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This opportunity is currently being offered as a zero-hour contract, however, as the service develops a permanent contract may be offered, though this is not guaranteed.We are seeking a Project Officer co-ordinator to join the HealthyWay Plus team. You will be required to contribute and deliver an evidence-based weight management programme to improve health and wellbeing in Medway by supporting the achievement of local and national strategies relating to Public Health.The post holder must have a minimum of one year’s experience in a weight management setting ideally including groups. Additionally, the role will include administrative support relating to the courses the post holder runs. This includes collecting accurate data and sending emails to client, health care professionals and wider Public Health teams. The successful post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Williams on <a href="mailto:katherine.williams@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.williams@medway.gov.uk</a> <h4> </h4><h4>Career Progression Framework</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Public Health Project Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4> </h4><h4>Important Information</h4><ul><li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</li><li>Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.</li><li>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </li><li>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </li></ul>Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Public Health Project Officer

Job DescriptionSenior Practitioner - Social Work AcademySalary:&nbsp;£45,624&nbsp;– £52,038&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;F Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours Per WeekAbout the RoleAre you passionate about shaping Social Work&nbsp;across adult and children services&nbsp;through learning and development? Do you have a proven track record of supporting Social Work learners and a strong commitment to driving excellence in practice? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact by joining our Social Work Academy as a Senior Practitioner.In this pivotal role, you’ll play a key part in developing talent across all career stages—from students to experienced professionals. You’ll provide tailored support to individuals, lead engaging learning workshops, and contribute to the moderation and quality assurance of our programmes. This is your chance to influence practice standards and help build a workforce equipped to deliver outstanding Social Work.What We Are Looking For:<ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Qualified Practice Educator (PEPs 2)&nbsp;– essential.</li> <li>Strong experience in mentoring, supervising, and supporting Social Workers.</li> <li>Excellent communication and leadership skills.</li> <li>Commitment to promoting high standards of Social Work practice and professional development.</li> <li>Flexible approach to the role to meet the needs of the service which will include being available within the office when required (minimum 2 x per week)</li></ul>DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Adults and Children's Barred List is required for this post.Closing Dates: &nbsp;Redeployment Only: 15th January 2026Internal &amp; External: 1st February 2026Interview Date: 11th and 12th February 2026For more information please contact - Deb Ireland - <a href="mailto:direland@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">direland@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQDvxvjCdn8ZSqngZvzaCujzAcZwu1d1qerPwr6iC14Szog?e=fCPcJM" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. 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Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Child Protection Minute Taker Salary:&nbsp;£29,253&nbsp;– £32,736&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;C Contract Type:&nbsp;12-month Fixed Term&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp; This post is for a full-time member of staff at Grade C, to support the Child Protection Conference process. The Safeguarding and Child Protection team are a busy and diverse team who strive to meet deadlines and support vulnerable families. As a&nbsp;Child Protection minute taker, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Arranging Child Protection Conferences for families.</li> <li>Ensuring that an accurate record of the Conference is produced and circulated within timescales.&nbsp;</li> <li>Meeting and greeting vulnerable families prior to Conferences.</li> <li>All related administrative tasks. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; The post holder will have proven minute-taking skills and a good working knowledge of the Children’s Social Care process and Signs of Safety. Excellent IT skills are a must, as are good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work. &nbsp; DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is not required for this role Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;8th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;25th January 2026 Interview Date: 30/01/2026 or 04/02/2026 Additional Information&nbsp; If you would like an informal chat or more information, please contact Jenny Read on 07894 327871 or <a href="mailto:jxread@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">jxread@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQB0EBj3Iv69T79BQDlY_AxCATe9cQuox3zamcOexN9Sufw?e=Vv6qI7" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Child Protection (CP) Minute Taker

Job Description Job Title: Support Planner - Preparing For Adulthood Team Salary: £33 531 – £38 052 per annum Grade: D&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent &nbsp; Working Hours: 37 hours per week&nbsp; About the Department Thurrock Council Adult Social Care operates a dedicated Preparing For Adulthood (PFA) Team, which works collaboratively with Children’s Social Services, Special Educational Needs, and Health departments to ensure a smooth and well-supported transition for young people with special educational needs or disabilities, from the age of 16 to 25. Our approach places the young person at the centre of all planning and decision-making, actively encouraging their participation and engagement throughout assessments. We also recognise the vital role of carers and ensure their involvement is integral to the process.&nbsp;&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp;&nbsp; As a Support Planner, you will be responsible for:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul> <li> Coordinating and attending Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings, as required under the &nbsp; Children and Families Act 2014, in response to increasing demand.&nbsp; </li> <li> Completing Care Act assessments and reviews to ensure compliance and timely delivery of statutory duties. </li> <li> Supporting statutory transition planning and maintaining operational continuity through effective communication, data management, and administrative coordination.&nbsp; </li> </ul> This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference by supporting a smooth transition for young people as they prepare for adulthood, focusing on key outcomes such as employment, independent living, community inclusion, and good health. What We’re Looking For&nbsp; We’re looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including members of the public, both over the phone and face-to-face.&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to working in a way that empowers service users and creates opportunities for independence and development.&nbsp;</li> <li>Competent in using word processing and spreadsheet packages (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel).&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to hold discussions, clarify opinions, and accurately assess information to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.&nbsp;</li> <li>Consistently recognises and respects diversity and cultural issues.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate adaptability in a team environment.&nbsp;</li> <li>Self-motivated, with the ability to achieve tasks and maintain high-quality standards.&nbsp;</li> <li>Capable of working independently and using own initiative.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to record information clearly and concisely.</li> </ul> Essential qualifications: Social Care qualification NVQ level 3/or recognised Social Care or Health qualification.&nbsp; DBS Check: Enhanced level with Adult and Children's Barred List is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp; &nbsp; Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 8th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External): 25th January 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Maita Chapatarongo&nbsp;- Team Manager <a href="mailto:MChapatarongo@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">MChapatarongo@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;| 01375 659687 &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQATTWZKdYtMSaHA7czKBk2HAbFjL_PeZJaDd17TJw0BE20?e=XjTofx" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Support Planner - Preparing For Adulthood (PFA) Team

