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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated Outreach Officer to support the delivery of its pioneering Outreach Programme, which is designed to prevent and address homelessness across the borough. This role is central to the council’s proactive approach, reflecting its strong commitment to innovation, early intervention, and collaborative working. The Outreach Officer will engage closely with internal teams and build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, including voluntary and community sector organisations, to ensure a coordinated and effective response to homelessness. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Understanding of homelessness prevention, housing needs, and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations.</li><li>Awareness of the voluntary and community sector’s role in supporting homelessness prevention and related services.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.</li><li>Strong facilitation and training skills to deliver effective workshops and presentations.</li><li>Good organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.</li><li>Ability to build and maintain productive partnerships across multiple agencies and sectors.</li><li>Experience delivering training or workshops to a diverse range of stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload to ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24642&amp;hashed=439336307" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Outreach Officer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an Outreach and Business Transformation Project Manager to lead key initiatives that support the Housing Needs service plan. This role is central to driving digital transformation, improving customer satisfaction, and delivering value-for-money projects. The postholder will oversee the implementation of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, manage outreach programmes, and collaborate across departments to embed innovation and efficiency. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges are essential, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and partnership working. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Strong understanding of housing services, particularly homelessness, rough sleeping strategies, and outreach programmes within a local government context.</li><li>Experience of business transformation principles, project management methodologies, and change management practices.</li><li>Awareness of relevant legislation, policies, and statutory requirements affecting housing and social care services.</li><li>Understanding of digital tools and technologies that support service delivery, including data analytics, CRM systems, online portals, and process automation.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences, including senior managers and elected members.</li><li>Effective negotiation and influencing skills to build consensus and drive change across multiple teams and partners.</li><li>Proficiency in using digital tools for data analysis, reporting, and communication (e.g., Excel, Power BI, CRM platforms).</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond flexibly to changing service needs.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=24643&amp;hashed=1515889716" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Outreach and Business Transformation Project Manager

About the BoroughFound in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its Residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.About the Service and TeamRBK is committed to transforming how it operates so that it can deliver the best possible outcomes and services for its residents and communities at the same time as ensuring financial sustainability for the organisation.RBK are moving forward with an ambitious programme of transformation activity and as part of this, have set up a Corporate Procurement Team that brings together these related skills to work together more effectively.We want to bring people on board who can promote a culture that encourages creativity and embrace new ideas and ways of working. We want people who can work together and who are customer driven and someone who can work well with others.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe&nbsp;Royal Borough of Kingston are currently seeking a Commissioning and Procurement Officer to support the delivery of their commissioning governance and policy workstream. You will work to support the Commissioning Governance Board to provide procurement governance administration and support on policy research and development including for London Living Wage, Modern Slavery, Ethical Sourcing and Social Value.This role will give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects that are driving the transformation and greening procurement agenda.Your role will include:- Providing professional commissioning and procurement project support to commissioning leads across the Council- Developing excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to maximise the understanding of commissioning and procurement to deliver positive outcomes- Refreshing the Council’s commissioning and procurement policies, guidance, materials and templates- Supporting the procurement governance/gateway process to ensure timely and informed commercial decisionsOur Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Procurement Officer - Governance and Policy

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Details of the post:<ul>
<li>Learning Support Assistant and MSA</li>
<li>Working Monday to Friday 8:45am – 12:15pm, 17.5 hours and &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monday to Friday half an hour MSA duty 12:15pm – 12:45pm</li>
</ul>The Governors of St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary &amp; Nursery School seek to appoint a learning support assistant to work within classrooms supporting the teacher and children, some with specific needs, requiring tailored support to access learning and thrive in school. This position is permanent.Successful candidates will:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Support the Catholic ethos of the school;</li>
<li>Be patient and able to stay calm, listen to and value the child;</li>
<li>Have experience of working with children with special educational needs (SEND);&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be able to help children progress and succeed in their education;</li>
<li>Build positive relationships with children, their parents/carers and those they work closely with;</li>
<li>Be suitably qualified for the post, ie: have good literacy and numeracy skills (to GCSE level or higher);</li>
<li>Have an optimistic and positive attitude and be flexible to the demands of the job;</li>
<li>Be able to work as part of a team and;</li>
<li>Have the ability to maintain confidentiality.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Experience of Makaton is desirable but training can be given.Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date:&nbsp;As soon as possible <h2>About the role</h2>If you would like to work in our happy and dynamic school, we would like to hear from you. All applications MUST be made on a Catholic Education Service (CES) Form.Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025Interview date: Wednesday 10 September 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">office@stmarymags.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Telephone: (01273) 327533Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags" target="_blank">http://www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/brighton-hove/primary/stmarymags &nbsp;</a><h2>Additional information</h2>Please ensure you apply with Catholic Education form, downloaded from below or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/" target="_blank">Catholic Education Website</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Learning Support Assistant

