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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you take pride in&nbsp;the work you do and care about keeping our city clean?Are you able to work on your own and be part of a team?Can you work outside in all weathers and be on your feet all day carrying out manual tasks?Are you reliable, trustworthy, a hard worker and self-motivated person?If so, we would like to hear from you for our street cleansing operative vacancies.<h2>About the role</h2>Street Cleansing Operative are needed to keep all parts of the city clean for residents and visitors.&nbsp;The job involves:<ul>
<li>litter-picking on the streets</li>
<li>emptying bins</li>
<li>clearing weeds</li>
<li>fly-tipping clearance&nbsp;</li>
<li>deep cleaning</li>
<li>sweeping</li>
<li>pushing a barrow 
</li>
</ul>Two shift patterns are available.Central AM 05:00 - 13:00East and West AM 06 – 14:00<ul>
<li>You will need to be able to walk long distances ( 7-10 miles a day)</li>
<li>able to lift and carry awkward objects and heavy loads</li>
<li>able to interact with members of the public</li>
</ul>You don’t need any special qualifications for this work.We will provide you with:<ul>
<li>full induction and training</li>
<li>all the equipment you need</li>
<li>specialist uniform to keep you safe&nbsp;</li>
<li>pension scheme and other benefits</li>
</ul>For informal discussion, please contact Eduardo Costa &nbsp;<a href="mailto:eduardo.costa@brightonhove.gov.uk" target="_blank">eduardo.costa@brightonhove.gov.uk</a>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/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a>&nbsp;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.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</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/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Street Cleansing Operative

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The National Joint Council (NJC) pay award for 2025 has now been agreed. This will be reflected in all written correspondence.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Quality &amp; Business Growth AssistantA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:<ul>
<li>For the role of a Quality &amp; Business Growth Assistant you will ensure that the Building Control service delivery model is effective for the constantly evolving local authority, economic and market conditions.&nbsp;Also assisting in service meeting its service objectives in respects to the Quality Assurance System, Service KPIs and KPI reporting to the Building Safety Regulator</li>
<li>The Quality &amp; Business Growth Assistant will ensure that the service delivery model is fit for purpose with respect to retaining market share, turnover, and a sustainable trading account.&nbsp;</li>
<li>In the role as a Quality &amp; Business Growth Assistant you will provide detailed Building Control quotes for all building development work types to ensure that the Service maintains a competitive edge in the Building Control Market place</li>
<li>As a Quality &amp; Business Growth Assistant you will build and develop relationships including organising and attending networking events and conferences which will require you to have excellent negotiation skills and first-class customer service skills</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Monday 18th August 2025 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 25th August 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 8th September 2025 Interview type: Face-to-face Interview&nbsp;We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Pete Flynn at <a href="mailto:Pete.Flynn@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pete.Flynn@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Quality & Business Growth Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The National Joint Council (NJC) pay award for 2025 has now been agreed. This will be reflected in all written correspondence.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Structural EngineerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:<ul>
<li>In the role of a Structural Engineer, you will assess the acceptability of submissions made under the provisions of the Building Regulations in accordance with British Standards, European Codes of practice and any other relevant Codes of Practice</li>
<li>The Structural Engineer will use professional judgement to determine which matters are to be considered in submissions of any size, basis, complexity, or construction as the workload of the section dictates</li>
<li>As a Structural Engineer you will maintain, support and develop close working relations with other Sections and Service Areas and to attend site as required.&nbsp;Be responsible to the Principal Structural Engineer and the Head of Building Control for the administration and enforcement of relevant legislation in the implementation of council policies, programmes, and procedure</li>
<li>The Structural Engineer will be responsible to the Principal Structural Engineer in relation to structural appraisals</li>
<li>For the role of a Structural Engineer, you will provide consultancy services in relation to structural design checking for other Local Authority Building Control bodies and the participation in the emergency out of hours Building Control service</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Monday 18th August 2025 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 25th August 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 8th September 2025 Interview type: Face-to-face InterviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Pete Flynn at <a href="mailto:Pete.Flynn@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pete.Flynn@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Structural Engineer

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We are a dynamic Financial Management &amp; Insurance Services Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational journey. We deliver the full range of risk management and insurance services to facilitate effective delivery of services to support the people of Coventry and deliver projects which are redefining the infrastructure of the city.The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.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>
</ul>

What is the job role? Are you passionate about protecting public services? Coventry is an ambitious City, and we are looking for an Operational Manager with the drive to lead our Insurance Section. &nbsp;The individual will be responsible for the following key areas: &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
<li>
Insurance<ol>
<li>Ensuring that the Council’s portfolio of insurances meets its needs.</li>
<li>Providing insurance advice to colleagues throughout the Council, including to Legal and Procurement colleagues.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>
Claims<ol>
<li>Being the lead on the Council’s response to all types of insurance claims.</li>
<li>Managing a small team of claims handlers.</li>
<li>Working with finance colleagues and external advisors to ensure that the Council holds the correct levels of provisions and reserves for claims.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>
Risk Management<ol>
<li>Facilitating regular reviews of the Council’s Corporate Risk Register, which includes writing reports for and presenting them to the Council’s Leadership Board and the Audit and Procurement Committee.</li>
<li>Providing support to service areas as they monitor and review their risk registers.</li>
<li>Providing operational risk management advice to managers.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>Who are we looking for? <ul>
<li>A qualified insurance professional (Chartered Insurance Institute)</li>
<li>Able to work strategically with various stakeholders, building constructive working relationships both internally and externally with Councillors, Directors, Service Managers, Barristers, Solicitors, Loss Adjusters, and external claims handlers.</li>
<li>An enthusiastic individual who can lead insurance and risk within an operationally diverse organisation. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Has experience of working for or with local authorities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>We value and respect the diversity of our team and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. Currently within our operational management team, women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented and as a result we would like to encourage women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post.&nbsp;We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or who are neuro diverse.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our <a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s): Monday 15th September 2025About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