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Trading Standards Professional Apprentice (2 posts) Salary:&nbsp;£24,414 per annum Grade:&nbsp;A Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term 48 months Apprenticeship Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week Do you have a passion for making a difference and really helping your community? Are you keen to see a fairer economy and illicit goods taken off sale? Have you ever thought about a career in Trading Standards?&nbsp; This apprenticeship would suit anyone looking for a career in Trading Standards, whether you’re a school leaver, or looking for a career change.&nbsp; The apprentice position is for a&nbsp;minimum of 48 months&nbsp;and involves the apprentice working towards the Level 6 Trading Standards Practitioner Apprenticeship. You’ll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in a number of enforcement activities as required by the qualification.&nbsp; You’ll be part of the Trading Standards Team who are friendly and supportive and you will have a varied and interesting workload. No two days are ever the same! &nbsp;Although our office base is at the Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, there will be a requirement to work from home and out on site. &nbsp; The Trading Standards Team enforce various laws in relation to consumer protection to ensure that members of the public are not ripped off by unscrupulous traders and ensure unsafe or illegal items are not being sold. This really is your opportunity to start an exciting and varied career where you will make a huge difference to the Thurrock Community.&nbsp; Main responsibilities <ul> <li>Supporting Trading Standards Officers with their enforcement actions.</li> <li>Advising business and consumers on Trading Standards legislation.</li> <li>Study for the L6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship.&nbsp;</li> </ul> About you The successful applicant will be able to display the following: <ul> <li>Willingness to learn</li> <li>Well presented</li> <li>Works effectively in a team</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail</li> <li>Works on own initiative</li> <li>Good time management</li> <li>Organised, flexible and able to multi-task</li> <li>Confident communicator</li> <li>Methodical and self-motivated</li> <li>IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel</li> </ul> The Apprenticeship The L6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship requires you to achieve:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9) Ideally you will also have good A Levels or equivalent.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Training will mainly take place at the Civic Offices, but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time. &nbsp; Working hours 37 hours per week. Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm, Fridays with a 30-minute lunch break.&nbsp; Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours however there is an expectation that some study will be done in your own time. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;At Basic Level is required for this post Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;15th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;1st February 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed How to apply Simply click on “Apply Now” below and complete the online application form (we do not accept CVs alone). If you have any difficulties in submitting an application please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte Edwards, Trading Standards Manager via <a href="mailto:trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQC5Dhol9o-EQZQ8t-kwHJ-PAWbbV8DfTB2YupLn5xqyvFk?e=LnSeOi" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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We are recruiting a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 10 hours per week Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks) Location: Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre or any of our satellite bases within Caerphilly County Borough CouncilTeam: SchoolsThis position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £5,803 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Trinity Fields is a special school for pupils aged between 3 and 19 years, with severe and complex needs. We serve the County Borough of Caerphilly as well as having some pupils from neighbouring authorities. Trinity Fields is highly regarded by parents/carers and professionals alike. We have recently been inspected by Estyn (June 2019) who judged us to be EXCELLENT in all 5 inspection areas. This is a very exciting time for the school as we develop formal partnerships with the local authority and mainstream schools with specialist resource bases in order to improve the outcomes for pupils with ALN across the County Borough. These posts could either be at the main site or at one of our satellite provisions.We are committed to providing a highly individualised and inclusive education to all our pupils, with an emphasis upon meeting their individual needs and developing their strengths and interests within a highly supportive and engaging learning environment. We are a Rights Respecting School. We are firmly committed to the United Nations Conventions of the Rights of the Child. We also hold the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Flagship status, the Welsh Network of Healthy Schools Schemes National Quality Award and Investors in Families, Diamond Award.We need committed midday supervisors to work alongside our teachers and teaching assistants to help our children develop essential key skills. You will be involved with the following: <ol><li>Helping to get the children ready for lunch.</li><li>Either feeding children, teaching the children to feed themselves or ensuring the children interact appropriately at the table and develop good table manners.</li><li>Supervising the children on the playground and developing their play skills.</li><li>Taking children to the toilet and supporting their self-care needs. </li></ol>Induction, training and supervision is provided for Midday Supervisory Assistants. Salary: Grade 1Hours: 2 hours a day, Monday to Friday To commence ASAP (pending all employee checks), application forms can be accessed and submitted via Eteach. For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>An understanding of the role of a Midday Supervisor and the responsibilities associated with working with children.</li><li>The ability to follow instructions and procedures in line with agreed school policies.</li><li>The ability to communicate with children with care, empathy and understanding.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dave Jenkins on 01443 866000 or email: <a href="mailto:trinityfieldsschool@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">trinityfieldsschool@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements. 





