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Job Title: School crossing patrol Starting Salary: £12.26ph Hours: 7.5 per week Monday to Friday; 8am-9am and 3pm - 3:45pm. Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Term time only &amp; area relief positions to cover absences Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>We employ over 150 paid school crossing patrols, who safely ensure children and other pedestrians are escorted across roads. Each patrol will have a team lead that provides the patrols with supervision and support.We currently have vacancies at the following schools:Swing Gate (afternoons only) - Berkhamsted Brookland - Cheshunt St Pauls - Chipperfield Chorleywood School - Chorleywood Colney Heath School - Colney Heath Crabtree - Harpenden Manland - Harpenden The Grove Junior - Harpenden Hobbs Hill Wood - Hemel Hempstead Norton St Nicholas – Letchworth Roger De Clare (Mondays and Tuesdays) - Puckeridge&nbsp; Fawbert &amp; Barnard (afternoons only) - Sawbridgeworth Reedings – Sawbridgeworth Woodhall - South Oxhey St Andrews (relief) – Stanstead Abbots Bishopswood - Tring St. Catherines – Ware Bromet - Watford Holwell - Welwyn Garden City<h4>About the role</h4>We have various opportunities across schools in Hertfordshire. You’ll be able to select your location preferences within the application form, and we’ll be in touch with you to discuss what opportunities are available in these locations.The duties include:<ul><li>Ensure the safety of children, parents and other pedestrians waiting to cross or whilst crossing the road.</li><li>Take appropriate action when emergency or hazardous situations arise.</li><li>Give clear signals to drivers, so as to stop traffic in a safe and courteous manner.</li><li>Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site.</li><li>Encourage pedestrians to use the crossing point and to have regard for the needs of people with disabilities.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided along with a uniform</li><li>Have great customer service with children, drivers, parents, and teachers</li><li>You'll need to be able to work every school day, therefore you won’t be able to take holidays in term time.</li><li>Ability to communicate confidently with adults and children, therefore good interpersonal skills are required.</li><li>To be able to judge and foresee hazardous situations as they occur in relation to traffic.</li><li>To be able to stand throughout and walk continuously for the duration of a shift, holding a school crossing patrol sign (up to 2kg) (up to 45 minutes).</li><li>A sound road sense and an awareness of the effect of weather conditions on road users.</li><li>To be able to work in all weather conditions.</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Operational Services, level OPS2&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Operational servicesHow do I find out more?Email: <a href="mailto:scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Telephone: 01992 556803Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your online 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.If you do not have a CV, please contact via email: <a href="mailto:scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Telephone: 01992 556803.<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.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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School crossing patrol

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursThe Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hoursThe 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. The 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 OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.Adult Disability Team&nbsp;Stevenage Team - Fixed Term contract to February 2026 St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursWe work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.<h4>About the role</h4>About the role:<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></ul>Specific to Housing Solutions:<ul><li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li><li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li></ul>Specific to Enablement Team: <ul><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 HSC, level JF11 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> for an informal discussion about the role.Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordinglyBenefits 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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Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Recycling Centre Service Technical Asst Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of all of Hertfordshire’s residents and join the Waste Management Unit for Hertfordshire County Council. As the Waste Disposal Authority, we are responsible for waste management contracts and providing a network of Recycling Centres across the county.With a particular focus on helping develop the Recycling Centre service into a nationally recognised example of excellence, we are recruiting for a permanent Technical Assistant to support our growing team.Reporting to the Technical Manager in the Recycling Centre Team you will work alongside colleagues at all levels delivering a complex statutory service.<h4>About the role</h4>This job is varied with tasks generated from various sources including service users, colleagues, and other stakeholders. The service is politically high profile and high value. Accordingly, we would be looking for someone to undertake duties to a high standard.You’ll get involved with supporting all aspects of the Recycling Centre Service including overseeing enquires; complaints and compliments coming into our central ‘WasteAware’ email box; raising works orders and paying invoices and managing stock and distribution of equipment PPE and other consumables. The role involves some travel around the county to Recycling Centres; therefore, the successful applicant must have access to a car with suitable business use insurance.We are looking for someone to assist colleagues with technical advice in relation to the use of HCC mobile phones; administration of software including the Van Permit Scheme; weighbridge operation and ability to download and securely share CCTV/ BWVC footage to assist with various types of investigations.This role will be an ideal steppingstone for someone wanting to pursue a career in Waste Management. You’ll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team committed to delivering a high-quality service to the public.<h4>About you</h4>With well-developed organisational, prioritising and time management skills, you will need to be confident using Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new software systems and council processes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential as you will often be the first point of contact for service users.The successful candidate will bring a positive, solution-focused attitude and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Experience in handling data, working with stakeholders, or supporting compliance in health and safety would be an advantage.The Recycling Centre team frequently work from an office located on the Ware Recycling Centre so the ability to travel to different work locations from time to time is required.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 Community Services, level COM7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sophie Meissner on 07812 323092&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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 Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.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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Recycling Centre Service Technical Asst

