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Job DescriptionProcurement Assistant Category Manager (2 posts)Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annumGrade: EPermanent Contract37 Hours per Week Are you ready to make a real impact in your community? Thurrock Council is seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join their Procurement team as they embark on exciting projects to deliver vital services for residents.&nbsp;Thurrock Council is at the heart of a thriving borough. They are committed to making a difference by delivering high-quality services, fostering economic growth, and promoting sustainability. The Procurement team plays a crucial role in ensuring that contracts and partnerships deliver exceptional value while supporting the local economy.Thurrock are seeking forward-thinking professionals to help them achieve value for money, drive innovation, and support sustainable procurement practices. We are looking for individuals with:<ul> <li>A background in procurement.</li> <li>Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (e.g., PCR 2015, PA 2023).</li> <li>Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>A commitment to achieving value for money and delivering high-quality services.</li></ul>At Thurrock Council, we value diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Joining our Procurement team means being part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation where your skills and ideas will make a tangible difference.&nbsp; Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;10th July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;27th July 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be Confirmed &nbsp; Please note at this time we are unable to support applicants that will need sponsorship. &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EWZ7b_WuckdKq4_L2NW1U88BwR-2A3RRkqr9oUCnXdPIKg?e=KwX4iQ" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” &nbsp;About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Procurement Assistant Category Manager

Job Description Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age&nbsp; 21-Month Fixed-Term Contract 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; We are looking for a Business Apprentice to join the Performance and Support Team within the Place Directorate. As part of this role, you will provide administrative support to a variety of front-line services. This is a varied and interesting role based at Thurrock Council's Oliver Close Environmental Depot. &nbsp; Main responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ol> <li>Providing administrative support to the Support and Performance Team in the provision of services which include Waste and Recycling Service, Clean and Green and Highways Maintenance.&nbsp;</li> <li>Accurate and timely data entry.</li> <li>Processing applications within set time limits and updating members of the public with the outcomes.</li> <li>Attending meetings when required to take minutes and distributing them accordingly.&nbsp;</li> <li>Producing and circulation of letters, emails and other documentation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Responding to requests (by telephone, letter, email and in person) for information in a clear, accurate, polite and prompt fashion.&nbsp;</li> <li>Undertaking a project in relation to Support and Performance as part of your qualification.</li> <li>Any other duties required with the general level of responsibility of this post.&nbsp;</li></ol>The successful candidate will require good communication skills, have an attention to detail and be flexible in their approach to work.You will spend 1 day per week at college completing your NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.As a Thurrock Council Apprentice you’ll have access to a host of additional benefits, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Free&nbsp;TOTUM&nbsp;Apprentice&nbsp;Discount&nbsp;Card&nbsp;</li> <li>Membership of the Apprentice Forum Group with monthly gatherings&nbsp;</li> <li>Apprentice only personal development events throughout the year&nbsp;</li> <li>25 days annual leave&nbsp;</li> <li>Health and Well-being Programme&nbsp;</li> <li>Specially negotiated retailer discounts&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice to help you with your work-life balance&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to additional training&nbsp;</li> <li>Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>We pay apprentices the national minimum wage for your age.  &nbsp;</li></ul>Training will&nbsp;be&nbsp;mainly&nbsp;online&nbsp;or&nbsp;at&nbsp;South Essex College, but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time.  &nbsp;Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.&nbsp;&nbsp; Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;3rd July 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;20th July 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Emma Newman at <a href="mailto:petrena.sharpe@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">enewman@thurrock.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: &nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EetUTwQ4cZdMs4ijPhvy9BUBPMPtHBoowDrtzfUs7NjWPg?e=OxMBvG" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Apprentice - Business Administration (Performance & Support)

