging financial environment.&nbsp;Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs), you will offer robust financial management support throughout the core financial cycle, from budget setting and monitoring to the closing of accounts. Your work will be crucial in managing financial risk, ensuring financial planning is aligned with Council priorities, and protecting the overall financial health of the Council.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting and advising budget holders in the day-to-day financial management of revenue and capital budgets.</li><li>Providing high-quality professional advice and translating business intelligence into successful outcomes.</li><li>Challenging and supporting budget holders to manage within limited and reducing resources.</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Cognus to support the financial management of SEND services and working with schools to meet the requirements of the schools' finance manual.</li><li>Supporting the review of business cases, committee reports, and briefing notes.</li><li>Assisting in the completion of statutory returns and drafting responses to Freedom of Information Requests.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent digital skills, including the use of Google applications and other software to record and manipulate data.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support budget managers through budget setting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li></ul>Desirable attributes include:<ul><li>Being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., AAT, CIPFA, CIMA).</li><li>Experience providing finance based services.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Children’s Social Care, Education, or Schools finance.</li></ul>If you are a commercially astute individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a passion for public sector finance, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to a finance service that adds value and helps achieve the Council's priorities.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, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking 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;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the 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.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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Finance Officer (Business Partnering)

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe team works with tenants to develop financial capability and independence by offering:<ul><li>The delivery of a proactive service offering an appointment to new tenants at the beginning of their tenancy.</li><li>Free impartial advice and support on a range of welfare benefits and tax credits.&nbsp;</li><li>Face to face appointments offered to support tenants with their welfare benefit or debt issues.</li><li>Assistance with housing benefit disputes and back dates.&nbsp;</li><li>Guidance and support when making benefit appeals.&nbsp;</li><li>Advice concerning Universal Credit.</li><li>Expected to manage casework for an average of 30 households/individuals&nbsp;</li><li>Money guidance advice and signposting to specialist agencies when necessary.</li><li>To provide monthly statistics on performance and financial outcomes for those we support.</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleThe role of Financial Inclusion Officer is to provide an in depth income maximisation and money management service to Kingston Council tenants to support them to sustain their tenancy.Within the role of financial inclusion officer you will be expected to:<ul><li>Achieve income maximisation including the completion of welfare benefits applications.</li><li>Provide support and advice on money management and effective budgeting.</li><li>Complete income and expenditure forms to support tenants to set up affordable repayment plans for outstanding debts.</li><li>Complete welfare benefits mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.</li><li>Work collaboratively with both internal and external departments and partner agencies to support tenants to manage their finances in the best way possible.</li></ul>Our Ideal CandidateThe essential qualifications for the role of financial inclusion officer is a minimum of 5 GCSEs.&nbsp; Additionally it is essential that you have full in depth knowledge of welfare benefits and are able to evidence providing money management and budgeting advice in a previous role.We are also looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are able to provide detailed and clear case recording.You will be expected to work empathetically with financially vulnerable tenants who may present with a range of support needs.We offer our tenants face to face appointments in Guildhall 2 so it is essential that you are able and willing to attend our offices in Guildhall 2, Kingston for a minimum of 2 days per week.It would be desirable if you have completed Citizens Advice Adviser training .&nbsp; Along with this a knowledge of NEC/Iworld and Civica systems would be advantageous but full training will be provided if required.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, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking 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;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the 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.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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Financial Inclusion Officer

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About the RoleSalary: £43,454 to £55,984 (inclusive of market supplement) Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per week Location: County Hall North, Horsham'West Sussex is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes. I feel fortunate to work within a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is committed to making a difference. My manager has been consistently encouraging and approachable, which has allowed me to grow in confidence and develop professionally. I genuinely enjoy being part of a team that values each other and works together to support those who need us most.' - Madlen, Social Worker in Family Safeguarding Joining the Family Safeguarding team in our Central Team, you will be undertaking meaningful evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children.We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a different way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop.Family Safeguarding is a whole family strengths-based approach to safeguarding children who may be in need of support or at risk of harm. We work with families with children aged 0-18years to help them identify and make real changes, so that they can stay together, and children can remain safely at home. For more information, please watch our video on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4pKniRiw28" target="_blank">Family Safeguarding in West Sussex</a>.How We Support YouAt West Sussex County Council we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, gain a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work you do with clear pathways to achieve your future aspirations. A few examples of these include:<ul>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options within your small practice teams, managed by a Team Manager and supported by Child &amp; Family Workers as well as additional flexible administrative support from Coordinators embedded within the service.</li>
<li>Regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles within the team to focus on the most vulnerable children.</li>
<li>We pay your Social Worker England registration fee.</li>
<li>Excellent learning and development provisions with 5 CPD and training days per year and access to Research in Practice and Community Care Inform.</li>
<li>An excellent <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/pensions/" target="_blank">local government pension scheme</a>
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.</li>
</ul>For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>About YouJust some of the skills and experience you will need include:<ul>
<li>Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.</li>
<li>Proactively work as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.</li>
<li>Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.</li>
<li>Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.</li>
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<li>A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.</li>
<li>Completion of relevant post qualifying training.</li>
<li>Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.</li>
<li>You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars are available.</li>
</ul>For a full list of key skills and experience please refer to the job description attached.About UsHere at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.For further information about us and about working in Children's Social Care at West Sussex County Council, please visit <a href="http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/CSCR" target="_blank">Careers in children's social work in West Sussex</a>.The reference number for this role is CAFHE05821. For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Barney Watts at or Wanda Parker at and for issues or queries regarding your application please contact . To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