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Elm Grove Primary School requires a dedicated, compassionate and Midday Supervisor from Monday to Friday, 12:30-13:30.The successful candidate will work closely with all pupils, as well as with teachers, other assistants and the wider team.&nbsp;Elm Grove is a thriving primary school with a dedicated and professional staff. &nbsp;We have an excellent reputation for our inclusive practices and are proud of the positive ethos and good relationships that exist in our school. Your key responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Supervising KS1 &amp; KS2 children both in the dining hall and in the playground areas.</li>
<li>Promote a positive behaviour.</li>
<li>Collaborate with class teachers and teaching assistants where appropriate on behavioural matters</li>
<li>Assisting with activities both indoors and outdoors.</li>
</ul>Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;43.89&nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Start date: As soon as possible<h2>About the role</h2>If you would like to visit the school, please contact our office by email (<a href="mailto:admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>). Our school website can be viewed on:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a>Further information and an application pack can be obtained from the School Office or by e-mail <a href="mailto:admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>Closing date:&nbsp;Friday 5th September 2025 (midday)Interview date:&nbsp;Week Commencing 1th September 2025How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>&nbsp;Telephone:&nbsp;01273 708004Website: <a href="https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/%C2%A0" target="_blank">https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/</a>If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityElm Grove Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Midday Supervisor

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a dedicated, highly motivated and nurturing LSA on a fixed term basis.&nbsp;We are looking for a special person who is:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>An interest and passion for supporting children with additional needs</li>
<li>A calm, caring and resilient character</li>
<li>Willing to undergo appropriate training &nbsp;</li>
<li>Able to build positive relationships with every child&nbsp;</li>
<li>A strong team player with good communication skills</li>
</ul>We can offer you:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A supportive induction process</li>
<li>Opportunities for you to develop your practice</li>
<li>A school which has nurture at the heart of everything we do</li>
<li>A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team</li>
<li>Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school</li>
<li>A lively, vibrant, face paced and energetic environment</li>
<li>Wonderful school grounds, Forest School and access to the vast green spaces for outdoor learning</li>
</ul>Paid weeks per year:&nbsp;47.36 LSA, 43.89 MDSA &nbsp;(inclusive of holiday entitlement)Fixed term:&nbsp;Until 31 August 2026Start date: As soon as possible <h2>About the role</h2>We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.Closing date:&nbsp;Wednesday 3rd September at 9amInterview date:&nbsp;Wednesday 10th September&nbsp;How to apply:&nbsp;The job pack and application form are available to download from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs" target="_blank">http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs</a>.&nbsp;Alternatively, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a>. Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application.Telephone:&nbsp;(01273) 303328Website:&nbsp;<a href="//www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk" target="_blank">www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk</a>&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.<h2>Company information</h2>Brighton &amp; Hove Schools - Taking Action for EqualityThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Brighton &amp; Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Individual Needs Assistant (Lvl A) with MDSA duty

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Your role in our journey&nbsp;
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Council’s Safer Neighbourhood Services to coordinate and deliver against aspects of the&nbsp;Governments&nbsp;Homes for Ukraine Scheme,&nbsp;Afghan Resettlement, and&nbsp;our community cohesion agenda.&nbsp;This role will be both challenging and rewarding as you&nbsp;assist&nbsp;individuals and families adapt to a new life, in a new Country.&nbsp;
We are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a highly motivated,&nbsp;flexible&nbsp;and committed individual to help ensure that Barnsley&nbsp;remains&nbsp;at the forefront of innovative multi-agency practice&nbsp;to&nbsp;assist&nbsp;with strategic migration in all forms.&nbsp;&nbsp;
What you will need&nbsp;
You will have knowledge of&nbsp;the&nbsp;community cohesion&nbsp;agenda,&nbsp;and the challenges&nbsp;raised by&nbsp;a multi-cultural society:&nbsp;with&nbsp;proven experience of formulating and delivering&nbsp;support packages&nbsp;for those in need. You will be working with some of the most vulnerable&nbsp;families living in Barnsley so&nbsp;excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills&nbsp;are&nbsp;a must. Managing expectations will be a key skill for this role.&nbsp;
You will be able to work effectively as part of a team, working together with colleagues across and&nbsp;in partnership with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.&nbsp;
A lot to look forward to&nbsp;
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;one of the reasons why we achieved IIP Gold, and why&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;find your career here inspiring and rewarding.&nbsp;
Apply&nbsp;
To achieve your ambitions while ensuring Barnsley is the place of possibilities for our communities, apply now&nbsp;

