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How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding -Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.&nbsp; If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk" target="_blank">https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk</a>
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - <a href="https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/</a>
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application &amp; selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.&nbsp;
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form. &nbsp;
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.&nbsp;
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.



Do you want to make a real difference to children’s lives? Do you want to work with likeminded people who put children at the heart of what they do? Do you like working hard and seeing the impact of your work? Are you looking for something new and rewarding? If you have answered YES to any of these, then we might be the right fit for you.&nbsp;
The Pines Primary School is a 1-form entry primary school with a Specialist Resource Provision and a Nursery.&nbsp; We have children from a wide range of backgrounds and also have an above national % for pupils with SEND.&nbsp; We are proud of what we do to make a difference to the lives of children and their families.&nbsp; We use an approach of continuous provision in EYFS and KS1 as we believe in the importance of learning through play.&nbsp; We have also recently introduced OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) into our lunchtimes.&nbsp; At The Pines, we believe children can thrive when their needs are met and when they have high quality provisions throughout the school.&nbsp;
We are looking for staff who share our values, have energy and resilience, as well as a willingness to try new ideas. We want people who will bring the joy. We are keen to find staff who are patient, creative, can work well in our team and is enthusiastic about supporting children to reach their full potential, whatever that might look like for each child.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The successful candidate will join a team who are passionate about engaging and inspiring young people in their learning and will be based in our Specialist Resource Provision.
We need a Teaching Assistant who:&nbsp;
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Our children would like someone who:&nbsp;
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The Pines had Ofsted inspection in 2023 and received a GOOD grading. We are well resourced and have extensive outside space along with a gym, 2 halls and rooms for ELSA and other interventions. There are currently 277 children on roll. At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour &amp; attitudes and personal development We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.&nbsp;
We can offer you:&nbsp;
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Closing date:  Friday 23rd January&nbsp;(we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date should a suitable candidiate be found).
Interview: To be confirmed, reviewed on receipt of shortlisted applications
Hours:  Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only plus 3 days
Actual Salary: £18,178 + £543 London Weighting (Bracknell Grade K)
Start date – ASAP&nbsp;
At The Pines we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp; We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the published date should a suitable candidate be found.

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The Money Adviser role provides a proactive, needs-led service to Portsmouth Homes residents and their households, focusing on complex financial, welfare benefit, and debt issues. The aim is to help residents sustain their tenancies, improve financial resilience, and complement the support offered by generic Housing Officers. Money Advisers work collaboratively within Housing Offices and the wider community, offering specialist expertise in welfare benefits, debt management, and budgeting. You will be required to manage your own caseload, assisting tenants with complex situations requiring specialist intervention, such as mandatory reconsiderations, appeals, Debt Relief Orders, and bankruptcy processes. Skills: •	You must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of welfare benefits and local and national policies and legislation regarding Money Debt and Welfare Benefit advice. Preferably with experience of supporting and advocating for customers. •	You should have experience of supporting customers with budgeting advice and advising on priority and non-priority debts, you may hold a relevant qualification, though applications are welcomed from those willing to obtain qualification whilst in post. •	Be approachable, supportive and non-judgemental, and able to foster positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and other professionals. •	Be able to listen well and use effective questioning skills and professional curiosity to understand the root causes of customers problems. •	You should be competent at understanding complex information and relaying this to customers in clear and simple terms, with a focus on the best outcome for the customer. •	You should have strong written and verbal communication skills to enable effective negotiation with creditors or other professionals where appropriate. •	Have experience in developing others, supporting them to perform effectively in their role, with the confidence to reflect with them on the quality of their interactions. •	Be self-motivated with the ability to work without support, and with a willingness to keep your knowledge updated through your own research. •	You should have an awareness of the wider social issues that affect our customers. •	You should hold an awareness of departmental budget constraints and the need to minimise expenditure and ensure that appropriate support is proportionate and timebound. •	Be able to utilise good negotiation and persuasive skills to ensure action plans are met and customers and their households are supported appropriately. •	Be able to work closely with all teams within Portsmouth Homes to ensure tenants with the most complex needs are supported effectively for them to be able to maintain their tenancies. •	You should understand and demonstrate the importance of working collaboratively with Housing Benefit Teams, Council Tax Departments, the Department for Works and Pensions and other Money advice organisations to ensure Money Advice is consistent and in the best interests of the customer. •	You should hold or be prepared to obtain and maintain accreditation with the Institute of Money Advisors, and Debt Relief Order Intermediary status. •	Be competent with using Microsoft Software including Excel, Work and Outlook and be able to use IT systems to keep clear, accurate, concise and methodical records. •	Be flexible as you may be required to work from Area Housing Offices, Community Bases and in customers homes. You may also be required to carry out visits outside of normal working hours. •	You should hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

