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Job DescriptionDiscover your next opportunity at Lewisham – where what you do continues to make a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We’re proud of our rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and of being recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary for championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Looking to shape the future of IT architecture and cyber security in Lewisham?Are you passionate about leading strategic IT transformation and safeguarding digital services for a diverse community? The IT &amp; Digital Services team at the London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a visionary Head of IT Architecture &amp; Security to drive our enterprise architecture, IT Transformation and cyber security. You’ll work at the heart of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, delivering robust, innovative solutions for residents, staff, and businesses.Here’s what sets us apart:<ul> <li>Strategic Leadership: You’ll provide direction for the council’s approach to enterprise architecture and cyber security, leading and working closely with senior leaders and our Shared Technology Service (STS) partner.</li> <li>Cross-functional Collaboration: We break down silos, fostering communication and innovation across council departments and external partners.</li> <li>Agile Transformation: We continuously improve our services, adopting new technologies and supporting organisational change.</li> <li>User-Focused Outlook: Our work supports critical council applications and infrastructure, always prioritising the needs of our diverse users.</li> <li>Business Continuity: You’ll ensure robust plans are in place to keep services running securely and efficiently, even in emergencies.</li></ul>What’s the role?We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Architecture &amp; Security to lead the council’s enterprise architecture, IT services and cyber security strategy. You’ll manage a team of IT professionals, oversee strategic partnerships, and advise senior stakeholders—including the Mayor and Chief Executive—on all aspects of IT and cyber security. You’ll be responsible for delivering impactful IT services, maximising value from our technology partnerships, and ensuring the council’s digital infrastructure is secure, resilient, and fit for the future.Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Provide strategic leadership for cyber security, enterprise architecture, and IT services.</li> <li>Develop and deliver the council’s cyber security strategies and IT use policies.</li> <li>Lead and manage the IT Architecture &amp; Security team, motivating staff and driving performance.</li> <li>Oversee the governance and performance of the Shared Technology Service partnership.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with legislation, software copyright laws, and best practice.</li> <li>Manage business continuity planning and disaster recovery processes.</li> <li>Negotiate, manage, and monitor service level agreements and contracts for ICT.</li> <li>Advise senior leaders and elected members on IT strategy and innovation.</li> <li>Support organisational transformation and deliver value for money.</li> <li>Represent the service at board-level meetings and manage relationships with internal and external partners.</li></ul>What’s in it for you?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul> <li>Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage performance, and deliver strategic outcomes.</li> <li>Experience of managing complex IT services &amp; change, partnerships, and budgets.</li> <li>Strong project management and financial management skills.</li> <li>Ability to advise senior stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.</li> <li>Up-to-date knowledge of IT and cyber security, with substantial experience in a senior IT leadership role within a local authority or public sector environment.</li> <li>Commitment to equality, diversity, and resident-focused service delivery</li> <li>Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and outside normal office hours.</li></ul>LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.Closing Date:&nbsp;25th January 2026Interviews: 3rd, 4th and 12th February 2026For an informal discussion about this job, please contact: Wendy Carr, Director of IT and Digital Services: <a href="mailto:Wendy.Carr@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Wendy.Carr@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/HeadofITArchitectureSecurity07012026" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£79,629 - £86,121 per annum (SMG3)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. 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London Borough of Lewisham

Head of IT Architecture & Security

Social Worker – ICART Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of children?Are you looking for somewhere that allows you to truly shape the life chances of children and young people?Join a team where we’re always looking ahead — a place that’s deeply committed to continuous learning, growth, and career progression.Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority area encompassing Widnes and Runcorn, with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The ICART team is the first point of contact for the public and professionals who have concerns about a child. ICART is a multi-agency team made up of social workers, early help family workers, education, health and police. ICART triages information gathered to determine next steps, this will include identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent has been gained from the parents / carers when professionals refer or dispense with if necessary when a safeguarding matter arises.Hours: 37Your Contributions:As an ICART Social Worker you will undertake screening checks with parents / carers / child / young person, police, health, education and other partner agencies to enable the manager to make a decision about next steps.This role is based in our office in Widnes with some travel across the Borough.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.You will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annumMarket Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Catherine Cosgrove on 0151 5117490.Interview dates are TBC.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker - ICART 

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We are seeking to recruit a Registered Manager for Oakmeadow Community Support Centre. In this role, you will lead and support the service team to deliver high-quality care and support. You will be one of six Registered Managers within the division and will work as part of a supportive and collaborative management team.Hours: 37 per week Monday – Friday. (you will also be part of an out of hours managers rota for which an additional payment is made (approx. 1 week in 6).Your Contributions:Oakmeadow provides support to adults who require a period of rehabilitation to enable them to return home. The service also supports individuals on a short-term, transitional basis.As the Registered Manager, you will be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and will be responsible for ensuring the service is safe, effective, and fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.You will have overall responsibility for managing the staff team, including recruitment, supervision, support, development, and performance management. You will provide strong leadership, fostering a positive culture and high standards of care.You will develop effective partnerships with people who use the service and their families or loved ones, ensuring their views and experiences influence how the service operates. You will have robust processes in place to ensure the service is truly person-centred and responsive to individual needs.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development• Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Flexible working arrangements • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. Next Steps: At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Karen Graham, Head of service on 0151 511 7439 or by email: <a href="mailto:karen.graham@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.graham@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place in February TBC.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Registered Manager - Oakmeadow