Housing & Cohesion Officer

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Join us in shaping a brighter future for Barnsley
At Barnsley, we believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do. We are on a transformative journey to provide excellent services for our residents, ensuring they lead happy, healthy lives. Nestled in a thriving borough with a rich heritage of coal and glass, our community boasts a new and exciting town centre. Here, friendly 'Eyups' greet you around every corner, making it a wonderful place to work.
Position:&nbsp;Qualified Social Worker (Adults Learning Disabilities)
Exciting opportunity awaits!
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our adult social care team. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Mental Capacity Act legislation, Human Rights, and the Care Act. If you have a passion for working with adults with learning disabilities and are committed to tailoring support on an individual basis and&nbsp;building on people’s strengths, we want to hear from you.
Your responsibilities:
1. Varied caseload:
&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;We work with individuals with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, including at times of change.&nbsp;You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills base in multiple areas.
2. Assessing, protecting, and representing in court:
&nbsp;&nbsp; - You'll be responsible for assessing needs under the Care Act, ensuring safety through safeguarding, and evaluating the capacity of individuals. Your role includes court work, where you'll represent and advocate for people, making sure their needs and rights are represented.
3. Teamwork for independence and life opportunities:
&nbsp;&nbsp; - Working closely with the person, their families, MDT, and a supportive management team, you'll collaborate with others to come up with strategies to help people be more independent and open up opportunities in their lives. This involves planning, coordinating resources, and working together to create positive outcomes.
Why choose Barnsley?
- Inspired by creativity, ambition, and people:
&nbsp; - Embark on a journey of positive change with our award-winning council.
&nbsp; - Infused with creativity, fuelled by ambition, and centred around people-focused initiatives.
- Pioneering innovation and efficiency:
&nbsp; - At Barnsley, we lead the way in innovation, ensuring efficiency in every aspect.
&nbsp; - Our commitment is to provide value for money, setting new standards in excellence.
<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/better-lives-programme/" target="_blank">Our Better Lives Programme</a>&nbsp;is leading the way with:
- A collaborative initiative ensuring long-term excellence in adult social care.
- Focus on wellbeing, independence, and community resilience.
- Supporting people to live independently at home for as long as possible.
- Empowering those in need to have a greater say in the care they receive.
Your role in our journey:
As a social worker in our adults learning disabilities team, you'll:
- Respond to situations building on people’s strengths using strengths-based approaches.
- Develop flexible, creative solutions for positive outcomes, promoting independence and a healthier life.
- Help people, families, carers, and communities make informed decisions for a safer, more independent future using your social work values and skills.
What you'll need:
- Recognised social work qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England (student social workers to apply once qualification granted).
- Passion for, and ideally relevant experience of, working with people with learning disabilities.
- Commitment to producing high-quality assessments and collaborating with various agencies.
- Knowledge of key legislation, local and national policy issues, equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.
A Lot to Look Forward To:
-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/our-culture/" target="_blank">Values-Driven Culture:</a>&nbsp;Honesty, teamwork, excellence, and pride in what we do.
- Personal development: Our commitment to learning helps you to achieve your potential, including ASYE and postgraduate training opportunities.
- Collaborating with an exceptional team. - Flexible working: enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your needs.
- Generous holiday allowance: Take advantage of ample holiday time to relax and recharge, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Be Valued and Supported: we believe in recognising and supporting our colleagues. We are committed to looking after each other and offer a variety of health and wellbeing services to suit everyone. Our Be Valued offer includes:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Healthy: Access to health services and wellness programmes; information around occupational health, employee assistance programme.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Celebrated: Recognition programmes to celebrate your achievements; awards and events, employee network groups.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be Smart: Recognition of your contribution, offering a range of rewards and benefits; gym membership &amp; wellbeing, eating out, days out and travel offers.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be You: A supportive environment where you can be yourself and thrive, employee benefits, pay, leave, pensions, flexible working.
- Making a difference through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/our-council/barnsley-2030/barnsley-2030-strategy/" target="_blank">2030</a>&nbsp;Ambitions: Be part of a team that is making a positive impact through our ambitious goals for the year 2030. Contribute to meaningful work that shapes a better future for all.
Apply Now!
Seize this unique opportunity to shape a brighter future for our communities. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambitions.
Apply today and help us make a better Barnsley for everyone!