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Edge of Care Practitioner – Join Our Dynamic Team!Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated practitioner to join our innovative Edge of Care (EoC) team within Children’s Social Care at Tower Hamlets!Step into a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards. Our EoC team is made up of social workers, family practitioners, psychologists, and a systemic psychotherapist—all working collaboratively to empower children, young people and their families. We deliver transformative, therapeutic support to help families stay together, overcome adversity and thrive.As an Edge of Care Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people involved in Child in Need, Child Protection and Children Looked After plans. You’ll be line managed by an experienced and supportive Edge of Care Team Manager, who is committed to your growth and success.<h1> </h1><h1>Main Responsibilities</h1><ul>
<li>Deliver creative, impactful individual and family support to children, young people, and their parents/carers.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with a passionate team of social care professionals, psychologists, and other specialists.</li>
<li>Design and implement bespoke plans that truly make a difference to the lives of children and families.</li>
<li>Champion high-quality interventions that prevent family breakdowns and promote long-term wellbeing.</li>
<li>Maintain clear, accurate, and timely records of your work—celebrating successes and learning from challenges.</li>
</ul><h1> </h1><h1>Why Join Us?</h1><ul>
<li>Be part of a supportive and inspiring multi-disciplinary team dedicated to positive change.</li>
<li>Work in the heart of Tower Hamlets, one of London’s most diverse and vibrant communities.</li>
<li>Grow your skills, contribute your ideas, and shape the future of children’s social care.</li>
<li>Make a tangible difference—every single day.</li>
<li>You will receive a travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</li>
</ul> Local knowledge of Tower Hamlets and its rich tapestry of cultures and communities is highly desirable.If you are passionate about unlocking potential and building brighter futures, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and help us transform lives—apply now! Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 24th August 2025Interview:&nbsp;If you are successful in your application, you will then be invited to a panel interview on&nbsp;week commencing 15th September 2025. Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Edge of Care Practitioner - Children's Services

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The National Joint Council (NJC) pay award for 2025 has now been agreed. This will be reflected in all written correspondence.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: General Building Control OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:<ul>
<li>For the role of a General Building Control Officer, you will plan assess to all applications within the respective competency banding as defined under the Building Safety Regulators Competency framework which are formally submitted for consideration under the current Building Regulations, allied national and local legislation, ensuring statutory time periods are always observed</li>
<li>As a Building Control Officer, you will keep adequate computer-based records of formally submitted applications in accordance with the Sections process maps, policies and ISO Quality Assurance system</li>
<li>The Building Control Officer will provide competent technical expertise and advice for building works on site in accordance with the Building Regulations, associated legislation, and within the competency banding associated to the role of Building Control Officer</li>
<li>In the role of a General Building Control Officer aspects include inspection of dangerous structures and the use of enforcement powers under relevant legislation for the removal or securing of structures found to be dangerous</li>
<li>A Building Officer will assist in the development, implement and maintain a quality system of data management and archiving that complies with BS EN ISO 27001:2005 accreditation and audited by an external accreditation body&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Monday 18th August 2025 Shortlisting date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 25th August 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;W/C Monday 8th September 2025 Interview type: Face-to-face Interview&nbsp;We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Pete Flynn at <a href="mailto:Pete.Flynn@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pete.Flynn@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

General Building Control Officer

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Data Officer

Grade H: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum (pay award pending)

Post Number: CH110

Permanent - 37 Hours per week

Benefits to you:
<ul>
<li>Essential Car User Allowance</li>
<li>26 days holiday rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous service </li>
<li>Flexitime Scheme</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted Leisure Centre Membership</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Free Car Parking</li>
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Join Our Team as a Data Officer!

It’s an exciting time to join the Assets Team at Cannock Chase District Council. We’re looking for a Data Officer who is a strategic and analytical thinker to maintain and build upon recent investment in data collection for our stock. You’ll be joining Cannock Chase District Council’s Housing Property Services team at a time when your data insight can make a real and lasting impact on our homes, residents, and services.
If you’re someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and wants to see the real impact of your work, this is a great opportunity to step up.
You will be part of a close-knit, professional team that’s passionate about delivering a first-class service for our residents. This is a new role, giving you the autonomy to help shape how we deliver our services.
About Us:

Cannock Chase Council currently manages a housing portfolio of approximately 5,100 properties. We are proud to deliver both a new build programme and a planned investment programme of over £8m to repair and improve existing housing stock in order to provide a quality service and outcome for our residents.
Our relatively small stock is set against the beautiful backdrop of Cannock Chase National Landscape.
We have secured funding to improve Cannock town centre which will compliment the West Midlands Designer Outlet Village situated a five minute drive away.
Cannock Council are committed to the climate emergency and have ambitious plans to significantly reduce carbon emmisions and improve energy efficiency.
What you will be doing:

A typical day for you could include:
<ul>
<li>Leading the strategic management and development of housing asset data.</li>
<li>Producing dashboards and reports that shape how we plan, invest, and deliver housing services.</li>
<li>Analysing data to guide planned works, policy, procurement, and decarbonisation.</li>
<li>Maintaining high data quality, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and audit standards.</li>
<li>Engaging with colleagues and contractors to ensure robust, accurate data flows.</li>
<li>Providing support through performance metrics, KPI development, and value-for-money analysis.</li>
</ul>
You’ll play a key role in making data a foundation for everything we do.