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Facility Manager to join our team at Halton Leisure Centre. This role will support the Facility Manager to ensure a safe and friendly service is provided to all customers. This includes staff supervision, health and safety, customer care and security. More specific responsibilities include:<ul><li>Ensure pool user safety through vigilant supervision, administering first aid, pool rescues, and resuscitation as needed.</li><li>Follow Health and Safety procedures, conduct pool water and equipment safety tests, and perform cleaning duties.</li><li>Oversee user activities to prevent injury, misuse, or damage, and maintain a professional, friendly customer approach.</li><li>Set up and dismantle equipment for activities, ensuring facilities and equipment are cleaned, maintained, and reported for repairs.</li><li>Support the Facility Manager with operations, including stock receipt, plant maintenance, staff monitoring, and emergency plan activation.</li></ul>Hours:Hours of work will consist of any 5 of 7 days to meet the business needs. The rolling 3 weekly rota will include the shift patterns below:Morning: 05:45am – 14:15pm Afternoon: 14:00pm – 22:15pm Saturday/Sunday: 07:30am – 16:45pm Your Contributions:For this role, it is essential that you have the following qualification - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. It is desirable that you also hold a Pool Plant Operators Certificate.In addition you will have:<ul><li>Worked as a lifeguard in a public leisure facility.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety policies, including Risk Assessments, NOPs, EAPs, COSHH, Pool Plant, and operational procedures.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of excellent customer care practices.</li><li>Familiar with leisure centre rules, regulations, and bylaws.</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li> Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Chris Jones – <a href="mailto:chris.jones@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.jones@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on W/C 9th February 2026. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Assistant Facility Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join us in the Medway Council Children and Young People with Disabilities team (CYPD). CYPD Occupational Therapist’s work with children and young people 0 – 18 years old and their families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, advice on equipment and home adaptation, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to support their journey to adulthood.The team are close, enthusiastic and support each other in daily work. We will offer you an in-depth, structured induction, regular high-quality supervision, on-going support and career development through annual appraisals.CPD and professional development is important to us and will offer you opportunities for group learning, peer support and regular team meetings, also internal and external training. We understand the need for a good work/life balance and flexibility. If you are committed to providing a safe child-focused service working in partnership with multiple agencies and stakeholders, then we would welcome your application.<h4>About you</h4>You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist (MSc OT /BSc OT / Dip COT) with current HCPC registration.The CYPD OT’s role requires an experienced practitioner who can work independently with good time management skills, resilience and comprehensive knowledge of the legislative frameworks. We work closely with many internal and external agencies such as Housing/housing providers, the Disabled Adaptation Service and NHS and community services and so excellent communication skills are required. Working to support children and their families alongside Social Workers and Family Workers, you will elicit the voice of the child, promoting their active participation indecision-making. You will need to be competent in complex moving and handling assessment and equipment recommendations. <h4>Skills and experience required</h4><ul><li>Qualified Occupational Therapist HCPC registered.</li><li>Competent in moving and handling assessment and equipment recommendation.</li><li>Experience in the assessment and provision of equipment and home adaptation for children diagnosed with a physical disability and/or neurodivergence.</li><li>Experience of Disabled Facilities Grants and writing recommendations for major home adaptations.</li><li>Clear understanding of current legislation regarding safeguarding of children.</li><li>Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection.</li><li>IT literate.</li><li>Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills.</li><li>Hold a current full UK driving licence, and have access to your own vehicle for work.</li></ul><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>Important information</h4>If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact: Alison Golding, Interim Team Manager via <a href="mailto:alison.golding@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.golding@medway.gov.uk</a>.Please include in your personal statement the reasons for your application, how your skills and experience align with the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the Job Description, and what unique qualities and contributions you can bring to this role and our team.Applications close on 9th December 2025, and all interviews will be held in person. The date and time for the interview will be conveyed to shortlisted candidates at a later date.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Occupational Therapist