<h4>About the role</h4>Whether you’re an experienced professional, a newly qualified graduate or someone with a passion for caring,these roles present a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care.Through some of our fantastic development opportunities our staff have been able to complete sponsored degree courses (dependent on need and entry requirement criteria) and have gone on to become social workers or occupational therapists.<h4>About the team</h4>Gateway Connections Team Stevenage 37 hours per weekThe Gateway Connections team is an office-based role focused on preventing the need for formal care and enabling adults across Hertfordshire to stay independent at home for longer. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll use HCC’s Connected Lives framework to help people achieve their goals by connecting them with the right support and resources. We collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and community partners to deliver the best outcomes for residents.About youYou will be responding to those in need of social care support and undertaking the required work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.We seek CCO's who excel at engaging with people, promoting inclusive community options, and supporting a self-directed approach while maximising universal services. Our ideal candidates are resilient, robust, imaginative, and reflective. As a small team, we collaborate cohesively to achieve our outcomes, and we’re committed to smart and flexible working.Essential criteria<ul><li>The team is community based and you must have a full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for working purposes</li><li>Experience of working in social care</li><li>Some weekend work is required</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThese are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>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.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 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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Community Care Officer

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We’re looking for proactive, positive, team players who are willing to go the extra mile, to help us build better lives for our residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hostel Manager
Scale - PO1 (honorarium to PO2)
Shifts - Hours of service are on a rota basis: 08:00 - 20:12&nbsp;
Shifts are Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:12 or 12:00 - 20:12 (shifts are split usually alternate weeks)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Saturday &amp; Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 (worked approximately one weekend every 6 weeks, with rest days in lieu)
This is a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in housing management to utilise and develop their Benefit and Homeless Prevention knowledge to further develop their skills.
Whilst you will be part of a team, we need Hostel Managers who are able to work with a minimum of supervision and take responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the hostel buildings and supporting our residents on their journey to finding settled accommodation.
The role entails: Inducting new residents, managing anti-social behaviour, ensuring the buildings are Health and safety compliant, enforcing Licence Agreement conditions, carrying out voids management and evictions, undertaking daily Site checks, raising, monitoring and following up on repairs, supervision of Hostel Caretakers and provision of support and guidance to customers particularly relating to Move On options.
In particular we are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes:
- Experience of working within the framework of the Homelessness Reduction Act&nbsp;
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to converse at ease with customers and have open conversations regarding the length of stay in hostels and move on options.
- Active and confident with a ‘can do attitude’&nbsp;
- Be committed and flexible&nbsp;
- Able to respond to varied customer needs and manage expectations
- The ability to show empathy as many customers have gone through a crisis resulting in them being placed in hostel accommodation&nbsp;
- Planning and organisational skills are vital to this role&nbsp;&nbsp;
- An understanding of health &amp; safety requirements in hostels
- The ability to work unsupervised.
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role
Our Service
The Benefits &amp; Homeless Prevention Service is a very busy service, working with a wide range of residents who need our support to deal with the complex challenges they face. It is also a great place to work, develop and learn.
At Hackney we have taken an innovative approach to delivering the service by combining Benefits and Homeless Prevention functions. This gives us an opportunity to work together to help residents through their housing challenges using a holistic approach.
For more information please watch our&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17wHIvggFkKFkdcL8TyylXanLAw_zDRVT/view" target="_blank">introductory video here</a>&nbsp;from our Assistant Director.
Our borough
Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough.&nbsp;Reaching from the Square Mile to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, this is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in technology, media, fashion and other creative industries. Hackney has more green spaces than any other inner London borough; some of the capital's finest schools; first class transport connections; excellent public services; and thriving arts, cultural and retail sectors. We seek people with ambition, creativity and commitment to ensure our economic growth provides benefits for everyone and creates opportunities to transform the lives of residents.
Hackney offers great benefits, for our people, including a range of flexible working options, discounts and other schemes to help you save money and the opportunity to plan for your future by joining the local government pension scheme (more details are available online here:&nbsp;<a href="https://hackney.gov.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">https://hackney.gov.uk/staff-benefits</a>).&nbsp;
Hackney also actively promotes equalities and diversity, find out more here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hackney.gov.uk/equality-diversity/" target="_blank">https://www.hackney.gov.uk/equality-diversity/</a>
At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please apply now!
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a diversity of talent to apply.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.&nbsp;
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.&nbsp;
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;31 August 2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/c 15 September 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

