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Financial Assessment Officer
We have a fantastic opportunity to available for a Financial Assessment Officer to join our Financial Assessments &amp; Payments Team within Adult Social Care here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.
As Financial Assessment Officer, you will be part of the Financial Assessments &amp; Payments Team within Adult Social Care. This role is responsible for determining whether individuals are required to contribute financially towards the cost of their care, in accordance with the Council’s policy and the Care Act. Where applicable, the role also involves ensuring that individuals receive their full entitlement to welfare benefits and allowances.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities:
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<li>Conducts financial assessments and annual reviews under the Council’s Charging Policies and other legal frameworks, through desk-based work, in accordance with defined legislation, procedures and timescales so that the Council may correctly charge for social services care packages, respite and residential care.</li>
<li>Ensure that assessments and case visits are dealt with correctly and in a timely manner, giving advice and guidance as required</li>
<li>To obtain, record, review, verify and collate financial information/evidence for financial assessment and to undertake all aspects of the financial assessment work both for non-residential adult social care charging and Charging for Residential accommodation within agreed timescales to meet team targets. This could be through a variety of channels including home visits, appointments at the Council’s Offices, e-mail, post, or telephone.</li>
<li>Keep updated with current legislation and government changes, specifically in connection with the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li>
<li>To help train and coach colleagues on the team including new colleagues and cross training within the team as well as attendance at relevant meetings.</li>
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Candidate requirements
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<li>Experience of working in an office environment.</li>
<li>A commitment to embracing change.</li>
<li>The ability to interpret, extract and assess important information.</li>
<li>The ability to work with volume and be accurate.</li>
<li>Customer service ethos, striving to continually improve.</li>
<li>The ability to work on their own initiative and take ownership as well as working as part of a team.</li>
<li>Working with colleagues to achieve service performance targets.</li>
<li>Good IT skills.</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Or for an informal discussion, please contact Lynn Smith - <a href="mailto:lynn.smith@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.smith@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 19th October 2025, 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC
Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.&nbsp; Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Financial Assessment Officer