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamYou will be a vital member of our highly motivated Culture and Heritage team based in Kingston Museum and Library. The Culture team comprises a number of different services including Heritage, Libraries, Music, Arts and Adult Education and is responsible for delivering the borough's cultural programme, in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. This is an exciting time to join our service as we embark on developing a new cultural strategy and building on the exciting cultural initiatives of the past year. Working in the Arts &amp; Culture Partnership hub you will focus on delivering an engaging learning programme for schools and our diverse communities, as part of our wider cultural outreach activities.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateCreate and deliver a learning and participation offer for Culture and Heritage, focusing on our exhibition programme and heritage collections. <ul><li>Develop an exciting and engaging education offer ensuring the Library, Museum and Archive collections are at the heart of the programme</li><li>Apply frameworks such as the National Curriculum, creating appropriate learning materials and delivering engaging heritage workshops for children and young people.</li><li>Work with local and national partners for example, the BookTrust and GEM (Group for Education in Museums) to support the delivery of key learning programmes</li><li>Support the promotion of the Culture &amp; Heritage in our venues across the borough</li><li>Provide frontline cover at Kingston Museum as required</li></ul>You will have a proven track record of delivering engaging learning programmes in the culture and heritage sector. Working with internal and external stakeholders you will be adept at building successful partnerships and enthusing and inspiring diverse audiences to engage with our activities. 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.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</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>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. 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 and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families 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 also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is committed to preventing homelessness and supporting applicants in housing need. As our Housing Advice Team Leader, you will guide and develop a dedicated frontline team of Housing Advice Officers, making a genuine difference in people’s livesFor an informal discussion, please contact Karen Gearing, Housing Options Manager on 07795336462<h2>About the role</h2>You’ll work within our Housing Advice and Triage Team, supporting and managing a team of Housing Advice Officers as they work with applicants in this fast-paced, high-impact team.To support this busy front-line service, you’ll need excellent management and organisational skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting households at risk of homelessness.We’re looking for someone to:<ul><li>&nbsp;Lead and manage the Housing Advice team on a day-to-day basis</li><li>&nbsp;Monitor workloads, set team objectives and uphold service standards</li><li>Coach, mentor and support officers to build their skills and resilience</li><li>&nbsp;Ensure efficient, person centred triage for households at risk of homelessness</li><li>Collaborate with partner agencies to streamline pathways for households at risk of homelessness</li></ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Team Manager – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our service as a Team Manager, providing strategic and operational leadership for the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant and person-centred practice in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005, the DoLS framework and other statutory regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will aid in promoting the rights, autonomy and safety of adults who may lack capacity, embedding a culture of lawful, strengths-based and rights-respecting decision making.
You will champion excellence in MCA and DoLS practice across the organisation and its commissioned services, by offering expert professional oversight, strategic influence, and authoritative guidance.
About the Candidate:
We’re looking for a Qualified Social Worker with substantial and relevant, post-qualifying experience. You must also have previous experience of leading and managing a team within a Social Care environment.
You will have substantial experience of managing complex caseloads, services, and mental capacity matters. You must be able to evidence multi-agency collaboration with experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries.
You must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England to undertake this role. 
If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:charlottestewart@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlottestewart@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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Team Manager – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

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The Social Housing Sector has seen considerable change in the last 2 years with the addition of new and revised regulations including a new set of consumer standards. Portsmouth Homes is undertaking a programme of change to respond to the new environment and changes in expectations from our tenants and leaseholders. The Housing Officer role can be complex and requires the ability to work with changing priorities and be flexible in approach. This role is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of housing management services to a dedicated patch serving approximately 400 homes. The role provides generic housing management services including anti-social behaviour management, arrears management including debt and benefit advice, void management and lettings and general tenancy management ensuring income maximisation, efficient letting of homes and that tenants receive great customer service throughout their tenancy. The Housing Officer role is a fully generic role delivering a comprehensive housing management service to a cohort of Portsmouth Homes tenants. The role is predominantly reactive, to help support and empower tenants to be able to sustain and maintain their tenancies and live their best lives, whilst feeling safe and secure in their homes and communities. Responsibility starts with the viewing of an empty property, with prospective tenants, and the need to ensure that the property meets their Housing Need and is suitable in terms of other factors. Support is provided at the beginning of a new tenancy, ensuring that the new tenants understand their legal obligations and expectations of them as a tenant and good neighbour

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Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to provide a service lead to manage compliance.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Housing Compliance Manager to join our team and to lead and manage compliance across our housing maintenance service. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals.&nbsp;
This is a key role ensuring that Dartford Borough Council meets all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to housing health and safety, including gas, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, and asbestos management.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust compliance frameworks, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement to keep our residents safe and our properties compliant.
As a landlord we currently have responsibility for buildings up to 11m in height, with no dwellings above this height. As the postholder you will have responsibility to oversee a team of compliance surveyors, a compliance officer and administrator.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Ensure full compliance with all housing-related health and safety legislation and regulations.</li>
<li>Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring systems.</li>
<li>Manage and oversee statutory safety checks and servicing programs (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos).</li>
<li>Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered to required standards.</li>
<li>Prepare compliance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.</li>
<li>Lead on audits, inspections, and risk assessments, taking corrective action where necessary.</li>
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About You
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<li>Proven experience in housing compliance or a similar role within social housing.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of housing health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to manage contractors and monitor performance effectively.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and housing management systems.</li>
<li>Relevant professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)</li>
<li>Must hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work</li>
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This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
“The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer”

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Housing Compliance Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Educational Psychology Service is seeking to recruit creative and innovative psychologists to expand its existing team of skilled and friendly staff, as we develop and grow.The Service is very well regarded and supported within the council, which has a strong focus on values-based practice and staff wellbeing. We are keen for staff at all levels to contribute to, or lead&nbsp;initiatives and projects in line with our model of distributed leadership, giving opportunities to develop, experience and contribute to strategic developments.The EPS is committed to developing services in response to community needs. We provide a broad and extensive centralised training offer and promote emotional wellbeing for school staff through our supervision offer. The service leads on various early intervention initiatives including the Northamptonshire Baby Room Project, the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) programme, and the Mediating Learning Support Approach (MeLSA).The service will provide you with a comprehensive induction and CPD programme and regular professional supervision. Additional mentoring support will be provided if you are a newly qualified EP.&nbsp;We have extensive links with training universities, with two members of our EP team working as tutors on EP training courses - along with other links to local universities.If you would like an informal discussion about the role, and the new directions which the Service is taking, please email:Kathryn Davidson, Principal Educational Psychologist <a href="mailto:kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">kathryn.davidson@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>Gavin Morgan, Senior Educational Psychologist <a href="http://westnorthants.gov.uk/" target="_blank">gavin.morgan@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;Sarah Luxford, Senior Educational Psychologist <a href="mailto:Sarah.Luxford@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Luxford@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>Kavita Solder, Senior Educational Psychologist&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Kavita.Solder@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kavita.Solder@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.&nbsp;West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>We look forward to hearing from applicants who have:<ul><li>An interest in developing innovative and creative practice</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>A commitment to&nbsp;improving the life chances of others, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups</li><li>An ability to work collaboratively with different professionals</li></ul>Applicants will need to be professionally qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), unless currently in training.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. &nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Educational Psychologist

