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About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child’s unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their livesWe are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community.&nbsp;In addition:<ul><li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li><li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li><li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE).&nbsp;</li></ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li><li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service&nbsp;</li><li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen.&nbsp;In this role, your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Undertake care proceedings.</li><li>Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development.</li><li>Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions.</li><li>Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care</li></ul>As a Social Worker,&nbsp; your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul><li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li><li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li><li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li><li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li></ul>Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Fixed Term for 12 monthsThis is an exciting opportunity to work in our Seniors Housing service. The service provides specialist housing for older people in Brighton&nbsp;and Hove, encouraging independence within a thriving community.The scheme manager plays a crucial role in delivering the front line service in our housing schemes.We are proud of our achievements so far and seek a scheme manager who can positively contribute to the service moving forward.This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read <a href="https://brightonandhovecc.sharepoint.com/sites/TheWavePoliciesandProcedures/SitePages/Secondment-policy.aspx?web=1" target="_blank">the Secondment policy</a> to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.The interview dates for this Scheme Manager role will provisionally be on Thursday 4th &amp; Friday 5th December 2025For an informal discussion, please contact Peter Huntbach&nbsp; - Housing Manager on <a href="mailto:peter.huntbach@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">peter.huntbach@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a><h2>About the role</h2>The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Experience with working with older people, ideally within the retirement or sheltered housing sector.</li><li>Excellent customer service experience and an ability to continually improve service delivery in a diverse community.</li><li>The ability to work creatively and collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and partners.</li><li>The ability to develop active and thriving communities.</li><li>The ability to encourage and support people to age well and thrive.</li><li>A good working understanding of health and safety and safeguarding issues.</li><li>The ability to work alone and respond to emergencies and challenging situations.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li></ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/apply-job-council/encouraging-diverse-workforce" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>.Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Scheme Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2><a>Do you have a background of working with children with learning disabilities? Are you someone who enjoys working in a rewarding, supportive, and a challenging environment? Can you work with a diverse range of stakeholders in an inclusive and accessible way?</a>We have an exciting opportunity within our Families, Children and Learning Directorate where you will get to make a real difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties. Every team member plays a vital part in helping our young people to thrive, and as a highly successful team we support each other to deliver our service with fairness and inclusivity. We are committed to delivering an outstanding service and to making Health and Disability Services accessible to everyone.&nbsp;If you would like to discuss this role, please email Rebecca Thomas <a href="mailto:Rebecca.thomas@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rebecca.thomas@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:karen.rusbridge@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a> to arrange a conversation.<h2>About the role</h2>At Drove Road, we provide a mixture of short breaks and full-time placements for young people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge between the ages of 8 and 18.&nbsp;Many of our young people have Autism with associated complex needs. Our dedicated team of staff works hard to create a positive, safe, stimulating, and homely environment in which each young person’s specific needs are met and they are supported to develop and learn new skills while having fun. Particular emphasis is given to those skills that promote independence. As a Home Care Support Worker, you will:<ul><li>Support our young people from diverse backgrounds with intimate personal care when required.</li><li>Use a range of inclusive and accessible communication tools to help our young people express themselves.</li><li>Undertake a range of domestic tasks including cleaning, shopping, providing freshly prepared meals.</li><li>Support your colleagues and yourself to stay safe during times of challenging behaviour.</li></ul>You will be someone with:<ul><li>the experience of looking after children with learning disabilities.</li><li>Inclusive and accessible communication skills for interaction with service users, families, social workers, and medical professionals.</li><li>The ability to apply restrictive interventions to support young people in line with their behaviour support plans.</li><li>a clear Enhanced DBS Certificate</li></ul><a>Benefits:</a><ul><li>Funding and support within two years for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).</li><li>Support with in-house training to improve skills and knowledge.</li><li>An opportunity to increase your skill and experience for future roles within social care, education and childcare.</li><li>Enhancements over weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.</li><li>Extra shifts are available.</li></ul>You will need to be able to work a 4-week rolling rota as follows:<ul><li><a>Early shifts: 7.00am to 2.30pm (until 11.00am in term time)</a></li><li>Late shifts: 2.00pm to 9.30pm or 10.00pm</li><li>Work two weekends per month.</li><li>Sleep-in duty once per month.</li></ul>For more information about the organisation and the specific tasks required, please download the job description / person specification.Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.<h2>Company information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.As part of Brighton &amp; Hove City Council's ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process, without prior notice if a suitable redeployee (internal employee at risk of redundancy) is identified.

