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About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamThe team is very diverse in regards to professional backgrounds including Social Work, Youth Work, Youth Justice,Education, Health and Early Years.Restorative practice is deeply rooted in our approach to supporting children and young people which ensures that all of our families feel that we are working with them and not doing to them; feedback from families tells us we are doing this well.Prevention is at the heart of our work. We work with children and young people to prevent level of need escalating to a point where a family may require support from statutory social care.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are seeking applications from people with experience of working directly with young people as well as people with experience of whole family support.&nbsp; A professional qualification is desirable but is not essential as we believe that experience is equally important.&nbsp; We need you to have demonstrable experience in working with children, young people and families that are vulnerable and require specialist support to prevent their situations escalating.We need you to be creative and flexible in your approach and an expert in building relationships quickly with children, young people and families.&nbsp;Assessment writing and planning is key identifying need and planning for change therefore you must have experience in both of these areas.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Specialist Support Worker - Targeted Early Help Service

Vac DescriptionCognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.Cognus are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative member of staff to support the School Admissions Team. The key focus of the role is to coordinate in-year secondary school applications, tracking children into education effectively. Sutton works as part of a pan London admissions process and the role is also support the main admissions rounds for starting school, junior school and transfer to secondary school, ensuring exchanges of accurate data to enable the allocation of places to run correctly.The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively, handling telephone and email enquiries, to provide support to those accessing our services. They will also have a good IT and data literacy, using Microsoft Office products, and maintain accurate information in our pupil database.&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateCognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.Cognus are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative member of staff to support the School Admissions Team. The key focus of the role is to coordinate in-year secondary school applications, tracking children into education effectively. Sutton works as part of a pan London admissions process and the role is also support the main admissions rounds for starting school, junior school and transfer to secondary school, ensuring exchanges of accurate data to enable the allocation of places to run correctly.The successful candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively, handling telephone and email enquiries, to provide support to those accessing our services. They will also have a good IT and data literacy, using Microsoft Office products, and maintain accurate information in our pupil database.&nbsp;For more information and to apply click <a href="https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">here</a>





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School Admissions Officer (In-Year Secondary, Main Round Support)

About the role:As a Grade 3 BSS Officer you will contribute to the provision of an efficient, and consistent professional Support Service that meets the needs of the business.There are 2 post available:- Full time 36.50 hours per week Part time 18.25 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday) The primary focus of this role is to provide support to frontline social work staff within Citywide CIC, managing and prioritising workload via inboxes, supporting with the allocation of note taking, monitoring a rota, and amending when required, updating Eclipse, ensuring deadlines within the service area are being met and dealing with complex queries. Assisting in the recruitment, set up and training of new workers. Providing advice and support to Business Support Assistants in the team on a day-to-day basis and providing statistical information as directed.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.About you:You will need to be a pro-active team player, with the ability to work to deadlines, and able to manage several conflicting priorities. Due to the nature of the role, you will also need to have attention for detail. You will work flexibly and as part of a team to provide continuity of service, and you will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. You will need to be on-site for a minimum of 2 days per week either at Lifford or One Avenue.You must have experience of working in a busy and diverse team environment, the ability to multi-task, and have first-rate attention to detail. The ability to work to tight deadlines with a positive outlook in a fast-moving environment is essential. Interviews will take place week commencing 8th September Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

x2 Business Support Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
An exciting opportunity to join the parking administration team, supporting the Parking Services back-office team, has become available.
The Parking Services team in Woking contributes a healthy revenue amount each year to the Council and we are looking for somebody who can share their skills to help the Council develop and expand on its services and provide excellent support to the public.
The role of Parking Administrator will work to support the management and daily delivery of parking service to the wider public. This role provides an excellent opportunity to hone and develop skills in a multitude of different areas and you will be making a positive difference within the team immediately. Your primary role will be the full range of administration for the Parking Services department. For further details please see the job description but a summary includes:
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<li>Transaction processing which includes invoicing, refunding, taking payments, and raising purchase orders.</li>
<li>Reconcilliation of a variety of income sources including parking payment machines, permits and Penalty Charge Notice payments.</li>
<li>To assist with notice processing tasks such as responding to challenges, moving cases to the next appropriate stage, and scanning and printing documents.</li>
<li>To assist with the day-to-day delivery of parking permit administration such as vehicle registration changes, creating physical and digital permits and reviewing documents.</li>
<li>Assist the public with parking enquiries by phone and email.</li>
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It will be an interesting and varied role, needing someone self motivated with a good eye for detail. We have a fantastic Parking Services team and we are looking to add to this. Full support and training will be provided. The starting date for the role will be as soon as possible.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health, and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.

Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Felipe Da Silva, Parking Operations Manager on 01483 743734 or via email: <a href="mailto:felipe.frazaodasilva@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">felipe.frazaodasilva@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 7 September 2025 at 23.359
Interview Date: Week Commencing: 8&nbsp;September 2025
Woking Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Business Support is key to the success of our Children’s Services because our Business Support teams are there, making sure things run smoothly, so that our frontline colleagues can deliver for children and families in the community. All that work in the background doesn’t just happen, it takes dedicated colleagues, taking pride in their work and seeing a purpose in the work they are doing.The post holder will be predominantly office based, although some home working is arranged on a rota basis dependant on the demands of the service.&nbsp;This post is a fixed term position working full-time (37 hours per week) to cover for maternity leave (12 months)Main Responsibilities You will provide core business functions in addition to working closely with team managers, social workers, professionals and partners. &nbsp;This will include attending and servicing a variety of statutory meetings across the District/s.You will need full knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to utilise the main applications.&nbsp;You’ll also chase workers for paperwork to make sure work is completed to the required deadlines. A part of this role is inputting data in our database, sharing data, and helping to ensure the data base is up to date and ensuring its accurate by cleansing data as and when needed.&nbsp;You will be responsible for the administration side of the Statutory Meetings that we provide support to in Children's Services. &nbsp;As part of this you will send out invites, distribute reports, book rooms, attend meetings, take notes, distribute minutes all within the agreed statutory deadlines we adhere too.You will also be required to provide cover when required for essential duties such as customer care duties.&nbsp;The Ideal Candidate Working in Business Support requires teamwork, good organisational skills and a good level of competency using IT systems. You’ll also need:<ul>
<li>NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent.</li>
<li>An IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL or equivalent</li>
<li>Good communication skills because you’ll interact with lots of people across the organisation and externally through phone, in person and email</li>
<li>Good organisation skills and attention to detail, as you’ll be keeping data updated and you’ll be working to deadlines</li>
<li>A flexible approach to work as sometimes things can change, and so you’ll need to be able to prioritise work and sometimes change tasks quickly</li>
<li>A passion to always give the best service</li>
</ul>But it's important to note that if you're unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with recruiting manager Claire Rushton (Business Support Team Leader) <a href="mailto:claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.rushton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> and we can give you a bit more detail.Interviews will be held Friday 5th September 2025.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Business Support Officer

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead - South covering Watford, Three Rivers &amp; HertsmereContract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking an Adolescent Practitioner to join Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service to work with children aged 10-18 who have received either a diversionary resolution (pre-Court) or Court Order.Hertfordshire Youth Justice Service is undergoing an exciting transition, evolving from its integration within children's social care to becoming a centralised youth justice service.This role provides the opportunity to work with a skilled, motivated and dedicated workforce, who are passionate about supporting children to desist from offending through robust assessment and delivery of tailored interventions which achieve positive change for children and keep them and wider communities safe.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of Adolescent Practitioner is to build relationships with children based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to achieve positive change and be safe. The role involves:• Working in partnership with Children’s Services staff and other statutory and voluntary agencies, to provide robust programmes for children subject to out of court and court orders requiring skilled case management, to meet National Standards to reduce and manage risk to the public and prevent further offending.• Managing a caseload of children open to Youth Justice on an Out of Court (diversion) or community-based Court Order.• Through appropriate assessment of risk and risk management, develop, provide, co-ordinate and monitor programmes of intervention for children to prevent further offending in accordance with evidence-based practice.• Contributing to the delivery of the full range of services for children, their families and victims within Youth Justice Services.• Working in partnership with other professionals and with the parents/carers and families of children to ensure consistency with programme arrangements and to maximise the benefits of individual programmes for children.• Maintaining accurate and timely comprehensive case management information on ChildView and comply with deadlines and statutory standards and requirements.• Providing high quality reports e.g. Referral Order reports based on an AssetPlus assessment.• Liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to exchange, provide, gather, collate and evaluate information and data as may be required for monitoring the compliance of children, maintaining the positive benefits of individual intervention programmes.• Participating in wider team activities such as operational duty, court cover, including evenings and weekends of programme operation.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Relevant qualifications in youth work, criminology or criminal justice or relevant experience of providing interventions and working as part of a child focused multi-disciplinary team.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to meaningfully engage and communicate effectively with children as well as a range of individuals including parent/carers, victims, wider professionals and external agencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the child first approach and proven experience of building positive relationships with children and parent/carers.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong IT skills to maintain confidential and accurate records on both case management systems and Excel spreadsheets.</li><li>Experience of dealing with conflict and problem solving.</li><li>Good IT, organisation and communication skills are essential as you will need to record information on a case management information system, coproduce intervention plans, produce reports, and correspond with children, parent/carers and partners.</li><li>Diving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of youth court and crown court work is desirable.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of developing and delivering engaging programmes of groupwork to children.</li><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to victims, children and their families within the youth justice service.</li></ul><ul><li>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload whilst maintaining high quality standards.</li></ul>This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at a critical time. As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make better choices, and find a path towards a brighter future.Your work will directly impact not only the children you support, but also their families and the wider community.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Robert.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Lydia.Phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 8th and 9th SeptemberBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities.Please ensure you include a short supporting statement within your application to give us a little more information about how your skills, knowledge, and experiences meet our criteria.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Senior Enablement Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, relocation package &amp; lease car scheme* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>The Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Our Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our Occupational Therapists to focus solely on their Occupational Therapy interventions.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This is an ongoing advert, applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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We’re looking for a motivated Trades Supervisor to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team. This is a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality building maintenance and repair works that meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant health and safety standards. 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: The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX As our Trades Supervisor, you’ll take the lead in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of skilled trade operatives and sub-contractors. Your main goal? To ensure that repairs and maintenance work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for:
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<li>Assisting in budget monitoring and providing feedback for service improvements</li>
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This is a varied and rewarding role offering you the opportunity to shape the delivery of services that directly improve homes and lives across Reading. About You: You’ll be a qualified trades professional with a recognised apprenticeship or City &amp; Guilds qualification (or equivalent), and substantial experience in your trade. You’ll bring practical knowledge of building construction techniques and relevant legislation, including a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations—especially CDM requirements. While an SMSTS or IOSH qualification is desirable, it’s not essential. As a natural team leader, you’ll have experience supervising trade operatives or sub-contractors, with the ability to motivate, guide, and assess the work of others. You’ll be confident delivering toolbox talks, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll also be comfortable liaising with a range of people—from contractors to customers—and capable of handling complaints with tact and professionalism. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills are essential. You’ll be able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and support apprentices and trainees as they learn on the job. A flexible and proactive approach is key, along with a valid UK driving licence and access to transport, as the role will involve travel between sites. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>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</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>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</li>
</ul>
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue – Assistant Housing Repairs and Maintenance Manager – <a href="mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Process: Formal interview, basic written and practical test Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Trades Supervisor - Housing Repairs Team