Social worker - Learning Disabilities

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Come join the Team! We have a vacancy for a Project Officer within the Warm Homes Team in our Strategic Housing service.
We are working hard to ensure that everyone in the Borough has a safe, warm and energy efficient home, developing affordable warmth programmes and tackling fuel poverty.
As a Project Officer, you will support the delivery of existing and future fuel poverty initiatives aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes and providing support and assistance to residents to help them save money on their energy bills. We’re looking for someone with a commitment to tackling fuel poverty and health inequalities who has experience of supporting the delivery of multi-million pound retrofit or housing improvement projects.&nbsp; You should have some experience of dealing with vulnerable people in crisis situations, face to face and over the phone, along with exceptional administrative skills.&nbsp; We are a small, passionate and busy team and so you will need to be organised and able to work on your own initiative.&nbsp; You will also need to have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
We have a unique opportunity&nbsp;in&nbsp;Fleet Services, based within the busy vehicle repair workshop at Smithies Lane Depot - this is your chance to be a part of council services delivered within the community.
We are looking for a professional vehicle technician with a proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of providing inspections, maintenance and repairs across a diverse and challenging fleet whilst&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;the highest possible standards of quality.
Someone who has shown the ability to work to strict deadlines, provide&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;and detailed information whilst upholding the highest possible standards of health and safety.
Being part of a team of technicians tasked with providing the best “£ for £” local authority maintenance function possible and support our Zero 40 Zero Carbon strategy by transitioning the Fleet towards EV.
Using your extensive experience as&nbsp;a&nbsp;vehicle technician, you&nbsp;will contribute&nbsp;to providing management information which will help inform decisions and set priorities in what can be a highly challenging environment with conflicting demands.&nbsp;
You will also be expected to offer help and guidance to peers and new recruits, helping to promote the&nbsp;council’s&nbsp;values and beliefs.
We are committed to supporting your continuous Professional Development.&nbsp;

Vehicle Technician

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Safer Communities are seeking a highly motivated and experienced officer to work as part of our multi-disciplinary Community Safety team.&nbsp;You will be responsible for providing a proactive housing management service to tenants and landlords in the private rented sector. This will include dealing with housing disrepair, overcrowding, landlord malpractice, antisocial behaviour and environmental issues. While this is predominantly a supporting role, you will need to be an experienced investigator with substantial experience of problem solving to achieve the best outcomes for our residents. You will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of relevant legislation, tools, powers and approaches in dealing with vulnerable people living in private sector accommodation and taking enforcement action where necessary. This will include a working knowledge of the relevant sanctions and legal processes available to secure the best outcomes.
 You will be a strong team player who is able to respond creatively to new challenges and ways of working.

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1 x 37 hours, fixed term until 31st August 2026 -&nbsp;Dearne Family Hub
1 x 18.5 hours, permanent -&nbsp;North and North East Family Hub
1 x 37 hours, permanent -&nbsp;North and North East Family Hub&nbsp;
1 x 37 hours, permanent -&nbsp;Central and Penistone Family Hub