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Midday Supervisory Assistant

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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Public Health Specialist
Language:&nbsp;UK
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Region:&nbsp;London
Country:&nbsp;United Kingdom
Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Adults, Health &amp; Integration
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02744
Service:&nbsp;Public Health
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Salary:&nbsp;per Min Max In
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term / Secondment
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Part Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;32.4
Grade:&nbsp;PO7
SCP Range:&nbsp;£60,633 - £62,742
Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity until 31 March 2028
32.4 hours per week
Salary £60,633 - £62,742 per annum (Pro rata)
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Hackney Council has achieved a huge amount in the past decade: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making Hackney a place of which we can all be proud.
City and Hackney Public Health Service is a dynamic and dedicated team, serving the populations of both Hackney and the City of London and known for being innovative and passionate about improving the health of our local populations. The team is on a journey to transform both Hackney Council and City of London Corporation to take a ‘Health in All Policies’ approach.
The City Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile, dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK, aiming to contribute to a flourishing society, shape outstanding environments and support a thriving economy.
If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website&nbsp;<a href="https://cityhackneyhealth.org.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;and the service’s recruitment page&nbsp;<a href="https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/the-public-health-team/" target="_blank">here</a>.
As a Senior Public Health Specialist, you will work within a team of highly motivated public health staff, supporting the Director of Public Health to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities in Hackney and the City of London. You will be expected to be able to work across all domains of public health as and when required to do so and with additional training and support if necessary.
As part of our’whole system’ approach to tackling obesity, this fixed term role will lead the co-development, implementation and evaluation of a pilot programme of work to build workforce and community capacity to promote healthy weight. This will involve:
- Strengthening healthy weight competence and confidence among frontline staff and volunteers who support individuals at high risk of obesity, in various service and community settings
- improving awareness of, and access to, information about actions individuals can take to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- Developing and implementing a plan to address and reduce weight stigma across Hackney and the City.
While based within a central team, the responsibilities of the role will be delivered through collaboration with colleagues across the two local authorities, health and voluntary sector partners, as well as directly with communities.
You will be educated to degree level and have significant public health knowledge and skills, acquired through training, experience or formal study. You will have a knowledge of the causes of ill health and inequalities, combined with a knowledge of public health principles and methodologies.
Applicants for this role will need to have a comprehensive understanding of the complex drivers of obesity and the multi-faceted response required to promote healthy weight. Expertise in community co-design/co-delivery and supporting wider services to embed health promotion in routine practice is highly desirable.
If you want to work as part of a high performing and innovative team, and are committed to supporting our values to achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
A Standard DBS is Required for this post
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;04 February&nbsp;2026 (22:59)
Interview date: W/C 02 &amp; 09 March 2026
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.&nbsp;We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

London Borough of Hackney

Senior Public Health Specialist

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Additional Salary Information:&nbsp; &nbsp; Plus Market Premia payment of £2,500 per year until 31/12/27 &nbsp; &nbsp; Plus Golden Hello payment of £3,915 (T&amp;C applies)&nbsp;
About the role
You will be leading one of our most dynamic teams within the Council.&nbsp; The Housing Standards Team responds to complaints about Housing Conditions in the private sector and delivers our selective, additional and mandatory licensing schemes.
What we offer
The benefits of working with&nbsp;CBC:&nbsp;
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About Charnwood
Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.
We are also customer focused, both internally and externally.
We are looking for the latest member of the CBC team to deliver our aims and values.
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.
The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability confident culture.&nbsp; To find out more about our Disability Confident commitments including reasonable adjustments and the guaranteed interview scheme please visit: <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion</a>.
We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.
Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs</a>
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Charnwood Borough Council

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At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), our vision is simple: to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. We’re looking for a Revenues Manager to lead our Council Tax and Business Rates service, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance with legislation, and a strong focus on customer experience. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Revenues and Benefits, you’ll manage a team of seven Team Leaders and play a key role in shaping the future of our revenues service. This is a leadership role with significant impact, offering the opportunity to drive innovation, digital transformation, and performance improvement across the council. The role is part flexible with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office (One Angel Square).Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? In this role, you’ll lead the strategic direction of Council Tax, Business Rates, and Inspections, making sure services run efficiently and in line with legislation. As the council’s expert on revenues, you’ll oversee billing, recovery, and enforcement while driving innovation and maximising income by improving collection rates. Managing a £1.6m budget and a team of seven Team Leaders, you’ll inspire high performance and champion digital solutions. You’ll also play a key part in major projects like revaluations and annual billing, and when required, deputise for the Service Director, ensuring our revenues service remains effective, forward‑thinking, and customer‑focused.About you You’re a confident leader with deep expertise in Council Tax and Business Rates, ready to bring energy and vision to our revenues service. With a strong track record in managing change, driving performance, and shaping policy, you thrive on solving complex challenges and inspiring teams to deliver their best. You’ll be IRRV Level 7 qualified and educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with the ability to turn technical knowledge into clear, pragmatic advice that influences decisions. Most importantly, you’ll combine professionalism with enthusiasm, building strong relationships, embracing innovation, and keeping people at the heart of everything you do.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Revenues Manager

