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We All Matter The Governors of St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Devon Street are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to join our successful and happy team. We are seeking to appoint a selfmotivated, responsible person, who works well in a team. Duties will involve setting up dinner tables, supervising mealtimes and facilitating outdoor play and games. Previous experience is not required; however, individuals should be able to display a caring attitude towards the children in their care. Required as soon as possibleWorking at St Teresa's PrimaryJoining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.We can offer: -the opportunity to work in a welcoming school -hard working and supportive staffAt St Teresa's, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. St Teresa's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.For more information regarding this role, please contact <a href="mailto:Christine.Foster@sthelens.org.uk" target="_blank">Christine.Foster@sthelens.org.uk</a> Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026Shortlisting: Monday 2nd February Interviews: Thursday 5th February Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

St Helens Metropolitan Council

Midday Supervisor

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Salary: £46,006 - £52,329 Grade:&nbsp;Level 4 Zone 1 Location:&nbsp;5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Hours:&nbsp;Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date:&nbsp;Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp;Camden FM service was designed to offer schools and other community sites within Camden a high quality, ‘not for profit’ making FM service.&nbsp; The ethos of the team is to undertake repairs in keeping with ‘Right First Time’ principles, providing high-quality and cost-effective maintenance resulting in minimal service disruption for customers.&nbsp; The team work closely together to provide innovative solutions to the service vision, where every member of the team contributes to this vision. This role is a key part of the team, delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service and finding ways to develop continually. What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; The post holder will be responsible for carrying out plumbing, mechanical and or electrical repairs, planned preventative maintenance, renewals and replacements within commercial-type buildings, including schools, children’s centres and other premises of varying sizes. The works will range from routine reactive repairs, planned maintenance, statutory testing and may include some design and installation works.&nbsp; Works are required to be undertaken in accordance with Industry standards (i.e. SGF20, CIBSIE), building and statutory regulations, British standards and manufacturers operating and maintenance manuals.&nbsp; The post-holder will be required to use their skills and judgement to diagnose compliance and asset failures and determine the best solution to resolve repair problems.&nbsp; &nbsp; A key objective of the role is to ensure the properties are well maintained with no disruption to the customers service because of either plant failure or general repairs and maintenance.&nbsp; &nbsp;This role plays a vital part in ensuring that the staff within the properties can focus on educational matters and their service users' needs as opposed to building-related issues.&nbsp; This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a skilled and adaptable professional with experience across at least two mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) disciplines, ideally with a recognised qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or City &amp; Guilds. You’ll bring practical experience in commercial building maintenance, repairs, and installations ideally in an education setting and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll be confident diagnosing building faults, finding cost-effective solutions, and coordinating follow-on works when needed. Strong communication and customer care skills are essential, as you’ll be representing the Camden FM service and Council, keeping customers and colleagues informed and ensuring work is carried out efficiently and safely. You’ll also enjoy using technology to optimise building performance, manage your workload, and record works accurately. You’ll have a solid understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety, and safe systems of work, and you’ll be able to read drawings, O&amp;M manuals, and identify defects. Working collaboratively, you’ll contribute to long-term maintenance strategies and energy-efficient solutions, helping keep our buildings safe, efficient, and welcoming. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click&nbsp;HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Camden Council

Multi Skilled Commercial Engineer

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Salary: £55,581 - £63,438 Grade: Level 5 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 23:55 Interviews: Tuesday 24 February and Tuesday 3 March 2026 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; We are particularly seeking lawyers with knowledge in the following areas:- <ol> <li> Part 6 and Part 7 Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Homelessness and Allocations law and related s204 Appeals and Judicial review challenges; </li> <li> &nbsp;Anti-social behaviour powers and practice; to include injunctions, PSPOs, CPNs, Closure orders and Possession proceedings; </li> <li> Building Safety Act/Fire Safety Act and other related legislation and requirements in relation to local authority building safety and regulatory compliance. </li> </ol> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England.&nbsp; You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11565983/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11565983/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and 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 applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a> Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

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Housekeeper Location: Various sheltered schemes and housing offices across Havering Directorate: Place, Housing Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 28.8 hours per week (including work outside normal office hours) Grade: 1 /2 - £28221- 29435 pro rata About the Role We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Housekeeper to join our Housing Services team. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our sheltered schemes and housing offices, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Cleaning internal and external communal areas to a high standard</li> <li>Reporting repairs, incidents, and issues promptly</li> <li>Supporting the team with office cleaning duties</li> <li>Promoting a positive image of the service to the local community</li> </ul> You’ll work closely with the Sheltered Scheme Officer and contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service, helping us put our residents first. About You You’ll be someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating clean, safe, and pleasant environments for others. You’ll be flexible, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role, as travel between locations is required. We’re looking for someone who: <ul><li>Has experience working with the public</li> <li>Can carry out practical cleaning duties and follow health &amp; safety regulations</li> <li>Is approachable and responsive to residents’ needs</li> <li>Can handle conflict calmly and professionally</li> <li>Is willing to work outside normal office hours and across multiple locations</li> </ul> Why Choose Havering? <ul><li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements</li> <li>Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days</li> <li>Professional Development – commitment to 10 days of learning annually</li> <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources</li> <li>Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Zoe.Sayer@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Zoe.Sayer@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 24/1/26 &nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed . Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and community, we’d love to hear from you. We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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.