Social Worker and Advanced Social Worker

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About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex that we support and care for.Children, Young People &amp; Learning are focused on delivering a significant shift to prevention of needing to bring children into care where it is safe not to. Closer working with partners, and a focused commissioning strategy will achieve better outcomes for our children and young people.About the JobSalary: £31,586 to £34,314 per annum, pro rata £15,366 to £16,693 Working Pattern: Part Time (18 hours) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Bridge House, Durrington with some flexible workingYou will deliver a customer focused and efficient service, contributing to the Directorate objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management of identifying placement options for the children and young people we care for.The role will involve working across all areas of the commissioning function and wider social care department, but you will be based in the Children's Placement Commissioning Team working with independent children's homes and foster care agencies to commission placements, quality assure provision and support with contract management activities to ensure placements meet the needs of children we care for.You will be responsible for supporting providers by ensuring they have timely access to information, and you will coordinate internal resources to provide the responses where providers have confidence in our partnership to care appropriately and achieve the required outcomes for our children.You will have the ability to prioritise work, support your colleagues and be able to work under pressure. You will cover a duty rota, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ol>
<li>Excellent literacy and numeracy skills to understand the referral processes, tender documents and contracts, and to check statistical financial information and other documents.</li>
<li>Ability to present information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding, either verbally or in written/electronic form, and have sound and accurate IT skills.</li>
<li>Good analytical skills to interpret complex information, with the ability to organise, plan and meet set targets.</li>
<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of partners and create and maintain effective working relationships. This will include the ability to negotiate good outcomes and advise and guide others to make sound decisions.</li>
<li>Ability to work on your own initiative, anticipate problems, present solutions, and make frequent informed decisions</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly as required across different areas within the Children's Services Commissioning Team, embrace change and have the flexibility to respond to the needs of the service.</li>
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<li>HNC or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills.</li>
<li>Experience of working in brokerage and/or contract management - Desirable</li>
<li>Experience of working within Children's Services - Desirable</li>
<li>Experience and enthusiasm for work within a department to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.</li>
<li>Experience of working as part of a team, independently and with a range of professional groups.</li>
</ul>Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05833.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Smith at .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter (no more than one page), please outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills listed in full and the experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Placement and Commissioning Officer

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The OpportunitySalary: NJC Grade 10 £38,626 to £41,511 per annum Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: 37 hours per week, full time Location: CountywideDo you have experience in brokerage and contract management?Do you enjoy coaching, mentoring, and motivating others?Are you passionate about supporting children and young people?You will be based in our Commissioning Team as a Senior Placement and Commissioning Officer, delivering a customer focused service. You will contribute to the Directorates objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management of identifying placement options for the children and young people we care for.The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Commissioning Team, sits within the wider Children, Young People and Learning Commissioning Team. It is a small, but growing team, that works across health, education and social care and are focussed on creating positive outcomes for Children, Young People and Families, and we have the optimism and enthusiasm to achieve this. You will deliver a customer focused and efficient service, contributing to the Directorate objectives of securing best value support services through the effective management.This role will work across all areas, supporting with contract related work and striving to ensure consistency across the teams. We have a number of exciting projects and this role will also support this work and so you will have a varied and exciting workload. Effective communication is key to developing good working relationships with providers, key stakeholders, and colleagues to provide specialist advice and information. You will use your analytical skills to interpret, manipulate and evidence varied and complex data information relating to services and suppliers, whilst having excellent communication skills to be able to negotiate effectively and have the confidence to challenge others.Experience and SkillsKey Skills:<ul>
<li>Ability to present information clearly, and in ways that promote understanding. Including the ability to persuade and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action.</li>
<li>Good analytical skills to interpret complex tender/financial information, with the ability to organise, plan and meet set targets</li>
<li>Good communication and negotiation skills to work with partners including the ability to negotiate solutions across wide areas of the business to achieve best outcomes and value for money.</li>
<li>Solution focussed with the ability to analyse complex situations and provide forward thinking strategies and solutions that consider a variety of possible solutions and balance risks/resources and desired outcomes</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly as required across different areas within the Children's Services Commissioning Team, embrace change and have the flexibility to respond to the needs of the service.</li>
</ul>About UsAt West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex that we support and care for.Children, Young People &amp; Learning are focused on delivering a significant shift to prevention of needing to bring children into care where it is safe not to. Closer working with partners, and a focused commissioning strategy will achieve better outcomes for our children and young people.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.For a full list this can be found at our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits page.</a>Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05831.For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Charlotte Smith at .To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter.In your cover letter please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to three years referencing, and an occupational health check.Equity, inclusion, and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page.

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