Home Care Support Worker Learning Disability (Children and Young People)

Job Title: Adult Social Worker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation &amp; car lease schemes (terms apply) Hours: 37 hours or part time Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.We’re transforming the way we work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling livesWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance</li><li>Ongoing learning and development to help you grow in your career</li><li>Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering</li></ul>A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters<h4>About the team</h4>We're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us. We are currently unable to accommodate newly qualified social workers, however you are welcome to apply to be notified of when the opportunities become available.We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.Prevention of Admissions Team - Hemel HempsteadJoin our well-established, integrated Health and Social Care Prevention of Admissions Team, based in Hemel Hempstead, and be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary service dedicated to keeping people safe and well at home.You’ll work alongside a skilled team of nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, delivering rapid, person-centred care to residents across South West Hertfordshire.You'll be part of:<ul><li>A collaborative, co-located team environment with health colleagues</li><li>A fast-paced service providing urgent 2-hour response assessments in community settings</li><li>A focus on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, helping individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes</li><li>Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4:30 PM on Fridays)</li></ul>Hospital Integrated Discharge Team<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly reviewYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm HospitalWatford General HospitalHerts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per weekWe offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital TeamOlder People TeamSupport adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>East Herts localityWelwyn Hatfield &amp; Broxbourne LocalityNorth Herts LocalityVisit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 10 &amp; 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWe 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.If you have questions about our opportunities please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.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. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<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

Adult Social Worker

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamWorking within the Housing Needs service of the local authority the Temporary Accommodation&nbsp; team plays a key role in the delivery of services to local residents.&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role will lead in deliver of the management of temporary accommodation within a wide range of property types including hostels, shared family homes and self contained units of accommodation secured under spot-purchase with specialist providers, leased from private owners and provided within the Council's own housing stock.The role further requires management of the service to ensure properties meet health &amp; safety standards, repairing obligations are met and minimising voids and income loss as well and the ability to manage contractors and relationships with homeless households and housing providers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the needs and services available to residents and the ability to work collaboratively&nbsp;with a wide range of services providers, advocates and agencies&nbsp;&nbsp;The role will also manage the emergency out of hours rota that occasionally require the post holder to be available for cover if required. &nbsp; Enhancements will be paid in accordance with policy.&nbsp;Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Temporary Accommodation Team Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



Grow your career with us at the Isle of Wight Council
We would be delighted to welcome you to our team! We have a diverse range of vacancies available to accommodate a variety of skills and expertise. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in your career, we believe that there is a place for you here.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where individuals can thrive and grow and where wellbeing is at the heart of our work culture.
Situated on the beautiful Isle of Wight, which was awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO in 2019, we are lucky to enjoy a unique environment including captivating coastlines and legendary landscapes. If you are looking to gain a positive work / life balance then we may have the perfect role for you.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.iow.gov.uk/council-and-councillors/jobs-and-careers/" target="_blank">Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.iow.gov.uk/council-and-councillors/jobs-and-careers/" target="_blank">here</a>.
Currently we have vacancies available the following areas; however, these change regularly so please visit our jobs page for updated details:
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When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including: &nbsp;
Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
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<li>Local Government pension scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Solent ferry travel</li>
<li>Island bus network discount</li>
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<li>Staff parking permit scheme</li>
<li>Discounted island sports &amp; leisure gym membership</li>
<li>National and local discounts &amp; benefits schemes</li>
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Among our benefits we encourage career progression and offer various learning and training opportunities, from expanding your knowledge to achieving a recognised qualification.
We offer excellent terms and conditions, health and wellbeing support along with flexible working hours and in some cases agile working from home options for part of your contracted hours.
If you are interested in joining our team, please have a look at our current job openings and submit your application online. We look forward to working with you and help you reach your full potential. Thank you for considering us as your next career move.
Roles are updated daily, so don't miss out! Please visit our website to find out more and to apply today at&nbsp;<a href="https://iwc.iow.gov.uk/jobvacancies/" target="_blank">www.iow.gov.uk/jobs</a>
The Isle of Wight Council currently does&nbsp;not&nbsp;have a license to sponsor overseas workers.&nbsp;

Vacancies at the Isle of Wight Council

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Are you ready to shape a greener, safer and more connected Enfield? 
 
Join Enfield Council’s Journeys and Places team and play a leading role in transforming how people move around the borough. We're looking for a forward-thinking Principal Traffic Engineer to lead on all technical matters relating to traffic engineering and road safety, helping us deliver improvements that benefit communities across Enfield. 
 
As a senior member of the Design &amp; Construction team, you’ll provide expert guidance on traffic orders, road safety audits, and design standards. You’ll lead a team of skilled officers and act as the Council’s principal advisor on traffic engineering – ensuring our projects meet the highest standards for safety, accessibility and inclusion. 
 
You will: 
 
 - Act as the Council’s technical lead on traffic engineering, road safety and traffic order compliance 
 - Provide expert input into complex and high-profile infrastructure projects 
 - Oversee the delivery of road safety audits in line with best practice and national guidance 
 - Ensure road safety is embedded throughout project lifecycles, aligned with Vision Zero and Healthy Streets principles 
 - Manage and develop a small team, fostering professional growth and innovation 
 - Contribute to shaping policy and procedures that influence how we create safer, more liveable neighbourhoods 
 
About you: 
You’ll bring significant experience in traffic engineering and an in-depth understanding of relevant UK legislation and guidance (such as LTN 1/20). You’ll have a strong track record in delivering engineering solutions that balance technical rigour with community priorities. Your ability to communicate complex information clearly, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role. 
 