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Coventry is a city that is changing fast, and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help us take on a bright new future. We are a city that is going places, with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead.We have 887km of carriageways, including 89km of A roads, 69km of B roads, 64km of C roads, and 655km of Unclassified roads.<ul><li>2161km of footways, footpaths and cycleways.</li><li>300 structures, including subways, retaining walls, culverts, gantries and rights of way structures.</li><li>33,000 street lighting columns, 4,000 lit traffic signs and beacons and 1,500 lit traffic bollards.</li><li>44,000 drainage gullies.</li><li>127 signal-controlled junctions, 98 pedestrian crossings, and 115 school patrol flashing lights.</li></ul>We know how hard our people work in our Highways, Traffic and Transportation Teams, and what it means to have a great manager who makes the time to say 'thank you'. So, with us, your work will always be appreciated and recognised.We also know that to recruit passionate, dedicated staff in Highways, Traffic and Transportation, where there’s simply more demand than available resources, we show our appreciation in other, more tangible ways, too - to make Coventry City Council an attractive place to work in terms of the benefits.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? You will work for Coventry City Council as part of the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) and will be a member of a successful team responsible for the construction and routine maintenance of footways, carriageways and drainage. You will lead a small team and undertake all highway construction and maintenance activities, which include laying bituminous materials, drainage installation, kerb, paving and pipe laying and other related activities to precise levels and tolerances. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to work on high-profile schemes and projects across our city to make it a better place to live for our residents.&nbsp;Coventry is a very diverse city, and we want to have a workforce which reflects our diverse residents. &nbsp;Our workforce data tells us that we have very few women and people from minority-ethnic backgrounds in our Highways Team, so we want to encourage you to apply. &nbsp;All applications are welcome.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a>&nbsp;to see how we can assist you.For full details on the application process, please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'The interview will be followed by a work-based assessment at a later date.Who are we looking for? To be successful, you will need:<ul><li>Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.</li><li>The ability to operate a variety of plant machinery including heavy rollers, dumpers, compressors/Jack Hammers, Sthil saws, whacker plates safely.</li><li>Experience of working within Highway construction/maintenance.</li><li>The ability to work within a team environment and under your own initiative.</li><li>Experience of running a small team.</li><li>Good communication and numeracy skills.</li><li>Experience of working with members of the public who come from a variety of different backgrounds</li><li>Willing to undertake training, if and when required.</li><li>Able to work in all weathers.</li><li>Full UK Driving License&nbsp;</li></ul>If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'Interview dates: WC 1st December 2025 followed by a Work based assessment at a later date.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification that the Council considers to be reasonable.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high quality services to all our children in North Somerset and would like for someone who is able to engage with our culturally rich, diverse communities, to join our Family Wellbeing team and be part of children’s journey. The Family Wellbeing Team are responsible for providing early help support to families with children aged 0-19 years of age and to young people up to the age of 25 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND)We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for children to be provided with the skills to support their best start in life.The Role North Somerset Council’s Family Wellbeing Service is looking for a dedicated and experienced Family Support worker to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to be part of a service that truly makes an impact. The team you are joining is responsible for supporting families with children 0-19 who are experiencing difficulties, who has been referred through the children`s front door.In this role, you will be providing front-line support where you will be helping and empowering families to access the support they need and connecting them with services that make a real difference. Providing intervention to families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assessing Family’s needs using the Continuum of Need</li><li>Providing interventions that will empower families to create change.</li><li>Acting as a bridge between families and services, offering a warm welcome and practical guidance.</li><li>Act as an advocate, recognising that each child’s journey is unique and shaped by their individual religious beliefs, faiths, values, and cultural backgrounds — and will embrace and share these differences with respect and understanding.</li><li>Building strong relationships with community groups, professionals, and voluntary sector organisations.</li><li>Engaging professionals to come round a family to ensure that family have Early Help Plan.</li><li>Promoting inclusive access to services and encouraging self-referrals.</li><li>Helping shape the future of Early Help in North Somerset.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Mobile/Field Worker <ul><li>3 days in the office</li><li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting families and building stronger communities. If you’ve worked in fast-paced setting, thrive on building meaningful relationships with children and parents, and want to bring creativity and care to your work—we’d love to hear from you!We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities who possess the following skills and experience:<ul><li>A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g., health, wellbeing, youth work, community development).</li></ul><ul><li>Significant relevant experience of working with children and families. </li><li>Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Confidence in working independently and collaboratively.</li><li>A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.</li><li>A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion.</li></ul><ul><li>Some experience of acting as a lead professional or key worker for a child or family. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience of using IT systems (email, word processing &amp; spreadsheet). </li></ul>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Direct work with families: Experience in family support, youth work, social work, or community navigation.</li><li>Multi-agency collaboration: Experience working with local support services, community organisations, and professionals across sectors.</li><li>Cultural competence: Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.</li><li>Outcome evaluation: Familiarity with measuring and evaluating early help interventions.</li><li>Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Public sector background: Experience in public services and case management.</li><li>Crisis intervention: Experience supporting families in challenging situations.</li><li>Training delivery: Experience in leading workshops or training programmes.</li><li>Behaviour change: Experience supporting individuals through change processes.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Laura Brain, Supporting Families Team Leader at <a href="mailto:laura.brain@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.brain@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07386963285Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview date: To be confirmedPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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What is the job role? The principles of progression are underpinned by the <a href="https://new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd/professional-capabilities-framework-pcf" target="_blank">Professional Capabilities Framework</a> and the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/708704/Post-qualifying_standard-KSS_for_child_and_family_practitioners.pdf" target="_blank">Post Qualifying standards for Child and Family Social Workers</a>. These characterise assessment at progression points and support the expectations outlined within job descriptions at each stage. There are a range of ways in which these capabilities and standards can be evidenced for assessment, and include submission of portfolios, presentations and panel interviews.Social Worker to Advanced Social Worker (Experienced)Advanced Social Workers will be highly skilled and take responsibility for the most complex, or high-risk work with children and families, doing so with a high degree of personal accountability and autonomy. The role also includes supporting team members through mentoring, coaching and advancing the expertise and professional competence and confidence of others.Assessment will be against the criteria below and completion of the Advanced Social Worker Progression Knowledge and Skills applicationto demonstrate meeting the competencies for progression.The criteria for consideration of appointment to Advanced Social Worker are:<ul><li>Demonstrating skills, knowledge and ability to work with the most complex or high-risk work with children and/or young people and their families.</li><li>Some evidence of experience of working with the most complex or high-risk work with children and/or young people and their families.</li><li>Either holding or working towards stage 1 or stage 2 Practice Educator qualification; or evidence of working towards advanced training/learning.</li><li>As this is a requirement within the G8 JD, qualified Practice Educators are able and willing to provide students placements, at least every 2 years in order to maintain currency of the Practice Educator qualification.</li><li>To have transferable skills to work across children’s services and be willing to work in different service areas in children’s services, for example Responsive Services, Area teams, Looked After Children &amp; Permanency, CDT, Fostering, Through Care and Quality Assurance Service. Any moves will be based upon service need (following discussion and engagement) in this eventuality.</li><li>Model and support others to maintain professionalism in delivery of complex work with children and families in complex situations, upholding the values of The Coventry Way and the One Cov values.</li></ul>The Advanced Progression panel will include:<ul><li>Submission of Advanced Social Worker Progression Knowledge and Skills&nbsp;</li><li>Team Managers report to be uploaded as part of application (attached - to be uploaded&nbsp;as part of application form)</li><li>Submission of training and development log of training accessed in the past year&nbsp;</li><li>The Social Worker delivering a presentation to Advanced progression panel which covers supporting the progression and development of good practice in others by leading in a specific area of practice</li><li>Interview questions from panel</li></ul>The new Advanced progression panel will comprise of a minimum:<ul><li>Two Operational Lead’s (outside of the direct service area) one, who will (chair)</li><li>A young person</li><li>HR Officer (optional)</li></ul>The pass rate will be a minimum 65% with all components equally weighted.The (Chair) Operational Lead will advise the Team Manager and Social Worker of the decision, the decision to progress to an Advanced Social Worker will be subject to the Recruitment Panel confirming approval.Social Workers will have a right to appeal the decision under the Council’s corporate Grievance procedure with informal decisions to a Strategic Lead. &nbsp;&nbsp;A development plan will be produced with the Social Worker if the minimum pass rates are not met to support future development and progression to an Advanced Social Worker. &nbsp;To re-apply for progression a minimum of six months will be required.Who are we looking for? Are you passionate about working with children and families, if so we would love to hear from you.You will join a supportive and dedicated children in care team who work with families from the first court hearing and progress their journey &nbsp;all the way through to child's final care plan and beyond, working with children from birth to aged 12 years.experience of court work, reunification, care planning, children in need and adoption is required. &nbsp;You will also share your skills and knowledge and passion and develop newly qualified staff within the service.If you are restorative, relational and want to join us in empowering, supporting, advocating and creating change for the children and families of Coventry, then please apply.