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The Regeneration team at Canterbury City Council is looking for a&nbsp;&nbsp;
SENIOR REGENERATION MANAGER to join them.&nbsp;
Do you have a love for building projects?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Are you passionate about taking physical development projects from concept to completion?&nbsp;&nbsp;
If so, come and join us and play a pivotal role as part of the team delivering the council’s major land and property-based development projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Canterbury already has a proven track record of delivering aspirational development projects such as the Marlowe Theatre, The Beaney - House of Art and Knowledge and The Riverside, but with an emerging Local Plan and ambitions for growth there are many more exciting opportunities ahead.&nbsp;
If you have significant experience in development management, housing delivery, real estate, property development or estate management and have delivered physical development projects, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;
What’s in it for you?&nbsp;
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£53,416.32 per annum + Car allowance of £3,621 per annum&nbsp;
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Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase&nbsp;
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Highly flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.&nbsp;
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We offer a generous annual leave entitlement!&nbsp; You’ll receive&nbsp;26&nbsp;days annual leave&nbsp;which increases with service, plus bank holidays,&nbsp;PLUS&nbsp;3 given days&nbsp;which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;Bank Holidays off.&nbsp;
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A fantastic local government pension scheme.&nbsp;
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We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.&nbsp;
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An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets and a cycle to work scheme.&nbsp;
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Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.&nbsp;
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About this Senior Regeneration Manager job:&nbsp;
This role will lead in coordinating the development, delivery and management of major land and property-based development projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Here’s what you’ll get up to:&nbsp;
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You will be the one to ensure our development projects are planned and delivered in a way that maximizes the benefits to the council and community.&nbsp;
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You’ll prepare the financial forecasts and appraisals, then go on to manage and monitor the project budgets to ensure costs are controlled and value is created.&nbsp;
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By identifying opportunities and threats to the delivery of multiple projects you’ll be leading a programme of projects that will deliver meaningful change to the district.&nbsp;
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We have a culture of collaboration. You will work with a team of friendly and professional colleagues you’ll drive schemes from concept through the various development phases and on to physical delivery and completion. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Working pattern:&nbsp;
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Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays.&nbsp;
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Full-Time, 37 hours per week&nbsp;
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Permanent contract&nbsp;
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The team operates a flexible hybrid working model.&nbsp; Due to the nature of the job, you will sometimes need to be on-site, sometimes in the office.&nbsp; We recognise the benefits of smarter working practices that enable us to maximise productivity. &nbsp;</li>
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About you, the ideal Senior Regeneration Manager for the job:&nbsp;
Your knowledge:&nbsp;
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Can you demonstrate a thorough understanding of housing and regeneration issues and what a local authority’s role is in delivering regeneration projects?&nbsp;
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Your experience:&nbsp;
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Can you evidence experience of leading and delivering significant regeneration, housing or building projects from conception through to completion?&nbsp;
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Do you have experience of land and property disposals and acquisitions?&nbsp;
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Your qualifications:&nbsp;
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Do you have a degree or equivalent in a development, property, construction or property management field, or can you demonstrate an equivalent education through experience of a similar role?&nbsp;
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So, if this Senior Regeneration Manager job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Regeneration team, please contact Richard Hall by email on <a href="mailto:Richard.Hall@Canterbury.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Hall@Canterbury.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Richard Hall is our Head of Property &amp; Regeneration and very much welcomes your email.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.&nbsp;
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Residential Support Worker
West London
£32,070– £33,987 plus 2 weekend Increments of £930 per annum and sleep-in allowances paid in addition when occurring
Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week; shifts working with a combination of earlies &amp; lates including working alternative weekends.
About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
<a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council" target="_blank">If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.&nbsp; Read more about these here.</a>
About The Role
Department: Early Intervention and Special Needs Education
Section: Westbrook Short Breaks Unit
We are excited to advertise for one Residential Support Worker positions to join our committed and highly valued staff team.
The main role is to work as Residential Support Worker rostered rota that reflects the needs of the service, or as required by the Assistant Managers and Registered unit manager. To assist in the day to day running of the Unit, to provide a comprehensive range of services to children and young people with physical or learning disabilities and their families / carers with aim to offer and maximise life opportunities and experiences.
To follow practices that comply with policies and procedures set by the Department and Unit, including standards and requirements set by the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, National Minimum Standards and Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
To work as part of a team to provide a high standard of care that meets the needs of children and young people being Looked After, or being provided short breaks services. To work within a framework which safeguards and promotes their well-being.
To follow an assessment framework that encompasses implementation of a care planning and risk assessment structure, which will consider all the physical, psychological, emotional, health, behavioural and independent or dependent needs of children and young people with a disability.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
Westbrook Short Breaks and Resource Unit provide high quality short breaks and flexible support services through a range of measures, in order to support disabled children and young people to live within their family and community within the London Borough of Hounslow.
The Service aims to provide a safe nurturing environment for disabled children and young people, based on the premise that their needs and welfare are paramount and should be met on an individual basis.
Our over-arching ethos is to provide a service that recognises children’s rights, promotes opportunity, and provides stimulating, creative and varied environments which are conducive to promoting individual development and maximising quality of life and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Ensure effective safeguarding and well-being of Children &amp; Young people are paramount during daily practice.</li>
<li>Actively promote individuals’ rights, obtain and document the views of the Child with the sole aim towards a person-centred and holistic approach to their care.</li>
<li>To work positively with colleagues in the team and across the organisation to ensure consistent best practice.</li>
<li>At all times respects confidentiality and the dignity of others.</li>
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Your Skills:
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<li>Ability to write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to utilise a range of techniques to communicate with children and young people given the level of their needs.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake key working responsibilities and have knowledge in devising, implementing &amp; reviewing care plans / training programmes, completing risk assessments with particular regard to young people's skills and abilities with a focus to maximise life opportunities.</li>
<li>Knowledge in understanding the care and developmental needs of children and young people with learning or physical disabilities.</li>
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Essential for the Role
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<li>Experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting, childcare setting, and teaching or youth work capacity.</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 in Social Care with Children (As of April 2012 Workforce Diploma Level 3 in Residential Child care) or equivalent is essential for this post, therefore, you will be required to hold this qualification on appointment or be committed to working towards achieving this qualification within 12 months of commencement in post.</li>
<li>Sound knowledge of the relevant Legislations in relation to working within a Children’s short break Unit; such as The Children’s Home Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989, National Minimum Standards, Care Standards Act 2000 and Ofsted legislation.</li>
<li>An enhanced DBS is required for this role.</li>
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This post is considered by the authority to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the employee specification.
About You
If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
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<li>Knowledge in understanding the care and developmental needs of children and young people with learning or physical disabilities, emotional and behavioural difficulties and sensory impairment needs.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake responsibility for ensuring departmental policies and statutory regulations are observed. To work within the Department's safeguarding policy with the sole aim that the safeguarding and protection of children and young people are paramount.</li>
<li>The ability to record, report and disseminate significant information to the relevant professionals within the department to ensure the safeguarding and well-being of the children and young people in our care. Ability to write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively with colleagues, parents and other professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to undertake key working responsibilities and have knowledge in devising, implementing &amp; reviewing care plans / training programmes, evidencing outcomes, completing risk assessments with particular regard to young people's skills and abilities with a focus to maximise life opportunities.</li>
<li>At all times respect the confidentiality and the dignity of others.</li>
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Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Manish.Jheelan@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Manish.Jheelan@hounslow.gov.uk</a> 
Telephone: 020 8583 6570
CV via email will NOT be considered.
No sponsorship.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date – 27th September 2025
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th &amp; Friday 10th October 2025 from 9am-5pm. Interview slots to book will be available after closing date. Please do check your email frequently.