London Borough of Havering

Housekeeper

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Targeted Youth Support Practitioner Grade 6 £39,276- £42,771pa&nbsp; Make a Difference for Havering’s Young People Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and build brighter futures? Join our dynamic Starting Well team as a Targeted Youth Support Practitioner and play a vital role in helping young people aged 10–18 (up to 25 with SEND) across Havering to thrive, stay safe, and achieve their potential. About the role You’ll provide high-quality diversion, early intervention, and trauma-informed support to young people at risk of exploitation or involvement with the criminal justice system. Your work will focus on: <ul><li>Building meaningful, trusting relationships with young people and their families.</li> <li>Delivering direct casework and being the lead professional for your caseload.</li> <li>Designing and running group programmes in schools, community venues, and on the streets as part of our detached youth offer.</li> <li>Working evenings and weekends as needed to reach young people where they are.</li> <li>Advocating for young people’s voices and supporting positive change in the services they access. Collaborating with colleagues across Children’s Services, Education, the Voluntary Sector, and Housing to maximise support opportunities.</li> <li>Promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive pathways to adulthood.</li> </ul> About You We’re looking for someone who: <ul><li>Holds a relevant qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Youth Justice).</li> <li>Has experience supporting vulnerable children and young people with complex needs, and advocating for them.</li> <li>Understands trauma, adolescent development, and the risks young people face outside the home (e.g. exploitation, substance misuse, peer associations).</li> <li>Is confident in risk assessment, safeguarding, and developing tailored support plans.</li> <li>Communicates effectively, with compassion and commitment to helping young people and families change their lives for the better.</li> <li>Is flexible, resilient, and ready to work evenings/weekends and travel across the borough.</li> </ul> Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Palmela.witter@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Palmela.witter@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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.

Targeted Youth Support Practitioner

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Environment Improvement Manager £52,194 - £55,323 per annum&nbsp; Folkestone Road Depot, E6 About Us Newham is one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. There is an enormous amount of growth happening across the borough, with major regeneration programmes in Stratford, the Royal Docks, Custom House and Canning Town.&nbsp; The Public Realm team are responsible for driving up recycling, preventing waste and helping improve the cleanliness of Newham’s streets and parks. This is an exciting time to join our team, to assist with the development of services to drive performance across the portfolio in the bid to tackle the climate emergency. About the Job As Environment Improvement Manager, you will lead and deliver&nbsp;a range of improvement projects across Street Cleansing, Waste, Recycling, and Parks within the Public Realm Directorate. The role will&nbsp;drive strategic change&nbsp;by implementing our existing Strategy and Policy, meeting new statutory requirements, and delivering ambitious plans to increase recycling, reduce contamination and support the roll out of our borough-wide food waste service. The post holder will shape communications and engagement&nbsp;strategies (with support from Corporate Communications) to: <ul><li>Reduce waste production <ul><li>Promote reuse and recycling</li> <li>Tackle fly-tipping</li> <li>Improve the cleanliness and quality of public spaces</li> </ul> </li> </ul> The post holder will&nbsp;manage budgets and lead a small high-performing team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. About You Are you passionate about creating cleaner, greener, and more sustainable communities? We’re looking for an Environment Improvement Manager&nbsp;to lead innovative projects that make a real difference to the quality of life in our borough.&nbsp;You’ll have knowledge and experience working with front line services along with experience in developing and delivering communications to residents and stakeholders. You also require experience of project management, procurement and financial management along with staff management. Experience of working within the Waste and Recycling, Street Cleansing or Parks service areas is essential.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date&nbsp;4^th&nbsp;February&nbsp;2026 Interview date&nbsp;12th February 2026 Please attach your supporting statement, reflecting the person specification, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role with examples of your experience. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

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Short Breaks and Support Information Officer&nbsp; £41,133 - £43,680 per annum Fixed term contract for a period of 12 months Job Description We are Newham We are a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best Practitioner that you can be and make a real difference to our children and families.&nbsp; We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our Practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we’d love for you to learn and grow with us. About Us Early Help and Prevention Services in Newham offer timely and dynamic joined up support to children and families.&nbsp; Our primary aims are early detection and identification of children and family’s needs, offering ‘the right support at the right time’ to mitigate against escalation of children’s needs and risks by supporting families to avoid crisis through earlier identification, targeted support, safety and contingency planning.&nbsp; We adopt the role of Lead Practitioner, offering planned purposeful and focused targeted interventions, our aim being to reduce volume of referrals to child protection services, and in accordance with Newham’s Early help strategy, to improve children's long-term outcomes around health and education, improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring that children and young people can feel safe and thrive in their communities.&nbsp; Our targeted SEND Early Help team is managed by our Senior Parent and Young Carer Lead and comprised of two SEND specific Early Help Practitioners and Short Breaks Coordinator.&nbsp; Changes within Early Help will align with wider context of proposed Family Help model and Families First Partnership reforms (March 2025).&nbsp; &nbsp; We are recruiting to a number of positions in Newham’s SEND Targeted Early Help team.&nbsp; About the Role We are seeking an officer to join a newly created Early Help SEND team. In your role you will be a core part in leading in creating new and diverse activities in accordance with thresholds reflected in the short breaks guidance.&nbsp; You will lead on short breaks opportunities and have a good understanding and working knowledge of the legislation surrounding short breaks and SEND and direct payments. You will be required to work collaboratively with a multi agencies, CYPS and families with a presence in the community. Experience of good IT skills, data recording and reporting would be beneficial to this role.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Vipeena Limbachia on telephone number 02033734633. The closing date for receipt of your applications is 25/01/26, however, interest in these jobs may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful, we are aiming to shortlist and schedule interviews W/B 02/02/26. We thank you for your interest.&nbsp; Additional Information The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview. Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees. The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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>.