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Are you a task focused, people person who loves to learn and gain new skills? Do you enjoy getting through your list of varied tasks each day? And where needed do you like speaking to or emailing people to help you in completing those tasks? Then this is the role for you!As an Apprentice Recruitment Administrator, you’ll be involved in all aspects of the recruitment process and wider activities to help us to attract and retain the best people in the jobs here at the council. Whilst in post you’ll also be completing your apprenticeship level 3 in Business Administration worth £5,000 and paid for by us!So, we’re looking for someone who wants to earn as they learn their new skills and someone who is enthusiastic about providing a great experience for customers. This means talking to lots of different people, writing emails to confirm with them what we need them to do and tracking all of this in appropriate Microsoft applications and recruitment related systems.The work we do aligns directly to one of the key measures for the council – Time to hire. This means we need to process our work in line with clear timescales making sure our work is of high quality and meets with all relevant policies and the law.Main Responsibilities Your main responsibilities in this post which you will be supported to be able to complete will include:<ul><li>Complete all administration tasks related to our end-to-end recruitment processes such as posting adverts, processing employment checks, assisting hiring managers and maintaining our recruitment system in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Record all work accurately within the relevant systems and excel trackers we use to ensure we can easily understand progress of each candidate or job vacancy</li><li>Supporting the Resourcing Advisors with general administration and recruitment-based activities such as jobs fairs/events, campaigns, social media and pulling together data and insight</li><li>Provide advice and support to managers in accordance with the Council’s recruitment and selection processes and policies</li><li>Be customer service focused and able to deal with recruitment enquiries from candidates, always representing the Staffordshire County Council employer brand</li><li>Be a great communicator who can build relationships with hiring managers and candidates</li><li>Be a champion for inclusive recruitment to ensure fair and equal opportunities for all</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role you’ll need to have:<ul><li>Educated to GCSE level including English &amp; Mathematics (or equivalent qualification)</li><li>Experience in an office environment or an understanding of what working in an office environment involves</li><li>A clear interest in processes relating to people, recruitment and the law.</li><li>Good IT skills, know how to do the basics in Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Teams, Excel</li><li>Be able to spot something which doesn’t look quite right, or out of place (attention to detail) with the ability to work to deadlines</li><li>Supporting customers by talking on teams calls and also writing and sending emails</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and understand that being a team player supports the overall performance of the team</li></ul>What you’ll get from usYou’ll of course achieve your level 3 in Business Administration which will be delivered by a training provider remotely meaning you can do this from home/office using your work equipment, more information can be found here -<a href="https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0070-v1-0" target="_blank">Business administrator / Skills England</a>You’ll also be part of a super supportive team, and we’ll make sure we give you a great induction to our systems and processes and help you develop your skills in the human resources/people services sector whilst you gain your qualification.For more information about the role please contact Emily Smith - <a href="mailto:emily.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">emily.smith@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date 18th January 2026Recruitment processFirst stage will be your application form where we will ask a couple of questions about why you have applied for the role and what you think you can bring.If we receive a high volume of applicants the next stage may be an automated video interview where we will send you a couple of questions for you to reply to with recorded video answers.Final stage will be an in person assessment at our Stafford office which will include some interview questions and a quick task to test some of the skills needed for the basic elements of the role.Final stage interview and assessment will be held week commencing 26th January 2026About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people we work with and their communities. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.Our friendly and supportive Adult Safeguarding Enquiries Team is a small specialist county wide team, working entirely on safeguarding that is linked to service providers. This includes residential and nursing home providers, domestic care, supported living providers and health care providers and working with all adult customer groups.The team focuses on S42 enquiries for individuals and any wider organisational factors. We lead and co-ordinate multiagency work with providers of concern where there are significant safeguarding concerns and / or a wider public interest / possible risk to others.We asked the team to tell us what it is like working in the Adult Safeguarding Enquiries Team and this is what they came up with:"The Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team is a team of highly supportive colleagues who genuinely care for and encourage each other on a daily basis. The team offers a range of training opportunities, with personal and career development promoted within the team. The role is dynamic, which provides a range of interesting experiences each day, and ongoing learning opportunities for practice." About The JobSalary: £39,862 to £47,181 per annum (grade 10 or 11 dependant on experience) Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (hybrid working opportunities available please discuss at interview) Contract Type: Permanent Location: Horsham office base - please note countywide travel is part of the role Interview Dates: w/c 26th January - morning interviewsTo succeed in this role you need to be resilient, have a good knowledge of adult safeguarding, and engage with people and work collaboratively and flexibly to achieve solutions that improve and sustain lives and care services. You will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service.Working as a Social Worker in the Enquiry Team, your role will involve undertaking safeguarding enquiries and help develop safeguarding plans working with adults from 18 years and upwards with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, chronic health conditions, older people and people with dementia. You'll also review the effectiveness of safeguarding plans for both individuals and service providers.You will need to be confident in assessing risk and be an effective communicator as you will be working with members of the public and professionals from different disciplines and agencies.As an experienced Social Worker, you will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented. You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex.You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex.Experience and SkillsThe following are the short listing criteria so please ensure you cover with information on how you meet each of the criteria in your application.Key Skills: 1. Theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of social work, with up-to-date working knowledge of legislation relevant to the specialist area of the post e.g. The Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. 2. Good understanding of the necessity of working with partnership agencies including health, housing, learning, statutory, voluntary and independent sector. 3. Able to use own initiative where appropriate, in a context of good support and supervision. 4. Organise own workload and respond independently to unexpected problems and situations (With support of line manager for advice and guidance on serious problems). 5. Able to support people who access or need the service and / or subject matter which may place emotional demands on the individual. 6. Able to deal with challenging behaviour from people who access or need the service.Qualifications and/or experience: * Degree in social work or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. * Appropriately registered with Social Work England and responsibility for maintaining registration. * Valid, full driving licence with ability to travel throughout the County with own transport.Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationFor an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Shaun Labelle (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. For issues or queries regarding your application please contact <a href="mailto:" target="_blank"></a>. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

(Senior)Social Worker Adults Safeguarding Enquiries Team

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. This is a great opportunity to join us as an Assistant Care Manager in friendly Worthing Hospital Social Work Team that prides itself on their supportive culture.Stacey, an Assistant Care Manager in the team, says "I enjoy working as an ACM as it is an opportunity to work within the social care sector - helping people with varying needs, supporting them to meet their outcomes and striving to make a difference. I really enjoy working in the team because of the wealth of experience my colleagues hold and the supportive nature of every member of staff"Our hospital social work teams thrive in a high pace, high pressure environment where they can make a real and positive impact on people's lives. They have a varied and challenging workload; every day is different and offers an opportunity to learn something new.Within the hospital, our social workers support the integrated discharge teams by sharing their professional expertise. Together, they work with some of the most complex patients and their families to enable a safe and rapid discharge from the ward. They also work with the emergency departments to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital.Within West Sussex, we have implemented a successful 'discharge to assess model'. Much of our hospital social workers' time is now spent carrying out assessments for people recently discharged from hospital. They support them and their families to make decisions about their longer term outcomes, with a strong emphasis on supporting people to return and remain at home, being as independent as possible.About The JobSalary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum Working Pattern: Full time 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Location: Worthing General HospitalOur Assistant Care Managers have a really supportive working environment and inductions are well planned with help from across the team. There are 25 members in the Worthing Hospital Social Work Team so whether it's in person, on the phone or even in the chat group there is always someone on hand to help.You will be working across the Acute ward, A&amp;E, Community Hospitals, and assessing people in their own homes; providing advice and guidance to those people who access or need the service.. As well as assessing you will be completing plans, implementing and monitoring care packages, although there is a focus on short term support you will also be carrying out reviews for long term support. To be successful in this role you will need to use your initiative and demonstrate personal resilience as you could have exposure to challenging behaviours from people who access or need the service.An important part of the role is accurate records of all of the amazing work you have undertaken, and produce reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.You will receive regular, supportive and reflective supervision from senior social work colleagues, but you will also need to use your own initiative where appropriate. There would be some requirement to work flexibly, out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families and you will be required to travel throughout the county including locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.For those applicants interested in sponsorship the soc code for this role is 2469.Experience and SkillsThese will be used as the shortlisting criteria so please cover in your application with examples.Key Skills:<ol><li>Ability to analyse and interpret information and prioritise needs in order to make recommendations/decisions which will have a positive outcome.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, working under pressure and to tight deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work in a multi-agency environment to deliver a service to those people who access or need the service.</li><li>Ability to communicate complicated or sensitive information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes; to be able to communicate clearly with customers reflecting the service objectives and standards.</li><li>Sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.</li><li>Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.</li></ol>Qualifications and/or experience:<ul><li>GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.</li><li>NVQ Level 3 in Care. Desirable</li><li>Experience of providing support/working with people in a Social Care environment.</li><li>Experience of forming effective working relationships within a multi-agency setting.</li><li>An awareness of the policies, practices and procedures relevant to Social Work. Experience of the assessment and review process of care packages.</li><li>Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures to individual pieces of work.</li></ul>Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Assistant Care Manager - Worthing Hospital