Like all of us here at Barnsley Council, you care about children and their families. So you’ll relish this opportunity to play a key part in ensuring&nbsp;that children and young people are enabled to achieve their full potential.
Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That’s what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. It’s all about putting local people at the heart of everything, listening to and doing good for our communities. We’re now more innovative, more efficient and provide better value for money. The changes are clear to see - from new businesses and jobs, to improving school results and to museums being recognised for their community engagement.
Your role in our journey
As a&nbsp;highly committed and motivated individual you will be proactive in engaging families with children aged 0-25 years into the Family Centre offer through our new Family Hub network. You will be part of a wider Family Hub team, to actively target and engage families with children aged 0-19 (25 SEND), including marginalised groups. You will facilitate registration and engagement of families in Family Hubs, supporting people to access the services and interventions they need to build their resilience and gain confidence, whilst working alongside wider services to ensure families can access the right support, at the right time. You will Deliver universal and targeted Family Hubs and Start for Life activities to enable families to meet their full potential. The role will include working from Family Hubs across the borough targeting, planning and delivering a range of activities. What you’ll need
Alongside a Level 3 qualification, or substantial experience in a relevant field, you will need to evidence that you have&nbsp;relevant experience of working with children, young people and their families.
Your communication skills, flexible approach and flair for building relationships will really set you apart. You will have an understanding of safeguarding and be able to adhere to safeguarding policy.
You will have an understanding of services provided by Family Hubs within the scope of Early intervention and prevention Shape a better future with us
Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let’s make a better Barnsley for everyone.
A lot to look forward to
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So we’ve created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you.

Family Hub Engagement Practitioner (4 posts)

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
We’re&nbsp;excited to be recruiting&nbsp;one&nbsp;&nbsp;permanent&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;social&nbsp;worker&nbsp;.
How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre, and some&nbsp;truly impressive&nbsp;outcomes in our communities. This is why&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent&nbsp;adult social care service&nbsp;has been a key part of our win;&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;so proud of what&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;impressed. Are you?&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;the perfect time to join our excellent team.
The ideal candidate will have&nbsp;a very good&nbsp;understanding of&nbsp;the&nbsp;&nbsp;Making&nbsp;Safeguarding&nbsp;Personal&nbsp;(MSP),&nbsp;Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation and be knowledgeable in understanding Human Rights 1998 and the Care Act 2014. You will have strong social work values that lead your practice with people helping them to achieve the best outcomes.&nbsp;The role will entail working with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions, to promote independence, whilst working in a strengths-based approach. Undertaking preventative work and risk assessments utilising community resources and services such as reablement and telehealth care is also a key part of the role. You will construct&nbsp;value-for-money&nbsp;care packages, and commission and arrange&nbsp;appropriate services.
Your role in our journey&nbsp;
As a Social Worker in one of our&nbsp;adult&nbsp;localities&nbsp;teams,&nbsp;you will be a relatable practitioner responding to situations with strengths-based practice at the heart of your work. You will develop creative and imaginative solutions to help people achieve positive outcomes which enable people to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;their independence and live a happier healthier life. With all the changes happening at Barnsley,&nbsp;there’s&nbsp;nowhere more exciting to improve your practice. Here,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;help individuals, families, carers,&nbsp;and communities to make the right decisions for a safer, more independent future. Along the way,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;make your own progress through training&nbsp;programs.
What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need&nbsp;
To join us,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need to have a recognised social work&nbsp;qualification&nbsp;and be registered with Social Work England or waiting to be registered.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;bring some relevant experience of working with adults and be expected to produce&nbsp;high-quality&nbsp;assessments, collaborating with various agencies, and interpreting case law and legislation. Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, local and national policy issues, equal opportunity, and anti-oppressive practice are vital.&nbsp;We’ll&nbsp;expect you to be a skilled communicator and a flexible, creative practitioner; determined to make the most of this unique opportunity.
A lot to look forward to&nbsp;
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.&nbsp;So&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;created a&nbsp;development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;your ASYE training or training to be a leader within&nbsp;Adult&nbsp;social care.&nbsp;

Social Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
&nbsp;In your role, a typical day would involve working with various stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and currency of data systems. Your responsibilities will be varied and could include word processing, data input, photocopying, filing, emailing, and managing tasks on relevant systems. Additionally, you would organise and support meetings, verify data, maintain both electronic and paper-based systems, produce a range of reports, and assist with statutory performance returns to external agencies as well as internal returns to demonstrate corporate performance.
Why work for Barnsley Council?&nbsp;
We are an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
Shape a better future with us.&nbsp;
We’re&nbsp;thrilled to have achieved LGC Council of the Year in June 2023 following a rigorous judging process. Now&nbsp;we’d&nbsp;like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives.&nbsp;Let’s&nbsp;make a better Barnsley for everyone.&nbsp;
A lot to look forward to&nbsp;
Here at Barnsley Council, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. As part of our team, you can be sure&nbsp;we’ll&nbsp;do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and enabling you to achieve your potential. So,&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;created a development process that lets you grow in the way that suits you - whether&nbsp;that’s&nbsp;training to be a leader or learning flexibly online. This is just one of the reasons why you will find your career here inspiring and rewarding.&nbsp;
What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;need
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Level 2 qualification or equivalent (e.g. 4 GCSEs at Grades A*-C)
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Training on Microsoft Office
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience of working within a business support environment.
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proven experience of working with highly confidential and sensitive information.
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience in accurately recording data, reconciliation, simple analysis, and presentation.
Apply&nbsp;
If you would like to shape a bright future for yourself and our workforce, develop and continuously improve practice and development and in turn positively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;on our services and communities we would encourage you to apply.&nbsp;
If you would like an informal discussion about the role or have any questions, please contact Louise Whittlestone via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:louisewhittlestone@barnsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">louisewhittlestone@barnsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or on&nbsp;07785382041.