London Borough of Hounslow

Residential Support Worker

Job Title: Inclusion Development Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: North Herts Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking 3 dedicated and knowledgeable&nbsp;Early Years Inclusion and Development Officer’s to join our dynamic&nbsp;Early Years SEND Service.We ensure the educational and developmental progress of children (0-7), with a range of SEN/D and additional needs, is met in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC strategic objectives.<h4>About the role</h4>The Inclusion and Development Officer (IDO) role sits within the Early Years SEND team and primarily focuses on promoting inclusive practice within pre-schools. The role provides systemic advice, support, and training to private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) early years’ settings.A willingness to deliver early years training and support&nbsp;flexibly on occasions is desirable (evenings/out of term time).&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Hold a relevant qualification in Early Years, Education, or SEND (ideally Level 6), or demonstrate extensive equivalent experience.</li><li>Recent hands-on experience in an Early Years setting supporting children with SEND, including delivering interventions in roles such as, &nbsp;SENCo, teacher, manager, or advisor.</li><li>A strong commitment to helping children and families achieve the best possible outcomes.</li><li>A confident and knowledgeable practitioner who can offer sound advice, ask the right questions, and support others with empathy and professionalism.</li><li>A team player who thrives in multi-agency environments and can navigate sensitive conversations with compassion and clarity.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly, manage your own dairy and travel across a wide geographical area.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Good level of written and ICT skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience designing and delivering training or workshops in Early Years settings.</li><li>Comfortable leading professional development sessions, with support provided during induction.</li><li>Further relevant qualifications in SEND/ Inclusion</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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact [INPUT HIRING MANAGER] for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 15th and 17th October&nbsp;Benefits 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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Hertfordshire County Council

Inclusion Development Officer

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Are you ready to lead a powerhouse team of planning and property lawyers shaping the future of one of London’s most exciting boroughs? At Southwark Council, we’re looking for a visionary Head of Property &amp; Planning to join our Legal Services leadership team. If you have a wealth of experience and a passion for driving excellence within a talented team of legal professionals, this is your moment to make a significant inroad into senior management with a difference and continue to work on interesting and complex work. Why this role is unmissable: <ul><li>High-profile impact: Advise on some of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects, including Old Kent Road and Canada Water.</li><li>Strategic leadership: Play a pivotal role in shaping governance, law, and community transformation.</li><li>Career-defining opportunity: Step into senior management, leading a talented team at the forefront of local government law.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Lead and inspire a specialist team of senior and property/planning lawyers.</li><li>Provide expert legal advice to Cabinet, Committees, Steering Groups and client departments.</li><li>Ensure good governance by upholding constitutional standards and staying ahead of legislative changes.</li><li>Drive strategic excellence by aligning legal insights with Southwark 2030 and the council’s Corporate Delivery Plan.</li><li>Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of service delivery.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><ul><li>Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEX with a current practising certificate.</li><li>Expertise in planning law, including advising planning committees, regeneration, S106, and development agreements.</li><li>Proven track record of managing and inspiring legal teams within local government.</li><li>Strong leadership and budget management skills with a commercial mindset.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, balance priorities, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for public service.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working (home-based with travel to our London Bridge HQ).</li><li>Exposure to landmark developments shaping London’s future.</li><li>A leadership role where law, governance, and community transformation converge.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £67,380 - £84,075 This post attracts an additional JNC benefit to the value of £2724 Per Annum. Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 5th of October 2025Interview + Presentation Date: The 17th of October 2025We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs 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>Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2608041&amp;ptId=107580" target="_blank">job Description &amp; Person Specfication</a></li></ul>





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Head of Planning and Property

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>West Northamptonshire Council is currently seeking to appoint the&nbsp;Asset Records and Systems Manager into its Property Strategy and Estates team. As a key member of the Property Strategy and Estates Team, the Asset Records and Systems Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the councils’ estates terrier system including (but not limited to) the preparation of AutoCAD plans for the operational and investment estate. The Asset Records and Systems Manager will also be responsible for collating and providing detailed business intelligence to the Council on all facets of property related activity to enable sound, robust and effective property solutions to be delivered.This is an exciting opportunity to join the team and support the Councils objectives of shaping an Estates function that will be an example of best practice, and one that will deliver the best outcomes for the residents of the West Northamptonshire.<h2>Additional information</h2>You’ll bring with you a wealth of experience and expertise to enable the efficient recording and management of the estates data. You will have excellent communication skills with a track record of liaising with internal customers, including colleagues within the Works and Facilities teams to deliver a holistic asset data solution and manage the delivery of a varied caseload of work within the team, often to tight timescales You will need to have: <ul>
<li>Ideally be educated to Degree or have equivalent experience in a relevant subject</li>
<li>Excellent understanding and application of data and knowledge management working at a strategic level within complex corporate systems</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the dynamics and complexities of public sector and the Local Government environment and its impact on service provision, staff and relationships with key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Organisational and time management skills and ability to plan and deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.</li>
<li>Proven line management and supervisory experience, including recruitment, Performance management, appraisal, and conduct.</li>
</ul><h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Asset Records and Systems Manager