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Our Values ‘Learning at Stivichall is a passport for life’Stivichall Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted 2021) and our parents and school community are proud of our outstanding provision. &nbsp;It is a forward thinking and innovative school with a well-designed and effective curriculum. &nbsp;Through our Stivichall Pledge, we pride ourselves on providing memorable learning experiences that enable our pupils to excel. Our team is united in securing and maintaining high standards of education with children at the centre of our ethos and vision.What is the job role? We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to support children with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will work with a range of children with EHCPs, delivering interventions and supporting both in whole class learning and small group setting. The successful candidate will also provide dedicated 1:1 support for children with EHCPs.Who are we looking for? Previous experience of working with children who have special educational needs, disabilities and social and emotional needs is essential.The successful candidate will become part of a wider inclusion team led by the Inclusion Lead which includes a learning mentor, a dyslexia support assistant, speech and language support assistant and a team of EHCP Inclusion Support Assistants.For further information about our school please visit <a href="http://www.stivichallprimary.org" target="_blank">www.stivichallprimary.org</a>. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.&nbsp;Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)&nbsp;for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.Closing Date: 30/01/2026&nbsp;Please note, we may shortlist and interview as we receive applications.Interview Date: TBC&nbsp;

SEN Teaching Assistant

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Valewood Primary School part of Mersey View Learning Trust
Classroom Teacher
Full time, Fixed-term
Salary: MPS/UPS
Location: Valewood Primary School
Are you passionate about teaching and committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people? Valewood Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team.
The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974</a>
Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.&nbsp;
The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.
Candidates are asked to complete the application form which is available via Mersey View Learning Trust website, by closing date 16 January 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Classroom Teacher

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Please complete the online application form.
The Bonitas Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young students and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Employment is with the Bonitas Trust and not with Bracknell Forest Council. The Trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is therefore not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within two weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.