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Barnsley is evolving, and at the heart of this transformation is a commitment to delivering services that make a real difference—where they’re needed most, where they have the greatest impact, and where they empower communities to thrive.
Our&nbsp;Travel Assistance Service&nbsp;is a cornerstone of support for children and adults across the borough. We’re now seeking a passionate and experienced&nbsp;Travel Assistance Manager&nbsp;to lead our dedicated team and help shape the future of this vital service.
About the Role
As Travel Assistance Manager, you will:
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<li>Lead and manage a team of Passenger Assistants and drivers.</li>
<li>Coordinate travel assistance for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring safe, legal, and reliable transport between home and school or college</li>
<li>Oversee adult transport to day care services</li>
<li>Ensure full compliance with legal policies and statutory guidance, including DfE guidelines and Section 508B of the Education Act 1996.</li>
<li>Monitor and check vehicle compliance, ensuring all transport meets safety and regulatory standards</li>
<li>Respond to enquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy</li>
<li>Manage staff issues, including performance, conduct, and rota cover for sickness or absence</li>
<li>Handle challenging conversations and resolve conflicts effectively</li>
<li>Input and manage accurate data across digital systems</li>
<li>Maintain attention to detail in all aspects of service delivery</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
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<li>Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident and compassionate approach</li>
<li>Brings proven experience in operational service management and team leadership</li>
<li>Demonstrates strong knowledge of transport legislation, especially relating to SEND and statutory duties</li>
<li>Understands the legal framework for transporting children with SEND and can ensure full compliance with relevant policies</li>
<li>Possesses excellent IT skills, with the ability to use digital systems for data input, performance monitoring, and service coordination</li>
<li>Is highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities</li>
<li>Is proactive, solution-focused, and confident in managing conflict and challenging conversations</li>
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Interested in Applying?
If you’d like to discuss your suitability for the role or have any questions about the role profile, please contact: Amy Walton - Deputy Group Manger – 01226 773584

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Salary: £53,857- £61,470 Grade: Level 5 Zone 1 Location:&nbsp;5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG Contract Type:&nbsp;(9 Months) Fixed Term / Secondment Hours:&nbsp;Full Time (36 Hours) Closing Date: Sunday 10th August at 23:59 &nbsp; About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join us as the Acting Tree Manager, where you'll be at the forefront of managing and maintaining approximately 29,000 council-owned trees. You'll oversee a substantial annual tree contract worth £820k, a corporate budget of £45k combined with a capital programme of £450k for tree planting.&nbsp; In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team, including a Senior Tree Officer, a Planting Tree Officer, and four Tree Officers, while also collaborating with the London Tree Officers Association (LTOA) and the Association of Tree Officers (ATO). As the lead Council officer for arboricultural issues, you'll provide expert advice to officers, Councillors, other organisations, and the public.&nbsp; Your responsibilities will include identifying best practices, ensuring value for money in corporate tree management, and liaising with various service areas such as Insurance, Legal, Housing, Transport Planning, and more. If you're ready to take on a strategic role in tree risk management and contribute to a greener, healthier community, we want to hear from you! To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. You should have a recognised arboricultural qualification, such as a Level 6 Arboriculture Diploma, an MSc in Arboriculture or Forestry, Chartered Arboriculturist status, or 10 years of industry experience with relevant Local Authority experience. Your background will include managing complex operational contracts and effectively deploying tree and project officers.&nbsp; A deep understanding of the latest legislation, national and regional policies, and best practices in arboriculture and tree maintenance is essential. You should be knowledgeable about tree risk management, including detecting and managing diseases and handling tree-related insurance claims.&nbsp; Competence in the strategic management of IT systems to guide tree management is crucial. You must be able to deliver effective services and work in partnership with various departments, bodies, and agencies. Strong communication skills are necessary, as you will need to interact effectively with staff, customers, chief officers, councillors, and representative bodies.&nbsp; Additionally, you should be confident and resilient, capable of dealing with unexpected situations using sound judgment and problem-solving skills. Your ability to carry out tree inspections, surveys, and diagnose faults or diseases will be vital. Finally, you should be physically fit to respond to emergency call-outs and handle urgent situations calmly and systematically. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. Asking for Adjustments&nbsp; Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,