Short Breaks and Support Information Officer

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Early Help SEND Practitioner x2 positions Fixed term contract for a period of 12 months Starting salary of £41,133 – £43,680 per annum Job Description We are Newham We are a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best Practitioner that you can be and make a real difference to our children and families.&nbsp; We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our Practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we’d love for you to learn and grow with us. About Us Early Help and Prevention Services in Newham offer timely and dynamic joined up support to children and families.&nbsp; Our primary aims are early detection and identification of children and family’s needs, offering ‘the right support at the right time’ to mitigate against escalation of children’s needs and risks by supporting families to avoid crisis through earlier identification, targeted support, safety and contingency planning.&nbsp; We adopt the role of Lead Practitioner, offering planned purposeful and focused targeted interventions, our aim being to reduce volume of referrals to child protection services, and in accordance with Newham’s Early help strategy, to improve children's long-term outcomes around health and education, improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring that children and young people can feel safe and thrive in their communities.&nbsp; Our targeted SEND Early Help team is managed by our Senior Parent and Young Carer Lead and comprised of two SEND specific Early Help Practitioners and Short Breaks Coordinator.&nbsp; Changes within Early Help will align with wider context of proposed Family Help model and Families First Partnership reforms (March 2025).&nbsp; &nbsp; We are recruiting to a number of positions in Newham’s SEND Targeted Early Help team.&nbsp; About the Job We are seeking two experienced Practitioner’s to join a newly created Early Help SEND team. You will be case-holding as Lead Practitioner, required to write qualitative Early Help assessments and family plans, offering families a planned purposeful and focused family led intervention, that builds resilience for parents / carers, and improves education, health and social outcomes for children with a disability and/or additional needs. As Lead Practitioner, you will be required to work collaboratively within a multi-professional team around the family model that adheres to the principles of one family one plan.&nbsp; &nbsp; For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Vipeena Limbachia at <a href="mailto:Vipeena.limbachia@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vipeena.limbachia@newham.gov.uk</a> The closing date for receipt of your applications is 25/01/26, however, interest in these jobs may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful, we are aiming to shortlist and schedule interviews W/B 02/02/26. We thank you for your interest. &nbsp; Additional Information The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview. Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Newham Redeployees. The London Borough of Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 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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Lead Digital Products Manager £60,702 - £73,698 &nbsp;per annum Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. &nbsp; About Us Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London. In recent years we have seen unparalleled levels of investment, growth, and interest in our Borough, but for all our successes, Covid-19 laid bare the endemic inequality that exists in our borough and how now, the Cost of Living crisis is exacerbating that. That’s why we are working towards Building a Fairer Newham, focused on economic security, health, equality and the environment. About the Role Not many places offer the whole package – we can. Newham is an exciting place to be and to be build your career. You will be working within the Digital Service at Newham and your role will to drive the development and continuous improvement of resident facing digital services across Newham Council. This role is central to delivering high-quality, user-centred digital products that meet the needs of our residents, businesses and staff. &nbsp; You will be empowered to lead on all internal capability and external partnerships for the Council to design effective improvements to its digital services, as well as, lead and matrix manage digital service design project teams and external supplier teams (developers). The position will bring together exciting elements of services across the organisation to re-imagine how our digital products can be delivered and designed using modern innovative tools and platforms. Working in partnership across the council to deliver and embed the digital products needed to ensure our services are effective and efficient, this role will be the leading expert we look to for subject matter expertise to own, deliver and our digital products. About You This role will own the product strategy and roadmap for platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Jadu CMS, leading and coaching multidisciplinary teams through the full product lifecycle while embedding agile and lean practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation. You are an experienced digital product leader with a proven track record of managing complex platforms and delivering user-centred services. You bring extensive, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and web content management systems, ideally Jadu or similar platforms, and can confidently shape and evolve product strategies for these technologies. Your expertise spans discovery, delivery and iteration, and you are adept at balancing user needs, organisational priorities and technical constraints. You have a deep understanding of modern technology, including cloud platforms, software architecture and agile delivery methods, combined with strong knowledge of user-centred and service design principles. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making, you define and measure success through clear objectives and metrics. &nbsp; As a collaborative leader, you coach and mentor multidisciplinary teams, champion agile and lean practices, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Familiarity with the cross-government DDaT framework and a commitment to inclusive, accessible design are essential. You will champion the use of user insights to inform strategic decisions, advocate for inclusive design and ensure products deliver measurable value. With a strong focus on value for money, you will balance user needs with organisational goals, helping teams make informed, outcome-driven decisions. You will lead a team of product managers, providing support, training and coaching, and act as a visible member of the Digital and wider DDaT team. Building strong relationships across services, you will ensure products meet user needs and are continuously improved. Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential, including the ability to present persuasively to colleagues, partners and senior stakeholders. You will demonstrate a strong and proven understanding of digital technologies and how these can provide tangible benefits to residents and communities, alongside leadership and interpersonal skills in mentoring, coaching, collaborating and motivating teams. Benefits Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home. Generous pension allowance (with employer contributions of up to 8%) Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme Employee Assistance Programme Eye test and Flu vouchers If you have any questions, please contact Rhiannon Lawson, Head of Service Design and Digital Experience.&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date: 27th 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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The Rough Sleeping Hub provides help for people who are street homeless, or at risk of becoming street homeless. People can access friendly and personalised support in a safe space which is open 8am - 4pm, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The Hub aims to provide a range of facilities and support for its service users, including a breakfast and hot drinks, shower and laundry facilities, lockers to store valuables and belongings, access to computers and the internet, support with healthcare needs and on-site access to Homeless Health care professionals. Service users can also receive housing advice, use the building as a ‘care of’ address, receive support with benefits and bank accounts and general guidance and sign posting to other services based on their personal situation. Reporting to the Rough Sleeping Operational Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team of Rough Sleeping Hub Support Workers which will staff the Hub, providing rough sleepers access to the facilities and services offered. The Rough Sleeping Hub is open seven days a week, including all bank holidays, and accordingly you will work on a rota that enables this level of provision. You will be required to ensure the Rough Sleeping Hub environment is safe, secure and of high standard.

