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





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Interview Date: 7th July via Microsoft TeamsWe have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced partnership individual to join us as our External Funding Manager. As our new External Funding Manager, you will be responsible for external funding for the Trust and its linked charity Bfriends, leading on bid submission and charity fundraising.We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience to draft and implement an External Funding Strategy for Birmingham Children’s Trust and our charity Bfriends.You will help in identifying and securing funding from a range of agencies, leading on bid submission, and coordinating action across Trust services and partners to maximise success. You will develop strong and last-lasting relationships with the Voluntary, Private and Commercial Sectors across Birmingham and beyond, to support the delivery of the Trust’s External Funding Strategy and maximise fundraising opportunities for Bfriends.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role with at least two days each week based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance of Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact Laura Hendry, Head of Business Development and Partnerships (<a href="mailto:laura.a.hendry@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">laura.a.hendry@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a>) About you:<ul> <li>A strong communicator who can build and maintain relationships with a wide range of customers. You will be meeting with a wide range of stakeholders to build those solid and long-lasting relationships.</li> <li>You will come from a Fundraising background, with experience of bid writing and external funding.</li> <li>Experience within the charity sector.</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communications skills to write bid proposals and grants.</li> <li>Ability to work in a busy environment and managing competing priorities.</li> <li>Be passionate to make a difference to the lives of children and families.</li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

External Funding Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.Our services will always be joined-up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.About the service:The Children with Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have permanent disabilities that impact on their day to day life. We are a through service meaning we stay with the child throughout their journey with social care, completing their assessment and any further intervention if required by way of child in need, child protection or child in care processes.We are aspirational for our children and celebrate their successes. We are seeking a permanent, full time Social Worker for the team covering the North, West &amp; Central of the city. The team is based at the office at One Avenue Road in Aston. There is ample free parking on the car park at the rear of the office. About You: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England.</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. For informal enquiries please contact <a href="mailto:Sangeeta.Kaura@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Sangeeta.Kaura@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a></li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Social Worker, Children with Disabilities in North West and Central of Birmingham

Are you a motivated and experienced team leader ready to make a real impact?We are seeking a dynamic Team Leader to guide our Property Desk Business Support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a small, dedicated group that collaborates with and supports facilities managers and building managers in delivering safe and compliant buildings, stakeholder engagement, project management, property commissioning, communications, and financial management.As the Team Leader for the Property Desk, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of all aspects of the service. In this role, you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Property Desk, ensuring the provision of timely, accurate, and high-quality administrative support. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that all statutory and regulatory compliance and remedial works are meticulously documented, filed and maintained.You will be the first point of contact for complex queries, handling them effectively or escalating as appropriate. A significant part of the role involves developing and implementing efficient processes and systems to enhance service delivery.You will support the ongoing development of your team through coaching, supervision, and performance management. Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams, external providers, and key stakeholders will be essential to your success.About You<ul> <li>Extensive experience leading teams in business support or administrative environments.</li> <li>Strong background in staff management.</li> <li>Experience in property within a social care background is advantageous.</li> <li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li> <li>Confident communicator with the ability to influence and motivate.</li> <li>Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused.</li> <li>Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.</li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Business Support Property Desk team leader

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





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Are you passionate about creating safer futures for children and families affected by domestic abuse? We are seeking a dedicated Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Worker to join our team and play a crucial role in addressing the root causes of domestic abuse. 
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Domestic Abuse Team supporting and protecting children, young people and families who are affected by Domestic Abuse. The team is made up of Social Workers and an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) and we support families who are open to Children’s Social Care on Child in Need and Child Protection plans. 
 
Key Responsibilities of the Perpetrator worker: 
• Conduct risk assessments in partnership with children’s social workers. 
• Deliver targeted 1:1 interventions with individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse. 
• Support colleagues in developing confidence and best practices for engaging with perpetrators. 
• Promote trauma-informed and risk-aware approaches throughout your work. 
• Maintain accurate, timely records using online systems. 
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including probation services. 
 