London Borough of Hackney

Hostel Manager

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Do you have a desire to offer excellent customer service and improve the delivery of the Council’s services?
Mid Sussex are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Contracts Support Officer to join the Contracts and Service's team. In this role, you will provide vital administrative and coordination support for the effective management and delivery of a number of services managed by the team, including the provision of green spaces, tree management, waste &amp; street cleansing services, garden waste services, parking and leisure.&nbsp;
You will act as a key link between internal teams, external partners and service providers.&nbsp;
You will be office based, with the flexibility to work from home on agreed days.
About you
To be successful in the role you will have:
Significant office experience, undertaking an administrative/customer service role.
Able to organise own time effectively and work well under pressure and within tight deadlines.
Methodical approach with good accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of handling sensitive and confidential information.
Public sector experience desirable.
We are looking for a confident and motivated self starter with an appetite for learning.
You will&nbsp; need to be organised and able to work both independently and as part of a busy team. You will also be a key point of contact for our suppliers and customers so you will have excellent communication and organisaional skills
Mid Sussex District Council is a forward-thinking organisation and we need like-minded people to drive our ambitious agenda forward. If you are looking to join the Council you need to thrive in an environment that embraces technology and smart working.&nbsp; You will establish yourself by providing the highest quality services.
About Us
Working for Mid Sussex gives you the chance to develop your skills and experience in a supportive and friendly environment.
We’re in a strong financial position and will be using this to reinvest in our services,&nbsp; particularly in embracing new technologies. Combined with a significant growth agenda our aim is to achieve more for the residents of Mid Sussex.
Scattered with stunning rural towns and villages, Mid Sussex is a wonderful place to live and work.
This is a great time for an ambitious individual to join an authority with aspirations to match.
Closing date : 8th September 2025

Mid Sussex District Council

Contracts Support Officer

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Full time 37 hours a week.
The Opportunity 
We have an exciting opportunity for a senior ecologist to join the expanding Natural and Built Environment Team at Charnwood. This is a full time permanent role with hybrid working.&nbsp; We are seeking an experienced ecologist who understands the planning system.
You will be working for a planning authority spanning 4 national character areas, managing&nbsp; development in both urban and rural areas, from the smallest through to multi-phase urban extensions. You will provide specialist planning advice from pre-application stage through to discharge of conditions, and monitoring net gain.&nbsp; You will ensure that the Council&nbsp; is implementing the duties under the Environment Act 2021 and will be liaising with a wide range of stakeholders&nbsp; including planning officers, developers, planning agents, ecological consultants, environmental organisations and councillors to protect and enhance biodiversity and to deliver nature recovery.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Borough Council as the Council has commenced preparation of the Biodiversity Strategy and Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document.
The post is a career graded post and there is the opportunity to progress your career within the post in a supportive environment.
About You :
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<li>You will have significant ecology experience</li>
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What we offer
There are many benefits to working with us. The Council offers generous annual leave of between 23 and 28 days of leave plus bank holidays; agile working for many roles; opportunities for professional development linked to many roles and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability confident culture.&nbsp; To find out more about our Disability Confident commitments including reasonable adjustments and the guaranteed interview scheme please visit: <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion</a>.
We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.
Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting <a href="http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs</a>

Charnwood Borough Council

Ecologist M528

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.<h4>Our organisation</h4>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.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway 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.





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This is Medway

Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team 

<h4>The role</h4>Are you passionate about data and ready to make a real impact? Southwark Council is entering an exciting phase of change with a new ERP system, and we’re looking for an HR Systems Consultant to help shape the future of our data processes and insights.Here’s why this opportunity stands out:<ul><li>ERP Implementation: You'll be involved in the rollout of our new ERP implementation, SAP Successfactors. You'll be attached to the HR Workstream, with no prior knowledge of SAP Successfactors required</li><li>Wide-Ranging Tech Exposure: Work with a broad mix of HR systems - from established platforms like SAP and TalentLink to new ERP technology, enhancing and developing your technical capabilities and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Collaborate for Results: Partner with HR, IT, and external suppliers to resolve issues, improve processes, and implement effective system enhancements that add real value.</li></ul>What You’ll Being Doing:<ul><li>You’ll be joining a small specialist team with responsibility for both HR Systems Management, and Data Insights.</li><li>Collaborate with HR stakeholders, business departments, and external partners.</li><li>Handle configuration, maintenance, and operation of systems (SAP, Talent Link, iCasework, Org Publisher, other HR tools, and new ERP)</li><li>Apply change management to ensure controls and governance.</li></ul>What You’ll Bring:<ul><li>Proven experience as an HR Data Consultant in data management, reporting, and delivering valuable insights.</li><li>Skilled in driving systemic change management across organisations.</li><li>Proven ability to identify and implement impactful system enhancements.</li><li>Expertise in defining and analysing business processes and data flows.</li><li>Extensive experience in managing technology upgrades and transformations.</li><li>Strong analytical, solution-focused mindset aimed at continuous improvement.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Visio), with knowledge of MS Projects</li><li>Experience in change execution and project management using Agile or Waterfall methods.</li><li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li></ul><h4>Additional details</h4>Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Salary range £44,430 - £51,663 per annum.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul><h4>Why Southwark</h4>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do.Employee benefits:You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:<ul><li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li><li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li><li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li><li>Social clubs and staff groups</li></ul><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing date: 29th August 2025 at 23:59**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Interview date: 15th and 16th September 2025#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2588114&amp;ptId=106920" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