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The Rough Sleeping Hub provides help for people who are street homeless, or at risk of becoming street homeless. People can access friendly and personalised support in a safe space which is open 8am - 4pm, seven days a week and 365 days a year. The Hub aims to provide a range of facilities and support for its service users, including a breakfast and hot drinks, shower and laundry facilities, lockers to store valuables and belongings, access to computers and the internet, support with healthcare needs and on-site access to Homeless Health care professionals. Service users can also receive housing advice, use the building as a ‘care of’ address, receive support with benefits and bank accounts and general guidance and sign posting to other services based on their personal situation. Reporting to the Senior Rough Sleeping Hub Support Worker, you will be part of a small team which will staff the Hub, providing rough sleepers access to the facilities and services offered. The Rough Sleeping Hub is open seven days a week, including all bank holidays, and accordingly you will work on a rota that enables this level of provision. You will be required to ensure the Rough Sleeping Hub environment is safe, secure and of high standard.

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About Portsmouth City CouncilPortsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/our-values-and-behaviours/" target="_blank">Learn more about our values and behaviours</a>.We are looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)team to This is administrative role is full time, working 37 hours per week and will be based atthe Civic Offices, Portsmouth.The team receive all initial referrals and contacts to support safeguarding children, via telephone and outlook emails (child protection/welfare issues). It is a very busy and a challenging role, for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to do a worthwhile job.The RoleMain Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Processing initial contacts and referrals from agencies and the public</li><li>Entering and manage data within service information and caseload systems</li><li>Handling confidential correspondence, scanning, indexing, and general admin</li><li>Answering telephone enquiries, including potentially sensitive or distressing calls</li><li>Using a range of IT systems including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and in‑house databases</li><li>Providing support during Ofsted inspections, including preparing documentation</li><li>Working collaboratively with social care and safeguarding professionals</li></ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to have/be <ul><li>Experience in Children’s Services and/or Young People’s Services</li><li>Able to communicate with empathy, patience, and professionalism—even in challenging situations</li><li>Resilient and able to handle sensitive and emotionally charged information</li><li>Able to demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident in using Microsoft Office and digital systems</li><li>Understands confidentiality requirements and GDPR</li><li>Work well as part of a team and can adapt to changing service needs</li><li>Strong literacy and numeracy skills</li><li>Able to converse confidently in English and provide clear, accurate advice</li></ul>Please ensure that you download and read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement on your application.Hybrid working arrangements - please ensure you can fulfil these ways of working prior to submitting your application.Working from Civic Offices is mandatory during first the first 6 months, after this you will move to Hybrid working.Informal EnquiriesIf you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Caroline Eayrs - <a href="mailto:caroline.eayrs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">caroline.eayrs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Interview DetailsInterviews will take place on 17th February 2026Our Recruitment processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without itWe are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteriaMore information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Safeguarding RolesPortsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures.Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at BASIC level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies" target="_blank">privacy notice</a> before submitting any information.Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

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Income Officer (RP0163) Starting salary £38,350pa with progression to £41,254pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)37 hours per week (hybrid working) Permanent contract With over 9000 homes in our Borough, we want to continue to provide the very best services to our tenants. In this key role and it will be up to you to deliver a patch-based income management service that makes this part of our plan happen.The aim of the role is to recover outstanding money as efficiently as possible as well as assisting the council’s tenants who find themselves in financial difficulties. You’ll deliver our promise of being a high quality landlord, maximising our income by providing an efficient and customer focused income recovery service responsible for collecting over £50 million in rent each year.You will manage the complete arrears recovery process for a caseload across a patch of properties taking legal action, preparing court documents, representing the council in court and carrying out evictions. To be successful in this role you'll need:<ul><li>Experience in income management or debt recovery/collection.</li><li>Experience of instigating and taking legal action to recover rent arrears.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of Housing Legislation and related case law and good technical knowledge of income recovery processesExcellent customer service skills.</li><li>A working knowledge of welfare benefits.</li><li>To be a self-starter with a proactive approach and possess the ability to work without close supervision.</li><li>To have effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.</li></ul> It’s an exciting time to join the team at Welwyn Hatfield as we are on a journey of transforming our services with the aim of improving the lives of everyone who lives and works in the Borough. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. You will be working in the heart of Hatfield town centre. We offer flexible working to achieve a good work life balance, and generous annual leave. To see all the benefits for working for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council visit our careers website <a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Our CORE values — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do! Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026 Remote assessments will be held on 29 January 2026 Face to face Interviews will be held on 3 February 2026 Keywords: Finance, Income, Rent, Collection, Arrears, Housing, Hybrid, Working, Hatfield, Tenants, Customers