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is all about making a positive difference to the people we work with and their communities. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.Our Adults' Community Teams offer an exciting and rewarding area of practice, giving our Occupational Therapy professionals the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. We work with adults aged 25 and over who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities, with a particular focus on older people.Community Occupational Therapy focuses on helping people maintain their current abilities or prevent further deterioration in their skills. Occupational Therapy helps those with impairment and disability to live independent, productive lives. We're proud to embed a strengths-based approach in our practice-supporting individuals to explore their networks, maximise independence and access local community resources.Take a look at our Careers in Social Care Occupational Therapy campaign page for further information on the work of the team - <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/careers-in-social-care-occupational-therapy/" target="_blank">Careers in social care occupational therapy - West Sussex County Council</a>About The JobSalary: £55,057 to £58,829 per annum Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week* Contract Type: Permanent Location: Chichester &amp; Bognor areas - office base in Chichester Interview Date: 30th January 2026We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to join us as the Team Manager of our wonderful Western Community Occupational Therapy team.As Team Manager, you'll lead and manage a team of registered and non-registered professionals (Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants). You'll ensure the service is delivered to the highest standards, in line with HCPC guidelines, national legislation, and West Sussex County Council policies and procedures.Managing your team, you will be expected to assign, monitor and review team activities to ensure standards, development and implementation of team plans and performance targets are in place and being met. You'll promote effective working practices with colleagues and partner agencies and ensure the delivery of quality Occupational Therapy to West Sussex residents with the aim of meeting customer outcomes and preventing, reducing and delaying the need for services.As a member of a high performing Occupational Therapy Management team, you are responsible for the provision of Occupational Therapy within the Chichester and Bognor areas. This post will require you to manage business priorities according to demand and deliver performance targets by the effective management of resources. Demonstration of strong management and leadership skills to provide excellent services that improve outcomes for the residents of West Sussex is key.As the Occupational Therapy professional management lead for the area you must have excellent communication skills drawing on your ability to influence the actions of others and communicate complex information to a variety of people. Initiative and creativity are imperative, you must be able to anticipate problems and make informed decisions on many different aspects of the role including, service provision and the day to day management and direction of the team.*This role offers hybrid working, meaning you will be able to work from home 1-2 days a week.Experience and SkillsThe following are the short listing criteria so please ensure you cover with information on how you meet each of the criteria in your application.Key Skills: 1. The ability to provide professional knowledge, skill and experience to the service area. Promote professional leadership within the service specialism. 2. The ability to lead staff through complex change within the context of the political, legal and practice framework, identify innovative solutions and constructively challenge existing practices, effectively deliver performance management solutions. 3. The ability to problem solve and tackle challenging issues of a technical, professional, resource or people related nature. 4. Excellent communication and organisational skills (including IT) and the ability to analyse and manage data and monitor financial expenditure of for example: staffing, equipment and adaptation. Qualifications and/or experience: * Diploma or BA/BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification. * Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. * Significant post qualifying experience in dealing with significant and diverse issues, including the delivery or co-ordination of quality customer focused service. * Experience of managing / leading staff.Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to HCPC registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Team Manager - Community Occupational Therapy

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Our Family Practitioners play a key role in working with children and families to support children to remain within their families. Providing crisis intervention and working collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.You'll be expected to undertake flexible, creative and imaginative approaches to support children, young people their families whilst underpinning our restorative approach.Core hours are 37 hours each week Monday - Friday travelling around Burton &amp; Uttoxeter in East Staffordshire.You may need to be available outside of traditional working patterns including evening and weekends to provide support to children, families and carers when it is needed.Main Responsibilities As a member of the East Staffordshire district team, you will:<ul><li>Be a key worker for children and families leading on early help assessments and plans completing home and school visits.&nbsp;</li><li>Work collaboratively with social workers to support children in need, children on child protection plans and children in care.</li><li>Work&nbsp;with children and families including contributing to parenting assessments, support mediation, crisis prevention, conflict resolution and Life Story Work.</li><li>Carry out work outlined within assessment and planning on specific topics with children &amp; families (including but not limited to) staying safe, loss and grief, behaviour management, parenting support, attachment and exploitation.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul><li>have direct experience of working with children &amp; families including home visiting.</li><li>hold a Minimum standard of NVQ3 in respect of working with children and their families or equivalent, plus an understanding of child development and the knowledge of mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, poverty and other vulnerabilities and how these impact on families.</li><li>have the ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and carers.</li><li>have the ability to build relationships and deliver interventions to children, families and carers as well as being able to work effectively in conflict situations.</li><li>have the ability to use IT systems and to keep effective records written to a good standard.&nbsp;</li><li>have the commitment and ability to demonstrate restorative approaches when working with children and families.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;This role is currently subject to a review of weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.For more information about this role please contact Mary Stephens 07814 192 990 <a href="mailto:mary.stephens@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">mary.stephens@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or if I'm on leave call duty 01283 239617 and ask to speak to the Family Practitioner Lead.&nbsp;Interviews will be held in Burton Grange Street Office on 26th and 27th Jan 2026.&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose:
The main purpose of the job is to provide a uniformed presence representing Arun District Council on the promenades and foreshores during the period from March to September. You will help promote education and understanding of waterside safety and the local environment. You will ensure compliance with the relevant byelaws by authorised means. React to issues and concerns that impact on the public safety as quickly and efficiently as possible. In some instance the inspectors must refer issues to the relevant authority and will at no time put themselves at risk. You will be a local information point for all seafront visitors. You will work at Bognor Regis or Littlehampton, as required by the Foreshore Officer. Please note that a full and clean driving licence is an essential requirement for all post-holders.
For more information about joining the Foreshores Team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a> for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit <a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 16 January 2026 23:59pm
Interviews are likely to commence in the week beginning 2 February 2026
Training is scheduled to begin 9 March 2026