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In Coventry, we cherish and value our award-winning parks and green spaces. We know that they contribute significantly to the health, well-being, and quality of life of people and are vital to help protect our environment and wildlife.&nbsp;The Parks and Open Spaces Team are a passionate, hardworking team responsible for the provision and development of safe, accessible and attractive parks and open spaces and the management, planning and maintenance of the Council's trees and urban forest. They work hard to ensure our parks are a welcoming place for all of our residents and visitors to enjoy today and for many years to come.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

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	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
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What is the job role? The Parks and Open Spaces Officers (POSO) are key members of the service and have a multi-faceted role.Reporting to the Parks Service Manager, you will join a small team who are responsible for the care of Coventry’s green spaces, monitoring their condition and identifying opportunities for improvements.The POSOs help improve the city’s parks by developing and delivering projects to protect and improve the city’s green spaces. This includes working closely with different service areas within the city council and with external partners to ensure that parks and other open spaces are part of the city’s wider development. By assessing planning applications which may affect or include green spaces in the city, the POSOs identify opportunities where the city’s biodiversity and amenity facilities can be improved and, through work with planners, developers and other colleagues, help to secure funding or to create new features in green spaces as appropriate.POSOs also work with other stakeholders to develop parks and woodlands, including liaising with resident groups and responding to enquiries from visitors, utilities and other users of parks to ensure Coventry’s parks and other open spaces continue to be a credit to the city.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced green space professional who is knowledgeable about the care and development of parks and other open spaces. With an understanding of the principles of project management, especially in relation to parks, woodlands or similar environments, your track record will evidence experience in delivering practical and sustainable improvements which meet the needs of park visitors.&nbsp;Our workforce data shows that people from minority and ethnic backgrounds are under-represented in green space management and we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.&nbsp;We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date: 16 February 2026&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

Parks & Openspaces Officer

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About the role
Do you have experience of delivering and supervising frontline operational services in a Street Cleansing or Waste Collection Service environment?&nbsp;
We are looking to appoint a Waste Management &amp; Street Cleansing OFFICER to join the service.&nbsp; You will be responsible for the daily schedule planning, deployment and supervision of teams to ensure that statutory obligations and service plans are delivered across the Borough.&nbsp; There will be a keen focus on the improvement of the local environmental quality and attention to detail is key when delivering Street Cleansing Services.
As part of the wider service, you will play a role in supporting the service to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021 regarding the roll out of simpler recycling principals and the implementation of food waste collections.&nbsp; Additionally, you will also support the continued promotion of the management of waste through reducing, reusing and recycling.
In return we can offer a salary with incremental progression, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years’ service, training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Your new place of work
Sefton is a vibrant local authority on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.&nbsp; This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Sefton is the northern most borough of the Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents.&nbsp; Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline as well as spanning the busy port of Liverpool means that Sefton is a diverse and exciting Borough.
Closing Date - 30/01/2026
Provisional Interview Date - 10/02/2026
For any questions about the post, please contact Marcus Burke (Operations Manager - Street Cleansing Services) on 07812098009

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Waste Management & Street Cleansing Officer

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Are you passionate about making sure every child feels valued, included, and able to thrive? We are looking for a dedicated and nurturing Inclusion Champion to join our team and help us continue building a school where every pupil feels a strong sense of belonging.
As our Inclusion Champion, you will work closely with the SENDCo, Head Teacher, pastoral team, and class teachers to support pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND, SEMH needs, or other vulnerabilities.
You will help remove barriers to learning, model inclusive practice, and build strong, trusting relationships with children and families. Your work will make a meaningful difference to pupils¿ wellbeing, confidence, and engagement in school life.
 We are seeking someone who is warm, reflective, and child centred, someone who believes wholeheartedly in equity, inclusion, and the potential of every child. If you are calm under pressure, skilled at building relationships, and committed to helping children flourish socially, emotionally, and academically, we would love to hear from you.
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 Key Responsibilities:
1. Promoting Inclusive Practice - Champion the school's vision and values around nurture, inclusion, equality, and diversity. Model inclusive approaches in all aspects of school life, ensuring pupils feel safe, respected, and valued. Support staff in adapting teaching and learning to meet the needs of all pupils. 2. Supporting Pupils with Additional Needs - Work alongside the SENDCo to identify pupils requiring additional support and ensure early intervention strategies are implemented. Monitor the progress and wellbeing of pupils with SEND, EAL, annclusion Champion will ensure that inclusion is at the heart of the school¿s culture, strengthening capacity across the staff team and enabling all pupils to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.¿Provide targeted support to pupils in nurture provision, in class or small groups, as directed. 3. Building Staff Capacity - Partner with teachers and teaching assistants to share strategies, resources, and approaches that promote inclusion. Contribute to staff CPD by modelling best practice and supporting training sessions. Encourage reflective practice and support colleagues in developing confidence when working with pupils with diverse needs. 4. Family and Community Engagement - Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they feel welcomed and supported. Work collaboratively with external agencies and the Local Authority to strengthen provision. 5. Monitoring and Evaluation - Support the collection and analysis of data relating to behaviour, progress, and attainment of vulnerable groups. Contribute to reports for governors and senior leaders on the impact of inclusion strategies. Identify areas for improvement and help shape action plans to raise standards.
Application Process:
To apply, please read the attached Notes for Applicants, School Information and complete the Application Form.
Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher at the school address.
Cathcart Street Primary School Dover Close Birkenhead CH41 3JY
The Disclosure Form should also be downloaded, but only completed and returned to the school if invited for interview.
Closing Date: 06/02/2026 at 12pm Interview Dates: 09/02/2026
Safeguarding Statement:
Cathcart Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning that all convictions, cautions, and warnings (including those that are spent) must be disclosed. However, the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 &amp; 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that we adhere to the principles of Safer Recruitment in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines.
Closing Date: 06/02/2026 - Time on Closing Date: 12:00pm disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring barriers to learning are addressed.
Person Specification&nbsp;&nbsp;
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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Senior Public Health Practitioner (2 year fixed-term contract)
As a Senior Public Health Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how prevention is embedded within Adult Social Care. Improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities are major priorities for us, and this role will help drive meaningful change across the system.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to lead work that strengthens prevention within Adult Social Care and ensures public health principles are consistently applied across practice. Working closely with the Public Health Consultant and colleagues in Adult Social Care and Public Health, you will champion evidence-based approaches, support pilot initiatives, and lead targeted learning and development to build skills and confidence across the workforce.
You will foster collaboration between Adult Social Care and Public Health, share best practice, and encourage innovative thinking to improve outcomes for residents. By providing dedicated expertise, you will help strengthen prevention in Adult Social Care, enhance local insight, and support the system to respond proactively to emerging needs.
About the Candidate:
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking professional with strong public health knowledge and experience. You will have excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, and be confident in managing programmes that deliver measurable impact. The ability to work collaboratively across teams and organisations, and to translate evidence into practical solutions, is essential.
You should be educated to degree level in a public health-related subject (or have equivalent experience), with a good understanding of health improvement, health protection, and the wider determinants of health. Experience of working in or alongside Adult Social Care would be an advantage
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team, and to make a real difference by ensuring the voices of Wirral residents inform the services that affect their lives.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:sophiebaird@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sophiebaird@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will attend the office at least twice per week.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Public Health Practitioner