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The Community Safety Team at Coventry City Council plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. They work to address a wide range of issues, from crime prevention and anti-social behaviour to community cohesion. By collaborating with local partners, organisations, and residents, the team implements strategic initiatives that foster a sense of security and trust within the community.&nbsp;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.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.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? We are seeking dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Community Warden. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide a reassuring uniformed patrol presence in the city, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour (ASB), serious violence and environmental crime through targeted operations and patrols in areas of most need. Community Wardens are a valued and flexible resource, supporting organisational efforts to help communities thrive.&nbsp;As a Community Warden, you will actively focus on addressing concerns around ASB and serious violence by patrolling specific geographical locations where current or emerging issues have been identified. Through positive community engagement, education, and enforcement, if necessary, you will play a critical role in improving the quality of life for residents affected by these challenges. Collaborating closely with key partners, the team works to support vulnerable residents and enhance the overall safety and well-being of the community.&nbsp;This role involves shift work, late shifts and weekends.&nbsp;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? You should embody a strong commitment to community well-being and possess a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of residents. This individual will thrive in a role that requires proactive engagement and adaptability to varying challenges in a dynamic environment. You will see yourself as a vital resource for the community, not merely enforcing laws but actively contributing to its vibrancy and cohesion. An ideal candidate should be proficient in conflict management and confident in de-escalation tactics. 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'. 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. 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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The Community Safety Team at Coventry City Council plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. They work to address a wide range of issues, from crime prevention and anti-social behaviour to community cohesion. By collaborating with local partners, organisations, and residents, the team implements strategic initiatives that foster a sense of security and trust within the community.&nbsp;We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.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.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? As a Community Safety Officer, you will play a key role in delivering strategies and action plans that reduce crime and disorder across Coventry. Working in partnership with the Coventry Community Safety Partnership and other agencies, you will ensure a coordinated response to protect victims and vulnerable adults, manage offenders effectively, and tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) throughout the city. &nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity to influence community safety at operational levels, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including Section 17 of the Crime &amp; Disorder Act 1998 and the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime &amp; Policing Act 2014 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? To be successful in this role, you should have:<ul><li>Detailed knowledge of legislation relating to community safety, including the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime &amp; Policing Act and associated tools and powers.</li><li>Understanding of case management principles to support victims and manage offenders effectively.</li><li>Strong knowledge of community safety practice, national strategy, and crime reduction approaches.</li><li>Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage projects and initiatives in partnership with multiple agencies.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including delivering presentations and training.</li><li>Substantial experience in a community safety or crime reduction role, including partnership working.</li></ul>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'. 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.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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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.
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Senior / Principal Planning Policy Officer 
Planning Policy &amp; Strategy Team, Planning &amp; Environmental Health 
Salary: £45,868 - £59,657 (dependent on skills and experience) 
Closing date: 9am Friday 13 February 2026
Interview date: 24 &amp; 26 February 2026
Can you help us shape Elmbridge? Maybe you are thinking it’s time to step up to your next career challenge? Or perhaps you are a committed planning professional needing a new career challenge? 
Elmbridge Borough Council is looking for an experienced Planning Policy Officer with excellent research, communication and analytical skills, to deputise for the Local Plan Manager and take a senior role within the Local Plan Team. This is an exciting time to join Elmbridge as we move forwards with a new Local Plan under the new plan making system.
You will be instrumental in all of this; supporting our residents and helping them to understand the role good planning makes in shaping an area.
About you
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<li>You must be able to show that you have a sound knowledge and clear understanding of current law, national policy and guidance related to development planning.</li>
<li>You will have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with colleagues, Councillors and the community. Being politically astute will also serve you well.&nbsp;</li>
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Ultimately you will have an important role to play in helping us to shape Elmbridge.
Have a look at the other essential criteria in the person specification, but it’s your approach to work that will be your main asset.
An appointment will be made at either Senior or Principal Planning Officer level depending on applicants’ skills and experience.
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<li>Flexibility: We know you have to juggle work and life commitments and we are happy and open to discussing the right mix for you whether its compressed hours or working from home, just give us a call.</li>
<li>Wellbeing: When you thrive Elmbridge thrives, which is why we have developed a strong and varied wellbeing programme for our employees.</li>
<li>Learning and development: We all know learning is an ongoing journey and we will support you on that journey by creating a bespoke learning and development plan for you.</li>
<li>The package: Not forgetting our excellent pension and discounts with various local businesses and free employee parking.</li>
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If you would like to talk to us about the role, please give Sarah Pharoah our Planning &amp; Strategy Manager a call on 01372 474827 or email <a href="mailto:spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">spharoah@elmbridge.gov.uk</a> or Ripple Gupta our Local Plan Manager a call on 01372 474670 or email <a href="mailto:rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">rgupta@elmbridge.gov.uk</a>.
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Job Title: SEND Review Officer Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 pa (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Apsley or Stevenage Hours: 37 per week Contract:&nbsp;PermanentInclusion is at the heart of everything we do.We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.<h4>About the team</h4>We have opportunities for you to specialise in the School Age SEND who are responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school.<h4>About the role</h4>As a SEND Review Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the review process for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. This is aprocess-driven role, requiring strong attention to detail and organisational skills. You’ll record annual reviews, update plans where amendments are required, and ensure accurate case management within statutory timelines. While you’ll communicate with professionals and occasionally parents/carers, these conversations are focused on gathering information and supporting statutory processes rather than direct work with children or young people.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Recording annual reviews and updating EHC plans where changes are needed.</li><li>Communicating with professionals to gather outstanding information.</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records.</li><li>Supporting effective case management and integrated working practices.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014, with the ability to interpret and apply this guidance effectively in practice.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written skills to support accurate case recording and contribute to quality EHC plans</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working with children, families, or professionals in education, health, or care settings OR transferable skills/lived experience relevant to SEND</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC7&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

