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About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Design and Delivery Department is made of 25 staff delivering planned capital projects onto the ground from start to finish. The team is a multidisciplinary team of highway designers, planned maintenance engineers, street lighting engineers, traffic order officers, land surveyors and traffic survey officers.The team coordinates to deliver projects of varying sizes on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kingston and the London Borough of Sutton.This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highway design team that covers all facets of delivery, from initial feasibility through detailed design to site supervision and contractor management.This is an unusual blend that the right candidate will flourish in.The newly created Design and Delivery Team allows synergy working with the capital renewals and street lighting teams with team members able to learn all aspects of delivery in a highway environment.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateYou will be part of a team managing the commissioning, design, delivery and management of Highways and Transport projects and services.The role has no direct line management or budgetary responsibility, but you will need to work with colleagues to manage scheme delivery.As an Engineer you will work across the multi disciplines in the highways team.&nbsp;This is a perfect opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the highways service!About You&nbsp;As a highway/traffic design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing highway engineering and traffic management schemes. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in turning concepts into reality through detailed design, analysis, and optimisation. Your main responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Creating design drawings using AutoCAD and related software. (Extensive experience of AutoCAD, Autoturn, KeySign, Keyline, Key accident etc.)</li><li>Performing data analysis to ensure designs meet national standards and customer requirements.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet project objectives.</li><li>Conducting design reviews and presenting findings to key stakeholders.</li><li>Identifying and resolving design issues and recommending improvements.</li><li>Producing accurate documentation, including instructions to contractors and preparing bill of quantities.</li><li>Supporting senior staff with preparation of bids and fee proposals.</li><li>knowledge of CDM regulations and its application in scheme delivery, undertaking health, safety and welfare and fulfilling designer duties under CDM 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;</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 or Sutton</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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Kingston Upon Thames & Sutton Councils

Highways Engineer

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThis role is in the Financial Planning and Business Partnering (FPBP) team within the Shared Finance Service (SFS). The SFS for Sutton and Kingston Councils has the ambition to ‘Add value, inspire success’, which it does through the following objectives:<ul><li>Translate business intelligence into business success by delivering clear professional advice and insight.</li><li>Safeguard the financial health of our Councils.</li><li>Empower our customers to manage their finances.</li><li>Learn, improve and exceed; supporting each other to develop our talent and achieve more.</li></ul>The FPBP team has 18 roles and is brimming with talented individuals. This vacancy is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and work alongside brilliant colleagues. Whilst this is a team within the SFS, the team and this role only support Sutton Council.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleIn this role, you will join the FPBP team, providing essential financial support and advice to budget managers across Sutton Council and to schools. You will act as a critical friend, delivering insightful financial analysis to support business improvement and change in a challenging financial environment.&nbsp;Working closely with Strategic Finance Business Partners (SFBPs), you will offer robust financial management support throughout the core financial cycle, from budget setting and monitoring to the closing of accounts. Your work will be crucial in managing financial risk, ensuring financial planning is aligned with Council priorities, and protecting the overall financial health of the Council.&nbsp;Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting and advising budget holders in the day-to-day financial management of revenue and capital budgets.</li><li>Providing high-quality professional advice and translating business intelligence into successful outcomes.</li><li>Challenging and supporting budget holders to manage within limited and reducing resources.</li><li>Liaising with colleagues in Cognus to support the financial management of SEND services and working with schools to meet the requirements of the schools' finance manual.</li><li>Supporting the review of business cases, committee reports, and briefing notes.</li><li>Assisting in the completion of statutory returns and drafting responses to Freedom of Information Requests.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven ability to analyse and interpret financial and non-financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent digital skills, including the use of Google applications and other software to record and manipulate data.</li><li>Knowledge of how to support budget managers through budget setting, monitoring, and closing of accounts.</li></ul>Desirable attributes include:<ul><li>Being part-qualified or studying towards a relevant professional qualification (e.g., AAT, CIPFA, CIMA).</li><li>Experience providing finance based services.</li><li>Knowledge or experience of Children’s Social Care, Education, or Schools finance.</li></ul>If you are a commercially astute individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a passion for public sector finance, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to a finance service that adds value and helps achieve the Council's priorities.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, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking 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;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the 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.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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Finance Officer (Business Partnering)