Required for September 2026, a dynamic Curriculum Leader of PE, working in an excellent department in an ‘outstanding’ school.
The department consistently achieves high standards in all Key Stages with good value-added results.&nbsp; There is very good provision for Post 16 and the subject is popular with A level students.
Ranelagh is an 11-18 coeducational, Anglican Academy (converter) which is oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation for academic achievement and positive school ethos.&nbsp; The school has had five ‘outstanding’ OFSTED reports, with Grade 1 across all areas, but we are not complacent and as such the provision for professional learning and development is something of which we are all very proud.
Potential candidates may wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
If you have experience of teaching PE to GCSE and A level and are an excellent teacher, ambitious to develop your career in an energetic and highly professional environment, we would welcome an application from you.&nbsp;
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email, at <a href="mailto:recruitment@bonitas.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bonitas.org.uk</a>.&nbsp; Details of the post are also available on the school website.
Closing Date for applications: &nbsp;Monday, 19th January at 12pm.
All applications must be submitted via our online application form - CVs/emailed applications will not be considered. No agencies please.&nbsp;

Curriculum Leader – PE

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Welfare Rights &amp; DWP Liaison Officer £40,182 - £42,060 per annum We have recently updated this post to work more collaboratively with our internal and external parties. &nbsp;The job entails supporting the team to ensure that our clients benefits are maximised. &nbsp;You will also provide advice to the team and keep up to date with new government legislation on welfare benefits that may advantageous or disadvantageous to our clients, &nbsp;The successful candidate will need to have experience working in the Welfare benefits environment, they will need knowledge and experience of mandatory reconsideration and tribunal appeals. &nbsp;Your focus will need to be on the following areas; <ul><li>Completing complex benefit forms e.g. Personal Independent Payments, Universal Credit</li> <li>Create new working relationships between internal benefit advisors, DWP and the local Jobcentres</li> <li>Directly work with and refer applications to the Department of Works and Pension on welfare benefit issues for individual clients</li> <li>Provide welfare benefit training to the Client Affairs Team and the Income team as and when required.</li> <li>The post holder will be required to, as and when visit residents in their own home or at local authority hubs</li> <li>Operate, maintain, and update databases and systems used in the team in a systematic, thorough, timely and accurate manner, ensuring that the section’s procedures are complied with</li> <li>A good understanding and experience of using Microsoft applications</li> </ul> If you would like to know about this post before applying, please contact Frances Bastien 0203 373 2907. &nbsp;Please note that CV's will not be accepted, please respond to the person specification, that is attached to the JD Please view JD here closing date: 16th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Welfare Rights & DWP Liaison Officer- Internal