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Qualitative Insights Researcher (2 year fixed-term contract)
As a Qualitative Insights Researcher, you will play a key role in strengthening our understanding of local communities and ensuring their voices shape the way we deliver services. Improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities are major priorities for us, and this role will help drive meaningful change across the system.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver qualitative research and community insight projects that inform behaviour change programmes and improve outcomes for residents. Working within Public Health and alongside colleagues in Adult Social Care, you will gather and analyse qualitative data, lead engagement activities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Public Health team including knowledge, intelligence and research colleagues, and other stakeholders, to ensure insight is embedded into decision-making. By providing dedicated expertise, you will help foster collaboration, share best practice, and support innovative approaches to prevention and service improvement.
About the Candidate:
We are looking for a creative and forward-thinking professional with strong qualitative research skills and experience. You will have excellent communication and relationship management skills and be confident in designing and delivering insight projects that influence policy and practice. The ability to work collaboratively across teams and organisations, and to present findings in an accessible and impactful way, is essential.
You should be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience) and have formal training in qualitative research methods. Experience of mixed-methods research, community engagement, and working in a public sector context would be an advantage.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious and supportive team, and to make a real difference by ensuring the voices of Wirral residents inform the services that affect their lives.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:katrionalloyd@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">katrionalloyd@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This is a hybrid role with the expectation that you will attend the office at least twice per week.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

At Coventry City Council, we are embarking on an incredible journey to create a brighter future for Coventry's children. As a 'Good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our vision is clear, and our social workers are unwavering in their commitment to putting children and families at the centre of their practice.&nbsp;

Be part of our inspiring team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Coventry's children. Together, let's create a nurturing environment where every child's potential can flourish.
Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;

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	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? The Early Help Assessment Coordinator role requires the post holder to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to support the initiation of Early Help Assessments and completion of Early Help plans for children and families where partners hold Lead Professional responsibility, and to provide support to children, young people, and their families through the delivery of early help services in order to improve outcomes through the integrated Family Hub Model and delivery of Intensive Family Support.Specific job purposes are:&nbsp;1. To take the lead on ensuring Early Help Assessments completed by partner agencies meet the identified needs of children, young people &amp; their families in order to achieve a coordinated early help response that results in sustainable change for families.&nbsp;2. To work in partnership with a range of services such as Family Health and Lifestyle Service, Schools, Early Years providers, Housing, Police to empower families to sustain positive changes that will improve the outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;3. To act as a main point of contact for lead professionals &amp; agencies, providing advice, guidance and support on the early help assessment process. Including providing advice in relation to individual children as well as coaching activities, support &amp; trainingAll candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? We are looking for an individual who is self motivated and can both work as part of a team and on their own to drive improvement across the Early Help Partnership.&nbsp;If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): 12th and 13th February 2026About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. 
 