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated team players, to join our Housing Property Services Team to contribute to protecting the quality of life of our tenants. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 43 staff spread across 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the role: This is a key role within Housing Property Services, managing a team of building surveyors and a portfolio of your own projects as part of delivering our annual planned works programme. The role offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of exciting projects. We manage circa 6000 stock of residential property, from Victorian terrace houses, through to high rise flats and modern care facilities. Through partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. Our planned works programme has an annual budget of circa £14 million, with additional multi-million pound refurbishment projects. The projects variety include house extensions for less able tenants, whole house refurbishment, kitchen &amp; bathroom replacement, elemental renewal, external decorations, and repairs and zero net carbon installs. Your work will include feasibility, design, planning, procurement and full contract and project management of a portfolio of projects. About you: We need you to be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and to have had prior experience of team management.&nbsp; You will need a proven background in the field of building surveying, building construction and project management and administration. Specific requirements:
<ul>
<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance and construction</li>
<li>Good understanding of building pathology</li>
<li>Working knowledge of procurement legislation and procurement methodology.</li>
<li>Understanding of Standard forms of contract, how they are applied and used from a client perspective on construction projects.</li>
<li>Structured and logical approach to fiscal contract management.</li>
<li>Recognised Building Construction Qualification with member status of the RICS or CIOB.</li>
<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Full surveying kit and PPE.</li>
<li>Payment of professional fees</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Tony Payne, Housing Surveying Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:Anthony.Payne@Reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Principal Building Surveyor - Housing Property Services

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated team players, to join our Housing Property Services Team to contribute to protecting the quality of life of our tenants. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 43 staff spread across 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working located off Junction 11 of the M4 and homeworking, according to the needs of the Service. About the role: The role will require a good understanding of building pathology to identify structural and other related defects to manage packages of works to eradicate and or reduce the build-up of air borne moisture which in turn is affecting the property by presenting a surface mould and other disrepair characteristics. Through partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. You will ensure that all disrepair and housing conditions claims are dealt with in a consistent, timely manner through to resolution. About you:
<ul>
<li>A good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance and construction</li>
<li>Good understanding of building pathology</li>
<li>Experience of working as a Disrepair Surveyor</li>
<li>An understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS)</li>
<li>Understanding of and working with a Schedule of Rates</li>
<li>Degree in Building Surveying, or HNC or similar in a building discipline</li>
<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>
</ul>
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Full surveying kit and PPE</li>
<li>Payment of professional fees</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Jo Fuller, Principal Building Surveyor on 0118 937 3811 or <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing Damp, Mould and Disrepair Surveyor - Housing Property Services

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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated team players, to join our Housing Property Services Team to contribute to protecting the quality of life of our tenants. Our housing stock lies totally within the Borough of Reading and our vision is for everyone to have the opportunity to live in a good quality sustainable home, within in a lively and thriving neighbourhood. We’re working hard to improve disadvantaged areas and enhance people’s lives across the Borough, including a carbon neutral strategy. We are part of a multi-disciplinary team, consisting of 43 staff spread across 5 teams – Building Surveying, Housing New Build, Compliance, Mechanical and Electrical and Quality Assurance. Our role is to deliver a varied programme of repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment to our portfolio of housing stock alongside our Direct Services Organisation. We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working located off Junction 11 of the M4 and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the role: The role offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of exciting projects. We manage circa 6000 stock of residential property, from Victorian terrace houses, through to high rise flats and modern care facilities. Through partnership working, with both the tenant and contractor, you will arrange and manage works from inception to completion to ensure a seamless approach is delivered. Our planned works programme has an annual budget of circa £14 million, with additional multi-million pound refurbishment projects. The projects variety include house extensions for less able tenants, whole house refurbishment, kitchen &amp; bathroom replacement, elemental renewal, external decorations and repairs and zero net carbon installs. Your work will include feasibility, design, planning, procurement and full contract and project management of a portfolio of projects. About you: You will need to be a good communicator with a proven background in building maintenance, construction and project management.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A good understanding of building pathology.</li>
<li>A working knowledge of category management, procurement legislation and procurement methodology.</li>
<li>An understanding of Standard forms of contract, how they are applied and used from a client perspective, on construction projects.</li>
<li>A structured and logical approach to contract fiscal management.</li>
<li>Degree in Building Surveying, or HNC or similar in a building discipline</li>
<li>Competent use of Word, Excel and Outlook.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and vehicle.</li>
</ul>
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Full surveying kit and PPE.</li>
<li>Payment of professional fees</li>
<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).</li>
<li>The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
<li>Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.</li>
</ul>
For more information on this position please contact Jo Fuller, Principal Building Surveyor on 0118 937 3811 or <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:joanna.fuller@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Housing Planned Works Surveyor - Housing Property Services