About You:

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, motivated, and with a strong understanding of housing data and systems. You’ll be detail-focused, collaborative, and committed to driving service improvements through data-led decision-making.
Essential requirements for this role include:
<ul>
<li>Experience managing and analysing complex datasets, ideally in housing or asset management.</li>
<li>High-level Excel and Power BI skills and ideally experience with asset management systems.</li>
<li>A clear understanding of data governance, decency standards, and compliance in social housing.</li>
<li>A proven ability to create engaging dashboards and reports for a range of stakeholders.</li>
<li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>GCSE’s in Mathematics and English at Grade C or above or equivalent vocational or academic experience.</li>
<li>A Level 4 qualification in Data Analysis or the willingness to work towards one.</li>
<li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li>
</ul>

For an informal discussion please contact Elliott Norwood, Assistant Manager (Assets) on 01543 464244.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES, RECRUITERS OR MARKETING AGENCIES.
To apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href="https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login" target="_blank">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a>
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href="mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number CH110.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31st August 2025.
Interviews will be held from Friday 12th September 2025.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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We are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join the Programme Management Office (PMO) on a full time, permanent basis.Your New RoleYou will be part of the Programme Management Office (PMO) within the Corporate Service directorate.Reporting directly to the Head of PMO, you will be responsible for delivering diverse projects of varying sizes and complexity across all Directorates within the Council.You will be responsible for defining the project brief, scope, objectives, deliverables and desired outcomes, whilst identifying assumptions, risks, issues, dependencies and constraints for projects.You will be responsible for delivering either new or changes to services and business processes for complex and technical projects.You will be fully accountable for the management, control and delivery of the project, including all financial aspects, ensuring the project is delivered within scope, schedule, budget and quality parameters.You will be expected to collaborate with Senior Customers, Third Parties and Heads of service, including providing regular updates and reports to project boards, with progress against scope, schedule, and budget, whilst providing details of critical risks and issues, along with the impact and mitigating actions. You will also mentor and advise team members to accomplish project goals, to meet schedules and resolve technical/operation issues.Who is the person?You will be a skilled and experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering medium to large-scale projects.You’ll bring at least five years of hands-on experience in project planning, risk and issue management, benefits management, and governance.A professional qualification in project management—such as PRINCE2, PMI, or APM—is essential, or you should be actively working towards one.You will be a confident Leader, managing all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder engagement.Your expertise will include financial oversight, contract and supplier management, and the ability to rescue underperforming projects.Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are key, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project.Experience in local government is desirable, and you’ll need to be highly organised, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Please download the job profile below for the full details of the role and who we are looking for. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a>Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

Project 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.



We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood to join our Award Winning Adult Social Care Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.
As the Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood, you will play a key role in working with young people from 14 to 25 as they transition into Adult Social Care. Within this position you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.
You will support and enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.
You'll be joining a varied and supportive team who are passionate about young people and achieving the best outcomes to give them the best start into adulthood.&nbsp;
Benefits: 
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Cycle to work schemes
⭐ Monthly Supervision
⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Best Interest Assessor to support our young people
⭐ Social Work Registration Paid
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>
<li>To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged</li>
<li>To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>
<li>To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.</li>
<li>To interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations and work with relevant others to create solutions</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs</li>
</ul>
Candidate requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker&nbsp;</li>
<li>Current registration to professional governing body - Social Work England</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in undertaking assessment of complex needs</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in interpreting and analysing varied and complex information to produce solutions</li>
</ul>
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact <a href="mailto:alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Wokingham Borough Council

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Liverpool Citizen Support Scheme OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:Are you passionate about helping people in crisis? Do you believe everyone deserves dignity, fairness, and practical support when they need it most? Join us in making a meaningful impact across Liverpool.&nbsp;What the Role InvolvesWe are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Citizen Support Scheme Officer to assess applications and deliver emergency support to residents facing financial hardship.&nbsp;This vital role combines policy knowledge with empathy, helping residents access vouchers, essential household items, and utility assistance at times of greatest need.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Evaluate applications in line with Council guidelines</li>
<li>Communicate with applicants and collect supporting documentation</li>
<li>Determine awards and issue support where eligible</li>
<li>Maintain accurate case records and reporting</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams and external organisations</li>
</ul>We’re looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of welfare benefits and support schemes</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information</li>
<li>Experience working with vulnerable groups or in customer service</li>
<li>Proficiency in IT systems and digital tools</li>
</ul>&nbsp;Why Join Us?This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a voice of support for the people who make Liverpool what it is.&nbsp;We offer ongoing training, career development, and a supportive environment that values the difference you make every day.Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Sunday 24th August 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 25th August 2025 Interview date: w/c Monday 8th September 2025 Interview type: Face to faceWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sue King at <a href="mailto:sue.king@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">sue.king@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