SEND Review Officer

Job Title: SEND EHC Team Lead Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead / Stevenage Starting salary: £42,839 to £47,181 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of SEND legislation and statutory guidance, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and SEND Regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply these effectively in practice.</li><li>Proven experience in leading and managing staff, with a track record of delivering excellent service outcomes.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across education, health, and care services.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent, or significant experience within education or SEND-related roles.</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!For an informal conversation please <a href="mailto:contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">contactanthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> /&nbsp; <a href="mailto:rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Planning Lawyer Starting Salary:&nbsp;£53,806 plus £5,398 market enhancement rising to £59,497 plus £5,424 market enhancement plus a one-off Welcome Payment of £4000 Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working opportunities Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>With more than 100 colleagues in the team Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.Herts Legal provides a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.We offer flexible hybrid working and have recently moved to newly refurbished modern offices in Stevenage.<h4>About the role</h4>We are looking to grow our successful Environment Law Team, which is central to the broad portfolio of legal work connected with Hertfordshire’s planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work and supporting the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.The Environment Law Team provides legal advice and assistance to client departments and District Councils on planning, highways and environmental matters, and is also involved in supporting the Council’s major infrastructure and community facing projects.The role will be client facing providing high quality legal services to Council officers and Members, committees, and other council bodies.&nbsp;Role Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage your own case load of routine and more complex matters</li><li>Provide quality practical advice and support to clients on planning and highways cases&nbsp;</li><li>Advice to and occasional attendance at Planning Committees</li><li>Participate in training courses and seminars for Members, officers and others.</li><li>Ensure that the decisions made by client departments are lawful, accord with County Council policy and achieve their aims and objectives efficiently</li><li>Maintain an awareness of all relevant legislation, policy and regulations, investigate and advise on implications of changing legislation, case law and codes of practice and policy and provide training where necessary</li><li>Make recommendations to the Team lead Specialist Lawyer and Assistant Chief Legal Officer on improvements in practice and procedure in the Team to ensure that the Team retains pre-eminence in its practice area.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>A qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive</li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of planning and highways law, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, and rights of way</li><li>Excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents and agreements.</li><li>Experience in managing and prioritise workloads to achieve client outcomes to timescale and within budget</li><li>Experience in client care skills and the ability to develop relationships with client officers</li><li>Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels</li><li>Self-sufficient and experienced in the production of all documents and correspondence</li><li>Proven attention to detail and a pragmatic, flexible and commercial approach to problem solving</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>Knowledge of the broad spectrum of environmental work</li><li>Experience of working in a local authority legal environment and an understanding of the issues facing local authorities, their legal service departments and lawyers</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 26th February 2026Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Planning Lawyer

Job Title: Phase Lead Adviser Primary Starting Salary: £61,271 progressing to £65,342 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30 per week Base Location: Hybrid with countywide required to travel to visit educational settings in and out of county&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Are you an inspiring educational leader with an unswerving commitment to promoting the best possible educational outcomes for Children Looked After and Children Previously Looked After?If so, we want to hear from you.<h4>About the team</h4>Raising educational attainment and promoting high aspirations for every Child Looked After and Previously Looked After is at the heart of the work of our Virtual School.<h4>About the role</h4>Leading a small team of Early Years and Primary Education Advisers, you will have the vision, expertise and skill to ensure that our children experience inclusion in school life and thrive in education, the foundation for achieving their potential in teenage years and for moving into a fulfilling adulthood.A qualified and registered teacher with significant teaching and school leadership experience, you will know how to accelerate the educational progress and attainment of children who have experienced trauma.As the post holder; you will contribute to the strategic work of the wider Virtual School team, from Early Year to Key Stage 5, with strong collaborative and partnership-building skills to lead multi-agency work with internal and external professionals, teams and settings.You will have the professional credibility and skills to provide effective support and challenge to senior leaders and other professionals, to represent the wider Virtual School at local, regional and national levels and to promote relational practice across all education settings.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Education to Honours degree level, qualified teacher status with several years of relevant classroom and school leadership experience.</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>Significant experience and professional presence as a senior educational leader.</li><li>Expertise in creating inclusive education for children with adverse childhood experiences.</li><li>Proven success in improving outcomes for children affected by trauma and disrupted attachment.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills.</li><li>Confident collaborator who can support and challenge senior leaders to drive positive change for CLA, CPLA, and children with a social worker.</li><li>Skilled in design and delivery of training sessions, presentations, and reports to varied audiences.</li><li>Committed to challenging discrimination and promoting equity and diversity.</li><li>Analytical skills around researching, collating and interrogating data to inform strategic and operational aims.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of national and local priorities and research on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.</li><li>Proactive approach to sharing best practice effectively with schools and professionals.</li><li>Self-directed in preparing agendas, presentations, and key reports.</li><li>Creative problem-solver who works in partnership to champion CLA, CPLA, Children with a Social Worker (CwSW) and other vulnerable children.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>An educational leadership qualification or equivalent&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Butfield on 01992 556956 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 2nd Feb 2026 - In person; Apsley, Hemel HempsteadBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph (no more than 3 pages of A4 font size 12) within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Primary Phase Lead job description January 2026.pdf</li></ul> 