Birmingham Youth Justice Service is in the middle of an exciting and extensive modernisation programme with a clear goal to become the sector leading youth justice service. We are creating a progressive, creative, energetic and inspiring Service that is best equipped to understand and reduce offending behaviour amongst children and we are looking for the right people to help us to achieve this.An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individuals to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as a Youth Justice Worker This role will involve you being the responsible officer for children who are open to the Birmingham Youth Justice Service on either a statutory or non-statutory basis, who will lead on assessments and plans to ensure all their risks and needs are fully understood, addressed and reduced to enable that child to move away from the justice system.About you:You are the right person if you:<ul> <li>can see beyond the offence and see the child.</li> <li>want to tackle head on disproportionality and inequality across youth justice.</li> <li>believe that behaviour is a form of communication and offending is symptomatic of their experiences.</li> <li>are committed to hearing the voice of the child, their families/carers and their victims and bringing this into the centre of what we do.</li> <li>want to work with children to build on their strengths and promote a childhood removed from the justice system.</li></ul> There is nothing more fulfilling and rewarding than knowing that you have helped a child but if that is not enough, then these vacancies also come with:<ul> <li>Competitive rewards, including salary </li> <li>Generous Annual Leave allocation </li> <li>Various additional employee benefits </li> <li>Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme </li> <li>A commitment to your personal learning and development </li> <li>Excellent career progression opportunities </li></ul>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.Come and join us on our improvement journey and help us to ‘be the best we can be’! Interviews will be held on Wednesday 30th July 2025. 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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Youth Justice Worker

We are excited to announce the recruitment of two full-time Specialist Learning Disability and Autism Senior Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care team. These roles will be based within Specialist Services, focusing on supporting adults of all ages.You will engage with individuals, their families, support networks, and partner agencies to provide holistic care. Conducting assessments using a preventative, strengths-based methodology to develop co-produced, tailored support plans is essential. Additionally, you will apply a least restrictive approach to support individuals in making informed decisions and promote positive risk-taking.In this role, you will swiftly and effectively respond to crisis situations, working with partners to provide immediate support. Managing a diverse caseload autonomously, ensuring timely and effective interventions, will be a key part of your responsibilities.A comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and experience in conducting complex mental capacity assessments and CoP DoLS applications and renewals are crucial. You should also have a thorough knowledge of the Care Act, including safeguarding duties inclusive of S.42 Enquiries.Experience managing cases involving adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism detained under S.3 of the Mental Health Act is required. This includes preparing reports for mental health tribunals and understanding S.117 aftercare funding applications. Familiarity with the application process for joint funding, including Continuing Health Care and the Dynamic Support Service, is also necessary.We are looking for autonomous people who can demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, managing high levels of risk independently. Flexibility and responsiveness are key, as you will need to adapt to meet the needs of residents, with a requirement of regular face-to-face visits.If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and Autism, and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruiting managers on <a href="mailto:laura.acheson@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">laura.acheson@medway.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:kim.nicholas@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">kim.nicholas@medway.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will be held on 16th July 2025.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Senior Social Worker (Learning Disability and Autism Specialist)  

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within long term and early help. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Social Worker - Early Help and Prevention

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Edge of Care Team is a newly developed service within Halton, designed to provide intensive, relationship-based support to children, young people, and their families at a critical point of need. The team’s primary focus is on preventing family breakdown and reducing the need for children to enter local authority care. Working at the heart of our relationship-based practice model, the Edge of Care Team will deliver timely, responsive, and therapeutic interventions that help families stay together safely. As a key part of Halton’s commitment to positive practice and systemic working, this team will be instrumental in driving better outcomes for children—ensuring they have every opportunity to thrive within their family and community.Hours: 37hrs per weekYour Contributions:We are looking for a passionate, nurturing and tenacious professional to join our Edge of Care Team, ‘supporting our children and families staying together’. This will involve you responding to our children and families experiencing acute distress with a primary focus of reducing the likelihood of our children and young people entering Local Authority care. You will work flexibly and swiftly with children, young people and their families / carers, and any relevant agency to ensure risks are mitigated and our children are kept safe.You will demonstrate flexibility and resilience, with strong skills in influencing, negotiating, and developing effective action plans. Excellent communication is essential to this role, so the ability to communicate clearly and confidently—both verbally and in writing—is keyYou must be willing to work as part of a rota that includes weekends and out of core hours.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development • Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Flexible working arrangements • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jill Evans – <a href="mailto:Jill.Evans@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jill.Evans@halton.gov.uk</a> or Sam Edwards – <a href="mailto:Sam.Edwards@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sam.Edwards@halton.gov.uk</a>. Interviews are expected to take place on 21st July 2025. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Intensive Family Support Worker 