Why join us? 
 
 - Be part of a passionate team delivering a borough-wide programme that’s making walking, cycling and public transport safer and more attractive 
 - Work in a culture that values collaboration, creativity and innovation 
 - Access professional development opportunities and a supportive management structure 
 - Make a tangible difference to the everyday lives of people in Enfield 
 
Apply today and help shape the future of travel in Enfield. 
Please note that this is a hybrid role - arrangements to be confirmed with line manager but could require up-to 3 days a week in the office. 
 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Richard Eason via <a href="mailto:richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.eason@enfield.gov.uk</a>. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Claire Turner, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 0208 132 1024 or <a href="mailto:claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.turner@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within application. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working. 
 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

Principal Traffic Engineer

Job DescriptionDirectorate: Adults &amp; Health&nbsp; &nbsp;Job Title: Casual HousekeeperLocation: Collins House Residential Home, CorringhamBand: ASalary: £12.65 per hourHours: 0 hrs Casual ContractAn exciting opportunity has arisen within our Provider Bank, this will be covering absences of existing staff.This is an opportunity for the successful candidates to assist with housekeeping for the residents of our care home in Corringham.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be flexible and able to work as part of a team and also to be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision and use their own initiative within established procedures and processes to deliver a high quality service to our Clients with a person centred approach in line with the Care Act and Current Legislation within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;You will be required to attend mandatory training in areas that are relevant to the role.&nbsp; Shadowing will also be provided. You will encourage, motivate, and support Clients while ensuring their safety and welfare in their homes when interacting with them.&nbsp;Core values include individuality, independence, choice, dignity, respect, rights, confidentiality and fulfilment, which guarantees Clients receive a high standard of service.&nbsp;The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to working hours. Candidates will need to have good values and continually promote, service user choice and control, fulfilment, respect, privacy, dignity, rights and independence.The post holders will need to be kind, compassionate, caring, flexible and committed.The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided.DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at enhanced plus barred list levelFor an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email on <a href="mailto:KArthurton@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">KArthurton@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Closing dates:&nbsp;Redeployment only: 6th November 2025Internal and External: 16th November 2025Interviews: To Be ConfirmedTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EUIZdJ8IDPFJi8Gb7dKRzBwBUsKZVGqO4D64Zjgl4yHZDA?e=5zLIAL" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Casual Housekeeper

About the role BEAM are seeking casual team members to join the Welcome Team.The successful candidates will assist Duty Managers in the day-to-day delivery of the food and beverage operation and be the open, friendly, knowledgeable face of BEAM. Successful candidates will work ad hoc evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.Candidates must be 18+ What will you be doing? Some of the key responsibilities include: • Provide high standards of customer care at all times. • To be familiar with the venues ever changing artistic offer of shows, films, and events. • To be familiar with the food and beverage menu. • Serve drinks, food, and confectionery across the building. • To maintain the required level of cleanliness across all front of house and back of house areas as required by the Hospitality and Operations Manager (including equipment, washrooms, rooms for hire, and auditoria). • Undertake the manual handling of goods, refuse and equipment. • Follow stock rotation procedures to minimise waste. • Assist customers to purchase tickets at the ticketing kiosks as necessary • Operate all relevant aspects of the EPOS system. About you This role will suit individuals with: • excellent customer service and communication skills • a friendly and professional manner. • a flexible and adaptable approach to work. • the ability to work well under pressure. • a positive and proactive attitude. The ideal candidate will have: • Good numeracy and literacy skills. • Previous experience of working in a team. • Experience of working in a hospitality and food service environment is desirable. • A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but training will be given. • Experience of using an EPOS system is desirable but training will be given. • Customer Service experience is desirable. • Excellent communication skills. • Basic computer and IT skills. • Energy and motivation to work in a busy arts environment. How to apply This is a rolling recruitment, we will contact candidates as and when vacancies arise. So, if you’re looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a Welcome Team Member, please apply via the button shown. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Casual Welcome Team Member