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<h2>Strategy and Communications</h2>
Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The London Situational Awareness Team provides real-time situational awareness and acts as the first point of contact for the London Resilience Partnership in major incidents, ensuring coordinated communication and enabling a swift, proactive response to incidents and events across London.
<h2>About the role</h2>
As a Situational Awareness Officer, you will serve as the key point of contact for the Greater London Authority (GLA) during your shift, providing vital early warnings, incident monitoring, and maintaining situational awareness on real-time events. You will be tasked with producing accurate, timely, and analytically sound reports in response to unfolding situations, ensuring that decision-makers have the information they need to act quickly and effectively. Additionally, you will work to maintain the flow of information between the GLA, government departments, and other key stakeholders, helping to ensure clarity and consistency in the response to incidents.
In this role, you will build and cultivate relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that intelligence, briefings, and reports are delivered consistently and accurately. Your ability to deliver both written and oral reports to senior staff and other stakeholders, while highlighting critical issues and potential impacts, will be essential. Your insight will help shape the GLA's response to various events across the city, making your contribution crucial to maintaining London's operational resilience.
To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in open-source intelligence and collection methodologies, with the ability to transform this information into actionable insights. A strong understanding of information management principles and data protection legislation is key, alongside experience providing guidance during incidents. Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling you to present complex information clearly and concisely. Proven success in diverse and demanding work settings will be beneficial, as will your ability to foster collaboration across different teams and disciplines. You must also be prepared to work on a 24/7 rotational shift pattern (covering both day and nights shifts) to ensure continuous coverage in this vital role.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting to the level of Security Check (SC), having lived and worked in the UK for at least the last five years. Individuals will not be expected to hold existing National Security Vetting in order to apply for the posts.
You will also need to demonstrate adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm and effective under pressure, ensuring London’s resilience and preparedness in times of crisis.
<h2>What your day will look like 
</h2>
<ul>
<li>Produce analytically robust, credible, timely and high-quality reports, both in response to taskings and pro-actively as events dictate.</li>
<li>Ensure the accurate and timely flow of information between decision makers, the GLA Group and relevant government departments.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain effective networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with tasked priorities. Engage with internal customers daily to ensure currency of priorities and tolerances.</li>
<li>Provide written and oral briefings, and specialist reports for senior staff and relevant stakeholders. Help in the identification and development of new reporting streams.</li>
<li>Maintain an up-to-date awareness of relevant legislative and national policy changes applicable to the operational functions of the team.</li>
<li>Conduct duties in accordance with asset, information, and protective security processes as per government policy and information originator’s requirements.</li>
<li>Identify capabilities and methodologies that could increase the effectiveness of the team.</li>
<li>Strive for continuous improvement in GLA’s crisis response capability through up-to-date doctrine, training and exercising and capturing and applying lessons learnt.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
<ol>
<li>Experience of open-source analysis, collection methodologies and the ability to formulate and deliver robust predictive or deductive assessments.</li>
<li>Understanding of information management principles and data assurance legislation and their application in the workplace.</li>
<li>Evidence of providing advice, guidance to inform decision making in response to an incident.</li>
<li>High level communication skills, with a successful track record of giving professional advice to decision makers as well as staff at all levels of an organization on complex and sensitive issues.</li>
<li>Evidence of success in preparing and presenting clear and concise written reports and briefings on complex and sensitive issues within demanding timescales.</li>
<li>Evidence of success in building and maintaining working relationships and partnerships across professional and operational boundaries within and beyond an organisation.</li>
<li>Experience of successful working in a similar role within political or comparable high-profile or highly complex environment.</li>
<li>Ability to work on a rotational shift pattern.</li>
<li>Willingness to undergo the National Security Vetting processes to the level of Security Cleared.</li>
</ol>
Behavioural Competencies
Building and Managing Relationships
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
<ul>
<li>Develops new professional relationships</li>
<li>Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement</li>
<li>Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action</li>
<li>Fosters an environment where others feel respected</li>
<li>Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals</li>
</ul>
Communicating and Influencing
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
<ul>
<li>Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively</li>
<li>Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way</li>
<li>Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally</li>
</ul>
Stakeholder Focus
... is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
<ul>
<li>Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when needs are not clear</li>
<li>Represents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders</li>
<li>Delivers a timely and accurate service</li>
<li>Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service accordingly</li>
<li>Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners</li>
</ul>
Problem Solving
… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
<ul>
<li>Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully</li>
<li>Proposes options for solutions to presented problems</li>
<li>Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving</li>
<li>Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems</li>
<li>Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving</li>
</ul>
Research and Analysis
…is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
<ul>
<li>Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge</li>
<li>Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality</li>
<li>Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports</li>
<li>Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future</li>
</ul>

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Alan Conran&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alan.conran@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">alan.conran@london.gov.uk</a>
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: W/c 8 September 2025&nbsp;(may be subject to change)
Equality, diversity and inclusion
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Please note Post holders must be willing to undergo National Security Vetting to the level of SC. This process requires the post holder to have been resident in the UK for five years.
Individuals will not be expected to hold existing National Security Vetting in order to apply for the posts.
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.