About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Sutton and Kingston councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one Council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Sutton and Kingston offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both Sutton and Kingston. We are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. We are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in Kingston, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Sutton and Kingston if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.About the Service and TeamThe team works with tenants to develop financial capability and independence by offering:<ul><li>The delivery of a proactive service offering an appointment to new tenants at the beginning of their tenancy.</li><li>Free impartial advice and support on a range of welfare benefits and tax credits.&nbsp;</li><li>Face to face appointments offered to support tenants with their welfare benefit or debt issues.</li><li>Assistance with housing benefit disputes and back dates.&nbsp;</li><li>Guidance and support when making benefit appeals.&nbsp;</li><li>Advice concerning Universal Credit.</li><li>Expected to manage casework for an average of 30 households/individuals&nbsp;</li><li>Money guidance advice and signposting to specialist agencies when necessary.</li><li>To provide monthly statistics on performance and financial outcomes for those we support.</li></ul>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleThe role of Financial Inclusion Officer is to provide an in depth income maximisation and money management service to Kingston Council tenants to support them to sustain their tenancy.Within the role of financial inclusion officer you will be expected to:<ul><li>Achieve income maximisation including the completion of welfare benefits applications.</li><li>Provide support and advice on money management and effective budgeting.</li><li>Complete income and expenditure forms to support tenants to set up affordable repayment plans for outstanding debts.</li><li>Complete welfare benefits mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.</li><li>Work collaboratively with both internal and external departments and partner agencies to support tenants to manage their finances in the best way possible.</li></ul>Our Ideal CandidateThe essential qualifications for the role of financial inclusion officer is a minimum of 5 GCSEs.&nbsp; Additionally it is essential that you have full in depth knowledge of welfare benefits and are able to evidence providing money management and budgeting advice in a previous role.We are also looking for candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills who are able to provide detailed and clear case recording.You will be expected to work empathetically with financially vulnerable tenants who may present with a range of support needs.We offer our tenants face to face appointments in Guildhall 2 so it is essential that you are able and willing to attend our offices in Guildhall 2, Kingston for a minimum of 2 days per week.It would be desirable if you have completed Citizens Advice Adviser training .&nbsp; Along with this a knowledge of NEC/Iworld and Civica systems would be advantageous but full training will be provided if required.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, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.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>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton or Kingston</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking 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;Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a>&nbsp;We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the 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.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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Financial Inclusion Officer

Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

<h4>Licensing Officer</h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: £32,654 - £36,124 per annum (SCP 22 - 26)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of Positions: 1DBS Check:EnhancedCASTLE POINT COUNCIL OFFICES, KILN ROAD, BENFLEET, ESSEXLicensing OfficerFull Time – 37 hoursGrade 6 - SCP Range 22 - 26Closing date: Friday 11th July 2025The service is responsible for administering and enforcing a variety of licensing applications, registrations and permit regimes, including those related to hackney carriage and private hire vehicles; alcohol, entertainment and late-night refreshments; gambling premises and lotteries; charity collections; small pleasure boats and boatman; scrap metal; pavement permits; road closures; sexual entertainment; hypnotism and street trading.We are looking for a full-time Licensing Officer to work at Castle Point Council Offices within the Licensing Service who can:Key Skills and abilities<ul><li>Able to administer applications for the grant, renewal, transfer and variation of a variety of licences, registrations and permits.</li><li>Able to carry out associated licensing enforcement responsibilities including responding to complaints, carrying out routine inspections, interviewing witnesses and licensees and others. These duties may include formal interviews of individuals subject to potential criminal prosecution under caution; preparing committee reports, files for evidence and statements; giving evidence at the licensing committee and magistrates and other appropriate courts acting as witness or investigating officer</li></ul>Applicants should be able to:<ul><li>Make prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks</li><li>Takes responsibility for actions and projects</li><li>Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction</li><li>Have good communication skills</li><li>Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly</li><li>Makes presentation and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence</li><li>Respond quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback</li></ul>Experience Practical experience of enforcement of licensing law relating to licensing of hackney carriage and private hire vehicle and in relation to regulated entertainment, sale of alcohol, gambling premises is essential.Applicants must also have excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate with a variety of audiences using a variety of skills.Qualifications Applicants must have:<ul><li>Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Licensing Team of a local authority (or similar relevant work experience); or</li><li>Possess recognised qualification(s) related to local authority licensing functions e.g. Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law or Institute of Licensing Practitioners qualification.</li></ul>Not only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Steven Greener, Licensing Manager on 01268 882381.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.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul> <li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/603/Licensing Officer JD - Final.pdf">Licensing Officer JD - Final.pdf</a> (184kb)</li></ul>





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Licensing Officer

Are you an experienced nurse or social worker with a passion for person-centred care and service improvement? Join the Medway Targeted Review Team as a Senior Specialist CHC Assessor and make a real impact on the lives of adults across our community.🩺 About the RoleAs a Senior Specialist CHC Assessor, you will lead on Decision Support Tool (DST) assessments to determine eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. You’ll also manage complex cases, including disputes and joint funding solutions, while supporting individuals and families through the assessment process with empathy and professionalism.You’ll work closely with internal teams, care providers, and local authority partners to ensure appropriate care packages are in place—whether or not individuals meet CHC criteria. Your role will also include conducting Section 117 reviews and contributing to service improvement initiatives.🔑 Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and coordinate CHC assessments and reviews (virtual and face-to-face)</li><li>Manage a clinical caseload from assessment to resolution</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to arrange care packages and placements</li><li>Provide specialist advice on CHC, S117, and joint funding pathways</li><li>Maintain accurate records and support data reporting and governance</li><li>Contribute to performance targets and service development</li><li>Support training, induction, and continuous improvement efforts</li></ul>✅ What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Registered with NMC or SWE</li><li>Substantial post-qualification experience in nursing or social work</li><li>Strong knowledge of CHC, MCA, and consent processes</li><li>Excellent communication, report writing, and IT skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload</li><li>Full driving licence and access to transport</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience with Section 117 aftercare</li><li>Background in mental health, learning disabilities, or older adult services</li></ul>📋 Additional InformationThis role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You’ll be supported with ongoing professional development and clinical supervision, and you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of adult social care in Medway.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.<ul></ul>