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Please apply online via the link provided.
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Are you a MCIPS qualified procurement professional ready to lead high-performing procurement practices across the council? &nbsp;&nbsp;
Following a restructure of our procurement team we have already filled several roles, and are now recruiting for a Procurement Business Partner for our Place and Resources directorate to complete the team. &nbsp;
<h3>About you…</h3>
As a Procurement Business Partner, you will work closely with Heads of Service supporting them in making decisions around commissioning, procurement, and contract management activities. You will also work on improving forward planning and procurement pipelines, whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.&nbsp;
You will be responsible for managing a Procurement Officer and supporting them to create and apply procurement strategies and deliver a range of procurements - directly supporting the council’s most strategic contracts and promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice.&nbsp;
You will be personable and self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build strong and positive relationships internally with your stakeholders.&nbsp;
As our Procurement Business Partner, you will also have a detailed understanding of the procurement and commissioning lifecycle, be able to adopt a strategic business partnering approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline, whilst managing demand and prioritising contracts appropriately.&nbsp;
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We are a supportive team, looking for someone who is highly adaptable and looking for a challenging and rewarding role with previous experience in either a Construction or Professional Services category focused procurement position.
At Bracknell Forest Council we embrace hybrid and flexible working so you can be based at home or in the office, depending on your preference, however you will need to be within a reasonable commute of Bracknell for meetings in the office as and when required.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Key responsibilities...&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Providing a business partner approach to support the development and delivery of a strategic sourcing pipeline for defined departments and services.</li>
<li>Devising appropriate procurement strategies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engaging with stakeholders at all levels to support the delivery of projects on time and within defined budgets.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Providing comprehensive, relevant and high value insight into all procurement and commercial aspects for specific departments and services.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Promoting sustainable, effective procurement practice across the council.</li>
<li>Managing a Procurement Officer in supporting defined areas.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
For more details, see the full job description and person specification.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/staff-benefits" target="_blank">Find out more about all our benefits </a>or see the candidate pack.
<h3>Our Values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/our-values" target="_blank">our values </a>define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/help/reasonable-adjustments-and-translations" target="_blank">Find out more about reasonable adjustments. </a>
<h3>Interview date &nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held week commencing 15th September 2025, by mutual agreement.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question? &nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: &nbsp;
Alistair Little - Head of Corporate Procurement
Email: <a href="mailto:Alistair.little@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alistair.little@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>
Tel.: 01344 351896&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Procurement Business Partner - Place and Resources

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</ul>

<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25059_-_Senior_Structural_Engineer" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



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Closing date:&nbsp;1 September 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;10 September 2025



Reference:&nbsp;CBC25059 Salary details:&nbsp;£46,142 to £49,282 per annum Job term:&nbsp;permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;full time Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location:&nbsp;Town Hall, Chesterfield Department:&nbsp;Corporate Property and Estates
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/vijp02yg/senior-structural-engineer-job-description-and-person-specification.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25059 - Job description and person specification.</a>
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/contact-human-resources/" target="_blank">contact the Human Resources team</a>.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Do you have significant structural engineering experience in commercial and residential property?&nbsp;
Are you passionate about delivering first class customer service, experience, and ensuring resilient operations within a commercial property portfolio that includes but is not limited to leisure centres, commercial lets, office units, theatres, and shopping complexes, and residential?&nbsp;
Look no further, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the efficient delivery of first-class corporate facilities maintenance services.&nbsp;
As the senior structural engineer, you will principally support the corporate property team in delivering an excellent structural maintenance service, as well as develop, deliver, and oversee repairs and maintenance of our council’s commercial property portfolio. On occasion there will also be the opportunity to support colleagues in the residential team to ensure our housing stock is structurally sound.
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our commercial facilities are well maintained and operate at their optimum capacity.&nbsp;
This is a diverse role in a busy team and the applicant will need to have significant and broad experience of managing structural issues and requests for reporting, organising inspection schedules and following up actions, repairs and planned maintenance.&nbsp;
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to the efficient management of our council’s commercial property portfolio, we want to hear from you!&nbsp;
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team. You will need to be a driven self-starter, organise your own workload and have excellent communication skills with customers and within the team, plus a proven track record in working on commercial and residential property in a senior structural engineer role.&nbsp;
For a discussion about this post please contact Matt Godber via email at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/mailto:matthew.godber@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.godber@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or for further information please view the job description and person specification attached.&nbsp;