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Data, Performance and Engagement Manager to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role based in the Town Hall in Maidenhead with some hybrid working, and a salary of £48,602 - £53,120 per annum.
About us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is a dynamic and forward-thinking authority, committed&nbsp;to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to our residents. We are proud of our collaborative culture and our ambition to innovate in Adult Social Care through data-driven insights and strong community engagement.
The&nbsp;Role
As&nbsp;Data, Performance and Engagement Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of performance frameworks within Adult Social Care, ensuring data is meaningful, accessible, and actionable. This role combines technical expertise with the ability to influence and engage teams, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
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<li>Engage with internal teams and external partners to embed data-driven decision-making.</li>
<li>Mentor and develop a high-performing data team.</li>
<li>Champion innovation in data collection, analysis, and visualisation.</li>
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What we’re looking for
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<li>Strong experience in data analysis, performance management, and business intelligence.</li>
<li>Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and reporting tools.</li>
<li>Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Proven leadership skills and experience in stakeholder engagement.</li>
<li>Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements (CQC, NHS datasets) and data governance.</li>
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RBWM values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities, care experience, or armed forces backgrounds who meet the minimum criteria.&nbsp; This job requires a minimum of two days a week office based. Please note that we are unable to offer or accept sponsorship for this position, and applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Interview dates:&nbsp;29th January 2026 For an informal discussion, please contact: Jesal Dhokia, Assistant Director Systems, Performance and Communities on 07969 499520

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title:&nbsp;Housing Solutions Out of Hours Advice and Prevention OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Liverpool’s Housing Solutions Service has recently undergone a major transformation, creating new opportunities and innovative ways of working. This is an exciting time to join our growing team and play a vital role in supporting people when they need it most. As an Out of Hours Advice and Prevention Officer, you’ll provide urgent homelessness assistance outside normal working hours, offering clear advice, assessing immediate needs, and arranging emergency accommodation in line with statutory requirements.The role:<ul><li>You’ll work closely with partners and our daytime Housing Solutions team to ensure continuity of care, while safeguarding vulnerable individuals and families.</li><li>You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, can stay calm under pressure, and want to make a real difference in people’s lives.</li><li>Evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts are part of the rota, with full training and support provided.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Friday 23rd January 2026 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;TBC Interview date: TBC Interview type: face-to-faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:matthew.moss@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.moss@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Liverpool City Council