Medway Council

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CHC Specialist Senior Social Worker

Medway Council’s Adult Social Care Safeguarding Team plays a vital role in protecting vulnerable adults across the borough. We are now seeking 2 Business Support Officers to join this dedicated and fast paced team and provide high-quality administrative and operational business support.This is a great opportunity for candidates with excellent organisational and IT skills, who want to contribute to a service that makes a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll work with the frontline team to support the delivery of timely, accurate, and effective safeguarding processes.Your Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Adult Safeguarding Team.</li><li>Manage the input, updating, and maintenance of sensitive case records on social care systems (mosaic).</li><li>Organise and take accurate minutes at safeguarding meetings, including strategy discussions and case conferences.</li><li>Support the logging and tracking of safeguarding concerns and referrals.</li><li>Prepare and circulate reports, correspondence, and statutory documentation in line with deadlines.</li><li>Monitor shared inboxes and ensure enquiries are directed to the appropriate officers.</li><li>Support team managers and practitioners with general business and clerical tasks</li></ul>What We Expect from You<ul><li>Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Proficiency in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Excell and case management databases.</li><li>Understanding of the sensitive nature of adult safeguarding and a commitment to working professionally and discreetly.</li><li>Confidence in notetaking and minute-writing, especially during multi-agency meetings, answering and making telephone calls.</li><li>A positive, proactive, and flexible approach to supporting a fast-paced team.</li></ul>You Will Need<ul><li>Experience in a business support, administrative, or clerical role (preferably in a social care, health, or public sector setting).</li><li>A willingness to learn about safeguarding legislation and council processes.</li><li>A minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths (grades 4-9) or equivalent </li><li>A professional, team-focused attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>A supportive and welcoming working environment.</li><li>Hybrid working options with equipment and support provided for home-based work.</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li><li>Continuous professional development and training opportunities.</li><li>Access to Medway's employee wellbeing services and staff benefits scheme.</li></ul>Join UsIf you are organised, reliable, and motivated to support the Safeguarding Team deliver their duties to the residents of Medway, we’d love to hear from you.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:jummai.david@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">jummai.david@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.<ul></ul>

Business Support Officer - Safeguarding

<h4>About us</h4>Foster4 is a pioneering foster carer recruitment service.&nbsp;Based at Warrington Borough Council’s offices, we are a collaborative project, recruiting foster carers on behalf of nine Cheshire and Merseyside Local Authorities: Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Fostering Support Worker to help us recruit and support new foster carers throughout the nine Local Authority areas within the Cheshire and Merseyside region.We currently have 2&nbsp;full time vacancies, 1 part time vacancy and 1 full time maternity cover vacancy within our service for an enthusiastic fostering support worker.2 x full time 37 hours fixed term until 31 3 20261 x full time 37 hours fixed term until 31 7 20261 x part time 18.5 hours fixed term until 31 3 2026<h4>The role</h4>As a fostering support worker you will be at the forefront of promoting fostering within the community and guiding people through the fostering recruitment journey. &nbsp;You will be the first point of contact for all fostering enquiries and organise and deliver engaging recruitment events and activities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead on the recruitment of new foster carers, from initial enquiry though to assessment.</li><li>Respond promptly and professionally to all fostering enquiries, via in person, email and telephone.</li><li>Plan and deliver fostering recruitment, information and outreach events within the community.</li><li>Work collaboratively with social work teams and support the &nbsp;Marketing and Communications Manager with ongoing recruitment campaigns.</li><li>Participate in the team duty rota to ensure delivery between the service hours of 9am-7pm.</li></ul><h4>What's needed?</h4>The role will include undertaking specific tasks in relation to the recruitment of new foster carers. This will include organising recruitment events and activities on a regular basis, delivering presentations and information events.&nbsp;<ul><li>Previous experience in fostering, recruitment social care or community engagement would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire others.</li><li>Organisational skills with the ability to manage events and priorities enquiries effectively.</li><li>Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a duty rota.</li><li>A commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.</li><li>You will also need to be IT literate, have a full driving licence and your own transport.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:<ul><li>26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)</li><li>Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package</li><li>Access to our Health &amp; Wellbeing Programme</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Uniform/safety equipment</li></ul><h4>Key Dates &amp; Further Information</h4>If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Alexandra Kinsella, Foster4 Programme Manager.&nbsp;Please visit the external link to apply for this role.Interviews to be held the week commencing 21 July 2025In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of?employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.&nbsp;The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.DBS clearance is required.Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer





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