Senior Structural Engineer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2385/JD_Community_Cohesion___Cultural_Learning_Officer.docx" target="_blank">JD_Community_Cohesion___Cultural_Learning_Officer</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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The Community Cohesion &amp; Cultural Learning Officer will promote wellbeing and social cohesion through opportunities for learning and cultural engagement.&nbsp;
Access to and participation in cultural life can make a big contribution to wellbeing and creating a sense of belonging and shared identity.
This role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to play a key part in bringing together communities and creative practitioners to explore and celebrate the rich culture of Sefton. Based at the Atkinson, Southport, you will play a leading role in bringing together community-based creatives of all ages to produce a rich programme cultural activities and events.
You will nurture effective partnerships across council services, community groups, creative practitioners and learning providers and encourage cultural engagement to foster greater community understanding, helping to build a more vibrant community.
Responsibilities will include areas of project management, supporting the delivery of high-quality, family-friendly cultural events and activities, which are accessible and enjoyed by a wide range of audiences.&nbsp;
Candidates will have experience of delivering successful creative learning and engagement programmes within a cultural context. This will include aspects of fundraising and support for the monitoring and evaluation of externally funded projects.
You will be highly motivated, a confident communicator with a passion for culture and learning. You will be able to think creatively and plan meticulously, working both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team which is dedicated to building resilient and inclusive communities within Sefton.
This is a fixed-term post for 18 months, based at the Atkinson in Southport, and will work across Sefton as required.
Provisional Interview Date - 15/09/2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Community Cohesion & Cultural Learning Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2381/Contracts_Officer__180825.pdf" target="_blank">Contracts_Officer__180825</a></li>
</ul>

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



We have a brilliant opportunity available for an experienced Contracts Officer to join our proactive team in Adult Services at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
In your role as the Contracts Officer, you will assist the Senior Contract Manager in implementing the principles outlined in our Contract Management Framework.
You will carry out the essential responsibilities necessary to uphold efficient and successful contract management procedures, offering prompt and effective assistance to both internal and external clients.
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:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>To undertake the core administrative activities for contract management including overseeing provider due diligence checks, managing communication with providers when notifying of changes to contracts, managing requests and coordinating arrangements required in relation to new contracts and changes to existing contracts.</li>
<li>To support the Senior Contract Manager- Adults in the delivery of the Contract Management Framework for Adult Social Care.</li>
<li>Track expiring contracts and coordinate the actions required, liaising with the assigned contract lead, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Commissioners.</li>
<li>Act as Contract Lead for contracts under the responsibility of Strategy, Commissioning and Performance with an annual value of c.£20,000 or less, undertaking day-to-day contract management and supplier relationship management activities throughout the contract lifecycle.</li>
<li>To manage customer issues effectively, providing excellent customer care and delivering improved outcomes for customers, including internal colleagues and external which will mainly be commissioned providers.</li>
<li>Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post.</li>
</ul>
Candidate Requirements
<ul>
<li>Contract management experience is essential</li>
<li>standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills – GCSE Maths and English.</li>
<li>Must be able to communicate through emails, letters and phone calls with high level professionalism and literacy as well as outstanding level of functional mathematics</li>
<li>Ability to extract and assess important information.</li>
<li>Experience in stipulating contractual clauses and generating reports and information documents. This requires great attention to details</li>
<li>Experience in Contract management and delivery</li>
<li>Good level of knowledge around relevant legislation such as Care Act 2014, Procurement Act 2023.</li>
<li>Maintaining a positive attitude, high level of professionalism and good work ethics.</li>
<li>Must have an outstanding level of communication and taking initiative towards connecting with providers for better networking, relationship and contract delivery.</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, please contact&nbsp;Ash Mazarei, Senior Contract Manager via email <a href="mailto:Ash.Mazarei@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ash.Mazarei@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing: Sunday 14th September 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
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.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Contracts Officer

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</ul>

<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25060_-_Structural_Engineer" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



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Closing date:&nbsp;1 September 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;10 September 2025



Reference:&nbsp;CBC25060 Salary details:&nbsp;£39,152 to £40,777 per annum Job term:&nbsp;permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;full time Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location:&nbsp;Town Hall, Chesterfield Department:&nbsp;Corporate Property and Estates
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/eubfnfu2/structural-engineer-job-description-and-person-specification.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25060 - Job description and person specification.</a>
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/contact-human-resources/" target="_blank">contact the Human Resources team</a>.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Do you have significant structural engineering experience in commercial and residential property?&nbsp;
Are you passionate about delivering first class customer service, experience, and ensuring resilient operations within a commercial property portfolio that includes but is not limited to leisure centres, commercial lets, office units, theatres, and shopping complexes, and residential?&nbsp;
Look no further, we are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to the efficient delivery of first-class corporate facilities maintenance services.&nbsp;
As a structural engineer, you will principally support the corporate property team in delivering an excellent structural maintenance service, as well as develop, deliver, and oversee repairs and maintenance of our council’s commercial property portfolio. On occasion there will also be the opportunity to support colleagues in the residential team to ensure our housing stock is structurally sound.
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our commercial facilities are well maintained and operate at their optimum capacity.&nbsp;
This is a diverse role in a busy team and the applicant will need to have significant and broad experience of managing structural issues and requests for reporting, organising inspection schedules and following up actions, repairs and planned maintenance.&nbsp;
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and contribute to the efficient management of our council’s commercial property portfolio, we want to hear from you!&nbsp;
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team. You will need to be a driven self-starter, organise your own workload and have excellent communication skills with customers and within the team, plus a proven track record in working on commercial and residential property in a structural engineer role.&nbsp;
For a discussion about this post please contact Matt Godber via email at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/mailto:matthew.godber@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">matthew.godber@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or for further information please view the job description and person specification attached.&nbsp;