HR Systems Consultant

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself helping young people take their next step into education, employment, or training?Can you use your experience to guide and inspire young people towards sustainable futures?Does the idea of joining a committed, data-driven team that makes a real difference every day motivate you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Post 16 Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Post 16 Education, Employment and Training (EET) Officer to join our amazing team and help young people thrive.About the Role:In this vital role, you will:<ul><li>Track and record the education, employment, or training destinations of young people in Year 12 and Year 13.</li><li>Provide targeted careers advice, guidance, and signposting for those who are NEET or at risk of NEET.</li><li>Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies to implement timely interventions that reduce the number of young people without a known destination.</li><li>Undertake database cross-referencing, home visits, and direct engagement to collect accurate, quality-assured data.</li><li>Contribute to the delivery of our Southwark 2030 strategy and ensure data is reported to the DfE to strict deadlines.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Organised, motivated, and confident in engaging with young people, parents, and guardians.</li><li>Experienced in managing complex caseloads and delivering client-focused interventions to deadlines.</li><li>Skilled in using CRM systems, maintaining accurate records, and identifying trends in EET/NEET data.</li><li>A strong collaborator and communicator, able to manage large volumes of data while keeping a focus on the individual needs of young people.</li><li>Comfortable conducting home visits (in pairs) to reach the "not known" cohort.</li></ul>Ideally, you will:<ul><li>Be a qualified careers adviser (Level 6 Career Guidance and Development or above).</li><li>Have a strong understanding of legislation and challenges related to young people’s participation in EET.</li><li>Have experience supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve sustainable outcomes.</li></ul>About the Team:The Post 16 Service sits within Education, Access and Statutory Services. We lead on the local authority’s duty to “Raise the Participation Age” (RPA) and report on the participation of around 6,000 young people each year. Our mission is simple: ensure every young person in Year 12 and 13 has a recorded EET destination and is supported to achieve career independence.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Additional Information:<ul><li>This role requires an enhanced DBS.</li><li>There will be a requirement to work in the office full time during the six-month probation period</li></ul>Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 19th September 2025Shortlisting date/s: 29th September 2025Interview date/s: 6th October 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2584963&amp;ptId=106879" target="_blank">Post 16 EET Data Officer JD and Job Specification (AUG 2025).docx</a></li></ul>





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Residential Worker (within a children's home)&nbsp;A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. &nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>The Residential Worker role is based within a children's home in Liverpool.&nbsp;The children's home has been rated GOOD by Ofsted, and you will be working as part of a team to create a warm, nurturing environment where children and young people feel safe and cared for</li>
<li>The post holder will contribute to the day-to-day functioning of the home so that the children and young people's needs are met, including support around education, social development, health, and wellbeing</li>
<li>You will be motivated around developing positive relationships with children and young people to help them to understand and process their life experiences</li>
<li>As a Residential Worker, you will be required to help children and young people to understand their strengths and qualities and encourage them to have aspirations for their future</li>
<li>The post holder will be required to follow policies and procedures and work with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people</li>
</ul>Please note: full time and part time posts are available.Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Friday 29 August 2025 (subject to change) Shortlisting date: W/C 25 August 2025 Interview date: W/C 15 September 2025 Interview type: face-to-facePlease note: we will be hosting an online webinar to discuss this role in more detail at 18:00 on Wednesday 27 August 2025. This will be your opportunity to find out more about the role, meet the team, and ask any questions, so don't miss out!&nbsp;Please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a> to book your place on the webinar.&nbsp;<a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%253ameeting_NWM3MmE3OWUtNmRjMi00MGI1LTgzZmQtYWEyMjc1NDIzOTYx%2540thread.v2/0?context=%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522270f62b3-8ca4-4d63-8a80-ffcb1f61fe04%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522ba93daa6-cdf1-4860-bc29-80b7f642ae9e%2522%257d" target="_blank">Please click here to join the webinar.</a>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Berry at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michellelouise.berry@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">michellelouise.berry@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Liverpool City Council needs you!

Residential Worker

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Are you passionate about helping people access the financial support they’re entitled to? Do you have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly? If so, this could be the role for you. We’re looking for a Financial Assessment and Benefits (FAB) Officer to join our supportive Client Finance Services Team. You’ll help ensure that residents receiving care services are charged fairly, provide accurate benefits advice, and are supported to maximise their income. 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: You’ll carry out financial assessments for residents receiving chargeable adult social care services, including both non-residential and care home placements, in line with the Care Act 2014 and Council policies. This will involve gathering and verifying detailed financial information such as income, Capital/savings property, and expenses, calculating accurate charges, and explaining these clearly to service users and their families so they fully understand how their contribution is worked out. A key part of your role will be to provide welfare benefits checks to identify any unclaimed benefits and offer practical advice and assistance with applications. You’ll liaise closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care, Adult Social Care Income &amp; Recovery Team, Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Legal Services to resolve queries, minimise debt, and ensure Financial assessments and billing processes run smoothly. You’ll also act as the first point of contact for service users or families with questions about their Financial assessments, providing a professional and empathetic service across telephone, email, letter, and in-person meetings — including home visits where required. You’ll maintain accurate financial records, inputting data into our case management systems within set timescales and keep up to date with relevant legislation and policy changes so your assessments remain accurate, and advice is current. Collaboration will be key, as you’ll work closely with other council teams and external agencies to ensure residents receive a joined-up, customer-focused service. About You: We’re looking for someone who can combine technical accuracy with a strong customer service approach. You will have:
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<li>Experience in financial assessments, benefits advice, or a related role within social care, local government, or the voluntary sector</li>
<li>Strong numeracy skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex financial and legal information clearly and sensitively</li>
<li>Experience using IT systems (such as Microsoft Office and case management software) to record, analyse, and report on financial data</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively</li>
<li>A team player mindset with the ability to work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners</li>
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We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. 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. 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 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:
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<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 the Civic Offices in the heart of 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>
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If you would like any more information, please contact Tracey Maskell – Entitlement and Assessment Manager (FAB) - <a href="mailto:tracey.maskell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracey.maskell@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:tracey.maskell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed 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