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An Exciting Opportunity…
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, and this role of&nbsp;Prevention Coordinator will be at the heart of that transformation, supporting the Service Reform and Strategy Directorate to deliver on key responsibilities and ambitions set out in the Borough Plan and the organisation’s change programme. This includes shaping and influencing the development of preventative approaches across Adult Social Care (ASC) and the Council.
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The Person
You will have a good understanding of Brent inhouse structures and processes to help further develop our prevention offer and demonstrate the impact of prevention services.
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
<ul>
<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 23 September 2025 (23:59)

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Additional Information&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

 The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Prevention Coordinator

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Are you looking for the next step in you Occupational Therapist career?
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
We are looking for Deputy Team Manager Occupational Therapist for Brent’s Reablement Team which is&nbsp;an integrated service combining the fast-paced response to Pathway 1 Home First discharges and the delivery of reablement and social care services in a short term response team set up. The team’s ethos is about promoting and enabling independence and we have good working relationships with our partners and colleagues in the hubs and intermediate care.&nbsp;
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist, who have experience of working with adults with physical disabilities and older people to take an active role with day to day running of the Team in providing specialist advice, guidance, support and supervision to qualified and non-qualified social care and OT staff working within the team. Also the opportunity to develop the team services and role in delivering the Integrated Care Partnership.&nbsp;
Brent Adult Social Care is committed to an organisational culture that invests and empowers its staff to take ownership and accountability to enable staff to provide excellent services to residents to help keep them safe in the community. Person centred services are aimed at maximising independence through building resilience and empowerment to enable people to manage their care and be independent.
The Person
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a progressive and Multi-disciplinary team comprising of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Care Assessors and OT assistants providing Reablement to clients in their own homes. The successful candidates will have key roles in developing:
Improved pathways with the existing community social care and intermediate care services as part of the Integrated Care Partnership with our Acute and Community NHS provider Trusts and 3rd Sector organisations
Working with Brent’s Adult Social Care brokerage team on training of new Reablement Home Care providers.&nbsp;
Staff development and training for team members as an integral role in the retention and upskilling of the workforce in Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
The successful candidates will ideally have post graduate experience in Social Care and or Intermediate Care, have experience of supervising staff and or students in the work place and of working with Home Care providers and/or Reablement providers.
Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
<ul>
<li>A £5000 ‘golden hello’ for DTM OTs new to Brent, upon completion of their probationary period.</li>
<li>An annual retention payment of £3000 for eligible frontline workers and managers from Grade PO2 – PO7</li>
<li>27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Very generous employer pension contribution</li>
<li>Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)</li>
<li>A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave</li>
<li>Access to affordable parking nearby</li>
<li>Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling</li>
<li>Season ticket loan for public transport</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities</li>
<li>Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.</li>
</ul>
Closing Date: 5 October 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp; &nbsp;
To Be Updated By Recruitment Team

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Deputy Team Manager Occupational Therapist

Traditionally a role fulfilled by the Head of Legal Services, the council has created this new stand-alone post to acknowledge both the importance of the work, and to deal with the challenges of Local Government Reorganisation. The role is perfect for a serving Deputy Data Protection Officer or an existing Data Protection Officer seeking a new challenge. Main responsibilitiesFulfilling a statutory role, the DPO is the lead officer with oversight of all Council wide personal data processing activities and the candidate must be willing to be the designated officer. The candidate will lead the organisation in data protection best practice and provide specialist advice, support and training to all services across the organisation. The ideal candidate<ul><li>A holder of relevant qualifications (and preferably a law degree);</li><li>An expert in Data Protection and FOIA, able to line manage support staff, and lead the organisation in data protection best practice;</li><li>Ability to provide specialist advice, support and training to staff and elected members across the organisation as to data best practices and FIOA;</li><li>Responsible officer for monitoring and improving the organisation’s compliance with legislation;</li><li>Swiftly deal with data breaches/incidents and developing lessons learned papers to mitigate future breaches;</li><li>To assist the organisation to be prepared for Local Government Reorganisation, and manage the data migration at the appropriate time.</li></ul> We will continue to advertise this post until we find the right candidate. If you are interested we recommend applying as soon as possible.