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About UsWest Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.Our Sensory Services team have a unique focus, supporting adults born with sensory impairments, or acquired at any age. Many of the people the team work with also have lifelong physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and brain injuries acquired at an early age. We also work with adults with sensory impairments acquired at any age (people who are Deaf, Deafblind, or who are visually impaired). The team offers a dedicated, strengths-based approach to disability that we know makes a positive difference. Whether we are engaging with people seeking advice, providing equipment or skills training, or starting a journey with people that may lead to a personal budget to meet complex needs, we are always looking to deliver the best outcomes.We believe the best staff get the best outcomes. This is a rare opportunity for you to join our wonderful Sensory Services Team as a Social Worker. This team rarely need to recruit as once people join the team they don't want to leave. About The JobSalary: £36,363 to £39,152 per annum Working pattern: 37 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Locations: Office base location flexible from one of our offices Horsham, Glebelands or Chichester. Hybrid working opportunities will be discusses at interview, with an expectation of 2 days per week in the office.Are you passionate about making a difference? Our Social Workers are an integral part of the countywide team also made up of Vision Rehabilitation Specialists, Senior Practitioner Vision Rehabilitation Specialists, and Assistant Care Managers for deaf and hard and hearing and visually impaired people.The post is working with people who have a sight and hearing loss, where this impacts day to day quality of life and safety, but potentially 2/3 of cases will be with people who have a sight impairment.As a SW with someone who has a visual impairment that impacts on their independence and quality of life, where full vision rehabilitation using strength and needs based assessments has not been successful, some experience of working with people where the impact of sight loss is the main concern if preferrable.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Use your skills and knowledge to develop and implement tailored support plans that improve wellbeing and deliver positive outcomes.</li><li>Manage a varied caseload, providing a statutory, accountable social care service to those who access or need support.</li><li>Undertake high-quality assessments and reviews, including Mental Capacity Act assessments.</li><li>Respond to safeguarding enquiries and work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.</li><li>Ensure compliance with organisational policies and legislative requirements.</li><li>Participate in a duty system</li><li>Negotiate with and on behalf of those people who access or need the service and with a wide range of providers and other professionals.</li></ul>Please note that we can only consider people who have a qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) - Level 2 or above or a willingness to undertake training to achieve this qualification.Experience and SkillsThe following criteria needs to be covered, with examples where possible, within your application form:Key Skills: 1. Good assessment skills, including the ability to ensure regular reviews and risk management with a variety of individuals, carers or families. 2. Able to effectively prioritise work and meet deadlines. 3. Able to analyse and interpret information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision. 4. Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service. 5. Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action. 6. Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision. Qualifications: * Degree in relevant professional or equivalent qualification e.g. Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work. * Registration with Social Work England and responsibility for maintaining registration with that body. * British Sign Language (BSL) - Level 2 or above or a willingness to undertake training to achieve this. * Valid, full driving licence.Rewards and BenefitsFor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme (if you meet all the essential criteria), this can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? Do you thrive in varied environments and enjoy flexible working hours? If so, this is your opportunity to play a key role in one of life’s most meaningful occasions.We’re looking for enthusiastic Registration Officers to deliver exceptional ceremonies across Staffordshire. In this role, you’ll:<ul><li>Be part of life’s biggest milestones – helping couples celebrate their special day.</li><li>Work flexibly – enjoy variable hours on a zero-hours basis, perfect for balancing other commitments.</li><li>Travel across beautiful Staffordshire locations – no two days are the same.</li><li>Bring professionalism and care – ensuring every ceremony meets legal requirements and exceeds expectations.</li></ul>You’ll need excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt sensitively to the needs of the public. Above all, you’ll take pride in delivering a high-quality service that makes every ceremony truly memorable. Main Responsibilities As a Registration Officer, you will:<ul><li>Conduct and register marriage and civil partnership ceremonies in line with legal requirements.</li><li>Conduct Citizenship Ceremonies in line with legal requirements</li><li>Conduct discretionary ceremonies such as vow renewal and naming ceremonies.</li><li>Provide a professional, high-quality service that ensures every ceremony is memorable.</li><li>Work across a range of beautiful venues throughout Staffordshire.</li><li>Handle all legal documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Offer sensitive, supportive guidance to couples and their guests.</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to work within a legal framework.</li><li>Flexibility to work variable hours, including weekends and bank holidays.</li><li>Confidence in public speaking&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service</li></ul>Video shortlisting will take place during week commencing 19 January 2026 for a period of two weeks.&nbsp;Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.Please see the video for further information relating to the role.Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact Sam Jones (Ceremony Team Leader at: ceremonysupport<a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Job Title: Strategic Asset &amp; Estates Manager Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities. Travel across the county will be required Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Part of the Resources Directorate at Hertfordshire County Council, the Property Team support all Service teams with their property requirements, including fire stations, registration offices, libraries, household waste recycling centres, supported living, care homes, day centres, highway depots, corporate offices and vacant properties.The Strategic Assets and Estates Manager role manage a team of 6, which has a mix of Estates Officers and Asset Officers, and commissions the council’s property managing agents.Each officer covers a geographical area providing support to the different internal clients for that area, supported by the Senior Assets Officers and Team Leader.<h4>About the role</h4>You will be involved in working on a varied portfolio and will be responsible for the professional and strategic management of property assets to support the delivery of the Council’s Services.The role will be required to provide professional property advice on land and property matters in line with RICS standards and the County Council’s protocols. Responsibility for landlord and tenant activities (including rent reviews, lease renewals and lease regears), project work, strategic consultancy, professional estates advice to colleagues and other stakeholders, estate, asset and property management. For clarity this is not a facilities management role.You will be required to provide instruction and manage our external property management consultants (and other external consultants as required). As well as be expected to liaise and work closely alongside colleagues in our Legal Services, Facilities Management, Development and Planning, Finance, and our service teams to ensure the best possible property solution is delivered. You will also oversee the process of gaining approvals within a political arena.You will manage, support and develop a team of individuals who have responsibility for property transactions and data, maintaining relationships with Service teams to ensure properties are fit for purpose and to look for opportunities to improve asset utilisation.&nbsp;Although the teams are well established you will use your professional insight to contribute to corporate policies, providing specialist advice and you will also have the opportunity to shape new policies and procedures that reflect best practice, address emerging risks, and capture new opportunities.Under the current financial environment there is a drive to support the wider County Council budgets through efficient and effective use of property assets.&nbsp; You need to have lateral vision and a strategic approach including looking at opportunities to generate and maximise revenue and capital receipts and to consolidate and rationalise the estate whilst understanding the role of the County Council as a whole.You will be responsible for the management and forecasting of financial budgets which includes income and expenditure, to ensure delivery of service priorities. These include rent, service charges, business rates, council tax, professional fees and other occupier obligations. &nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>A member of a property related professional organisation such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with highly developed knowledge of the principles, theory and practice in Property.</li><li>Extensive experience of estates management/ property, planning, legal matters and political awareness.</li><li>Experience of leading teams with the ability to coach and develop staff.</li><li>Experience of budget management and financial forecasting.</li><li>Strong report writing skills.</li><li>Confident in briefing and presenting to senior leaders and councillors.</li><li>Good time management dealing with multiple projects/tasks</li><li>Proficient ICT and Microsoft Office skills are required.</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Understanding of the public sector and the challenges it faces.</li><li>Ability to develop and lead on the delivery of solutions across a range of stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to develop, review and implement annual plans for a specific function taking account of business and service requirements.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP14 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stuart.Paskins@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Paskins@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Due to the retirement of the current School Business Manager, the Governors of Carlton Hill Primary School are looking to appoint a: &nbsp;Part-time School Business Manager Role E (M11 Grade) Permanent Start date: Mid May 2026 Part-Time (3 days per week), Term Time +&nbsp; Part-time (Mon – Weds)&nbsp; 22.5 hours per week 49.17 weeks per year, depending on length of service (Term time + 15 days worked across school holidays) (Equates to 0.5750 full-time equivalent) NJC Grade M11: Current Points 29-32 £39,862 - £42,839 per annum full-time.&nbsp; You will be paid on a part-time, pro-rata basis which equates to £22,921-£24,632 (This is based on April 2025 pay scales).&nbsp;Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;48.73 or 49.17, depending on length of service&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date:&nbsp;May 2026<h2>About the role</h2>Carlton Hill is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming inner city primary school that celebrates its cultural diversity. We are a one form entry school with 218 pupils currently on roll. We currently employ 31 members of staff.&nbsp;We are looking for a motivated, strategic thinking SBM to join our experienced and highly respected Senior Leadership Team (Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Inclusion Co-ordinator), collaborating closely on school development and planning for the future. You have support from a strong team of part time Finance / HR Officer, a full time School Administrator and a full time Site Manager. &nbsp; &nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic role in our school community, working alongside an ambitious and supportive team, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and families.Carlton Hill Primary School is part of the Brighton City Partnership for Education (BCPfE) who work in close collaboration to improve teaching and learning in our schools.In line with Safer Recruitment procedures, we will be taking up references for shortlisted candidates, prior to interview.Further details and application forms are available from the school:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a> or tel: 01273-604966.Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the School Office to book this.Closing date:&nbsp;Mon 2nd February 2026, 9amInterview date:&nbsp;Wednesday 11th February 2026How to apply:&nbsp;Applications should be submitted directly to the school office by e-mail.&nbsp;Please return your application form to the School Office at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 604966Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/carltonhill" target="_blank">https://www.carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/carltonhill</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityCarlton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Business Manager SBM Role E (Grade M11)