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Phase Lead Adviser Primary

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead Starting Salary: £34,434 pa with the opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annumHours: 37 per week, however we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements* Contract: PermanentInclusion is at the heart of everything we do.We continue to strive to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Join our growing team of passionate professionals who share a commitment to making a real difference.<h4>About the role</h4>As an EHC Coordinator, you’ll manage and process EHC plans within a complex legal framework and tight statutory timescales. This is a highly process-driven role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and strong case management skills. You’ll be reviewing documents, implementing legal requirements, and creating, amending, and maintaining plans that shape the support children receive. While you’ll communicate regularly with practitioners, parents, and carers, these conversations are focused on statutory processes and decision-making, rather than direct interaction with children or young people. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes:We have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>School Age: responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school</li><li>Services for Young People (Age 16 and over) - Based in Apsley: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP </li><li>Tribunals: responsible for managing the local authority’s response to SEND appeals, including preparing evidence, coordinating with professionals and schools, and representing the authority at hearings.</li><li>Virtual School: champions the education of Hertfordshire’s Children Looked After, Previously Looked After, and those in Kinship Care— supporting over 1,000 pupils across 600+ settings, and funding interventions to close attainment gaps and raise aspiration</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014, with the ability to interpret and apply this guidance effectively in practice.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment</li><li>Excellent written skills to support accurate case recording and contribute to quality EHC plans</li><li>Experience of working with children, families, or professionals in education, health, or care settings OR transferable skills/lived experience relevant to SEND</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management </li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.*We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job share, or other patterns that support work-life balance. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application if this is appropriate for you.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Youth Justice Service (YJS) Practitioner Salary - £49,056-£53,172pa Grade: 8 | Location: London Borough of Havering |&nbsp; Make a Difference in Young Lives The London Borough of Havering is seeking an experienced and committed Senior Youth Justice Practitioner to join our multi-agency Youth Justice Service. This pivotal role focuses on preventing children and young people from entering the youth justice system and supporting those who have offended to move away from further criminal behaviour. What You'll Do <ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Youth Justice practitioners, Reparation and Restorative Justice Workers, and sessional staff.</li> <li>Oversee delivery of statutory interventions and the Junior Attendance Centre (JAC).</li> <li>Champion restorative justice, reparation, and victim work.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with Youth Justice National Standards and robust safeguarding practice.</li> <li>Work directly with young people and victims, promoting trauma-informed and whole-family approaches.</li> <li>Contribute to strategic partnerships and service development.</li> </ul> About You <ul><li>Significant experience in youth justice, safeguarding, or related services.</li> <li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of youth justice legislation and practice.</li> <li>Excellent communication, organisational and partnership-working abilities.</li> <li>A degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Probation, Policing, or similar.</li> </ul> Why Join Us? <ul><li>Be part of a passionate team committed to improving outcomes for young people and communities.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li> <li>Make a real impact through restorative and trauma-informed practice.</li> </ul> If you’re passionate about protecting young people, supporting victims, and leading high-quality services, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape a safer, brighter future. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Silva@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/01/26,&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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.