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Data Protection Officer

Due to a transformation programme and local government reorganisation, the Council has created this exciting new role to support the organisation, legal services, and the Head of Legal Services in going forward to becoming a new organisation. The role is ideal for a current Principal Lawyer wishing to take the next step in their career, or a serving deputy looking for a new challenge. Main Responsibilities <ul><li>To act as deputy to the head of legal services and act as one of her deputy monitoring officers;</li><li>To line manage professional and support staff and to mentor the same;</li><li>To support the head of legal services in her work relating to Local Government Reorganisation;</li><li>To assist with the managing of the service budget including proactively considering savings and effective spend strategies, and implementing strategies to minimise costs relating to external legal services;</li><li>To ensure legal advice is high quality, and delivered in a timely, professional way;</li><li>To proactively review and recommend changes to strategy and policy resulting from changing legislation;</li><li>To assist on streamlining practices including workflows into the service;</li><li>To deputise for the DPO where required, including internal reviews;</li><li>To deal with complaints where necessary including first and second tier complaints;</li><li>To develop and embed at pace trusted customer focused relationships with members, senior management across the business areas and to support the delivery of service priorities, including understanding the objectives and challenges in each business area;</li><li>To lead by example by exhibiting and promoting the Council’s values and behaviours;</li></ul> Please note this is a politically restricted post for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The Ideal Candidate <ul><li>A qualified solicitor or barrister, with local government and management experience of at least principal lawyer level. </li><li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in providing legal advice to more than one core business areas. </li><li>A resilient leader who deals well with multiple competing challenges;</li><li>A track record of finding creative solutions to legal challenges and the ability to think strategically across</li><li>Organisational boundaries to provide solutions. </li><li>Ability to see the big picture, interpret it and proactively develop relevant strategies, plans and deliverables. </li></ul>We will continue to advertise this post until we find the right candidate. If you are interested we recommend applying as soon as possible.<ul></ul>

Deputy Head of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board (KSAB) is seeking an independent chair to lead the local safeguarding partnership.You will need to be a strong leader and bring innovative ways of working to ensure robust and effective safeguarding partnership across Kingston Upon Thames cross-working with Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships, Community Safety and other local partnership networks.&nbsp;Applicants are welcome from any professional background including health, local government and police. Our emphasis is on strategic and systems leadership and chairing skills. The Independent Chair will be accountable to the SAB Executive, consisting of Senior Officers representing the statutory partner agencies: Local Authority, Police and Health. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to make a real difference to local people.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be strategic and clear thinking, able to negotiate, support partners to constructively challenge each other to deliver high-quality adult safeguarding work across the partnership. This will be underpinned by the applicant's ability to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing with an ability to produce clear, accurate and concise written reports and communications on behalf of the SAB, including production of the SAB Annual Report. To ensure that the Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board fulfils its statutory duties the SAB Independent Chair will:<ul><li>Chair the SAB Executive and other SAB strategic meetings.</li><li>Draft, develop and publish a strategic plan setting out how the SAB will meet its objectives and priorities and how their member and partner agencies will contribute.</li><li>To quality assure and contribute to the SAB’s annual report detailing how effective the SAB has been.</li><li>Ensure that Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) for any cases which meet the criteria for a SAR are undertaken.</li><li>Link in with national and regional networks bringing new initiatives and publications to the membership</li><li>Be connected to the safeguarding children's and community safety partnerships</li></ul> Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:<ul><li>A relevant academic or professional qualification in health, social care or police.</li><li>Significant experience at operational and strategic level in a relevant field; social care, health, education or criminal justice.</li><li>A working knowledge of the adult safeguarding agenda.</li><li>A proven track-record of effective leadership at strategic level.</li><li>The ability to lead a complex multi-agency partnership and support the SAB to deliver its strategic priorities and to offer assurance and changes in policy and practice to improve safeguarding outcomes.</li><li>You will act as an ambassador for KSAB and promote the importance of safeguarding is everybody's business.</li><li>You will seek to ensure that the voices of people who draw on care and support, their families and carers are heard and acted upon within Board work</li></ul>Paid on a consultancy basis, it is anticipated that this role will require up to a maximum of 26 days per annum. The specific commitment required will be agreed as part of the appointment process and is open to negotiation. The daily rate will be £700 per day including any travel costs. The arrangement would be for an initial period of 2 years with an annually renewable contract subject to six months’ notice by either party.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Independent Chair - Kingston Safeguarding Adults Board

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Team Manager to join its First Response Team (FRT).The postholder will assist the Team Managers in supervising and supporting Social Care staff, to provide a range of family support services for children in need, including those in need of protection, children looked after, those subject to public care proceedings and where directed by the court those subject to private care proceedings.As Deputy Team Manager you will take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range of practice issues and to provide consultation, coaching and mentoring within the Team, and across the Service as a whole. This will include taking responsibility to maintain and develop professional links and leads with partner agencies and the voluntary sector. This role shall undertake professional supervision of a number of social workers within the team structure. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Working knowledge of all statutory duties and responsibilities relating to children and families, including:- • Legislation • Regulations and Standards • Government Objectives and Initiatives • National &amp; Common Assessment Framework</li><li>Demonstrated user consultation and participation focusing on the needs of children and young people, service users and carers.</li><li>Experience of court work derived from experience of care proceedings.</li><li>Experience of undertaking complex social work assessment and practice which take fully into consideration the child/young person’s background and lifestyle choices.</li><li>Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers both from statutory and voluntary agencies.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>Registered with Social Work England.</li></ul>This post will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=25265&amp;hashed=559841295" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. 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, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Deputy Team Manager - FRT