Structural Engineer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2376/Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024.docx" target="_blank">Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/2377/A4517_JD-PS_-_Health__Safety_Advisor_v1.docx" target="_blank">A4517_JD-PS_-_Health__Safety_Advisor_v1</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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We are seeking to recruit a full-time Health and Safety Adviser within our busy Health and Safety Team, located within the Risk and Audit function of Corporate Resources
Working out of Magdalen House, Bootle (with a hybrid working option available), the Health and Safety team provides advice and guidance to the Council, whilst seeking assurances on occupational health, safety and wellbeing matters and working closely with Risk and Audit colleagues (including Risk and Resilience, Insurance, Assurance and Internal Audit), as well as other teams such as HR, the Health Unit, Public Health, Property Services, Workforce Learning and Development and various Service Managers.
This role will coordinate and provide support for Sefton schools that have a service level agreement in place, whilst also providing day-to-day support and monitoring of the corporate function.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Assisting the Senior Health and Safety Adviser and other health and safety staff &nbsp;in providing advice and support on Health and Safety matters, whilst ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation across the Council.
Supporting the delivery of the Council’s Health and Safety Strategy, annual improvement, plan and audit and inspection programmes, whilst providing formal feedback to corporate management and schools on the significant findings of any audit or inspection, highlighting practical recommendations to address key weaknesses identified.
Monitoring and responding to the accident, incident and RIDDOR database, as well as other safety related databases and controlling and coordinating the administrative function of the team (including arranging invoice payments).
Assisting the health and safety team with the production of data and briefing papers for event safety management meetings and health and safety committee meetings.
This post carries a generous leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, Flexi Time and Agile Working arrangements, as well as working within a supportive and friendly environment.
Provisional Interview Date - 12/09/2025

Health and Safety Advisor

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Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We also&nbsp;have&nbsp;a career progression framework&nbsp;in place to support you which also includes:<ul>
<li>Practice Educator Programme</li>
<li>Aspiring Social Work Practice Lead Programme</li>
<li>Aspiring Team Manager Programme</li>
</ul>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.You will be based in the beautiful and scenic Staffordshire Moorlands, and in one of two Assessment &amp; Staying Together Teams based in the Moorlands . We are a small but supportive and welcoming team who share excellent relationships with our district colleagues in Early Help, SEND, Education, Children with Disabilities and we are co located with our Children in Care and Care Leavers Team. We very much embed a restorative model and are committed to ensuring that every child is supported through a whole district approach.Main Responsibilities You will be working with families across the continuum of need from Child In Need through to the conclusion of Care Proceedings and Adoption planning.You will be responsible for:<ul>
<li>Completing your statutory duties in co ordinating the child’s plan, reviewing and ensuring that our children are seen and heard.</li>
<li>Undertaking section 47 investigations.</li>
<li>Undertaking placement of children into Local Authority care, when it is agreed they can no longer remain at home.</li>
<li>&nbsp;Completing of both Private law reports and Public law proceedings.</li>
<li>&nbsp;Referring into our centralised services for specialist support/ services</li>
<li>Supporting our ASYE's and student Social Workers.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate More generally, overall, our social workers need to be a:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with significant experience in a Child in Need, Child Protection Team &amp; Court Proceedings.</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle.</li>
<li>Experience of supporting and mentoring your colleagues.</li>
</ul>But above all, you will bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it is safe to do so.For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Team Manager, Angela Cooke at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angela.cooke1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">angela.cooke1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held week commencing 15th September 2025.Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Senior Applications Analyst PO3: Starting salary £46,437 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 per annum incl LW Hybrid working About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council,&nbsp;we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: The team provides supports for a number of business applications across the council, those include areas such as Customer Services, Council Tax and Housing Benefits, Planning, Building Control, Licensing and Libraries. About the Role: As a&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Applications&nbsp;Analyst, you will be&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;completion&nbsp;of&nbsp;tasks,&nbsp;that are complex due to the level of knowledge required and business criticality, including development, maintenance and system configuration activities for allocated Revenue, Benefits&nbsp;and Customer Services&nbsp;applications&nbsp;whilst&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;security&nbsp;of&nbsp;operation and management&nbsp;of&nbsp;risk.&nbsp;This&nbsp;includes&nbsp;any&nbsp;associated application upgrades and interfaces&nbsp;to applications within other business areas and assisting with management reporting requirements to ensure secure, efficient operation of business activities. To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: Where applications and systems are delivered as a service, to support liaison with the Service&nbsp;Providers&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;applications&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;currency&nbsp;and&nbsp;security&nbsp;and&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;meet the business requirements of the Council. Successful&nbsp;candidate must have:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Proven knowledge and experience of managing a wide variety of applications</li> <li>Excellent ability to communicate effectively&nbsp;</li> <li>A clear understanding and capability to work within relevant IT related standards</li> <li>Excellent track record of working within teams to meet complex business requirements</li> </ul> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Betty Hyman at <a href="mailto:bhyman@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">bhyman@lambeth.gov.uk</a>. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Closing date: 11:59pm 31st August 2025. Shortlisting: 4th September 2025. Interviews: 17th &amp; 18th September 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid Working. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Assistance Programme. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discounts at local restaurants. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to Work Scheme. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade Union Membership. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please&nbsp;click&nbsp;here. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