Camden Council

Acting Tree Manager

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LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM STANDARDS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS Newham Council currently has four vacancies for Independent Members of the Standards Committee.&nbsp; This is a statutory Committee which plays a crucial role in maintaining high ethical standards and good conduct of members.&nbsp; Independent Members are appointed for a fixed term of four years. The position is voluntary; however, an annual allowance of £579 (or £1390 if subsequently elected Chair) will be paid for time, travel and subsistence.. The commitment includes a willingness to attend approximately 4 evening meetings per annum, plus ad hoc sub committees as required. Purpose of the Role To bring an independent perspective to the Standards Committee, fostering inclusivity, accountability, and innovation to advance the interests of the Committee and its members. Key Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Ability to act independently, bringing impartiality to discussions.</li> <li>Ability to potentially chair Committee meetings effectively, ensuring productive discussion, clear decision making within the Committees Terms of Reference.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with other Committee Members and Council Officers</li> <li>Act as an independent voice, bringing objectivity and impartiality to Committee discussions and decisions</li> <li>Strong commitment to upholding good governance.</li> <li>Communication and Relationship Building</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Sufficient time and flexibility to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, including committee meetings and additional engagements as required</li> <li>Support the Council’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring these principles are embedded in all activities</li> </ul> Personal Attributes&nbsp; <ul>
<li>Integrity, impartiality, and the ability to build trust</li> <li>The ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters&nbsp;</li> <li>A collaborative and inclusive leadership style</li> <li>Resilience and the ability to manage complex or challenging situations.</li> <li>Respect for others with an understanding and a keen regard for strong ethical values</li> </ul> The Committee will receive nominations to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Therefore, the ability to ensure meetings run effectively and inclusively in line with an agreed agenda would also be desirable.&nbsp; A detailed knowledge of local government is not necessary, although it would be an advantage if potential candidates were interested in matters relating to public life. Whilst we would particularly welcome and prefer applicants to have a local connection to the borough, we would encourage any applicant with a keen interest in local democracy to apply. You cannot become an independent member of Newham’s Standards Committee if you:&nbsp; <ul>
<li>have been a member or employee of Newham Council in the last 5 years&nbsp;</li> <li>are a relative or close friend of a member or employee of the Council&nbsp;</li> <li>have a criminal conviction which is not spent&nbsp;</li> </ul> For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:DemocraticServices@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">DemocraticServices@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Please view JD here Closing date: 16th August 2025 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Independent Member of Standards Committee

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Closing date:&nbsp;Tuesday 19 August Interview date:&nbsp;Friday 12 September
Join Us as a Policy and Performance Officer
In this pivotal role, you’ll support the delivery of the council’s corporate policy, governance, and emergency planning functions. You’ll play a key role in supporting the shaping of strategic direction, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting major initiatives like Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Community Governance Reviews (CGR).&nbsp;
No two days are ever the same and the opportunities are endless.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to work in a local government environment and is keen to broaden their knowledge.&nbsp; Winchester City Council is ambitious and driven by the priorities in our Council Plan and you will be part of this by supporting the Senior Policy and Programme Manager to report the progress of the programmes and projects that the council is delivering, applying a continuous improvement mindset to everything that you do. &nbsp;
You will have a strong interest in national and local government policy development and be confident in analysing and reporting on how emerging policies may impact council services. Your work will support the senior management team in making informed decisions.
Our commitment to transparency means you’ll also play a vital role in helping officers across the council to provide essential information to residents, stakeholders and Elected Members.
In addition, you’ll support the council’s corporate planning process, including the annual review of the Council Plan and departmental Service Plans. You’ll also take responsibility for managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, supporting teams to ensure responses are timely and compliant with statutory deadlines. &nbsp;
If you have the background, experience and skills to thrive in this role then we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp;
Why Join Winchester City Council?
We’re committed to supporting and developing all our staff and creating a culture that is inclusive, innovative and enjoyable. &nbsp;Our communities drive everything we do, and our values shape the way we work.
<ul>
<li>Empowering – enabling communities and our team to take action</li>
<li>Innovative – challenging the status quo</li>
<li>Integrity – always honest, open and fair</li>
<li>Adaptable – embracing change</li>
<li>Collaborative – working with others to get the best result</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
In return, we offer an excellent package of benefits including:
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<li>Salary up to £36,363&nbsp;per annum</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Car Benefit salary sacrifice schemes</li>
<li>Up to 32 days annual leave per year</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking at Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
</ul>
For further information about the role, please contact Simon Howson, Senior Policy and Programme Manager on 01962 848104.