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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Principal Planning Officer: REF: 2541 PO5: £54,360 - £57,495 pa inc LW plus 8.5% market supplement per month 12-month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Team: The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning &amp; Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays in an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan - you will support this work by taking a lead on the formulation of the council’s planning policies as well as managing and overseeing workstreams relating to monitoring, data, mapping and research. About the Role: You will be someone who can lead on the review of planning policy documents and knows the value of good quality data. You will be outward looking with a positive attitude and work well with colleagues to deliver council objectives.&nbsp; The position includes line management responsibility. The ability to motivate and support the Planning Monitoring Officer with related monitoring tasks is a key part of this role. We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application: Job Description and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 01 February 2026 Shortlisting: week commencing 02 February 2026 Interviews: week commencing 16 February 2026 Please click here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

Lambeth Council

Principal Planning Policy Officer

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 Local Plan Programme Manager: REF: 2669&nbsp;

 PO6: £56,436 rising in annual increments £59,574 pa inc LW&nbsp;&nbsp;

 The post’s salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month   &nbsp;

 Secondment Opportunity /Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until 31 March 2029.&nbsp; Hybrid Working 

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 About Us:&nbsp;

 Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;

 With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.&nbsp;

 Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning &amp; Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan and a review of the CIL Charging Schedule - you will manage the preparation of these key planning documents through adopting council policy, ensuring they respond to planning reforms, meet legislative requirements and deliver wider council objectives.&nbsp;

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 About the Role:&nbsp;

 You will be someone who has excellent project management skills and can motivate and support others to develop positive, innovative planning policy and guidance. You will have a strong record of delivering in planning policy with a positive outlook and the ability to work well with internal and external partners.&nbsp;

 We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations.&nbsp;

 

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 Advert close date: 11:59pm on 30 January 2026&nbsp;

 Shortlisting: Week commencing 02 February 2026&nbsp;

 Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026&nbsp;

 

 Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 Contact Information:&nbsp;

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke – <a href="mailto:LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.&nbsp;

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Direct Payments Officer (Financial Admin) - Children's Social Care £40,182 - £42,060 per annum Permanent - Full time, Flexible Working, Home Working ABOUT US Newham Together – The best place for children and young people (click here to view our recruitment video) Newham Children's Social Care is on a journey of transformation that is putting people at the heart of everything we do and creating opportunities for everyone. Our improvement journey is well underway and we are looking for an exceptional Direct Payments Officer to contribute towards making a difference to the lives of our children and young people through their work supporting our statutory and frontline services. We want to be a centre of excellence for Children’s Social Care, and the foundations of the clearly articulated ‘Newham Together’ model (based on Co-Production, Curiosity, Compassion, Confidence, Clarity and Community) along with a Practice Learning Framework and a Social Care Academy are now in place to help us get there.&nbsp; Apply now, and be part of our success. ABOUT THE JOB This is an exciting time to join Newham as our improvement journey is starting to take shape. Reporting to the Service Manager in the SEND Social Work team, the Direct Payments Officer will support the service’s overall aims by providing high quality clerical and financial admin support including making contact with customers in receipt of direct payments, reconciling individual’s accounts and identifying risks with payments given/offered to service users. The Direct Payments Officer is also responsible for maintaining records on Carefirst, the financial system used to track service users’ direct payments. Your work supporting a vital social work service&nbsp;will contribute towards&nbsp;improving quality of life for our children and young people with disabilities. For more information or to apply please&nbsp;click link here,&nbsp;or contact Service Manager Helen Cusick ABOUT YOU ‘People at the heart of everything we do’ We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in a similar financial admin or complex clerical support role. You are highly numerate and are confident working with numbers; you are confident learning and using new systems. You will have strong organisational and data analysis skills in order to be able to help us assess and work with service users by managing Direct Payments effectively. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with staff across the service and build relationships with a wide range of partners externally in addition to within the organisation. You have a ‘can do’ attitude and are flexible in your approach to work. You already embrace our people focused values and want to be an active part of our collective ‘Newham Together’ journey; and take great pride in the value of your work and team’s collective efforts to change children’s lives. OUR OFFER We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. We will offer you: • A competitive salary of up to £42,060 • Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home. • Smarter Working with new modern technology. • 'Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust. • Excellent transport links to the rest of the capital. • Permanent and stable senior leadership with a consistent vision. • Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme). • Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension. TO APPLY Please submit a CV and provide a supporting statement through our recruitment portal.&nbsp;The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed in the person specification in the job description. Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification as described in their supporting statement. Please view JD here Closing date:&nbsp;25th January 2026 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Ensure Expert HR Advice. Empower Managers. Strengthen One Newham.

 At Newham, our colleagues are the backbone of everything we achieve — and as we move through our transformation and improvement journey, we’re focused on building a learning, listening and high‑performing organisation where everyone feels valued, supported, and equipped to succeed. We Are Newham, and we’re committed to shaping a fairer, more connected future for our workforce and community.&nbsp;

 Head of HR Advice and Consultancy

 Grade SMRB : Salary £67,194 - £82,809 pa

 This is a great opportunity to join a talented, committed and supportive HR/OD function, to demonstrate your leadership skills, and to lead on all aspects of HR casework across a large and complex organisation. We are looking for someone who can:&nbsp;

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 As our Head of HR Advice &amp; Consultancy, you will lead a trusted, responsive and expert HR service that puts people at the heart of decision-making. You’ll guide managers with confident, high‑quality advice; embed consistent and compassionate people practices; and create the conditions for effective leadership across the organisation. Your work will enable colleagues to perform at their best, strengthen the employee experience, and drive the “One Newham” culture that we’re proud of.

 If you’re a strategic, solutions‑focused HR leader who thrives on partnership, empowerment and practical impact, this is your opportunity to shape Newham’s future — helping us become an even better place to work, grow and belong.

 Join us. Support our managers. Empower our people. Help build a fairer Newham.