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Advanced Practitioner - Adoption Recruitment &amp; Assessment Service (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 9- Advanced Practitioner £54267- £58461pa &nbsp;with an additional Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Advanced Practitioners to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Advanced Practitioner, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Directly&nbsp;manage&nbsp;and&nbsp;supervise&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;number&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;and&nbsp;non-social&nbsp;work staff.</li> <li>Manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;caseload&nbsp;of&nbsp;complex&nbsp;and&nbsp;challenging&nbsp;cases.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;manager&nbsp;in&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;and&nbsp;developing&nbsp;high&nbsp;professional standards across the team.</li> <li>Have&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;an&nbsp;area&nbsp;of&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;practice&nbsp;with&nbsp;children&nbsp;and families that can be used across the service. To represent the service in developing key service provision or local strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Take responsibility for developing skills, expertise and knowledge for a wide range&nbsp;of&nbsp;practice&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;consultation,&nbsp;coaching&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentoring within the team, including effective case management, purposeful evidence- based interventions, analytical assessments and high quality written work.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;team&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;recruitment&nbsp;process.</li> <li>Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.</li> <li>Linking and matching approved adopters with children.</li> <li>Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children &amp; up until the point an Adoption Order is granted.</li> <li>Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.</li> <li>Co-presenting training and events to prospective adopters and professionals</li> <li>Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).</li> </ul> Please see &nbsp;Job Profile here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus&nbsp;when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Luke.scillitoe@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Luke.scillitoe@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31st August 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed . Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.&nbsp; The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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Salary: £53,857 - £61,470 Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Location:&nbsp;Holmes Road Depot, NW5 3AP Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Hours:&nbsp;36 Hours (Full Time) Closing Date:&nbsp;Sunday 31^st August at 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; How You’ll Be Involved Reporting to the Major Repairs Operations Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that major repairs to the Council’s housing stock are delivered to the highest standards of quality, customer satisfaction, and health &amp; safety. You’ll oversee a budget of approximately £1.5 million, agreeing project scopes with subcontractors and ensuring delivery within set timescales and financial parameters.&nbsp; Your expertise will be vital in identifying and diagnosing complex property issues, evaluating solutions based on cost, resident impact, quality, and risk, and specifying bespoke technical responses where needed. You’ll manage programmes of work from inspection through to completion, monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and maintaining accurate records on the Council’s systems. This is a hands-on, strategic role where your ability to lead, make informed decisions, and deliver high-quality outcomes will directly impact residents and the wider community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Basic DBS. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: &nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11149458/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11149458/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in delivering major repairs services within social housing, who brings a deep understanding of building pathology, inspection processes, and a wide range of repair techniques from damp resolution and structural subsidence to external refurbishments like roofing and window replacements.&nbsp; You’ll have a solid grasp of leaseholder and Section 20 procedures, health and safety responsibilities under CDM regulations, and current housing legislation. Your ability to manage complex programmes of work and oversee budgets exceeding £1 million will be key. Alongside your technical expertise, you’ll be a strong communicator, able to engage effectively across the organisation, remain calm under pressure, and work collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes for residents. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including: <ul> <li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li> <li>Flexible working opportunities;</li> <li>Interest free loans</li> <li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li> <li>Career development and training</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li> </ul> Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

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Salary Range: £55,581 - £63,438&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Job Level:&nbsp;Level 5, Zone 1&nbsp; Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG&nbsp; Hours per week:&nbsp;36 Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025; 23:55 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; All About You&nbsp; To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'.&nbsp; We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience in planning law and local government law. You should have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents, demonstrating confidence in leading challenging cases and providing high-level advice. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for engaging with clients and stakeholders.&nbsp; You must be skilled in drafting Section 106 Agreements and negotiating Agreements, Unilateral Undertakings, and Licenses. Additionally, you should excel in managing planning inquiries, appeals, judicial reviews, and injunctions, providing comprehensive advice both in writing and verbally. Proficiency in drafting highway documents (s177 licenses and s278/s38 Agreements) and advising on highway matters is also required.&nbsp; Familiarity with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and compliance requirements for relevant regulators is necessary, along with a general knowledge of local government law as it pertains to planning.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11150405/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11150405/file/documen…</a> What We Offer&nbsp; At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.&nbsp; Inclusion and Diversity&nbsp; We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp; To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit <a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity&amp;nbsp</a>; Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.&nbsp; Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG&nbsp;

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Managing Agent Liaison Officer
Salary: £37,602 per annum plus eligibility to earn up to 5% Performance Related Bonus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hale Village, London, N17
Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.
We have an exciting new role for someone with experience of Property Management/the Housing Sector to join our dedicated team.
Liaising with Superior Landlords and their managing agents, you will provide support to Newlon Teams to ensure processes are put in place, so that customers receive an effective service and responsible teams are assured of compliance and invoices paid.
This will involve processing service charge, ground rent, insurance and other one-off invoices, raising queries as necessary to ensure they are received/paid on time. In addition, you will work with the Managing Agent Property Team Leader and Service Centre to assist with establishing hot water and heating reporting processes, including escalation and step in procedures.
You’ll need working knowledge of standards and statutory regulations requirements relating to property compliance, together with the ability to read and interpret leases and service level agreements.
An understanding of the aspirations of tenants and leaseholders is also essential, as well as the knowledge to assist the Fire Safety Team with setting up processes.
In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. &nbsp;You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
For further information and to apply, please click on the apply link above.
Closing date is 23:59 on Wednesday 3 September 2025
Online assessments will be held between Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025
Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Monday 15 September 2025
Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.
No agencies please.