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Team Manager – Children In Need, This role involves managing and supervising Pod Leaders who oversee social workers and other care staff. The primary purpose of this team is to provide services to children in need, including those who are looked after, in need of protection, or subject to public or private care proceedings.The Team Manager must ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient social work service to children and their families. This includes making sure the service aligns with strategic, operational, and financial priorities, as well as statutory responsibilities, policies, and procedures. The post holder is also responsible for meeting the team's key performance targets. The role's key outputs include managing the team budget, supervising staff, and handling complex case management. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (e.g.: CQSW or Dip SW) and a minimum of four years post qualifying experience, including the management and supervision of social care staff undertaking statutory work with children and families, preferably in a fieldwork setting.</li><li>Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a social work professional.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory and inspection frameworks governing children’s services.</li><li>Experience of providing professional supervision, team building, reflective learning and development.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Excellent assessment and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to form, develop and maintain effective partnership relationships.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li></ul>This post will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the Role <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=25264&amp;hashed=-516712114" target="_blank">Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. 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, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Team Manager (CIN)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow has a fantastic opportunity for a Pod Manager/Deputy Team Manager to join its Safeguarding Team.The postholder will assist the Team Managers in supervising and supporting Social Care staff, to provide a range of family support services for children in need, including those in need of protection, children looked after, those subject to public care proceedings and where directed by the court those subject to private care proceedings.As Deputy Team Manager you will take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range of practice issues and to provide consultation, coaching and mentoring within the Team, and across the Service as a whole. This will include taking responsibility to maintain and develop professional links and leads with partner agencies and the voluntary sector. This role shall undertake professional supervision of a number of social workers within the team structure. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Working knowledge of all statutory duties and responsibilities relating to children and families, including:- • Legislation • Regulations and Standards • Government Objectives and Initiatives • National &amp; Common Assessment Framework</li><li>Demonstrated user consultation and participation focusing on the needs of children and young people, service users and carers.</li><li>Experience of court work derived from experience of care proceedings.</li><li>Experience of undertaking complex social work assessment and practice which take fully into consideration the child/young person’s background and lifestyle choices.</li><li>Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of service providers both from statutory and voluntary agencies.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>Registered with Social Work England.</li></ul>This post will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19177&amp;hashed=-1193362262" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. 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, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Pod Manager/Deputy Team Manager -  Safeguarding

Reference: SEP20250987Benefits: Competitive salary, 29 days annual (pro rata for part time), 4% - 6% pension contribution and much moreAttachments:<ul><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzogFlmd-PjMMg%253d%253d/d17738d9-a648-4251-b6a7-e4048731d5d4?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22RoleProfileCustomerServiceAdvisorRepairsSept2025.docx%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fvnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20250913/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250913T051610Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=55443a1f6faec9e28e891f478867a072c5afa1ff942e55a87e390ba457f18dc3" target="_blank">RoleProfileCustomerServiceAdvisorRepairsSept2025.docx</a></li><li><a href="https://vacancyfiller.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/UploadedFiles/AdvertAttachments/2025/mfKADvsomzogFlmd-PjMMg%253d%253d/88103fe2-39c9-4ac1-9c5f-02d848207f2f?X-Amz-Expires=604800&amp;response-content-disposition=attachment%3B%20filename%3D%22RecruitmentPack_2024%281%29%283%29.pdf%22&amp;response-content-type=application%2Fpdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAJSKWO7UNT66QDLJQ/20250913/eu-west-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250913T051610Z&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=17d05421d4ce292144cee382114bd0b92e0402f6ae0340cdea152755d05af892" target="_blank">RecruitmentPack_2024(1)(3).pdf</a></li></ul>Customer Service Advisor ?? Location: Bankside, London - Hybrid with 2 office days per week | ?? Full-Time | £27,500 per annumAre you ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Contact Centre team where no two days are the same! As a Customer Service Advisor, you'll be the frontline of our customer experience-resolving issues, scheduling repairs, and making every interaction count.What you'll do:<ul><li>?? Handle inbound/outbound calls, emails &amp; more</li><li>?? Diagnose and schedule repairs</li><li>?? Log complaints and resolve issues</li><li>?? Take rent payments and advise on accounts</li><li>?? Collaborate across teams to deliver seamless service</li><li>?? Hit KPIs for customer satisfaction and resolution</li></ul>What you'll bring:<ul><li>? 1+ year of repairs experience</li><li>? 1+ year in a contact centre</li><li>? Confident with Microsoft 365, CRM &amp; telephony systems</li><li>? Solid housing and repairs knowledge</li></ul>Ready to be the difference? Apply now and help us deliver service that truly matters.Closing Date: 28th September 2025 at 11:59pm Shortlisting: 29th September 2025 Online tests: 30th September 2025 Interviews: 8th &amp; 10th October 2025Please note we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship, so will therefore not be accepting applicants without relevant Right to Work in the UK. 