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Social Worker – Children’s Team Children with Disabilities – Social Work Team £46,133 - £57,194 (includes market supplement)&nbsp; Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU&nbsp; Closing date 31/03/26 JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM&nbsp; We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive.&nbsp; As part of our commitment to building a Fairer Newham we are reimagining the way that we serve the families that we support. We are realising positive change by combining our Assessment and Intervention social work services into our new Family Support and Safeguarding Service. We’re currently looking for practitioners to join our team.&nbsp; We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work.&nbsp;&nbsp; ABOUT THE JOB&nbsp; Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. Our CwD teams provide statutory services to children and families who live with disability. You will work a varied caseload, including but not restricted to new referrals, CiN, CP, and looked after cases. This is often long term, rewarding work; focusing on sustaining an improved quality of life for the young people and families you work with.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Our social workers deal with interesting and unique cases, building specialist knowledge which will be invaluable for their futures. Working in CwD is about being an advocate; it’s about giving a voice to those who need it most. We enable families to learn and grow together, improving quality of life for children and young people who might otherwise be left behind.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Service Manager Helen Cusick said of working in DCYPS&nbsp;</li> </ul> You get involved in all of the different aspects of social work. I have completed Assessments, worked on CP and CiN cases, gained experience of court work and can be involved in the looked after process. CwD is unique in this respect. It’s also really busy, but in a good way!”&nbsp; <ul><li>Sandra B, DCYPS Social Worker&nbsp;</li> </ul> ABOUT YOU&nbsp; You are a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and will have completed your ASYE and have subsequent statutory children’s social work experience, including experience supporting children living with disability. We are happy to consider social workers with extensive experience in other statutory social work teams but firm understanding of how SEND can affect families and the processes around children and young people with disabilities is essential. &nbsp; “Patience and tolerance are key, and you need to be able to be a calming influence on families. You need to be able to connect and build a trust with the families, and have them trust you to be able to find strategies to support them.&nbsp;&nbsp; You have to be passionate, trustworthy, and empathetic; with a genuine love and passion for helping children and their families, and being that advocate for them.&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally, you need strong emotional strength and resilience. That is what makes a social worker- that resilience within yourself. It comes from my heart the work that we do”.&nbsp; Juliet Y, DCYPS Senior Social Worker.&nbsp; WHY WORK WITH US?&nbsp; We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.&nbsp; <ul><li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.&nbsp;</li> <li>We’re a&nbsp;GOOD local authority&nbsp;focused on reaching excellence.&nbsp;</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.&nbsp;</li> <li>Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.&nbsp;</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model,&nbsp;Circles of Support,&nbsp;was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.&nbsp;</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; within Children’s social work we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and 38 colleagues so far in 2024.&nbsp;</li> <li>Social Care Academy – our academy received significant praise from Ofsted and 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020.&nbsp;</li> <li>A competitive salary package that rivals capped agency pay.&nbsp;</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.&nbsp;</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits&nbsp;</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.&nbsp;</li> </ul> TO APPLY&nbsp; Please view JD here To apply please submit your CV through our&nbsp;online recruitment portal.&nbsp;&nbsp; Our social worker roles are CV only application to make things easier for you; but please ensure your CV is up to date and lists relevant experience in line with the service you’re applying for.&nbsp;&nbsp; Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Plumber SO1: Starting salary £40,404 per annum incl LW About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Team: Community Works is Lambeth’s in-house repairs team, delivering high quality communal and estate-based repairs across the borough. Our operatives work closely with supervisors, surveyors, and schedulers to provide a responsive and efficient service for our residents. The plumbing team focuses on repairs and maintenance to communal and estate-based plumbing systems; while also carrying out related tasks associated with plumbing, such as minor brickwork or groundwork where required to complete the job. About the Role: As a Plumber within Community Works, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of plumbing repairs and installations, as well as undertaking minor groundwork and bricklaying tasks where required. You will work across communal areas and estates, delivering work to a high standard, on time, and in line with health and safety requirements. Your flexibility to take on multiple trade tasks will help reduce reliance on contractors and ensure residents receive a seamless service. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: <ul> <li>Proven experience in plumbing repairs and maintenance, ideally within a housing or public sector environment.</li> <li>Experience in minor groundwork and bricklaying tasks (desirable).</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant health and safety standards and safe working practices.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality repairs.</li> <li>Good communication and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ideally, you will hold an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in plumbing; however, applicants with significant relevant experience will also be considered.&nbsp;</li> </ul> We particularly welcome applications from Lambeth residents. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description &amp; Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark Smith <a href="mailto:Msmith@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">Msmith@lambeth.gov.uk</a> and Omar McDermott <a href="mailto:Omcdermott@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">Omcdermott@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; How to Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 25 January 2026. Benefits: Please cleck here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please&nbsp;click&nbsp;here. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Lambeth Council

Plumber

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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join our legal services team.
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in the areas of contracts and procurement in a local government context.
Applicants will require excellent communications skills and be confident in providing practical legal advice and assistance on a wide range of contract and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
You should be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public contracts and have excellent understanding of the public procurement framework and local government law and a proven ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value contract tenders and providing advice to all of the authority’s services.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal &amp; Democratic Services at <a href="mailto:joy.ukadike@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">joy.ukadike@tmbc.gov.uk</a>. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

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Please fully complete the online application form.
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2 permanent vacancies full time 36 hours and 1 permanent vacancy 28.8 hours 
Corporate Legal Services is comprised of four legal teams with administrative support.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>The Children and Social Care Team provide legal services primarily in relation to child protection, adoption, education, adult social care, mental health and youth justice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Planning and Property Team provide legal services primarily in relation to planning and property matters.</li>
<li>The Regulation and Prosecutions Team provide legal services primarily in relation to regulatory matters, information governance and environmental, licensing, prosecutions and all other litigation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Contract and Employment Team provide legal services primarily in relation to contracts, procurement and commercial matters. The team also advises the Council and its schools on a full range of employment law matters.</li>
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We wish to recruit 3 Lawyers into the Childcare Team with responsibility for providing legal services in relation to Childcare and Education related matters. The post holders will carry a caseload of Childcare law cases, often complex in nature, with limited supervision but with support from a dedicated senior legal assistant. The post holder will also provide advice in relation to school queries.&nbsp; It is a pre-requisite that the post holder has demonstrable Childcare law experience.
Closing Date - 25/01/2026
Provisional Interview Date - 02/02/2026

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Lawyer - Children and Social Care Team

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Community Safety SLP Officer REF: 2611 PO1: £43,308 pa rising in annual increments to £45,852 pa inc&nbsp; Full-Time&nbsp; Permanent&nbsp; About the Role Join Lambeth Council at an exciting time as we work with partners to make our borough safer and stronger. As a Community Safety (Safer Lambeth Partnership) Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the statutory governance body for community safety - the Safer Lambeth Partnership. You’ll be responsible for organising and administering partnership boards and forums, ensuring meetings run smoothly and actions are delivered. This includes preparing agendas, coordinating participation, taking minutes, tracking action plans, and supporting data analysis to inform strategies that reduce crime and disorder. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in multi-agency governance and community safety strategy, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to make a real difference to Lambeth’s communities. What We’re Looking For <ul> <li>Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Proven experience in administration and governance support, ideally within a community safety or regulatory setting.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organisational skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Understanding of multi-agency problem-solving and community safety legislation (or willingness to develop this knowledge).</li> <li>Why Join Us</li> <li>Be part of a vibrant, diverse borough committed to equity, kindness, accountability, and ambition.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and exposure to strategic partnership work.</li> <li>Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and employee benefits.</li> </ul> About Lambeth Lambeth is one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs, home to vibrant communities and iconic landmarks. We are proud of our commitment to equality, inclusion, and innovation in public services. Our vision is to create a borough where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Working with us means joining a team that values collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference for residents. Additional Information Successful candidates will need to undertake a Basic DBS check and a Cifas check (Further information about Cifas can be found&nbsp;here:&nbsp;Cifas). We actively welcome applications from Lambeth Care Leavers and candidates from all backgrounds. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application: Job Description &amp; Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th January 2026. Please cleck here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits &nbsp; For an informal discussion, please contact: - Trevor East, Community Safety (SLP) Manager –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:TEast@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">TEast@lambeth.gov.uk</a> or Gaynor Brown, Head of Service Development &amp; Performance Management –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:GBrown3@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">GBrown3@lambeth.gov.uk</a> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere.