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Our Schools Traded teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public. When you start with us you will be joining a trusted, supportive and welcoming team. <h1>We are looking for individuals to keep St Helens Children stay safe on our roads. </h1>Our School Crossing Patrol Operatives have an essential role in keeping local communities and pedestrians safe. Not only that, but your role is fundamental to ensuring the safety of children and other pedestrians when crossing in designated positions Experience and formal qualifications are not required but you will have a good rapport with children and adults, alongside an awareness of road safety. We are interested to hear from individuals from different backgrounds and at all career stages. If you've got the people skills to deal with children, drivers, parents and teachers, we'll train you to confidently manage the traffic! All of our Operatives receive full training in the role.If you would like to work 5 hours a week, are reliable and enthusiastic and want to contribute to the community we would welcome your application to join our team - Our communities rely on our Officers to travel safely on their journey to and from school which is why we need people who can commit to cover times that support the individual school in the mornings and afternoons, 5 days a week during term time, and are happy to work outdoors rain or shine to make positive contribution to road safety summer and winter uniforms will be provided and you will be paid during school holidays.Employee benefits that make a difference: We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.Change to working patterns that work for you: Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.How far could a career change take you? Looking to return to work after a break, or make a career change? We’ll help you develop the skills to make change happen with career boosting training and development. Switching to a role at any point in your career at your local council means you could go further than you think. Application support and frequently asked questions are available on our careers site.Equality &amp; DiversityWe encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.You can review full Job Description and Person Specifications as attachments with this advert.Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. Application support is available on this careers site. St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life, All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and LeadershipShare this vacancy with family and friends via the social media links below.Not applying today? Join our Talent Network for future roles! <a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/TalentPool/TalentPool" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page</a>

St Helens Metropolitan Council

School Crossing Patrol Operative - Rainford Brook Lodge Primary School

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal Services Directorate at Halton Borough Council is a dedicated team providing expert legal, corporate, and constitutional advice to protect the Council’s interests. They handle a wide range of matters, from prosecutions and disputes to planning and property work, supporting all areas of the Council’s operations. The role will involve carrying out conveyancing and land related tasks of a more complex nature on behalf of the Council.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:Are you experienced in commercial conveyancing and able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision, while remaining sensitive to corporate and departmental priorities. You will be a team player with a flexible, imaginative approach, maintaining client focus and confidentiality at all times. You will be either a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), a Licensed Conveyancer, a Graduate Member of CILEx, or hold a Law Degree or suitable equivalent.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan - Head of Legal Services, <a href="mailto:Liz.Wilso-Lagan@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Liz.Wilson-Lagan@halton.gov.uk</a> , 0151 511 6535 At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Principal Conveyancing Officer

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23 Month contract, Full-time hours – 37 per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic, passionate, organised and team-oriented individual who enjoys a challenge.  Working in the income team is not just about collecting rent but about trying to make a difference to the people’s lives we work with and strengthen communities. We value our staff and the difference that they make to our customers. &nbsp;
Our Housing and Communities Teams are passionate about the people who live in Reading; 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 have a great track record in building strategic partnerships, successfully bidding for Government funding, major project delivery. &nbsp;
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. 
About the role &nbsp;
This role, although contractually office based, allows for hybrid working with an aim of making it easier to manage workloads and a work/life balance. You will also be out and about on the estates, visiting people in their homes. This is a very varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. One day you will be visiting residents in their home to discuss affordable payment arrangements and the next carrying out tenancy sign ups.&nbsp;
You will be creative in your approach to support customers and ensure optimal income collection. You'll also carry out a range of tasks including looking at dedicated accounts and really getting to know your tenants, providing expert welfare benefit and income maximisation advice, assisting in preparing applications for court, organising and attending case conferences and court hearings. You will have an eye for detail and will want to do the best by our residents in supporting them to sustain their tenancies. &nbsp;
About you &nbsp;
The following experience is required for this role:&nbsp;
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<li>Experience in income management or debt recovery/collection up to court applications (preferably in a social housing environment although this is not essential) or a similar environment&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Ability to show an understanding of the recovery process&nbsp;</li>
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<li>To be a self-starter with a proactive approach and possess the ability to work without close supervision&nbsp;</li>
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<li>To have effective decision-making skills, a diplomatic and confidential approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Preferable to have a full driving licence&nbsp;</li>
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To help us understand your motivations and suitability for the role, we strongly encourage you to complete the personal statement outlining your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit
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.&nbsp; You’ll also be working withing our Team Reading values to ensure you are part of making Reading a successful and vibrant place. &nbsp;
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: &nbsp;
Work Together as one team- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
 Our offer&nbsp;
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.&nbsp; &nbsp; A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:&nbsp;
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<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading&nbsp;</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a>(LGPS)&nbsp;</li>
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 For more information on this position please contact Claire Woodhouse, Tenant Services Team Leaderat <a href="mailto:Claire.Woodhouse@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.Woodhouse@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 23nd November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp;
Interview Process: Question Based&nbsp;
 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.&nbsp;

Reading Borough Council

Specialist Housing Income Recovery Officer

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Permanent- Full Time (36hrs pw)