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community, building strong relationships, and ensuring that every tenant’s voice is heard? We believe our tenants should have a genuine say in how their homes and communities are managed. We’re looking for a motivated, approachable and people-focused Tenant Engagement Officer to work directly with Reading Borough Council tenants and leaseholders, empowering them to influence decisions, shape services, and create positive changes that benefit neighbourhoods across Reading. 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: This is a role for someone who thrives on variety and connection. One day you might be running a workshop to help tenants develop the skills and confidence to take part in service improvement projects; the next, you could be visiting community groups to listen to local concerns and spark fresh ideas for change. You’ll act as a bridge between tenants and the Housing &amp; Communities Service, making sure tenants are not only informed about what’s happening but have the tools, platforms, and opportunities to actively shape those decisions. You’ll be at the heart of creating a culture where tenant voices are valued, where feedback genuinely influences policy, and where communities feel empowered to work together for lasting impact Key responsibilities: In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
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<li>Recruit, support and empower tenants and leaseholders to get involved in developing and improving our housing services.</li>
<li>Develop innovative ways to consult and engage with tenants, ensuring we reach diverse communities.</li>
<li>Support tenant panels, scrutiny groups and community projects, helping to embed a culture of tenant-led service improvement.</li>
<li>Work with colleagues, councillors, and partner organisations to promote best practice in tenant involvement.</li>
<li>Produce engaging communications and use social media to publicise opportunities and share successes.</li>
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About you: You’ll have experience in a customer-focused environment, ideally working with tenant or community groups, and a good understanding of housing legislation and national standards. You’ll be a strong communicator, skilled at building relationships, presenting information clearly, and encouraging people to take part. Organised and proactive, you’ll be comfortable running projects, keeping accurate records, and meeting deadlines. 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:
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<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>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>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Jordan Hatswell – Housing Policy &amp; Quality Assurance Manager at <a href="mailto:jordan.hatswell@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jordan.hatswell@reading.gov.uk</a>more information. Closing Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday 31st August 2025 Interview Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBC 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.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways and Transport Planner who's starting their career in Transport Planning.&nbsp;In this role you will support delivery of strategic transport plans and transport projects, helping to shape the future of transport across West Northamptonshire. Working as part of the Transport Planning team we will provide on the job training and the opportunity to develop professional skills and knowledge.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>We are seeking a keen team player who has a genuine interest in transport (all modes) and how it relates to communities, the economy and the environment.&nbsp;You should have a good level of education, preferably to degree level, and have had experience of data analysis. Ideally you will also have experience working in, or on behalf of, local government, and have good report writing and presentation skills, and be able to effectively manage your time and workload.&nbsp;Interviews will take place on 23 September 2025.&nbsp;If you would like to discuss further, or have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:esme.cushing@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">esme.cushing@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> &nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Highways and Transport Planner

We are recruiting Care Assistants at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 14/21 hours Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time Location: Castle View Residential Home This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £9,990.32 - £15,972.49 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Can you make a positive difference to people?Are you sensitive and supportive and non-judgemental?Would you like to be part of a team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals?Castle View Residential Home is looking for a part time Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults living with dementia. You will be required to carry out duties to support residents in a dignified and respectful manner, promoting independence and wellbeing and adopt a person centred approach. Experience of working with older people would be beneficial although not essential.You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity and choice. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.</li><li>Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.</li><li>Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mandy Chattaway on 02920 852554 or email <a href="mailto:chattm@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">chattm@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.The Social Care Wales (Registration) Rules 2023 set out the requirement for all residential childcare workers, domiciliary care workers, adult care home workers, residential family centre workers to be registered with Social Care Wales within six months from your start date in post.