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The Supported Living Service enables and supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in their own homes. Our approach is person centred and our aim is to promote positive fulfilling lives for service users. Our teams are passionate and ambitious for the adults, families and communities we support as we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. 
We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
We are proud that our Adults Social Care Services and our Supported Living Service have both been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission. 


Working with person centred support plans and risk assessments our Supported Living Workers provide direct personal care using safer people handling equipment where assessed. The role can include supporting service users to manage their challenging behaviour, whilst always maintaining and promoting their independence. We adopt a multi-agency approach to support positive behaviour management, in the safest, ethical, and most appropriate way possible for those who may experience issues managing complex behaviour. Full details of the important work in this role is included with the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please ensure you refer to these documents prior to completing your application. 
If you would like to make a difference to help individuals live more independent and fulfilling lives and have some experience of working with adults or children with a learning disability, we would like to hear from you. 
NVQ Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care or equivalent is advantageous. Employees are required to follow policies and procedures and be willing to undertake all essential training to meet Care Quality Commission standards.



Hours of Work: We have either 1 Hour; 15 Hours or 25 Hoursposts available. 
Pay Rates: The hourly rate is £13.26 to £13.47 per hour . SCP 5 -6, plus two increments for weekend working and a payment for working night at time and a third, when applicable. Sleep Ins are paid at:£41.78 per night. 
Employee Benefits:To findout more about about the fantastic range of employee benefits on offer when you choose to work at St Helens Council click here -<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a>
Shift Patterns: Shifts patterns can include early shifts from 7.30am or late shifts up to 11pm, followed by a sleep in and/or an early shift the following day. Shifts can include sleep in duties, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays and shift patterns can change to meet the needs of the Service Users. There may be occasions to work additional hours to support the service whilst the team are on training, holidays, and sickness.
Examples of shift patterns are 7.30am - 3.00pm, 7.30am -10am and 2.30p,m -10pm. Shift patterns / rota's can include a sleep in shift, examples of times are 10pm to 8 am, or waking night of 10pm to 8 am.
Travel: Our Service Users live across several tenancies in the borough and rely on the flexibility and reliability of our teams to travel across the borough of St Helensto provide the care they need. A drivers licence is advantageous but is not essential.
For an informal discussion please contact Tracy Pickering, Supported Living Manager on 07857 602 002.
The flexibility of our workforce is crucial in enabling us to provide continuous 24/7 care to service users. If you have the relevant experience, can reliably commit to shift work, and are able to travel to different properties we would welcome your application.



 
"We ensure the staff who are supporting service users to live in their own homes provide this in a manner that is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led. I champion staff having career progression and ensure they are equipped with the right knowledge, skills and training to support our Service and achieve their full potential" 
Melanie Catterall, Registered Team Manager, Supported Living Service.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. 
St Helens Council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.



Important Information 
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure - find out more about what Disclosure means on our careers site.
If you would like to discuss the roles, hours of work or shift patterns before applying please reach out to us via the contact details provided. 
Full details of the available posts are included with the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 
You can access further application support and read up on our recruitment FAQs via our careers pages.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applications and encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. 

NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life - All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan, Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.

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We are looking for a highly organised, efficient, and motivated individual to provide support to the Director/s within our Environment and Communities Department and be part of the Executive Support Team. 
Reporting into the Executive Support Manager you will be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administrative support to the Directors and their teams. 
You will be expected to communicate with a range of officers across the Council; Councillors, colleagues of a variety of levels in all departments, partner agencies etc. 
We are looking for an individual with excellent customer service skills, administrative and organisational skills who can work under pressure, be adept at managing their own workload, and use their own initiative. 
You will need excellent communication skills, be a good team player, with the ability to manage and prioritise busy workloads, to handle sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality, and to work flexibly to ensure the office is covered. 
This is a busy office and you will be part of a team responsible for ensuring that the office runs smoothly. 
You will be required to work in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week. You will be based at the Civic Centre in Enfield Town 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Sarah Hayes at <a href="mailto:sarah.hayes@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.hayes@enfield.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Farida Uddin on 0208 132 1027 or email <a href="mailto:farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">farida.uddin@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. 
Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within your application. 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

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Make a Real Difference in Your Community!
Are you passionate about preventing homelessness and ensuring everyone has access to safe, secure housing? &nbsp;
Pendle Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Housing Needs Manager to lead our dedicated team in delivering innovative, person-centred housing solutions. &nbsp;This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of housing support across our borough.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and manage the Housing Needs team, ensuring effective delivery of homelessness prevention, housing advice, and temporary accommodation services.</li>
<li>Develop and implement strategic plans to reduce homelessness and improve housing outcomes.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act and other relevant legislation.</li>
<li>Build strong partnerships with internal departments, housing providers, and voluntary sector organisations.</li>
<li>Monitor performance, manage budgets, and drive service improvements.</li>
<li>Champion a culture of customer focus, innovation, and continuous improvement.</li>
</ul>
We’re looking for someone who has:
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<li>Proven experience in housing options, homelessness prevention, or related services.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and team management skills.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of housing legislation and policy.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.</li>
<li>A strategic mindset with a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for residents.</li>
</ul>
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
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<li>Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave</li>
<li>Flexible contracts require 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire</li>
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Our Benefits include:
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<li>Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Option to buy extra annual leave.</li>
<li>Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes.</li>
<li>Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme.</li>
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age