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Future Finance Leader Programme - Trainee Graduate Accountant
Are you looking to kickstart your career in Finance?
Wyre Council has an excellent track record of providing fantastic opportunities to Apprentices and Graduates and we have an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a career in accountancy to join our Finance team.&nbsp;
Gaining valuable experience while working towards a fully funded CIPFA qualification, the successful candidate will provide financial business support in a developing role, including assisting in the production of management accounts, budgeting, final accounts, treasury management, and capital projects and to assist wider teams across the organisation.
With a degree or AAT Level 4 qualification, the successful candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the Microsoft office suite and be able to maintain the highest degree of accuracy and integrity of financial information. The ability to work as part of a team is essential and you must be willing to study for full CIPFA qualification.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Ben Ralphs, Assistant Director of Finance on 01253 887254.

Trainee Graduate Accountant

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Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and&nbsp;is an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.&nbsp;Come join us and be part of our success.
Knowsley Children’s Social Care are looking to recruit for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to undertake the Children with Disabilities Team Manager role for Knowsley.&nbsp; You must have a sound track record of delivering excellent services for children and families and be able to demonstrate that you are able to challenge appropriately where services do not meet children’s needs.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Lindsey Heaton on <a href="tel:07766780354" target="_blank">07766780354</a>.
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Interview date: Monday, 28 July 2025

Knowsley Council

Children's Social Care Team Manager [ Children with Disabilities]

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Fixed term: 12 months
Location: Lynton House, Ilford
This is an exciting time to be working for the London Borough of Redbridge. We have an ambitious corporate plan that we are committed to delivering and we are in the process of shaping new work streams to fundamentally change the way that the council works in the future and uses its data.
This role will be&nbsp;within the Intelligence and Insights Team and is responsible for providing accurate and consistent HR management information to the Council. They will manipulate, analyse, and interpret complex data in partnership with the HR Directorate and the wider council to deliver on corporate objectives.
The HR Systems Analyst will be responsible for development of HR statistics and Key Performance indicators using iTrent and other relevant data sources. As well as utilising Business Objects to create or update existing reports.
They will also support the development of PowerBI reporting, via the development of dashboards and data models to enable better visualisation of data.
They will take a pivotal role in providing Intelligence support to HR Specialists, HR Services, HR Business Partners, and other managers across the Council.
You will report to the Manager of the Intelligence and Insights team and will work closely with the current HR Systems Analyst, Human Resources, and the wider Council.
To apply for this post please visit <a href="http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> or copy the following link into your browser:&nbsp;
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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