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Part time – 30 Hours per week – Permanent We are seeking a part time Female Support Worker to join our dedicated Care team providing high-quality respite care to individuals and their families in Whitley in Reading. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our clients with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care. 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 us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available. We are a Respite Care Team registered with the CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults with complex learning disabilities, regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Respite Care Team provides clients with opportunities to develop independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach. Respite Care offers brief respites to caregivers from their full-time caregiving responsibilities. No day may the same due to the rotation of service users requiring our service. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess the capacity to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively. The working pattern will include working shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins. A typical early shift may start at 7.00am during the week and 7.30am on Weekends and a late shift may start at 2.00pm with a 9.00pm finish or a 9.30pm finish if you are doing a sleep-in. You will be required to work two weekends in three. Potential additional hours (up to full time) maybe available on an as and when needed basis. You will be able to demonstrate: • Good general education, to include good literacy skills • NVQ3/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this • A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals • Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity • Ability to accurately maintain and review individual client files • Ability to undertake manual handling tasks • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative (there may be occasions where lone working may be applicable) • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally • Ability to be self-motivating • Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc. Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification. You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area. 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 are 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: • 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. • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted. • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work. • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax. For an informal discussion about the Support Worker post, please contact Rachel Jerrard (Team Manager) on 07834 964 762 – <a href="mailto:rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.jerrard@reading.gov.uk</a>, Karen Rumbol (Senior Support Worker) on 07973 793 837 – <a href="mailto:karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.rumbol@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>&nbsp;to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. 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Support Worker (Female Only Applicants) - Respite Care Team

We are recruiting 2 Social Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 18.5/37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Tredomen This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Social Services Fostering Team. We pay an attractive salary of £18,969 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The successful candidate will need excellent assessment and analysis skills and the ability to engage and communicate effectively with Foster Carers their families and children who are looked after. You will focus on wellbeing, safety of children and be able to support and guide Foster Carers to build on their holistic skills as well as a commitment to improve outcomes for children and young people.The Team has responsibility for recruiting, assessing, supporting, supervising and reviewing general foster carers, alongside completing Connected Persons Assessments of family members/connected persons for a child who cannot, or may not be able to remain with their birth family.The Fostering Team duties and responsibilities have been separated, those workers who take responsibility for supporting, supervising and reviewing current and newly approved foster carers and the other half of the team take responsibility for recruiting and assessing general foster carers alongside completing Connected Persons Assessments.The postholder will need to have at least 2 years’ experience of Social Work with children and young people and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales. Have good communication and IT Skills.For the role, we ask that you have:<ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor. Social Workers qualifying after 1 April 2016 are required to complete the Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first three years of practice.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carla Perry/Colette Limbrick on 07789371781/07918423530 or email <a href="mailto:perrycl@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">perrycl@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 years Location: Ty Tredomen This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Family and Friends Team We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities. This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,551 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments. We are looking for a Social Worker to the Family and Friends Team, who manage those children who are subject to PCCP, Kinship Fostering arrangements and children on Special Guardianship Orders. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents/carers. You will be required to attend court to ensure the most appropriate Order is in place i.e. when considering revoking Care Orders or converting Care Orders to Special Guardianship Orders. You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline. With a remit spanning the assessment and support of Connected Persons, you will be guaranteed different challenges every day. You will be part of a highly supportive team environment and have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities. For the role, we ask that you have:<ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver on 07789371545 or email <a href="mailto:SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK" target="_blank">SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. Th is post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 18.5 Hours Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time Location: Tredomen This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Children’s Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £21,419.50 - £23,071 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The Successful applicant will assist and support the Team Manager in mentoring and providing formal supervision for team members. You will assist other staff in developing and facilitating group work sessions and will be required to contribute to service developments.You will need excellent assessment and analysis skills and the ability to engage and communicate effectively with Foster Carers their families and children who are looked after, with a focus on wellbeing, safety of children and be able to support and guide Foster Carers to build on their holistic skills as well as a commitment to improve outcomes for children and young people.The Team has responsibility for recruiting, assessing, supporting, supervising and reviewing general foster carers, alongside completing Connected Persons Assessments of family members/connected persons for a child who cannot, or may not be able to remain with their birth family.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.</li><li>Successfully completed the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation and statutory regulations, research and practice in relation to the relevant service area.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carla Perry/Colette Limbrick on 07789371781/07918423530 or email <a href="mailto:perrycl@aerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">perrycl@aerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">limbrc@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk </a>for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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Senior Practitioner