About You: 
• Proven experience working with individuals who have perpetrated domestic abuse. 
• Strong understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children and survivors. 
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and trauma-informed practices. 
• Organised, proactive, and confident in working both independently and as part of a team. 
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model across home, office, and partner agency settings. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Laura Henry on 0208 132 2354 for an informal discussion. 
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit <a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/" target="_blank">https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

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West Lancs Borough Council is looking for an experienced Preconstruction &amp; Data Manager who is able to manage a team delivering all pre-contract activities, including data collection/analysis, planning, preparation, and the contract letting process of investment related projects.
You will be part of a small team and will support the Asset Strategy &amp; Investment Manager in the development of long-term asset management strategies ensuring full compliance with Decent Homes and Net Zero Carbon Targets.
The post holder will support the development of a positive organisational culture that is outward looking, evidence based and customer focused. &nbsp;You will adhere to the Council’s Expected Behavioural Standards ensuring that a high standard of customer care is maintained and dealt with in a courteous manner.
We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, Local Government Pension Scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.
To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, Please follow the link to access our&nbsp;<a href="https://sway.cloud.microsoft/oqmab7EbrzmwJfcd?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank">Recruitment Pack</a>&nbsp;and view the attached Role Profile below.
If you're ready to join our exceptional team and help shape the future of West Lancashire, we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp;

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Help Staffordshire achieve our ambition of good health and wellbeing for all.We’ve got a vision at Staffordshire – we want our county to be an innovative, ambitious and sustainable county, where everyone has the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy.About Us:&nbsp;You'll be working in the Public Health Team within the Health and Care Directorate focusing on children’s public health priorities. Our team provides oversight and delivery of the county’s public health responsibilities.We provide specialist input, technical expertise, and leadership for a range of programme areas, working ‘upstream’ to prevent ill health and enable good health and wellbeing. Our focus is on reducing health inequities and achieving the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for all of Staffordshire’s residents.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities This is an opportunity to be part of our exciting programmes of work across Staffordshire. You will be leading on public health programmes focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children and families.&nbsp;As a Commissioning Manager you will shape and embed public health programmes across Staffordshire. Working collaboratively with council colleagues, a wide range of partners and local communities to understand health inequalities, co-ordinate and deliver local plans and capture outcomes.&nbsp;You will be passionate about promoting improvements in public health and reducing inequity and you will promote co-production to ensure the voice of the person is recognised.You will be integral part of our approach to children’s public health, playing a contribution to a range of commissioned programmes, including the 0-19 service and the children’s elements of our Better Health Staffordshire healthy weight programme. You will also provide expertise on children’s public health to wider public health agendas as part of the all-age team. &nbsp;&nbsp;A key focus will include representing Staffordshire on a multi-agency programme across Staffordshire to reduce infant mortality. You will be collaborating with senior leaders and system-wide partners including the NHS integrated care board and other local authorities to provide strategic leadership and drive forward this agenda. You will also provide public health advice to the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Child Deaths Overview Panel.The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has the following skills:<ul>
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Commissioning Manager - Children and Young People's Public Health

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Woking and delivering sustainable growth? Do you want to make a real impact in creating a thriving, vibrant community? Woking Borough Council is looking for dedicated and dynamic Planning Policy Officers to join our forward-thinking and busy Planning Policy team.
About the Role: As a Planning Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in bringing forward the new local plan. You will prepare and procure evidence and help to shape the planning policies that will deliver local priorities, shaping the development and regeneration of Woking. This will involve a deep dive into some topic areas, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise within a friendly and supportive team. Your work will include supporting the progress of neighbourhood planning and providing expert advice on planning policy issues to colleagues, elected members and external stakeholders. You will assist with monitoring and data collection to make sure we are responding to emerging trends and legislation.
What We’re Looking For:
You could be a recent graduate or have some experience and looking for a new challenge. You will have a good understanding of planning policy and its application at local government level.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders will be essential along with a ‘can-do’ attitude and good project management skills.
A degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline is desirable, along with membership (or working towards membership) of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Why Work With Us?
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for career development and training. Flexible working options include hybrid working (2 days a week in the office). Be part of a passionate and supportive team making a tangible difference to the future of Woking.
If you’re ready to contribute to the development of Woking and want to work in an exciting, impactful role, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please email <a href="mailto:Jill.peet@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jill.peet@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing date:&nbsp; 13 July 2025 @23.59
In person interviews:&nbsp; 21 and 22 July 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;

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