Location: Station Road Centre,&nbsp;Barkingside, Essex, IG6 1NB
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to start your career in Children's Social Services and a chance to support the development of an innovative service?
We are delighted to offer a committed and dynamic preceptorship or newly qualified Occupational&nbsp;Therapist the opportunity to join our Children's Social Care Occupational Therapy Team within the Children with Disabilities Service at the London Borough of Redbridge.
You will be able to experience working with children who are Neurodivergent, a diagnosis of learning disabilities and a wide variety of physical and progressive conditions.
The service works with children in their home by delivering intervention and support through assessments, advice, equipment, adaptations and moving and handling risk and care plans.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Our aim is to also provide training and advice to parents/carers and give them the tools to develop each child's individual needs by equipping them with the skills to support them in their home.
We work in close partnership with colleagues in health, education and SEND to provide a high-quality service. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team, ideally someone who has at least one previous experience working with children, social service or moving and handling.
We'll provide you with:
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<li>Annual Appraisal</li>
<li>Opportunities to contribute to Local Authority quality improvement work and innovations</li>
<li>Opportunity to be actively involved in the design and implementation of the team&nbsp;</li>
<li>A competitive salary and pension package</li>
<li>A range of lifestyle, retail and leisure discounts</li>
<li>A generous annual leave allowance</li>
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All posts are subject to DBS and Right to Work checks, HCPC membership, and relevant Royal College Membership.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief

London Borough of Redbridge

Occupational Therapist

Are you ready to lead a forward-thinking Building Control team in a time of transformation for the profession?We are looking for an ambitious individual who has the vision and leadership to shape a local authority building control service that can grow and thrive amidst changing priorities and increased scrutiny.This role is about leading innovation, navigating change, and embracing new ways of working in a digitally advancing world. Local Government Reform (LGR) presents us with an opportunity, and we are looking for someone who sees the bigger picture who can turn change into progress and drive forward the strategic direction of the service.You will ensure that the team not only delivers high-quality construction oversight but also play a leading role in identifying and implementing opportunities for expanding discretionary services, positioning the team as a valued partner for developers and businesses. This will include:Evolving service delivery by embracing digital tools and modern practices to improve efficiency and customer experience.Making timely and sound determinations on building regulation applications and advising on compliance matters.Helping to devise and monitor a robust business plan for the building control service.Representing the Council in enforcement actions, policy discussions, and collaborative partnerships.Overseeing investigations into dangerous structures and enforcement cases.In order to excel in this role we need you to be a strong leader with ambition, and adaptability. Whilst Class 2F accreditation (or above) may be advantageous, the key requirement is experience and commitment in developing expertise and driving change, along with having:A Diploma in Building/Engineering (or equivalent experience).Registered Building Inspector (RBI) Class 2A, with ambition to progress to Class 2F and Technical Manager Class 4.Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and shaping a high-performing team.A forward-thinking approach, embracing digital advancements and modern working practices.An ability to demonstrate commercial awareness.At Ashford Borough Council, we are embracing change and seizing opportunity to deliver a modern, progressive Local Authority Building Control service. This is a fantastic chance for an ambitious professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our service as a leader in innovation and excellence.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Simon Cole, Assistant Director $ú Planning &amp; Development at <a href="mailto:simon.cole@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.cole@ashford.gov.uk</a>.Click to view a <a href="https://www.ashford.gov.uk/media/i55nkpmh/revised-final-6460a-team-leader-building-control-april-2025.docx" target="_blank">Job Description </a>Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@ashford.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ashford.gov.uk</a>Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provideWe welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community<ul></ul>

Ashford Borough Council

Team Leader - Building Control

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. In this role, you will work closely with our Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Group Solicitor. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:Do you have extensive experience of Childcare Law and practice, including advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer. We are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individuallyYou will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1,000 per annum</li><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran Group Solicitor – 0151 511 5189At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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<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 an Estates Surveyor into its Property Strategy and Estates team. As a member of the team, the Estates Surveyor will have the opportunity to work on an extremely varied and diverse property portfolio. The role will include the delivery of high-profile property management activities including lease renewals, rent reviews, title disputes etc which have a significant degree of legal complexity as well asset disposals and acquisitions, working.This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at West Northamptonshire Council. You will support the Councils objectives of shaping a Property Strategy and 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 which will enable you to ensure the efficient and cost-effective running of operational, income producing and strategic sites and individual assets to minimise outgoings and maximise income. Your strong negotiation skills will aid the acquisition and disposal of property, rights, and licences, including compensation claims, as directed. You’ll provide invaluable estates support on legal and contract issues.Excellent project management skills are essential as you’ll manage complex projects on behalf of the Council and other stakeholders and will plan, identify, and anticipate challenges and obstacles within those projects and work with stakeholders. Your strong communication skills will enable you to represent the team as an interface between Tenants and the Council on operational property matters, and to represent the interests of key stakeholders and to provide good quality professional advice on estate management and valuation matters, and to advise colleagues on professional and technical issuesYou will:<ul><li>Ideally be educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Estates Management or similar discipline</li><li>Be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent professional qualification)</li><li>Have thorough post-qualification professional experience in urban /rural estate management, including property management, valuations (including Fixed Asset Valuations for accounting purposes) and transactions</li><li>Have experience of dealing with complex and high-profile property cases in the public sector</li><li>Have experience of formal project management techniques, Equality and Diversity issues and governance within a public sector environment</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.