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Various locations across the Borough This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities. There are exciting opportunities to join our well-established Older People Social Work teams, covering the North and South of Caerphilly County borough.We are an enthusiastic and dedicated service who strive to support older adults and their carers, who are in need care and support.The teams deliver services to older adults, who have mental health or physical health needs. A high proportion of our work involves supporting those who have a dementia diagnosis.The post will involve working with older adults to help them find appropriate solutions at times of difficulty, as well as in the long term. It will also entail safeguarding individuals from abuse and neglect.The post holder will undertake assessments, reviews and also contribute to the duty rota within the team. Those applying will need to have a good understanding of the application of the principles &amp; eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.The team has an established culture of teamwork where staff are very supportive of each other.Applications from experienced as well as newly qualified social workers are welcomed, and a structured induction will be provided together with:<ul><li>Support to complete CPEL for new qualified staff.</li><li>Training to promote your continued professional development.</li><li>Evidenced based and timely decision making.</li><li>Regular supervision, appraisal, and opportunities for reflective practice.</li><li>Supportive and experienced Senior Practitioners and Team Managers.</li><li>Visible and strong leadership</li><li>Free designated parking when office based</li><li>A mixture of agile and office based working</li><li>Monthly face to face team meetings and reflective practice</li></ul>For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification</li><li>Knowledge of the Social Services and Well being Act (Wales), Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty legislation</li><li>A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meetings </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanna Webb/Beth McIntyre/Andrew Parr on 01443 866930/01685 846481/07733364833 or email <a href="mailto:webbj@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webbj@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:mcintb@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">mcintb@caerphilly.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:parra@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">parra@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 monthsThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Do you have the passion, expertise, and leadership skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children? We are seeking an&nbsp;exceptional and highly experienced social worker&nbsp;to join us as a&nbsp;CP Lead Practitioner&nbsp;— a pivotal role at the heart of safeguarding and child protection in our community.As our CP Lead Practitioner, you will be the&nbsp;recognised expert&nbsp;in complex child protection cases, using your in-depth knowledge, professional authority, and multi-agency experience to ensure children at risk of significant harm are safeguarded and supported. This role offers you the opportunity to not only hold and manage your own complex caseload, but also to mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, shaping the quality and direction of our child protection work. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead by example as the go-to specialist for child protection within the team and across partner agencies.</li><li>Manage a caseload of complex, high-risk child protection cases.</li><li>Co-work with and support social workers and other staff, enhancing decision-making in safeguarding processes.</li><li>Chair key multi-agency meetings, ensuring that every voice is heard and outcomes are focused on the best interests of the child.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Children’s Services, external agencies, and community partners to deliver joined-up, effective support.</li><li>Influence service development by contributing to policies, new initiatives, and national best practice.</li><li>Champion Restorative Practice and embed it in daily practice and decision-making.</li><li>Keep up to date with legislation, practice developments, and Social Work England requirements. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for someone with&nbsp;significant experience and professional credibility&nbsp;in child protection work, including: <ul><li>Substantial experience supporting looked after children, foster carers, and children on child protection plans.</li><li>A proven track record in managing complex legal proceedings and supervising teams.</li><li>Strong skills in conflict resolution, communication, and multi-agency collaboration.</li><li>Ability to work flexibly, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of child care legislation and safeguarding frameworks.</li><li>Confidence in leading, influencing, and chairing high-level meetings.</li><li>Ability to travel locally and nationally as required.</li></ul>This is a public facing role so you'll be able to show off your fluency in spoken English<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1604856&amp;ptId=11691" target="_blank">download: Lead Child Protection Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1604857&amp;ptId=11691" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Lead Child Protection Practitioner

<h4>The role</h4>Are you ready to take the lead in managing private sector service charge accounts for a major London borough?As a Private Service Charge Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity and legislative compliance across a growing portfolio with an annual budget exceeding £1.5 million. This is a dynamic and vital role within the Homeownership Services team, where your focus will be on analysing, auditing, and approving complex service charge demands received from private freeholders. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, scrutinising lease and transfer agreements, and leading legal challenges where necessary, ensuring that charges are fair, justified, and in line with statutory requirements.You’ll act as the council’s primary contact for all matters relating to private sector service charges, representing Southwark at court tribunals, resident forums, and consultations. A key part of your work will include coordinating with internal departments such as Housing Finance, Repairs and Maintenance, and Landlord Services to ensure consistent service delivery, budget alignment, and robust financial control. You’ll take ownership of statutory consultations, insurance validations, and block expenditure reconciliation, ensuring every action you take is recorded, accountable, and supports a transparent and reliable process for our residents.This is a hands-on, highly visible position that requires attention to detail, the ability to interpret complex contractual agreements, and strong collaboration across council services. From preparing reports for senior committees and scrutinising building-level accounts to helping shape the future direction of private sector block management, your contributions will make a tangible impact on how services are delivered and how we engage with our leaseholders, shared owners, and wider communities.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and scrutinise private sector service charge accounts with an annual expenditure budget exceeding £1.5 million.</li><li>Audit and analyse service charge demands, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, and value for money.</li><li>Lead on statutory consultations, insurance claims, and ensure compliance with leaseholder legislation.</li><li>Prepare and present legal cases for court and tribunal hearings, acting as lead officer or witness.</li><li>Interpret complex lease and transfer agreements, advising internal teams on contractual obligations.</li><li>Collaborate with finance, housing, and maintenance teams to support budget setting and service delivery.</li></ul><h4>What you’ll bring to the role</h4>To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong blend of technical knowledge, practical experience, and confidence in managing complex service charge processes in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>In-depth understanding of service charge legislation, leases, and public sector finance</li><li>Experience managing large residential homeowner portfolios in a mixed-tenure environment</li><li>Strong grasp of key housing and landlord/tenant legislation, including recent reforms</li><li>Proven ability to scrutinise and interpret lease and transfer agreements</li><li>Confidence preparing and presenting legal cases at court or tribunal</li><li>Skilled in financial management, budget setting, and service charge auditing</li><li>Excellent communication and report-writing abilities, with attention to detail</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial or housing systems</li></ul><h4>Why Southwark</h4>Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do.Employee benefits:You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving service making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:<ul><li>A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li><li>Season ticket and cycle loans</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)</li><li>Wellbeing programme</li><li>HSF Health plan and eye care scheme</li><li>EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support</li><li>Social clubs and staff groups</li></ul><h4>Additional details</h4>This is a full time position, working 36 hours per week. The role is primarily office-based Monday to Friday, with regular visits to sites across the borough.Salary range £44,430 - £51,663 per annum.Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025 at 23:59**We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.Interview date: Tuesday 2nd September 2025Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2575786&amp;ptId=106970" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Private Service Charge Officer