 Please view JD here

 Closing date: 27 January 2026 at 2pm

 Interviews to be scheduled w/c 2 February 2026

 Additional Information

 We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

 The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

 We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

 The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

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Please note that we do not accept CVs. We only accept online applications. Our applications can take up to 2hrs to complete&nbsp;but we have prepared some guidelines to help you with the application as it’s such an important part of the process.
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form" target="_blank">https://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/blogs/2022/how-ace-local-authority-application-form</a>
To apply use the "Apply Online" button below, which will take you to our Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your online account at any time to view the status of any of your applications. By using ATS, you can track the progress of your application(s), receive communications by email, select your own interview time online and see whether you have been made a conditional offer.



Green Spaces Officer 
Salary:&nbsp; S02 SCP32 £40,791– S02 SCP34 £42,751
36 hours per week
Permanent
Our green spaces, commons and cemeteries are highly treasured by our residents. This is your chance to take guardianship of these much-loved facilities that are such an important part of Elmbridge life. 
And what a team! You will be working with a determined and committed group, passionate about protecting and enhancing the green spaces, cemeteries and commons in Elmbridge. They know the value of these spaces to our residents, especially our most vulnerable residents.
A determined skilled Greenspaces officer
You are a greenspaces officer with experience of the managing a small dedicated team and ensuring the delivery of the ground maintenance contract for our green spaces, but you will also have the ability to manage a variety of services; ensuring the residents of Elmbridge are best served at all times.
You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of,
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When you thrive, Elmbridge thrives
Elmbridge prides itself on being a learning organisation. You will have the opportunity for both professional and personal development through our talent programme and we will work with you to create a bespoke learning and development programme as appropriate to your role.
The wellbeing of our employees is vitally important to us; whether it’s mindfulness, healthy walks or mental health first aid, there are a wide range of opportunities available to you; after all, when you thrive, Elmbridge thrives.
We know that hybrid working is here to stay and we will work with you to find the best solution for both you and the service.
Our careers website (<a href="https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://careers.elmbridge.gov.uk/</a>)&nbsp; will give you lots of information on Elmbridge and you should also view our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elmbridge-borough-council" target="_blank">LinkedIn page</a> to see examples of our energy, creativity and commitment to our customers.
For an informal conversation about the post, please contact Emma Campbell, Green Spaces Manager on 01372 474264
Closing Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 09:00a.m 02 February 2026
Interview Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12 February 2026
Please note that we do not accept CVs
Elmbridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Portsmouth City Councils Housing Renewals service, which forms part of the Private Sector Housing Team. You will work proactively within the Housing Renewals team’s Home Improvement Agency service to support applicants through the adaptation process. Your role will include: •	Reviewing Occupational Therapist referrals and recommendations for adaptations, typically the removal of a bath and replacement with a level access shower. •	Visiting applicants’ in their home to assist with completing grant application forms to fund the required adaptations, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail. •	Communicating with the grant applicant and the Occupational Therapist (OT) about the process and the required adaptations •	Carrying out basic visual surveys—typically of bathrooms—and recording relevant notes based on the recommendations of the Occupational Therapist. •	Using these notes to prepare a simple plan and specification for the required adaptations using standard templates. •	Contact contractors to obtain quotes for the work. •	Track the progress of the works, communicating with the contractor and the grant applicant where necessary, and check that the adaptations are completed in-line with the specification. •	Complete forms to confirm the adaptations are finalised and meet the specification, and to arrange for the payment of the grant to be processed by others. This is a chance to join a well-established and supportive team and make a real difference to people’s lives in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport —a role that’s both meaningful and rewarding. Skills: •	Hold a full driving license, as driving is an essential part of the role. •	Have excellent people skills with the ability to talk to an array of people including vulnerable clients, contractors, and other professionals. You must have a calm, professional and empathetic manner to be able to understand the situations of our customers and other stakeholders and be able to communicate clearly and concisely with them. •	Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills and attention to detail. •	Experience of maintaining accurate case records, and ensuring that sensitive data is handled in line with information governance requirements. •	It would be desirable to have knowledge or experience of working with Housing Grants, specifically Disabled Facilities Grants, although this is not essential. •	Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages (to include Word, Outlook, Excel) and databases (we will be using IDOX Uniform). Experience of using basic drawing programmes is also preferable. •	Have strong observational skills with the ability to take clear and accurate notes. •	Be highly self-motivated and able to organise and prioritise your own workload. •	Have a basic knowledge of building construction and home adaptations is desirable. •	The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken and written English is essential for the post •	Experience of reading and understanding policies with the ability to applying those policies to real life situations.