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Are you a qualified Social Worker with a passion for improving mental health outcomes? Join Reading Borough Council’s Mental Health Social Care Team and help shape positive, person-centred care in a welcoming, forward-thinking environment. We’re proud to offer a workplace where development, diversity, and wellbeing are central. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported to thrive and grow. 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: As a Social Worker in the Mental Health Social Care Team, you will carry out Care Act assessments using a strength-based approach, aiming to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes for the people of Reading. You’ll also be responsible for completing post-discharge reviews, ensuring that care plans are accurate and that individuals' eligible needs are being met. A key aspect of the role includes promoting direct payments, enabling individuals to have greater choice and control over how their care needs are met. You’ll work collaboratively with individuals, their families and carers, making sure that Carers' Assessments are carried out to support those with a caring role. Emphasising a reablement-focused approach, you’ll help people regain independence wherever possible. You’ll also build effective working relationships with a range of community organisations, service providers, and health professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic support. The role involves undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments to a high standard, along with Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) work and preparing documentation for the Court of Protection. As part of the wider team, you’ll contribute to a high-performing, outcome-focused service, working in line with the values and principles of TEAM Reading. Team Objectives: The Mental Health Social Care Team works collaboratively with other teams across Adult Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred adult social care. We support individuals through key life transitions—from adolescence into adulthood and into older age—ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes at every stage. We are a strengths-based, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion. Our shared aim is to deliver a high-performing, efficient service grounded in clear team values, while also recognising and nurturing the diverse skills of our staff and partners. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and play an active part in achieving positive outcomes for Reading’s residents. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional skills through high-quality, client-led interventions delivered in a supportive and friendly environment. You will work within the legal framework provided by relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and organisational policies and procedures. You will need to have: • A degree or equivalent in Social Work • Registration with Social Work England • Understanding of the Care Act 2014 • Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) • Other legislation linked Mental Health We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax • Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Penny Conroy - Mental Health Team Manager on 07580 539 875 or email <a href="mailto:Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</a> 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. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>&nbsp; to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Reading Borough Council

Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Burnley Council’s Building Control Service as a Trainee Registered Building Inspector. This career graded position offers the right candidate the scope to progress to become a Registered Building Inspector. On completion of your training programme, you will be responsible for ensuring that developments within Burnley and Padiham (domestic projects under 7.5m high), comply with all the functional requirements of the Building Regulations.&nbsp; You will also be responsible for assessing dangerous structures including taking action to remove any dangers to the public using sections 77 or 78 of the Building Act 1984.
You will gain structured on and off-site experience in dealing with domestic developments and will be required to attend all parts of an agreed building control surveying academic training programme in order to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a competent public service Registered Building Inspector.
You will also assist the technical support officer in processing applications, developing procedures and taking payments for Building Regulation applications. Moving through the career grade is dependant on meeting the relevant criteria for the grade.
It is essential you have the ability and willingness to work towards a CIOB Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying and are willing and able to obtain Class 2A Registered Building Inspector status through the Building Safety Regulator.&nbsp; You must have a full clean driving licence.
You must have experience of dealing with customers and be able to deal effectively with challenging situations.&nbsp; It is essential you are able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have the ability to maintain accurate computerised records and filing systems.
Burnley is a thriving market town surrounded by breath-taking Pennine countryside, with excellent transport links around the region, including a direct train line to Manchester.
Building Control have been involved in many of the exciting new developments that have recently taken place, from new cinemas, hotels and restaurants to academic institutions, large industrial buildings and supported living housing schemes.
If working in a busy building control section with a varied workload and a track record for developing Building Surveyors appeals to you then we can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge that will support your ambitions.&nbsp; We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Paul Trippier, Building Control Manager, on 01282 477268.

Trainee Registered Building Inspector (Career Grade)

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We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to come and join the Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council (RBC).&nbsp; Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. 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 Team: The PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.&nbsp; The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members.&nbsp; A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service. PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old. Team Vision ‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ About the Role: The team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support or have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support.&nbsp; We also undertake S.42 safeguarding enquiries and BIA assessments and carry out various legal undertakings in partnership with the Joint Legal Team. We operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), to work with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes. Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team. Working as a Social Worker in PDOP you will be part of a friendly&nbsp;and supportive team, where development and training are encouraged.&nbsp; We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers. Duties include: - To complete timely Care Act assessments with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading - To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs. - To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role. - To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals. - To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard. - Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection. - To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team member who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading. - To work with the whole team including OT’s and Social Care Co-ordinators to ensure a holistic assessment of need using a strengths-based approach. - To support on duty when required. - To hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. You will need to have: - A degree or equivalent in Social Work - Registration with Social Work England - Understanding of the Care Act 2014 - Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) - Other legislation linked Mental Health We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. RBC’s 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 - TEAM: Work Together as one team -&nbsp;work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency -&nbsp;show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious -&nbsp;be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading -&nbsp;maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: - Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave - Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay - A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp; - Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, - Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work - Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax - Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement. Closing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href="mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a>&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. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Worker - Physical Disability and Older People Social Care Team

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At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could be&nbsp;that difference.
Overall Job Purpose
Greenspace are seeking an Assistant Tree Officer. Candidates should be enthusiastic, experienced and have a passion for trees.
With your qualifications in arboriculture and expert knowledge you will provide a quality service assisting the districts residents, supporting Planning and the Tree Officer. You will assess tree work applications on protected trees, report on planning applications and provide advice on tree related matters.
You will have knowledge of arboricultural best practice and relevant British Standards.
You will be required to undertake on-site surveys, maintain an accurate record of tree inspections and direct tree work on council owned trees.
For more information about joining the Greenspace team, the role profile is located at the bottom of this advert. It details the main duties of the job as well as the behaviours and competencies (evaluated at interview stage).
We love to invest in our people, providing the opportunity for professional development and&nbsp;fulfilment. Work life balance is encouraged, and we enjoy a variety of flexible working&nbsp;arrangements.&nbsp;Please see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/why-work-for-arun" target="_blank">Why work for Arun</a>&nbsp;for more information on what Arun offers their employees.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment&nbsp;without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental&nbsp;status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability.
For support with your application and CV writing, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.arun.gov.uk/applying-for-adc-job" target="_blank">Applying for a job with us</a>. If you need further support with the application process, please contact Askhr, regarding alternative ways to apply.
CLOSING DATE:&nbsp; Friday 22nd August 2025 23:59pm
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 5th September 2025