Estate Surveyor

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity for two motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Revenues and Benefits team.&nbsp; If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the residents of the South Hams and West Devon and develop a rewarding career, we would love to hear from you!
Successful candidates will deal with all aspects&nbsp;of Council Tax, Benefits and Business Rates working in accordance with statutory regulations and/or discretionary policies.
The role will be varied as you will be dealing with a wide variety of people and ICT systems, being responsible for data input and the processing of information, providing advice and ensuring residents receive accurate bills and correct benefit payments.
You will work for both South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council.&nbsp; You will be supported in the workplace by other team members and your mentor, at first in office at either our Tavistock or Totnes offices, and then working from home, with the use of Microsoft teams with the occasional requirement to attend in office meetings.
Alongside your role in the Revenues and Benefits team you will be working to complete the Level 4 Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Apprenticeship qualification through the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV). On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will also be awarded the Certificate of Local Taxation, Revenues and Welfare Benefits (Tech IRRV).
The apprenticeship will take approximately 18 months to complete through a blended approach combining virtual training days, online webinars, work shadowing and workplace mentoring.
What we need from you:
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<li>A good standard of education to GCSE level including minimum Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics or equivalent.</li>
<li>A ‘can-do’ attitude and eager to learn.</li>
<li>Ability to work accurately and quickly with high attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in writing.</li>
<li>Good with numbers and proficient in the use of ICT systems.</li>
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Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to secure permanent employment in the Revenues and Benefits team.
A satisfactory basic disclosure check and check of employment history will be required before appointment.
For an informal discussion or for further details about the role, please contact Allison Lewis, Systems &amp; Support Team Leader on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Allison.Lewis@swdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">Allison.Lewis@swdevon.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 17 November 2025.
For more information, please visit our Apprenticeships website:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southhams.gov.uk/recruitment/apprenticeships" target="_blank">https://www.southhams.gov.uk/recruitment/apprenticeships</a>

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At Coventry City Council, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We actively welcome different perspectives and experiences, and we are working to create a culture that is free from discrimination and bias.The Performance &amp; Insight Team plays a vital role in shaping the future of Coventry by providing high-quality intelligence and analysis to support data-driven decision-making. We collect, analyse, interpret, and share a wide range of data and insights about the city, working closely with residents, communities, and partners to drive positive change. Our work supports strategic planning, service improvement, and performance management across the Council.Our work includes:<ul>
<li>Business intelligence and performance reporting</li>
<li>Customer and location intelligence</li>
<li>Engagement and consultation support</li>
<li>Evaluative research and analysis</li>
<li>Performance management and improvement</li>
<li>Partnership working across sectors</li>
<li>Equalities and diversity advice, ensuring the Council meets its Public Sector Equality Duty</li>
</ul>We support a wide range of service areas, including:<ul>
<li>Children’s Services</li>
<li>Adult Social Care</li>
<li>Public Health</li>
<li>Population health management</li>
<li>Growth and prosperity</li>
</ul>Performance &amp; Insight Team work both from home and the office. We require all team members to be in the office a minimum of 40% of your working week.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
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What is the job role? We are looking for a BI &amp; Insights Analyst to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Performance &amp; Insight Team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality data analysis, performance reporting, and actionable insights that support services across the Council.In&nbsp;this role, you will:<ul>
<li>Lead on specific intelligence, performance reporting, and insight projects</li>
<li>Enable better understanding of data through linkages, modelling, and visualisation</li>
<li>Develop and maintain data models and dashboards to support service planning and performance monitoring</li>
<li>Collaborate with service areas to provide intelligence that informs decision-making and drives service improvement</li>
<li>Ensure the quality and accuracy of analytical outputs and tailor insights to meet the needs of different audiences</li>
<li>Contribute to cross-cutting projects across the Planning and Insight Team</li>
</ul>This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Coventry’s residents by helping shape&nbsp;services through data-driven insight.Who are we looking for? We are seeking a motivated and analytical individual with a passion for using data to drive improvement. The ideal candidate will have:<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of data reporting systems and performance frameworks</li>
<li>Advanced research, data analysis, and ICT skills, including the ability to extract, interpret, and present</li>
<li>complex data clearly</li>
<li>Proficiency in tools such as Power BI and SQL</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and influencing skills</li>
<li>Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals</li>
<li>Experience in a similar analytical or performance reporting role (local authority experience is desirable)</li>
<li>A relevant degree or equivalent vocational experience in a data, research, or analytical field</li>
</ul>Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.Personal Statement GuidanceWhen completing your personal statement, please include:<ul>
<li>Examples of your advanced research and data analysis skills, including the software and tools you have used</li>
<li>How you have worked in partnership with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes</li>
<li>How you ensure the quality and clarity of your analytical outputs</li>
</ul>In-person interviews are scheduled for week commencing 28th July 2025.&nbsp;Prior to the panel interview, candidates will also complete a brief phone interview and assessment.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