The Headteacher and the Governors of Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, are seeking to appoint a flexible, friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking professional to join our team as a Midday Supervisor in our small and happy school. You will work as part of a team to continue to make lunchtime a pleasant and enjoyable part of the school day. We believe it is a valuable opportunity for the children to put into practice the values/ethos of the school and develop important life skills. By supporting the lunchtime break, you will assist in the building of relationships across the primary age range and encourage children to develop independence and cooperation. The post will commence on Monday 9th February 2026 subject to clearances and references. We are a small school set in beautiful surroundings with a strong aspirational motto – Imagine, Believe, Achieve - which applies to all who come through our door and is at the heart of everything we do, founded by our Christian ethos. We are proud of our school and all that we have to offer our families. Please visit our website for a further insight to our school life <a href="https://www.mbhtprimaryschool.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.mbhtprimaryschool.org.uk/</a>A visit to our school is welcomed and encouraged; come and see us in action! Please arrange an appointment with our Headteacher, Chris Layhe-Humphreys, by ringing 01629 582862.Provisional Interview Date: 19 January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>





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Derbyshire County Council

Midday Supervisor

The Governors of The White Peak Federation are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated Teaching Assistant to work in our small school in KS2. The post is for 9 hours per week. We are a caring, supportive and aspirational school. The school was graded OFSTED Good in its last inspection. The person appointed will have high expectations of learners and will be committed to the school’s vision and aims for the future. We are a creative school and love outdoor learning. Applicants are most welcome to visit the school.Provisional Interview Date Week commencing 19 January 2025<ul></ul>

Teaching and Learning Assistant

What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced care worker or senior care worker to join our night team at Broadmeadow Care Centre.Broadmeadow provides short-stay residential services for adults for the purposes of rehabilitation, reablement or respite. We are a 48-bed home providing 24-hour quality care for individuals staying with us.We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Night Care worker. Shifts are 2130 – 0730 and cover a four-week repeating rota.The right candidate will have care and supervisory experience and be rewarded with a great employee package which includes salary enhancements for working nights; generous annual leave allowance; access to discounts on high street retailers and more. Full details of the role can be found in the job description.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC 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/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youPlease apply online only, for further information please contact <a href="mailto:emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Senior Night Carer

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;If you’re passionate about working in an area where you can make a real difference to people’s lives we’d encourage you to apply for this role.&nbsp; You will have the opportunity to work in an ever-changing working environment with lots of scope for career progression.&nbsp;You will have the opportunity to work in various services within the Income team including the Welfare Benefits Team, Garage Team, Former Tenants Arrears and Temporary Accommodation Team as well working with other internal and external partners like Housing Benefit and Department of Work and Pensions.What’s the role?We are looking for an apprentice to join the busy Income Team for a period of 18 months.&nbsp; You will be involved with the following:<ul> <li>Provide general administrative support across the various teams in the Housing Income Team.</li> <li>To support the collection of debts from residents, taking payments and notifying residents of their debts.</li> <li>Facilitate the running of meetings, including scheduling, minute taking, distributing and following up actions.&nbsp;</li> <li>To support the work of the Welfare Benefits Team, promoting and attending resident events.</li> <li>To support the work of the Welfare Benefits Team, promoting and attending resident events.</li></ul>The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively with members of the&nbsp;housing teams and other departments both internal and external to the Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most importantly, you will have the skills to positively engage with members of the public.This role is temporary for 18 months.What’s in it for you?&nbsp;Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies&nbsp;</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans&nbsp;</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking for&nbsp;You should have passion and drive and be willing to learn quickly.&nbsp; There is currently an unprecedented demand on Housing Services and it is important that you will be able to prioritize your workload, carrying out essential administrative duties with ease.Location&nbsp;The job is primarily based in&nbsp;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 basisSpecial conditionsAnswer the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/%20APP23001ApplicationQuestions" target="_blank">application questions</a><ul> <li>Be over the age of 16 (there is no upper age limit)</li> <li>Be a Lewisham borough resident (the electoral register will be used to verify this information)&nbsp;</li> <li>Have full residency entitlement, there must be no restrictions on your status in the UK (all successful candidates will need to produce their passport once a job offer is made)</li></ul>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.&nbsp;For an informal discussion about this job, please contact <a href="mailto:Salek.Hussain@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Salek.Hussain@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/HousingIncomeApprenticeJD311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description&nbsp;Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/ApplicationquestionsHousingIncomeApprentice311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Application Questions&nbsp;(Use the person specification section on the application form to complete the application questions)Salary£27,010 per annum (London Living Wage)Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>&nbsp;The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>