Arun District Council

Assistant Tree Officer

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Senior Housing Enabling Officer - Mid Sussex District Council
Location:&nbsp;Haywards Heath, West Sussex Salary: £35,412 - £39,862 pa
About the Role:
Mid Sussex District Council is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Housing Enabling Officer to join our team. We are looking for an experienced affordable housing enabler who has a comprehensive understanding of affordable housing provision and delivery.
As the Senior Housing Enabling Officer, you will be responsible for executing a wide range of Housing Enabling functions to support the organisation's goals and objectives. Your key responsibilities will include:
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You will work closely with the Principal Housing Enabling Officer to develop and implement relevant policies and procedures, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
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Working for Mid Sussex District Council offers a range of benefits, including:
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If you are a motivated professional with a background in Affordable Housing and are looking to make a significant impact within local government, we would love to hear from you.

Mid Sussex District Council

Senior Housing Enabling Officer

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a lasting difference in the lives of adults with mental health needs?Can you use your experience to empower individuals toward greater independence and meaningful recovery?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care – Move On Support Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our innovative service and help transform lives today.About the Role:As a Social Worker in the Move On Support Team (MOST), you’ll provide targeted social work support to adults with complex mental health needs living in or moving on from supported accommodation, residential care, and secure settings.You will undertake person-centred, strengths-based assessments, with a focus on recovery, independence, and reducing long-term dependence on high-support placements. Whether facilitating a step-down into independent living or reviewing existing arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose, your work will support individuals to make informed choices about their accommodation, care, and future.You’ll also collaborate closely with health partners, support providers, and housing services to promote stability, inclusion, and positive mental health outcomes.About You:We're looking for a compassionate, driven professional with a deep commitment to empowering vulnerable adults. You bring:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker status with current Social Work England registration.</li><li>Experience supporting adults with mental health needs, including those in supported or residential care.</li><li>Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage and analyse complex information.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working collaboratively in multi-agency environments.</li><li>The ability to balance creativity with compliance in supporting step-down and move-on planning.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting human rights, equality, and independence.</li><li>Confidence using digital systems to record casework and manage data effectively.</li></ul>About the Team:The Move On Support Team (MOST) is a specialist service within Southwark’s Adult Social Care division. Our team is focused on ensuring people are placed in the most appropriate setting for their needs—maximising independence, choice, and value for money.We assess, review, and support people in mental health placements both within and outside the borough, including secure hospitals and forensic settings. We actively promote step-down into lower-support or independent settings using personalised, strengths-based approaches.You’ll join a cohesive, supportive team with senior visibility, reflective supervision, and regular professional development. We foster a culture of learning and innovation, giving you the tools, flexibility, and support you need to make a real impact.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Seth Gyem-Amoako at <a href="mailto:Seth.Gyem-Amoako@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Seth.Gyem-Amoako@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 17th August 2025Shortlisting date/s: 19th August 2025Interview date/s: 26th August 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.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>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2554930&amp;ptId=105902" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Social Worker

Be a hero to a young person in care!Are you looking for a meaningful, long-term volunteering role where you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life?If yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We’re seeking compassionate, reliable adults to become Independent Visitors - volunteer mentors and trusted friends to children and young people in care.What is an Independent Visitor?An Independent Visitor (IV) is a volunteer befriender and mentor who visits a young person in care once a month, usually on weekends, to enjoy fun, supportive activities together. As an IV, you’ll be a consistent, caring adult outside their professional network - someone who chooses to be there, just for them.This is a long-term role, and we ask volunteers to commit to at least two years to help build a strong, stable relationship.We’re especially keen to hear from volunteers based in or near London and Kent, where many of our young people live.Why it mattersYoung people in care often face instability and frequent change. Having a consistent adult who listens, encourages and simply spends time with them can be life changing.“My IV is the one person who’s always there for me. They make me feel like I matter.” Young Person in Care.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Who can volunteer?You don’t need previous experience - just the right values and commitment. We’re looking for caring people who are:<ul><li>Friendly and approachable</li><li>Patient, empathetic and consistent</li><li>A good listener</li><li>Committed to visiting once a month for at least two years</li><li>Willing to complete training and safeguarding checks</li></ul>We particularly welcome applications from male volunteers and individuals from Black, Asian and other underrepresented communities.What will you be doing?As an Independent Visitor, you’ll:<ul><li>Meet your young person once a month for activities like going to the cinema, bowling, exploring parks or just having a chat</li><li>Suggest age-appropriate outings based on their interests</li><li>Keep in touch between visits with a weekly call or message (if they’d like)</li><li>Occasionally join in on group events</li><li>Create meaningful, lasting memories</li></ul>Please note that all travel and activity expenses will be covered.Training &amp; ongoing supportBefore you start, we’ll provide:<ul><li>Full initial training</li><li>Ongoing support and one-to-one supervision</li><li>Access to additional training through Southwark’s volunteer resources</li></ul>Contact information<ul><li>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sav D’Souza via email at Sav.D'<a href="mailto:Souza@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Souza@southwark.gov.uk</a></li></ul>Recruitment timeline<ul><li>Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.</li><li>Interviews: To be confirmed.</li></ul>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Ready to make a difference?If you’re looking for a rewarding, long-term volunteering opportunity where you can support a young person one to one and help them thrive, we’d love to receive an application from you today!