BI & Insight Analyst

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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring English Teacher to join our dynamic team from January 2026 and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC</li>
<li>Experience in teaching English KS2 - KS4 Level</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
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Why join us?
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<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
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Who are we?
Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4). 
We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



37 hours per week
Are you looking for a change and to work in a supportive team across a diverse property portfolio in a beautiful part of the world?
The Isle of Wight is a unique place to live and work and benefits from some of the most protected and beautiful landscapes and habitats in the UK. As well as having Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty status since 1963, the Island became UNESCO’s latest Biosphere Reserve in 2019, which further recognises the unique characteristics of our natural landscape.
The Isle of Wight Council’s property estate is extensive and with a diverse portfolio, comes a varied and exciting caseload. With nearly 800 property assets in total, the 150 or so operational assets includes offices, schools, leisure centres, libraries, museums, care homes, family centres, storage units, cemeteries, heritage buildings/landmarks, parks, and beaches. The commercially let portfolio includes industrial units, industrial ground leases, restaurants, cafés, leisure businesses, beach huts, tourism concessions, offices, and a substantial industrial portfolio on the mainland.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic property manager with keen professional instincts to help us to improve and deliver a quality estates management, valuation and consultancy service for the Council.
Working in a supportive, professional, and high-profile team, you will lead on the valuation of Council-owned property assets and other valuation issues and be responsible for a varied caseload of routine and strategic property management work with the opportunity to get involved in other areas as might suit your interests and expertise.
Being an RICS Registered Valuer is not a requirement for this position, but it would be a distinct advantage.

Property Management and Valuation Manager

Job DescriptionEarly Years Support Worker Apprentice (Level 2)Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age15-month Fixed-Term Contract&nbsp;37 Hours per Week (Including one Saturday and some evening work)&nbsp;Are you up for a challenge and interested in the future development of children and Families in Thurrock? &nbsp;The Disabled Children Short Breaks and Outreach Service. (SEND) support families and young people who live in Thurrock. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic person with a mature approach to join our team as an Early Years Support Worker.&nbsp;&nbsp;The role will include supervised work with children living in the local community, sessions will be daytime, evening and a Saturday session.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will be required to study towards and achieve a full Apprenticeship in Early Years Level 2.&nbsp;The Early Years Apprentice Level 2 requires you to achieve;&nbsp;<ul> <li>Level 2 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9)&nbsp;</li></ul>Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp;As a Thurrock Council Apprentice you’ll have access to a host of additional benefits, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra discount card&nbsp;</li> <li>Membership of the Apprentice Forum Group with monthly gatherings&nbsp;</li> <li>Apprentice only personal development events throughout the year&nbsp;</li> <li>25 days annual leave&nbsp;</li> <li>Health and Well-being Programme&nbsp;</li> <li>Specially negotiated retailer discounts&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice to help you with your work-life balance&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to additional training&nbsp;</li> <li>Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li></ul>We pay apprentices the national minimum wage for your age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ages Under 18 &nbsp;- £7.55 per hour Ages 18 to 20 - £10.00&nbsp;per hour Ages 21 and over – 12.21 per hour &nbsp;DBS at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this role.&nbsp;&nbsp;Advert Closing Date:&nbsp;Redeployment Only: 30th October 2025Internal &amp; External: 16th November 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedFor an informal discussion or any queries about the post please contact Laura Hayden, Deputy Manager, at <a href="mailto:LHayden@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">LHayden@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbYJhEak98BAv_rUN5fDdUYBIGSbsjK228dGmi2-22WXTg?e=x3hykS" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> <a>Applicants who hold a </a>Vi<a>sa must provide valid evidence of their right to work in the UK for this role. If you are applying under the Skilled Worker </a>V<a>isa route for supplementary employment, please ensure the role is eligible by reviewing the criteria outlined on the official government website: </a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Apprentice - Early Years Support Worker (NVQ Level 2)

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. For school vacancies please see further details online regarding their application process.
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.



37 hours per week
We are excited to offer Approved Mental Health Professionals the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our passionate and motivated AMHP Team.
We are looking for Approved Mental Health Professionals who are approved by a Local Authority, or willing to work to be approved by the Isle of Wight Council, to cover the function of undertaking Mental Health Act Assessments while also holding a complex mental health caseload as part of their substantive role within the Mental Health Team. AMHPs hold a combination of Section 117, Ministry of Justice, CTO, Section 29 and Care Act work/allocations.
The Isle of Wight AMHP Team works within a 24-hour on-call rota, including evening and weekend hours and bank holidays. Post-holders will also be expected to cover the Mental Health duty function when required for general enquiries about clients already known to our service for any new referrals to Adult Social Care to provide a point of contact for clients, families, and providers.
The Mental Health team is a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated group of social care staff who are passionate about ensuring that individuals who experience mental ill health on the Isle of Wight are given the appropriate opportunities to promote independence and equality of access to services.
Our hard-working team was recognised as runner up for one of the most prestigious awards in Adult Social Care – the MJ Awards 2021 Care and Health Integration category – in addition to being nominated as finalists in the Local Government Chronicles 2021 for Well Being and Resilience in the Partnership category.