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London Borough of Lewisham

Housing Income Apprentice

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.What’s the role?Join us as a Transformation Delivery Lead in Lewisham's new Transformation Delivery Unit. Lewisham Council is on an ambitious journey. Centred around our Transforming Lewisham vision - Run Well, Serve Well - by 2030, we aim to be a high-performing, resident-focused organisation, equipped to deliver our corporate priorities and the borough’s long-term vision.We’re looking for strategic leaders with exceptional organisational, planning, and interpersonal skills to shape and deliver service redesign and transformation initiatives. As part of the Corporate Transformation Delivery Unit, the driving force behind Lewisham’s most critical change programmes, you’ll lead complex projects that improve services and deliver measurable benefits for residents. Our transformation portfolio spans the entire organisation, and you’ll work closely with senior officers and stakeholders on programmes focused on:<ul> <li>Enhancing how residents access and experience the Council’s services</li> <li>Transforming our corporate ways of working to boost efficiency and performance</li> <li>Building a supported, skilled workforce ready to deliver on our ambitions</li> <li>Improving outcomes for residents who rely on children’s and adult social care</li></ul>If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, now is the perfect time to join us.We are hiring for 3x permanent positions and 1x fixed term 18-month contract.As a Transformation Delivery Lead, you will:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Oversee the design, planning, and implementation of transformation initiatives, driving innovation and measurable benefits.</li> <li>Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to resolve challenges and influence strategic priorities.</li> <li>Manage programme governance, ensuring appropriate project management frameworks, reporting, and risk management processes are followed.</li> <li>Line manage project managers and delivery teams, supporting their development and performance.</li> <li>Provide expert advice, clear reporting, and assurance to boards and decision-makers.</li> <li>Develop frameworks and tools that contribute to the development of a high-performing transformation function.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul> <li>Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex transformation programmes in a public sector setting.</li> <li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading effective teams.</li> <li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a range of partners and engage effectively with senior leaders and operational teams.</li> <li>A strategic mindset with the ability to balance the broader vision with day-to-day project delivery.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.</li> <li>A relevant qualification in project or programme management (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience is desirable.</li></ul>What’s in it for you?&nbsp;Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies&nbsp;</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans&nbsp;</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships&nbsp;</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</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.Special Conditions<ul> <li>We are hiring for 3x permanent positions and 1x fixed term 18-month contract</li></ul>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>- 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.&nbsp;For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jacob Foreman, Head of Transformation Delivery, Insight &amp; Performance at <a href="mailto:jacob.foreman@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jacob.foreman@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/TransformationDeliveryLead311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£63,816 – £69,660 per annum (PO8-SMG1)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.Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham 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>&nbsp;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. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram</a>





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Transformation Delivery Lead

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.What’s the role?Join us as a Project Manager in Lewisham's new Transformation Delivery Unit. Lewisham Council is on an ambitious journey. Centred around our Transforming Lewisham vision - Run Well, Serve Well - by 2030, we aim to be a high-performing, resident-focused organisation, equipped to deliver our corporate priorities and the borough’s long-term vision.This role sits within the Corporate Transformation Delivery Unit, the driving force behind Lewisham’s highest priority change programmes. You will lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects that drive real change across the council. You will be a hands-on problem solver, working closely with services to design and implement practical solutions that improve outcomes for residents, staff and the Council. Our transformation portfolio spans the entire organisation, with a current focus on:<ul> <li>Enhancing how residents access and experience the Council’s services</li> <li>Transforming our corporate ways of working to boost efficiency and performance</li> <li>Building a supported, skilled workforce ready to deliver on our ambitions</li></ul>This role is about making things happen — taking initiative, navigating challenges, and keeping momentum. Working in a matrix environment, you will provide expert project management support across services, helping to embed new ways of working and deliver measurable outcomes for Lewisham’s residents. With a strong aptitude for collaboration, you will drive projects from planning through to implementation, including projects to review, develop, redesign and transform our services.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, now is the perfect time to join us.This post is an 18 month fixed-term contract opportunityAs a Project Manager, you will:<ul> <li>Oversee the delivery and coordination of transformation projects from initiation to completion, driving innovation and measurable benefits.</li> <li>Work closely with services across the council to co-design solutions, troubleshoot delivery challenges, and embed new ways of working.</li> <li>Manage project governance, developing detailed project plans and ensuring these are followed, proactively managing project risks and issues, escalating where necessary and driving resolution.</li> <li>Matrix manage project delivery teams of various sizes, ensuring timelines, costs, and quality standards are met.</li> <li>Contribute to the development and use of practical tools, templates, and resources to support project delivery.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul> <li>Proven experience in delivering change projects in Local Government</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.</li> <li>Strong understanding of project management principles and techniques including Agile and Prince2.</li> <li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a range of partners and engage effectively with senior leaders and operational teams.</li> <li>A can-do attitude with the ability to champion and drive day-to-day project delivery.</li></ul>What’s in it for you?&nbsp;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>Location&nbsp;The 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.Special Conditions<ul> <li>We are hiring for 1x fixed term 18-month contract.</li></ul>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.&nbsp;For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jacob Foreman, Head of Transformation Delivery, Insight &amp; Performance at <a href="mailto:jacob.foreman@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">jacob.foreman@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/ProjectManager311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£52,269 - £59,574 per annum (PO4-PO6)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.Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham 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. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram</a>





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Project Manager

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;Are you seeking an opportunity to drive policy creation and oversee its development? Do you have experience in Public Affairs and working strategically to set direction within a large organisation?This newly created role will manage a small, fast paced policy function, advising senior leaders and working across all areas of the Council to deliver an exceptional policy and public affairs service.What’s the role?As Lewisham Council's Policy Manager you will:<ul> <li>Create and oversee Policy and Public Affairs strategies.</li> <li>Create and deliver policies within services; organising consultations/ co-production exercises, gathering evidence and piloting programmes of work.</li> <li>Manage a small but high-performing team at the centre of the organisation.</li> <li>Keep up to date with the latest policy ideas and best practice across areas of interest in the public sector, acting as the inhouse expert.</li> <li>Work closely with the Corporate Equalities Lead and Disability and Co-Production Policy Officer to ensure an aligned approach across the Council to Corporate Equalities.</li> <li>Provide policy and strategy advice across the full range of the Council's service areas.</li></ul>What’s in it for you?&nbsp;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 forSomeone with extensive experience of strategy and/or policy development. This doesn't have to be in local government, but you will need a strong understanding of how local government works, and the financial and strategic challenges it faces.You'll need knowledge of how to create and implement a public affairs strategy, with an understanding of how local government can influence national and regional bodies.You will have experience managing a high-performing team, developing colleagues and getting the best out of them.LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. We operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in the office a minimum of two days a week. Further and specific days may be required depending on work commitments.Further informationThe 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.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Alex Glanz (Head of Strategy, Policy and Chief Executive's Office): <a href="mailto:alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/PolicyManager311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£60,633 - £62,742 per annum (PO7)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.Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham 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.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;