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We are recruiting a Lead Worker (For Young People) at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 25 hours Contract Type: Part time, Fixed Term until March 2026 Location: Virginia Park Youth CentreTeam: Youth Service This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £20,647.97 - £22,544.59 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The post holder will work directly with young people to support their overall well-being, offering guidance and practical assistance to help them navigate challenges in their lives. A key focus of the role is to prevent homelessness by identifying risks early and providing timely interventions. This includes building trusting relationships, offering emotional support, and connecting young people with appropriate services.The post holder will also encourage and facilitate engagement in education, employment, and training opportunities, helping young people to build skills, confidence, and independence. Collaboration with other professionals and agencies will be essential to ensure holistic and effective support.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example Youth and Community Work, Community Development, Criminal Justice, Early Years, Education, Teaching, Social Work.</li><li>A willingness to achieve a Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales in Youth and Community Work and EWC registration within a timeframe to be agreed with your line manager following appointment.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a particular emphasis on listening, empathising and problem solving.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence to drive a Council vehicle (people carrier) and transport young people and colleagues on a regular basis. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nikki Taylor on 07775997168 or email <a href="mailto:taylon@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">taylon@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Youth Worker posts which require Education Workforce Council registration: The Education (Wales) Act 2014 and the Education Workforce Council (Main Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2015 as amended, set out the requirement for qualified youth workers and qualified youth support workers to be registered in the category or categories of registration for the work the undertake.Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a qualified youth worker or qualified youth support work.Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website <a href="https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/" target="_blank">https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/</a> or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Lead Worker (Young People)

We are currently recruiting a full time AMPH to contribute to the delivery of our highly effective AMHP Team, based within Adult Social Care. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach to assessments, ensuring the individual remains at the centre of all interventions. You will be required to act as an Approved Mental Health Professional providing a statutory Mental Health Act Assessment service, encompassing all client groups and including the provision of advice, in order to meet the immediate needs of the individuals involved and to achieve the best outcome. You will also need to provide precise information to service users and others about their rights in relation to MHA interventions and facilitate access to appropriate advocacy and advice networks including the IMHA and IMCA services.The successful candidates will be responsible for triaging referrals, allocation of assessments, undertaking Mental Health Act assessments and chairing the daily allocations meeting on a regular basis. This role will also involve undertaking the role of Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged patients to fulfil our statutory responsibility for clients who are subject to Part 3 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007). The successful applicant will also be responsible for the supervision and appraisal process of newly qualified AMHP’s in line with the statutory requirements, as well as the supervision and support of staff undertaking the AMHP training. You will need to maintain an awareness of changes in mental health theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard AMHP service. In addition to undertaking AMHP assessments the successful candidate will need to develop a high level of skill and expertise in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions.The successful candidate must be able to contribute to and review the development of ongoing initiatives for service development to achieve a more effective use of resources within the AMHP service and wider mental health services.You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing high levels of risk.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Susan Fuller on <a href="mailto:susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">susan.fuller@medway.gov.uk</a>In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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This is Medway

Approved Mental Health Professional

Admin options: <a href="index.cfm?fa=jobs.login">Login</a><h4>Team Supervisor ( Leisure ) </h4>Team and Post Number: POSN000695Location: Waterside , Runnymede or The Paddocks Salary: Grade 4 - £28,163-£29,572 per annumWorking Hours: 37 hours per week Driving License :Full UK Driving LicenseNumber of Positions: 1DBS Check:EnhancedFull Time – 37 hoursGrade 4 - £28,163 - £29,572Date Closing - Sunday 17th August We are looking for a full-time Team Leader to work at Runnymede Leisure Centre, Waterside Farm Leisure Centre &amp; The Paddocks who can:<ul><li>Act as the right-hand person to the Leisure Duty Management and wider Management team, to assist in the day to day running and supervision of Castle Point Borough Council’s Leisure facilities.</li><li>Act as Duty Manager responsible for the daily operation of the facility as and when required</li><li>Fulfil a lifeguarding role and to assist in the setting up of activity sessions, facility checks, cleaning, reception cover and other duties associated with the efficient running of our leisure venues.</li><li>Act as an excellent workplace champion, and role model to all employees.</li><li>Ensure that high standards of cleanliness and tidiness are always maintained.</li><li>Ensure we strive in offering highly focused customer run services, that creates fun and welcoming environments for all our customers to ensure their repeated custom.</li></ul>Previous practical experience working within a leisure centre environment is desirable. You will be required to work on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and maintain reasonable flexibility in shift operations to suit the needs of the service.Applicants would ideally hold a valid National Pool Lifeguard Qualification. Ideally Pool Plant, First Aid and Health and Safety Qualifications are desirable, but we will consider providing all the necessary training to individuals who we believe will enhance the visitor experience and help us to achieve the high standards we aspire to. The requirements for this training is ;<ul><li>Jump/Dive into deep water</li><li> Swim 50 meters in no more than 60 seconds</li><li>Swim 100 meters continuously on front and 100 meters continuously on back</li><li>In deep water, tread for 30 seconds</li><li> Surface dive to the floor of the pool</li><li>Climb out of the pool unaided without using a ladder or steps </li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Fun, exciting role with several options for career development</li><li>Competitive pay + large pension contribution</li><li>On-going CPD training for employee growth</li><li>Part of a multiple award winning team</li><li>Opportunities to become multi-skilled</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Michael Todd - <a href="mailto:MTodd@castlepoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">MTodd@castlepoint.gov.uk</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Castle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul> <li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/610/Leisure Team Supervisor - Job Profile.pdf">Leisure Team Supervisor - Job Profile.pdf</a> (232kb)</li></ul>





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Castle Point Borough Council