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In Coventry, we are working hard to build something special. Children and families are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe they deserve the best outcomes. &nbsp;Children’s Services provides a wide range of statutory and non-statutory duties, from Early Help Services, through to children who are looked after. &nbsp;The service reflects and responds to the changing needs of children and their families. &nbsp;It works to enable a reflective and flexible approach, with a strong Early Help offer and a real focus on Relationship Based Practice and Signs of Safety, which focuses on intervention and keeping families together.&nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its achievements to date and is continuing to ensure children and families remain at the heart of all it does. &nbsp;We will provide you with an environment where social work can flourish, with high support, high challenge and manageable caseloads. &nbsp;Children’s Services is proud of its workforce, who are committed, dedicated, and work to a high standard. We are seeking other like minded practitioners who would like to join us. &nbsp;We pride ourselves on building relationships with families and partners and hold respectful practice at the centre of all we do.Edge of Care is an innovative, dynamic and creative service, that has a clear aim to safely prevent and reduce the number of children and young people from entering the care system in Coventry alongside stabilising relationships between children in care and their carers to prevent instability and children having to move again. With a workforce that has commitment to safely keep families together as a unit by strengthening, improving and re-building relationships. We are passionate about delivering ground-breaking solutions to promote sustainable change for our families, we encourage individuals to make informed choices about their own lives and involve them in all aspects of the work.&nbsp;Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.&nbsp;Our Values are:<ul><li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li><li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li><li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li><li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li><li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li><li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li></ul>What is the job role? &nbsp;&nbsp;Edge of Care is a service that will support young people at risk of entering care to stay with their families. The service also supports children in care who are living in foster care and at risk of relationship breakdown, helping to ensure stability and prevent children having to move again. We use therapeutically informed, evidence-based, models of practice and assist families to make significant, positive changes.&nbsp;You will provide intensive therapeutic and social care support to young people aged 8 – 18 and their families, usually over a period of 6 – 12 weeks. &nbsp;The work builds on a family’s strengths and introduces coping strategies. It mixes practical support with strong challenge, to address complex and enduring needs.&nbsp;Team members engage young people and families to defuse crises within the home, assess problems, develop measurable goals and help the whole family acquire the skills necessary to achieve them.&nbsp;Cases will span a wide range of issues including family conflict, absence from home, sexual exploitation, educational issues, anti-social behaviour’s, substance abuse and mental health.&nbsp;Working closely with other agencies and local services, you will be on the frontline of an approach that improves behaviour’s, relationships, confidence, aspiration, employability, living conditions and mental and physical health.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). &nbsp;Who are we looking for? As a Therapeutic Practitioner, you will take on a portfolio of cases, working directly and mainly with young people and foster families in their homes. Providing a flexible crisis response service with safeguarding at its heart, you’ll complete an initial assessment and develop strong skills in delivering intensive interventions.For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and&nbsp;benefits package - to find out more please visit <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies</a>

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Are you a people-focused professional who thrives on building strong relationships in the community? Dartford Borough Council is seeking a Resident Liaison Officer to join our team.
Dartford Borough Council have over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. Complementing our existing service, this role has been created to further establish our presence on site, working closely with residents to improve our service.
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused candidate to join our Housing Maintenance team. This role is key to ensuring effective communication between residents, contractors, and the council during planned maintenance, repairs, and improvement works. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals.
You will act as the main point of contact for residents’ formal complaints, providing clear information, resolving queries, and supporting them throughout the works process. You will also support contractors during major planned works, ensuring the customers voice is always heard.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.
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<li>Positively promote works completed successfully, utilising social media platforms</li>
<li>Provide timely updates and clear communication regarding schedules, access requirements, and progress.</li>
<li>Address resident concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring issues are resolved effectively.</li>
<li>Support vulnerable residents to ensure their needs are met during works.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of communications, appointments, and feedback.</li>
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This post is considered by DBC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.
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Assistant Team Manager (Here4U team)
Children’s Services in Wokingham Borough Council are currently transitioning through a planned phase of redesign, in line with the National Reforms.
As part of this transformation phase, we have some fantastic opportunities that align with our systemic values and service goals.
We have an opening for an Assistant Team Manager to join us, initially in our Children We Care For team (Here4U). This role will be pivotal in supporting our Children We Care For Team (Here4U) by collaborating with the wider service, relentlessly focussing on child centred systemic practice, and bringing strong line management leadership skills. You will be able to make a real impact in how the team embeds new ways of working with children and families, and be involved in the reshaping of the services we provide.
The main focus of this Assistant Team Manager role, will be to manage a small team of Social Workers, who ensure that the needs of our children are being met with long term aspirations for their lives. Your role of Assistant Team Manager during this planned service transformation, will be to support your team of Social Workers through a period of change as an informed and experienced professional. You will also have more opportunities to work alongside our other Social Work teams in a collaborative and energetic way, as the service reshapes and evolves through the redesign process.
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Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 1st February 2026
Interview date: TBC
The successful candidate will be required to deliver a short presentation at the interview, details of which will be communicated with interview confirmation.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information or an informal discussion, please contact either:
Isabel Prinsloo (Head of Service for Corporate Parenting) <a href="mailto:Isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Isabel.prinsloo@wokingham.gov.uk</a> 
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Alix Williams (Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care)&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>At West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), our vision is simple: to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. We’re looking for a Revenues Manager to lead our Council Tax and Business Rates service, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance with legislation, and a strong focus on customer experience. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Revenues and Benefits, you’ll manage a team of seven Team Leaders and play a key role in shaping the future of our revenues service. This is a leadership role with significant impact, offering the opportunity to drive innovation, digital transformation, and performance improvement across the council. The role is part flexible with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office (One Angel Square).<h2>Additional information</h2>You’re a confident leader with deep expertise in Council Tax and Business Rates, ready to bring energy and vision to our revenues service. With a strong track record in managing change, driving performance, and shaping policy, you thrive on solving complex challenges and inspiring teams to deliver their best. You’ll be IRRV Level 7 qualified and educated to degree level (or equivalent experience), with the ability to turn technical knowledge into clear, pragmatic advice that influences decisions. Most importantly, you’ll combine professionalism with enthusiasm, building strong relationships, embracing innovation, and keeping people at the heart of everything you do.When applying, please ensure you clearly evidence how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Applications will be shortlisted against these requirements, including demonstrable experience within Revenues and Benefits.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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