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP Social Worker)

Job DescriptionLead Officer – Domestic Nuisance and EP Public HealthBand: GSalary: £53,460 to £61,638 per annumPermanent Contract37 Hours per Week&nbsp;The post holder will be responsible for ensuring domestic nuisance and Environmental Protection (EP) public health responsibilities / statutory duties are effectively completed on behalf of the council, and that the team meets its performance targets in this area.You must be a good leader with comprehensive EP domestic nuisance and public health knowledge to effectively support, lead and supervise ward area officers within the team.&nbsp;The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that ward area officers follow robust operating procedures and keep these under routine review. You will need to stay up to date with relevant EP legislation / guidance to inform the EP Team Manager where changes are required.The post holder will supervise service requests, complaint and Information Matters responses to ensure relevant government and department deadlines are met. You will supervise ward area officer planning and licensing consultation responses and ensure the competent use and effective maintenance of the team’s domestic nuisance scientific / technical monitoring equipment.&nbsp;You will need to be an excellent communicator with the ability to effectively organise workloads on your own. You will need comprehensive computer skills and be able to effectively deliver verbal communications. &nbsp;Excellent report writing skills and the ability to create / oversee comprehensive prosecution files is a paramount requirement for this role.At times the post holder will be required to supervise the investigation of domestic nuisance / public health work outside of normal working hours, attend relevant professional’s meetings to represent the team, and support the EP Team Manager when requested.Essential Qualification(s): You must hold the Environmental Health BSc or MSc qualification and be able to demonstrate current and comprehensive experience of the Environmental Protection intervention area.&nbsp;DBS: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced Level is required for this role.Key Dates:&nbsp;Redeployment Only: 30th October 2025Internal &amp; External: 16th November 2025Interview Date: &nbsp;To Be ConfirmedAdditional InformationPeter Reynolds – Environmental Protection Team Manager&nbsp;<a href="mailto:preynolds@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">preynolds@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EbnV6NRSB2xIjZCW5QNhS-QBRBAY05keoeLHXFMlloS-MQ?e=if144H" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” Where the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Hours:&nbsp;37 Hours per week
Salary:&nbsp;SK19 to SK20 (£50,520 - £52,119 per annum)
Contract:&nbsp;Permanent
This is a key role in the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities.&nbsp; Working for us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents, securing growth, regenerating town centres and communities, supporting actions to address climate change, reducing inequality and delivering value for money services.
You will have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate your leadership, planning skills and experience to deliver a professional service achieving key outcomes in line with the corporate priorities of the Council.&nbsp;
In this role you will:
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<li>Effectively manage the preparation and delivery of the Council’s development plans and supervise a team of planning policy staff on a day-to-day basis in order to provide a high quality, efficient and customer focused service.</li>
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<li>Take responsibility for advice on planning policy for South Kesteven to elected members, senior officers, developers, partners and the general public.</li>
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<li>Lead the preparation, monitoring, review and implementation of the Local Plan and its Review for the district, ensuring good programme management.</li>
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<li>Line manage the Planning Policy team that includes;</li>
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<li>Principal Conservation Officer</li>
<li>Principal Design Officer</li>
<li>Planning Policy Officer (Affordable Housing)</li>
<li>Planning Policy Officer(s)</li>
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<li>Lead and manage the team and budget to ensure delivery of the Councils planning policies functions, alongside the Assistant Director of Planning.</li>
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This role is politically restricted.

Planning Policy Manager

Job Description Salary: £13.76 per hour Grade: B Casual Contract Various Hours per Week&nbsp; The role is to provide cycle/scooter training to pupils and adults in Thurrock to Bikeability standards, to enable them to cycle safely and to promote cycling by improving skills/knowledge/attitudes/behaviour and hazard awareness. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; You will have contact with members of the public/staff within schools and the wider Road Safety Team.&nbsp;Experience with children is desired but not essential. &nbsp; You should have good communication skills with children of all ages and adults alike, be confident in riding a bike yourself and passionate about promoting sustainable travel. &nbsp;The role requires you to have your own vehicle large enough to transport a fold up bicycle as you will be travelling to different schools on a daily basis.Full training will be given. Equipment and uniform will be supplied.DBS: A Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced level with Children's Barred List will be required for this post. Advert Closing Date: <ul> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;30th November 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date: To Be Confirmed &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Job%20profile%20files/Cycle_Instructor_Job_Profile_June_25.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=JPFCG8" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a> <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example&nbsp;</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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