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Policy Manager

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;Do you have experience of working on the development of policy and strategy? Are you comfortable working across a wide range of different areas to help services innovate, improving the way they're delivered?If so, this role could be for you.What’s the role?You'll work in a small, fast paced team providing policy advice and strategic oversight from the centre of the organisation. The role is newly created, and although you'll have the chance to shape responsibilities and make it your own, you can expect to:<ul> <li>Support the creation of new policies within a range of service areas; helping every step of the process from working directly with residents, to drafting new and innovative ideas, to ensuring oversight and effective delivery.</li> <li>Support the delivery of a public affairs strategy, engaging with national and regional bodies as required and collating public affairs work from across the Council to ensure strategic alignment.</li> <li>Work across a range of projects as a representative of the Policy Team, carrying out the necessary research to act as an inhouse expert when required.</li> <li>Coordinate work from across the Council, building relationships with colleagues and collecting data to allow effective reporting on various work strands.</li> <li>Work closely with the Council's Equalities Lead and Disability and Co-Production Policy Officer to ensure the effective delivery of the Council's equality objective.</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>Experience of strategy and/or policy development. This doesn't have to be in local government, but you will need to understand how local government works, and what we do.</li> <li>Experience of working with both qualitative and quantitative information, carrying out research and presenting information to senior stakeholders.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively under your own initiative, delivering significant results as part of a small team.</li> <li>Knowledge of public affairs and ideally, how local government can influence national and regional bodies to create change.</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 in the office a minimum of two days per week. Additional or specific days may be required depending on work commitments.Further InformationThe 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>- 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.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Alex Glanz (Head of Strategy, Policy and the Chief Executive's Office) <a href="mailto:alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/PolicyandPublicAffairsOfficer311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£44,235 - £45,852 per annum (PO1)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. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>





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Policy and Public Affairs Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026&nbsp;Do you have a passion for safeguarding children and empowering families? Luton Council is seeking 2 dynamic and experienced professionals to join our leadership team as a Deputy Head of Service for Family Help.In this pivotal role, you will be responsible, as directed by the Head of Service, for shaping and delivering a high-performing, child-centred service that provides early help and protection for vulnerable children and their families across Luton.This is an exciting time of rapid change and innovation as we enter a test and learn phase aimed at evaluating service impact and enhancing outcomes. You will work closely with teams and the community to ensure quality assurance, respond to concerns, and monitor key performance indicators. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic direction, standards, and culture of our Family Help and Child Protection teams.You will:<ul><li>Support the Head of Service in driving service transformation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Champion evidence-based practice and a learning culture to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.</li><li>Play a key role in strategic planning, operational delivery, and community engagement.</li><li>Lead on performance, audit processes, and workforce development to build a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce.</li><li>Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council’s commitment to regenerate Luton and improve life chances for all.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.You will have substantial experience of working at a senior level within children’s services, with a strong understanding of the complex needs of children and families in a diverse urban setting. You are confident in leading services through change and are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.Your expertise will include:<ul><li>Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-agency services across the public and voluntary sectors, delivering improvements and innovation.</li><li>A proven track record in motivating and performance-managing teams to achieve organisational objectives and positive outcomes for families.</li><li>Strong background in partnership working, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships with internal teams, partners, and the local community.</li><li>Substantial experience in engaging children and families, increasing their participation in shaping and improving services.</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively at all levels.</li><li>Sound financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex funding streams.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and current policy developments impacting children and young people.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to audit, critique, and improve practice while maintaining focus on outcomes and compliance</li></ul>At Luton Council, we are proud to serve one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of children’s services in Luton — to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1541365&amp;ptId=12181" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1541380&amp;ptId=12181" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head of Service Family Help JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Head of Service - Family Help

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: Hours per week: Contract type: PermanentAre you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join our passionate and supportive team working with children, young people, and families to make a real and lasting difference.We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to support children and young people with complex needs and risks. In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will: <ul><li>Work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide targeted support and protection.</li><li>Conduct in-depth assessments, including parenting assessments and statutory visits.</li><li>Plan and implement appropriate, multi-agency interventions and service provisions.</li><li>Mentor and coach less experienced social workers, offering guidance and joint working opportunities.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal colleagues and external partner agencies.</li><li>Support the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Assist Managers in meeting key performance indicators and delivering high-quality outcomes.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a confident, compassionate professional with the ability to manage complex cases independently. You will have: <ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, ideally within Children and Family Services.</li><li>Proven ability to make sound professional judgements in challenging, multi-disciplinary environments.</li><li>Experience working on complex cases involving vulnerability and risk, with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including children and professionals.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relevant to children’s services.</li><li>A thorough understanding of social disadvantage, child development, and family dynamics.</li><li>Clear awareness of eligibility criteria and thresholds concerning need and risk of significant harm.</li><li>Registration with Social Work England.</li><li>A recognised Social Work degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1685029&amp;ptId=12179" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner - Family Help.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1685030&amp;ptId=12179" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Family Help

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type:Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for an experienced and motivated&nbsp;Supervising Social Worker&nbsp;to join our dynamic&nbsp;Fostering Team, playing a key role in supporting some of the most vulnerable children in our borough.As a Social Worker within our Fostering Service, you will:<ul><li>Carry out the full range of statutory Family Placement responsibilities in line with the&nbsp;National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fostering Services Regulations.</li><li>Promote the best interests of children and young people at all times.</li><li>Manage a varied caseload that includes the&nbsp;recruitment, assessment, supervision, and training&nbsp;of foster carers.</li><li>Deliver high-quality support and contribute to the&nbsp;planning and review processes&nbsp;for children in placement.</li><li>Prepare and present detailed reports to the&nbsp;Fostering Panel.</li><li>Work autonomously and in partnership with a range of professionals to ensure a seamless, high-quality service.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for someone with:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience&nbsp;in fostering and statutory children’s social work.</li><li>A&nbsp;DipSW, CQSW or equivalent&nbsp;recognised professional qualification.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;forensic assessment skills&nbsp;and the ability to supervise and support foster carers effectively.</li><li>A thorough understanding of&nbsp;fostering legislation, regulations, and&nbsp;Care Planning and Fostering Regulations 2015.</li><li>The ability to work on complex and challenging cases&nbsp;independently&nbsp;and as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.</li><li>A sound understanding of&nbsp;child development,&nbsp;family dynamics, and the ability to assess&nbsp;risk of significant harm.</li><li>Commitment to identifying&nbsp;gaps in service&nbsp;and influencing service delivery.</li><li>Willingness and ability to&nbsp;visit children and families in their own homes regularly.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1596950&amp;ptId=12180" target="_blank">download: Supervising Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1596951&amp;ptId=12180" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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