<h4>The Role</h4>Can you provide excellent administrative support to ensure the delivery of high quality and efficient HR services to schools in Southwark?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Southwark Council is looking to recruit a dedicated HR Administrator to join our amazing team and help make a positive difference in the schools of our borough. Come and join us!About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful Schools’ HR Service.In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the Head of Schools’ HR and the wider team, ensuring the delivery of high quality and efficient HR services to schools. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>HR administration</li><li>Finance and invoicing</li><li>Website maintenance</li><li>Communications</li><li>Coordinating training events, surveys and forms</li><li>Advertising job vacancies</li><li>Data analysis and reporting</li><li>Utilising systems such as DBS, Visa and Sponsorship, and DfE</li></ul>This is a permanent, full-time position of 36 hours per week.About You:This role is ideal for someone with strong IT skills who can collaborate and communicate effectively. You will enjoy working in a dynamic and varied environment. Previous administrative experience is advantageous but not essential.About the Schools’ HR Team:Southwark Schools’ Human Resources is a well-established and trusted provider of HR services to schools. The team delivers tailored support to schools both within and outside the borough.As part of the broader Education Service, we play a vital role in contributing to school improvement and positively impacting outcomes for children in Southwark. Our work is diverse and dynamic, offering opportunities to engage in a wide range of HR responsibilities, gain valuable experience and continuously develop expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal chat about the role, please contact Shereen Moussa (Head of Schools Human Resources) via email at<a href="mailto:Shereen.Moussa@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shereen.Moussa@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:Visit our website for more information about education and the services we offer in Southwark: <a href="http://schools.southwark.gov.uk/" target="_blank">http://schools.southwark.gov.uk</a>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 26th August 2025 Shortlisting date/s: week commencing Tuesday 26th August 2025 Interview date/s: week commencing Friday 5th September 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2588996&amp;ptId=106961" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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HR Administrator - Schools

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>As a Leisure Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and customer service, and leading a fantastic team of Recreation Assistants. Your leadership will drive the success of the centre, ensuring smooth operations while delivering a great experience for our visitors.Your Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and security across all areas of the leisure centre, in line with all policies, procedures, and regulations.</li><li>Provide effective, visible leadership to your team, ensuring high performance and adherence to procedures.</li><li>Ensure your team deliver top-notch customer service, addressing customer queries and complaints professionally and promptly.</li><li>Support the Duty Manager in maintaining operational standards, records, and financial procedures. Take on specific areas of responsibility as needed.</li><li>Ensure the leisure centre opens on time and closes securely at the end of each day, following all necessary protocols.</li><li>Maintain effective communication with the Line Manager and team ensuring smooth shift transitions and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support the ongoing training and development of your team, conducting performance reviews and offering feedback to ensure continuous improvement.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>About YouWe’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic leader with a passion for customer service and team development. You’ll bring:<ul><li>Experience in a leisure or customer service-focused environment</li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>The ability to stay calm under pressure and handle emergencies effectively</li><li>A commitment to maintaining high operational standards</li><li>A flexible, proactive attitude with a keen focus on continuous improvement</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025Interview Date: W/C 8 September 2025<ul><li>Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 36 hours a week .</li><li>Some weekend and evening work will be required to meet service needs.</li><li>Southwark Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li><li>Southwark Leisure Services operates across several sites, seven days a week from early morning to late night. There is a requirement for the post holder on occasions, to work outside normal office hours and at different venues to meet the needs of the service.</li></ul>Benefits and more information<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a>Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans - Are currently in care, or have previously been in care - If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2589184&amp;ptId=106966" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Leisure Team Leader

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is committed to preventing homelessness and supporting applicants in housing need. As a Housing Advice Officer, you’ll be at the frontline of the service—providing expert advice, processing housing applications, and helping households navigate their options under the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017.For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Gearing, Housing Options Manager on 07795336462<h2>About the role</h2>You’ll work within our Housing Advice and Triage Team, supporting residents through face-to-face appointments, telephone helpline, and online applications. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your work will make a real difference in people’s lives.To thrive in this busy front-line service, you’ll need excellent administration and organisational skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting households at risk of homelessness.You’ll be part of a dynamic triage team, acting as the first point of contact for applicants seeking help. We’re looking for someone with:<ul>
<li>&nbsp;Strong communication skills and the ability to engage sensitively with vulnerable individuals</li>
<li>Customer service experience</li>
<li>&nbsp;A collaborative mindset and team spirit</li>
<li>Confidence in managing competing priorities under pressure</li>
<li>&nbsp;A commitment to delivering a high-quality, person-centred service</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and &nbsp;and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

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