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Customer Service Advisor - Repairs

At Medway Council, we have bold ambitions for the future across everything we do. We are ambitious for our children and young people to ensure they have the very best start in life and can achieve their full potential.As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.You will also work closely with our key partners across education, health and police to influence across the system.A qualified social worker, you’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to build and sustain strong staff teams. You will also have a relentless focus on practice and keeping children at the centre of our thinking and planning as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Head of Service - Improvement

Following recent investment in additional management capacity across the service, we are looking for a passionate Assistant Team Manager to join our Assessment team, who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Reporting to a Team Manager, as an ATM you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. ATM’s are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant team manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.<h5>Join us and #Make a Difference…</h5><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years’ service in Medway)</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have experience in Front Line practice</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Claude Madembo – Service Manager, 01634 334087This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via emailPlease visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Assistant Team Manager - Assessment

STG are seeking to appoint an experienced Building Control Surveyor at Class A-C at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals. The South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership is a Local Authority partnership combining the building control services of four Local Authorities (LA) within Kent. This combined skills and talent has created a forward thinking, progressive building control team.We are looking for qualified building control surveyors to join this busy team of professionals delivering the service for Canterbury, Gravesham, Medway, and Swale councils. Our building control surveyors carry out the full range of building control duties, whilst having a clearly developed career pathway with transparent routes to progress.You will be able to work flexibly and unsupervised and maintain a good work-life balance. We have a high standard of values and looking for people who believe in and share those values. This is a great opportunity to develop as far as your ambition and talent allow.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting managers, please call Janine Weaver on 01634 331600 or Andrea Hayes on 01634 331134. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Building Control Surveyor

We are recruiting a Family Worker to join our Children's Social Work Team service.You will hold a caseload, and support Social Workers who are working with families with multiple and complex needs, in order to improve outcomes for children.Previous experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.You will hold a NVQ level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent, together with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or have relevant previous experience.<h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Career Progression Framework:</h4>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. CSWT are seeking a Family Worker to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. <h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via emailPlease visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing dateIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Family Worker - Children's Social Work Team

STG are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Building Control Surveyor Class D-F at level C. You will meet the requirements of the person specification fully and can demonstrate applied knowledge, experience and skills in this role. All elements within the person specification are essential. You will be supported through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation, which can include identifying and supporting the achievement of professional goals. The South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership is a Local Authority partnership combining the building control services of four Local Authorities (LA) within Kent. This combined skills and talent has created a forward thing progressive building control team.We are looking for a qualified building control surveyors to join this busy team of professionals delivering the service for Canterbury, Gravesham, Medway and Swale Council’s. Our building control services carry out the full range of building control duties, whilst having a clearly developed career pathway with transparent routes to progress.You will be able to work flexibly and unsupervised and maintain a good work-life balance. We have a high standard of values and looking for people who believe in and share those values. This is a great opportunity to develop as far as your ambition and talent allow.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting managers, please call Janine Weaver on 01634 331600 or Andrea Hayes on 01634 331134Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Senior Building Control Surveyor

Are you organised and have an eye for detail?Do you have a logical mindset, able to understand technical issues and resolve them swiftly?Are you willing to learn / develop yourself and have a Career in ICTJoin Our Team as an Associate End User Computing EngineerWe’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Associate End User Computing Engineer to join our ICT team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing and monitoring the council’s technical assets throughout their lifecycle—from procurement to disposal—ensuring compliance with internal policies, licensing regulations, and relevant legislation.You’ll support the effective management of corporate hardware and software licences, working closely with colleagues across the ICT service to maintain accurate asset records and ensure licence compliance. You’ll also assist our ICT Asset Management Officer with day-to-day operations of the ICT store, helping to keep our systems running smoothly.You’ll work alongside our 2nd Line End User Computing Engineers, providing hands-on technical support. This includes visiting both internal and external sites to diagnose faults, install or remove ICT equipment, and resolve 2nd line issues on end user devices.What you’ll need:<ul><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.</li><li>A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to asset and licence management.</li><li>A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across the ICT service.</li><li>A technical mindset with logical problem-solving skills.</li></ul>If you’re ready to take the next step in your ICT career and contribute to a dynamic, service-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.ICT are seeking an Associate End User Computing Engineer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call ICT Business Support Manager on 01634 332789.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Associate End User Computing Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for two Apprentice roles within the Rehousing Team, assisting homeless households into temporary accommodation and assessing applications for social housing. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn. You will be given on the job training, along with your Apprenticeship course and additional training specific to the service area. The role will involve dealing with customers and partners on a regular basis to assist customers with their housing circumstances. You will need to be well organised with excellent communication and IT skills and a positive attitude. The post is varied and will involve dealing with customers over the telephone to assist with rent, temporary accommodation or social housing queries.You do not require previous experience in housing as you will be provided with the required training. You will however need to have excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with customers. If you would like a rewarding role with great development opportunities this is the Apprenticeship for you.A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Rehousing Apprentice to join the Rehousing team within the Housing Service. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 whilst working for the Rehousing team that provide the following support/service The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable.Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed.If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today.Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experienceWe will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself.An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role.Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you: <ul><li>23 days paid annual leave</li><li>Generous local government pension </li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li><li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li><li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li></ul>Important InformationInterviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Andrew Elliott on 01634 335596.Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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