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Lead Artificial Intelligence Products Manager £60,702-£73,698 (SMR-A)&nbsp; Newham Dockside, London Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. &nbsp; About Us&nbsp; Newham is a place that is full of potential and brimming with energy and talent. Proud to be one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs anywhere in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse communities, speaking over 220 languages and our population of 351,000 is growing at a rate of 14%, the third highest rate of growth in London.&nbsp; In recent years we have seen unparalleled levels of investment, growth, and interest in our Borough, but for all our successes, Covid-19 laid bare the endemic inequality that exists in our borough and how now, the&nbsp;Cost of Living&nbsp;crisis is&nbsp;exacerbating&nbsp;that.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;why we are working towards Building a Fairer Newham, focused on economic security, health,&nbsp;equality&nbsp;and the environment.&nbsp;&nbsp; About the Role&nbsp; Newham offers a unique and exciting opportunity to build your career, and as Lead Artificial Intelligence Products Manager within the Digital, Data and Service Design service, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, evaluation and responsible management of AI-powered tools throughout the organisation.&nbsp; You will take ownership of the strategy and roadmap for AI products, leading the technical assessment of off-the-shelf AI solutions to determine their suitability for specific service areas, and overseeing their integration into existing systems and workflows. Your remit includes implementing and managing AI applications to ensure alignment with our service goals, user needs and technical standards, as well as leading on AI-related data governance to guarantee compliance with ethical, legal and organisational standards.&nbsp; You will deliver our AI strategy underpinned by robust policies, governance frameworks and best practice guidance, ensuring safe, effective and transparent deployment of AI across the organisation.&nbsp; Additionally, you will promote AI literacy and responsible innovation by guiding, training and sharing best practices within teams, while forging strong relationships with senior managers to support the delivery of AI products relevant to our services. About You&nbsp; You possess a strong understanding of the product management profession and skills, coupled with substantial experience in product thinking and the product development lifecycle. Your knowledge extends to AI and machine learning technologies, with practical expertise in deploying and managing solutions within cloud environments, and a sound grasp of core AI frameworks such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, and AI Builder.&nbsp; You are well-versed in data protection legislation and regulatory frameworks, particularly as they pertain to sensitive and personally protected information, and you understand the unique challenges of service delivery, data requirements, and stakeholder engagement within local government or similar public sector contexts. You are adept at evaluating and selecting suitable AI technologies for specific use cases, including Microsoft products such as Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Builder, Copilot Studio, and Teams Premium. Your skill set includes accurately identifying business requirements, managing products and services to deliver ongoing insight and value for staff and residents, and translating stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements for development teams.&nbsp; You have strong negotiation and communication skills, enabling you to influence Council decisions and processes, and effectively engage directors and senior managers to meet evolving performance reporting needs. With a proven track record in leadership and management, particularly within governance and AI-focused settings, you have successfully mentored teams and collaborated with Digital, Data and Technology teams, senior managers, and external partners.&nbsp; Your experience encompasses the full lifecycle of AI solutions, from conception and deployment to implementation and support, as well as designing and overseeing AI governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.&nbsp; You are also experienced in building positive stakeholder relationships and are adept at negotiating and influencing on complex or sensitive matters, defining product strategies, developing roadmaps, and coaching others in product management.  Benefits&nbsp; <ul><li>Flexible working arrangements including offices in Dockside and working from home.&nbsp;</li> <li>Generous pension allowance (with employer contributions of up to 8%)&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;</li> <li>Eye test and Flu vouchers&nbsp;</li> </ul> If you have any&nbsp;questions,&nbsp;please contact&nbsp;Arsalan Engineer, Head of Data and AI IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.&nbsp; Please view JD here closing date: 27th 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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Make a Difference in Lancaster As Service Manager for Planning &amp; Housing Strategy, you will lead the team shaping Lancaster’s future through the delivery of sustainable development, climate action, and community-focused planning. Your work will ensure that planning and housing policies support vibrant neighbourhoods, protect heritage, and enhance local facilities and transport, making a real difference to residents’ lives. What You’ll Be Doing You will manage an award-winning multi-disciplinary team delivering the Council’s strategic planning and housing agenda. You will build on these good foundations to provide strategic vision and continuing momentum as we seek to deliver our ambitious placemaking agenda. This includes overseeing strong performance across all planning policy service areas, and working alongside Senior Management and Councillors to deliver excellence in terms of new policy development and strategy implementation. You’ll Fit Right In If… You are a full MRTPI member with demonstrable experience in planning and housing policy management. You bring excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of managing teams and budgets. You share our values of Working Together, Ambition, Pride, and Ownership, and hold a full UK driving licence. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about shaping sustainable communities and leading positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about what it’s like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment. Why Work With Us Our Benefits Generous annual leave Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Car purchase scheme Lifestyle savings Health Care Cash Plan Volunteering days Wellbeing support Flexible working friendly We welcome discussions about flexible working and will be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work–life balance. Inclusive employerWe welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria. Interview Date: Week Commencing: 2 March 2026





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader&nbsp;(Registered Manager)A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone.The Role:<ul><li>By becoming a leader of the Independence and Reablement team you’ll be playing a key role in helping people to achieve independence, relearn skills and build confidence, empowering people to live physically, emotionally, and socially full lives reaching their aspirations,&nbsp;</li><li>As an Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader (Registered Manager) you will manager a team of staff who will use a strengths-based approach, to work directly with individuals over a short and focused period to develop person-centred goal plans and ensure holistic support is given.</li><li>You will be a Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Manager for the Independence and Reablement Service, ensuring the service is effective, efficient and safe at all times.&nbsp;As a Registered Manager, the Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Fundamental standards of the Health and Social Care (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Care Quality Commission (Registration) 2009 Regulations are maintained to a good standard.&nbsp;</li><li>You the Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader will have an active role within the Independence and Reablement Multidisciplinary Team to coordinate strengths-based assessments, support planning, and resource allocation. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Within your role the Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader will create a culture of positive performance management.&nbsp;Ensure robust performance management of the service by owning and developing service planning, budget management and performance measurement.</li><li>Independence and Reablement Team Leaders will develop effective partnerships with colleagues across Liverpool City Council and external partners to support a holistic, efficient, and person-centred service, focused on maximising a person’s independence &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Our Independence &amp; Reablement Team Leader will be able demonstrate a passion for delivering services that ensure that people have choice, control and support to live independent lives. &nbsp;have</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul><li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li><li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li><li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li><li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li><li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li><li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li><li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li><li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li><li>Medicash&nbsp;</li></ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight Monday 2nd February 2026 Shortlisting date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Interview date: Thursday 12th February2026 Interview type: Face to face competency based interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ifeyinwa Pearson via email <a href="mailto:Ifeyinwa.Pearson@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ifeyinwa.Pearson@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.&nbsp;Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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