Housing Needs Manager

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About UsBright Star is an OFSTED rated Good Children's home that provides full time care and short breaks for Children 7-18 years old who have a wide range of needs including physical disabilities, autism and/or challenging behaviour.Bright Star has been recently refurbished and has excellent facilities and play equipment. We are looking for enthusiastic, bright, fun people to join our team to provide an exceptional level of support to the children in our care. This includes supporting with personal care and daily living skills and promoting a relaxed homely environment full of fun outings and activities where the children can feel safe and be successful in achieving their goals and dreams.About the RoleSalary: £28,598 - £30,023 per annum including weekend working allowance (pro-rata for part time, salary £27,254 - £28,598 plus weekend working allowance of £1,344 - £1,425) Working Pattern: Part time and full time (37 hours full time) + rota for evening and weekend work Contract: Permanent Location: WorthingChildren's Residential Recruitment and Retention Payment scheme - £1500 during your first 18 monthsTo support recruitment into this vital area West Sussex County Council offer £1,500 during the employee's first 18 months where they are recruited to a new permanent role which is identified as hard to recruit and remain in the County Council's employment during this time.The scheme consists of two payments: £500 after successful completion of 6 months employment (including successful completion of probation where relevant) and £1,000 after 18 monthsTo succeed at this role, you will help to provide a nurturing, positive and safe environment for our children and young people, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations to the highest standards possible. With direct responsibility for designated children or young people, you will ensure that each person is given the appropriate care and support to achieve their full potential.For more information, please visit our dedicated Residential website, <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/featured-jobs/childrens-residential-care-careers/" target="_blank">Children's residential care careers</a>.Shifts and rotas - for day work, you will be required to work on a shift rota between 07:00 - 22:00, which will include every other weekend and sleep in duties when needed. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenienceExperience and SkillsSome of the key skills and experience required for the role are:<ul>
<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you do not have this, the service will support you to complete this qualification; you must achieve this within two years of appointment as it is a statutory requirement of this post.</li>
<li>Sound communication and interpersonal skills to a range of children and families.</li>
<li>Ability to promote and encourage a multi-agency approach to support the child.</li>
<li>Ability to use initiative to resolve problems within given parameters.</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work.</li>
<li>Ability to work as part of a team around a child.</li>
<li>Good standard of literacy e.g. ability to write reports around individuals and significant incidents, with a Grade C or above (4-9) in GCSE or equivalent qualification in English. If you do not hold this, you will need to apply for English Functional Skills before being considered for this role. You can find out more about gaining an English Functional Skills on the Government website <a href="https://www.gov.uk/improve-english-maths-it-skills" target="_blank">Improve your English, Maths and IT Skills</a>.</li>
</ul>Please be advised you are required to bring certificates for English and any Childcare qualifications you hold.For the full list of experience, qualification and key skills required please review the attached job description below.Rewards and BenefitsAs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Rewards and Benefits</a> page.Further InformationThe reference number for this role is CAFHE05447 .To apply, upload your CV and cover letter, explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role, ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check. A fully employment history will be requested and covered for this role.Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our <a href="https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs/help-applying-for-jobs/" target="_blank">application help</a> page."Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Residential Childcare Worker - Bright Star

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In support of the 5 year Project Delivery Phase April 2024 – March 2029
Led by the South Devon National Landscape Team on behalf of the Life on the Edge Project Partnership, employed through South Hams District Council and made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Are you a great organiser and multi-tasker looking for a part-time&nbsp;role bursting&nbsp;with variety? This is not your normal run-of-the-mill admin job! We are looking for someone with an aptitude for running smooth project administrative and financial operations, who would also be happy chatting to people about our exciting project, Life on the Edge.
This role will suit a skilled and experienced Finance and Admin officer who is willing to share our passion for impactful project delivery for the benefit of people and wildlife. Life on the Edge aims to restore species-rich grasslands to secure a positive future for some of the UK’s rarest invertebrates along the South Devon coast.
You will provide administrative and financial support to the project team, project manager and project executive to deliver the £4.4m, five-year Delivery Phase to Life on the Edge, an inspirational National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project.
You will be part of a dynamic team at the South Devon National Landscape and work with a wider project partnership including Buglife, National Trust, South West Coast Path Association, Doorstep Arts and local communities, organisations, farmers and landowners.
This exciting role is an amazing opportunity to work in one of the UK’s finest coastal landscapes – it is highly designated and includes Special Areas of Conservation, National Nature Reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and forms an important part of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, South Devon Heritage Coast and South West Coast Path National Trail. For further information on the project see&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southdevon-nl.org.uk/projects/life-on-the-edge/" target="_blank">https://www.southdevon-nl.org.uk/projects/life-on-the-edge/</a>
For an informal discussion please contact Rob Skinner, Life on the Edge Project Manager at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rob.skinner@southdevon-nl.org.uk" target="_blank">rob.skinner@southdevon-nl.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or 01803 229346.
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025
Interviews are anticipated to be held on Monday 8 September 2025

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