Community Safety SLP Officer

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking, and experienced music professional to lead the Instrumental Music Service in St Helens.We are seeking a candidate who can provide strong leadership and line management for our team of Instrumental Music Instructors, while continuing to deliver high-quality music education. You will also play a key role in creating performing opportunities for young people, ensuring music remains an enriching part of their educational experience.The Instrumental Music Service is highly successful and widely valued by pupils, parents, schools, and the wider St Helens community. We are looking for someone who is creative and committed to maximising resources to deliver a fully inclusive and equitable service across all school communities. This role is pivotal in driving the service forward and ensuring its sustainability for the future.Making a DifferenceWhatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>Roles That MatterAs the leader of the Instrumental Music Service, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of music education across St Helens. Your work will ensure that young people have access to high-quality musical experiences that inspire creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of music.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and manage the economic, efficient, and effective operation of the Music Service.</li><li>Develop, co-ordinate, and promote high-quality music education and care across all settings in the borough.</li><li>Provide guidance, support, and intervention to ensure excellence in music provision.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the colleagues to deliver the objectives of the Music Education Hub, including: <ul><li>Strategic leadership and direction</li><li>Professional advice on resource allocation and financial outputs</li><li>Risk and change management</li><li>Embedding positive management behaviours</li></ul></li><li>Ensure compliance with the National Plan for Music Education, National Curriculum requirements, and guidance from the DfE and Arts Council for Music Education Hubs.</li><li>Champion opportunities for young people to engage in music-making and performance.</li></ul>About YouYou are an experienced and passionate music professional with a proven track record in leadership and service development. You bring creativity, strategic thinking, and a commitment to inclusivity. You understand the importance of maximising resources and delivering sustainable, high-quality music education. Your ability to inspire others and drive change will be key to ensuring the continued success and growth of the Instrumental Music Service.Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.Share this vacancy with friends and family via your socials below!St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.Equality &amp; DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

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Team Manager - Music and Cultural Education

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Social Worker - Children in Care/ LAC £46,133- £57,194 (includes market supplement) Newham Dockside E16 2QU – Hybrid role closing date 31.3.26 Job Description JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive. We’re building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners.&nbsp;Ofsted described Newham&nbsp;as having a positive&nbsp;culture of learning&nbsp;and development and we always try to develop talent in-house. We have promoted 37+ internal colleagues so far this year and have put more than 50 practitioners through further education since 2020. We value your development and at Newham career progression is a reality for many of our colleagues. We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work.&nbsp; ABOUT THE JOB Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach.&nbsp;Our Children in Care teams provide statutory services to children who are in our care and their families and support networks.&nbsp; Social Workers in Children in Care provide Circles of Support around children to ensure their happiness and safety when Council is acting in its role as a corporate parent - working restoratively and using systemic tools and ideas and drive the development of a team culture where good practice can flourish to the benefit of all. Working as a Children in Care Social Worker at Newham provides a unique development opportunity as the service handles the majority of court work relating to care proceedings. You will be fully supported in this by senior colleagues, an Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager in each team, Practice Development Social Workers, a comprehensive CP Chair service and our Clinical Team of experienced qualified Family Therapists. We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work.&nbsp; ABOUT YOU We welcome applications from qualified social workers of varying experience levels; though we do expect applicants to have completed their ASYE and have gained some experience within a service focused on supporting children in care (this must be clear on applicants’ CVs). A firm understanding of working with children in care and their families and support networks is essential and will need to be demonstrated at interview. Applicants must have a valid registration with Social Work England and experience of practice within the UK. We’re looking for social workers who have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, young people and their families.&nbsp; We want to meet energetic, empathetic social workers that are keen to reach positive outcomes for children and families whilst taking full advantage of the learning, support and personal development that Newham offers. We’re big on career development and our focus on developing internal talent has made internal progression a realistic possibility for many – we promoted 30 qualified social work professionals in 2023 alone. WHY WORK WITH US? We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. <ul><li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a&nbsp;GOOD local authority&nbsp;focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model,&nbsp;Circles of Support,&nbsp;was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and have already promoted 37 colleagues to date in 2024.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our Academy offer received significant praise from Ofsted.</li> <li>A competitive salary package for social workers of up to £55,574 that rivals capped agency pay (including market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV through our&nbsp;online recruitment portal. Our maingrade social worker require a CV only application – so please ensure your CV has the relevant detail requested in this advert and on the person specification. Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as listed in their CV. We’re currently looking for social workers who have completed their ASYE year (or have equivalent practice experience). Closing date 31/12/25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal in

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