Team Supervisor ( Leisure )

About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamThe Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care.&nbsp; Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues.&nbsp; We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services.&nbsp;We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community.The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant.The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service..&nbsp; We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office.We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting.&nbsp; They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health.</li><li>You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection.</li><li>You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers.</li><li>You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations.</li><li>The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment.&nbsp;</li><li>They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential.</li></ul> Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</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>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Mental Health Social Worker

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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.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)
<h3>About the role</h3>
A position has arisen for an enthusiastic individual with great communication skills to join our Town Planning administration and support withing the Development Management service, based at the Town Hall, Brentwood. &nbsp;The Planning Administration team handles the administrative and technical process involved in the submission, registration, validation, notification and determination of the 1200 + planning and related applications received each year, as well as various tasks associated with planning appeals.&nbsp;
Based at the Town Hall offices in Brentwood Town Centre for essential training, meetings and support with the possibility for hybrid arrangements, you will be part of a busy and proactive team, working in a paperless environment. &nbsp;Initially dealing with validation and registration of planning applications and enforcement cases, you will also provide administrative support to both the Admin Team Leader and Planning Officers throughout the application process, including preparations for Planning Committee meetings. Administrative duties in connection with the issuing of notices for the collection of Community Infrastructure Levy payments is also a requirement of the role.&nbsp;
The role will require extensive use of the Council’s document management and database systems so strong IT literacy is essential and as the role involves working with plans and architectural drawings, an interest in and ability to interpret these would be desirable.&nbsp; Training and support will be given.&nbsp;
<h3>Key Experience and Skills required:</h3>
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<li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Strong Organisational skills</li>
<li>Good customer care and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Flexible and adaptable</li>
<li>Supportive team player</li>
<li>Ideally with previous Local Government experience</li>
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<h3>&nbsp;Staff Benefits</h3>
In exchange for your experience, expertise and enthusiasm, we will offer support in your career development in addition to providing a wider range of employment linked benefits, such as generous annual leave, flexi-time scheme and LGPS pension scheme.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Corrigan, Corporate Manager - Development Management, on 01277 568369.

Brentwood Borough Council

Planning Administration Assistant

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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.
Brentwood Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Thank you for your interest in this key management role at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council.
The Corporate Manager – Financial Accounting (Deputy S151 Officer) will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and management of our corporate finance function.
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic&nbsp;partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide important support to both Councils.
<h3>About us</h3>
While the two authorities do not share a boundary, they share many characteristics. They have similar sized budgets, a commonality in economies and a similar approach to service design. Located in the south of Essex and approximately 20 miles apart, the two areas present a blend of characteristics. The two areas present a blend of characteristics. Brentwood is well-known for its green space and woodlands, even though it’s located within easy commuting distance of London – and the new Elizabeth Line has made this connection even better, with faster and more frequent trains. Rochford is a mix of urban and rural, and London Southend Airport sits within its boundaries.
<h3>About the role</h3>
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal role, responsible for financial accounting, treasury management, statutory returns, risk, insurance, systems and fraud services across two Councils.
As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will support the statutory duties of the Strategic Director Finance, deputising in their absence to ensure the Council maintains the highest standards of financial governance, resilience, and accountability.
<h3>About the candidate</h3>
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive finance leader who is CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and have experience operating at a senior level within a finance function, preferably in a local government setting.
A strong understanding of financial systems, local government finance and treasury management is essential as well as the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate teams. You will also have a high degree of organisational and political awareness and the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
<h3>Benefits of working for us</h3>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Rochford District Council.
For an informal discussion please David Dickinson, Strategic Director Finance (Section 151 Officer) on 0127 7312914 or via email <a href="mailto:david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk</a>.

Corporate Manager - Financial Accounting

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Thank you for your interest in this key management role at Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council.
The Corporate Manager – Financial Accounting (Deputy S151 Officer) will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and management of our corporate finance function.&nbsp;
Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council have formed an exciting strategic&nbsp;partnership,&nbsp;and the Corporate Finance Team provide important support to both Councils.
<h4>About us</h4>
While the two authorities do not share a boundary, they share many characteristics. They have similar sized budgets, a commonality in economies and a similar approach to service design. Located in the south of Essex and approximately 20 miles apart, the two areas present a blend of characteristics. The two areas present a blend of characteristics. Brentwood is well-known for its green space and woodlands, even though it’s located within easy commuting distance of London – and the new Elizabeth Line has made this connection even better, with faster and more frequent trains. Rochford is a mix of urban and rural, and London Southend Airport sits within its boundaries.
<h4>About the role</h4>
The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively under pressure to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal role, responsible for financial accounting, treasury management, statutory returns, risk, insurance, systems and fraud services across two Councils.
As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you will support the statutory duties of the Strategic Director Finance, deputising in their absence to ensure the Council maintains the highest standards of financial governance, resilience, and accountability.
<h4>About the candidate</h4>
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive finance leader who is CCAB, CIPFA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and have experience operating at a senior level within a finance function, preferably in a local government setting.
A strong understanding of financial systems, local government finance and treasury management is essential as well as the ability to inspire, empower, and motivate teams. You will also have a high degree of organisational and political awareness and the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
<h4>Benefits of working for us</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification below for more information.
Please note – this is a hybrid role, which will require working at both Councils' sites. The successful candidate will be employed by Rochford District Council.
For an informal discussion please David Dickinson, Strategic Director Finance (Section 151 Officer) on 0127 7312914 or via email <a href="mailto:david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.dickinson@brentwood.gov.uk</a>.

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