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

London Borough of Redbridge

HR Systems Analyst

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
London has the potential to become the world’s healthiest global city. The Mayor wants all Londoners to have the best opportunities to live a long life in good health. If we are to achieve this, we all need to play our part in tackling the causes of poor health, and we all need to commit to making London a healthier, fairer city, where nobody’s health suffers because of who they are, or where they live.
The GLA Group Public Health Unit is a shared service, established to ensure the GLA Group plays its part in keeping Londoners safe from threats to heath, preventing ill health, and reducing health inequalities.&nbsp; The Unit is hosted by the GLA and serves the Mayor, Assembly and GLA, TfL, MOPAC and VRU, LFC and OPDC.&nbsp; It works closely with the Health, children and young Londoners Unit to support the Mayor’s voice on health, underpinned by the Mayor’s statutory duty to develop a health inequalities strategy for London.&nbsp; The Units supports health in all policies across the Mayor’s strategies, mandates and delivery plans for the capital. &nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>
We are looking for an outstanding public health programme manager to lead a portfolio of work that improves the health and wellbeing of Londoners, working closely with the GLA Group Director of Public Health and wider team, the Mayor’s Office, Deputy Mayors, as well as senior leaders and managers over the next year.
The role will lead the development and coordination of the GLA Group public health work programme, delivering the Group’s agreed priorities, including the GLA Group ‘Health in All Policies’ (HiAP) programme and relevant Mayoral commitments.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will provide high-level professional advice, maintaining close working relationships with the GLA policy teams and with the Mayor’s Health Advisors, the Mayor’s Office, Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) of any relevant boards, committees or groups and other key stakeholders. A high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, negotiation and motivation skills as well as flexibility and sensitivity are required.&nbsp;
This role will:
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<li>Provide senior leadership for the programme management of the GLA group public health function, including reporting to the GLA Group Public Health Forum, individual GLA Group organisations (as required), and to the Mayor’s Advisers, ensuring effective delivery in accordance with Mayoral current and future commitments and agreed GLA Group priorities.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Lead development of the team business plan and work programme, including the GLA Group Health in All Policies (HiAP) programme and manifesto commitments.&nbsp; Ensuring appropriate coordination and alignment with the work of the GLA health and wellbeing team.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>To lead on high-profile projects with a range of partners, identifying opportunities for further projects and funding that could further contribute to delivering the Mayor’s or Group’s public health priorities.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Provide oversight of delivery of the work plan, working collaboratively with members of the public health team, and officers in GLA Group organisations.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Identify, build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver the work programme and promote the Mayor’s public health approach.&nbsp; This will include gaining buy-in for the work programme and related policy and projects to ensure that opportunities for integration and inter-disciplinary working are realised and ensuring that delivery is co-ordinated with the delivery of related work programmes elsewhere in the GLA Group and by our key external partners.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Problem solve at a senior leadership level to manage the dynamics between different parts of the programme that are critical to delivery.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Incorporate the optimum participation of Londoners into the development of the programmes and projects of the team.&nbsp; 
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<li>Effectively lead, motivate, manage and develop a small team, including matrix working across the function, to deliver key health programmes of work to ensure personal development, successful performance and cost-effective allocation of resources in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.&nbsp; 
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<li>As a senior manager, actively contribute to corporate management processes. This will include participating in budget planning, managing other GLA Group Public Health Team’s GLA and GLA Group corporate requirements e.g. budgets, procurement, performance monitoring and reporting, requests for briefings and advice and leading initiatives that fulfil the aims and objectives of the GLA and GLA Group. 
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<li>Adhere, where required, to the appropriate GLA/ GLA Group procurement processes and financial systems, including proactive management and recording of:&nbsp;</li>
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a: outcomes performance, maintaining value for money&nbsp;&nbsp;
b: quality assurance and compliance through regular monitoring and audit of delivery partners and sub-contractors&nbsp;
c: the claims process, milestones and risks and delivery partner negotiations including the transparent allocation of grant and service contracts.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Manage projects within tight timescales and constrained funding, effectively meeting deadlines to satisfy requirements set by any internal and external funders. Establish and maintain systems and processes for ensuring effective delivery, including monitoring outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Manage project and programme staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Engage across the GLA and GLA Group to ensure a joined-up and cross-cutting approach to health; and provide authoritative and evidence-based guidance, working closely with public health consultants and others.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Work where required with the GLA’s statistical experts and economists and other external experts, so that the GLA's efforts to improve the health of Londoners, reduce health inequalities and support London’s recovery is underpinned by sound assumptions and analysis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Take overall responsibility for the team’s written and oral advice (providing high-level oversight, quality assurance and coordination) to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, Functional Bodies and other key partners, GLA staff, government departments, relevant London-based and national organisations, making recommendations on policy, strategy and project options and answering questions.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>Knowledge and understanding of key public health approaches, wider determinants of health, public health policy areas and the operational delivery context. Understanding of the public health system is desirable.</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience of working at a senior level in the delivery of complex programmes to improve health and reduce health inequalities, together with an understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environment and the ability to negotiate and broker consensus.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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<li>Critical thinking, analytical and written skills, experience of analysing data/evidence from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess, interpret, and present ideas, data, and information. 
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<li>Senior procurement and programme development expertise including experience of co-ordinating work across a number of senior stakeholders and building and managing relationships in a partnership environment.&nbsp; 
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<li>Experience of managing, appraising, supporting and developing staff and leading staff teams is desirable.&nbsp; 
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<li>Relevant degree or equivalent programme management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.</li>
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;

<h3>If you have questions about the role</h3>
If you wish to hear more about the role, the hiring manager Emma de Zoete, Deputy Director GLA Group Public Health Unit, will be holding information sessions on Monday 7th July 2025 from 1pm – 2pm and Monday 14th July 2025 from 12.20pm – 1.30pm. Kindly contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alyse.carney@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">alyse.carney@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to attend.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: Interviews are week commencing 11 August 2025. Candidates will be asked to give a short 5 minute presentation at the start of the interview. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be sent the question for the presentation.&nbsp;

<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>
 Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>
Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
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 Secondment Opportunity 
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If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
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<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
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If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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