Winchester City Council

Policy and Performance Officer 1511

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We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.We are a diverse and dynamic Financial Management Team responsible for providing a diverse range of functions to drive the Council to fulfil its transformational journey We deliver the full range of financial management and accounting services to facilitate effective delivery of services to support the people of Coventry and deliver projects which are redefining the infrastructure of the city.Working flexibly with internal officers and external partners we aim to ensure finance is at the heart of everything that the Council does.The organisation has a high expectation of our service, and we will continue to support and develop our staff to have the skills to deliver a quality service.Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

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	<li>Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.</li>
	<li>Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.</li>
	<li>Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.</li>
	<li>Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.</li>
	<li>Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.</li>
	<li>Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.</li>
</ul>

What is the job role? We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Financial Management service, working with Finance Business Partnering teams to support the Council’s financial responsibilities.In this role, you will support the delivery of the Annual Financial Cycle including budget monitoring and management, budget estimates, final accounts, and financial control. The role involves ensuring accurate and complete financial information through analysis and challenge, supporting budget holders in meeting their financial responsibilities and providing flexible support to service areas.You will also contribute to the preparation of financial accounts, assist with financial planning and analysis, and respond to ad-hoc requests for information. The role supports the development of financial models and promotes value for money and efficiency across the Council’s operations.The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:<ul>
<li>Supporting budget holders and business partners to manage budgets and forecasts.</li>
<li>Providing timely and accurate financial information, analysis and reports</li>
<li>Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information through analysis and challenge</li>
<li>Supporting the development of financial models and responding to ad-hoc financial requests</li>
<li>Participating in financial training and development activities, and working to professional accounting standards</li>
<li>Contributing to financial planning activities and the preparation of financial accounts</li>
<li>Supporting the provision of financial information, guidance and advice to service areas</li>
</ul>This role requires someone with a proactive and analytical mindset and a focus on continuous improvement, who engages proactively with stakeholders and colleagues to identify areas for review and development.All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.Who are we looking for? This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT- qualified Accounting Technician (or someone with equivalent experience or qualifications), who is self-motivated, organized and analytical with a strong foundation in financial principles and a commitment to providing high-quality support across a range of financial management tasks.&nbsp;You will need:<ul>
<li>A solid understanding of accounting principles and their practical application</li>
<li>The confidence to support both finance and non-finance professionals, while identifying opportunities for improved ways of working</li>
<li>Experience working in a financial environment where policy considerations are important</li>
<li>The ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively, often to tight deadlines</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when preparing financial and statistical information&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and analyse financial data</li>
<li>Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel</li>
<li>A proactive approach to problem solving and a positive attitude to continuous learning and development.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>If you have just become an accountant, this post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Standard DBS check.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coventry.gov.uk/advice-job-seekers/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a> to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.&nbsp;If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Interview date(s):Monday 15th September 2025&nbsp;About Coventry Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

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

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

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

Accounting Technician

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Reference:&nbsp;CBC25056&nbsp;&nbsp; Salary details:&nbsp;£25,584 to £27,269 per year Job term:&nbsp;Permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;Full time Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week Location:&nbsp;Stonegravels Depot Department: &nbsp;Housing Property Services&nbsp;
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Stores Assistant to join our friendly Housing Property Services team.
This is a key operational role, ensuring that materials and tools are issued efficiently, deliveries are received and recorded accurately, and all stock and equipment processes are followed to a high standard.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Supporting the day-to-day running of the stores department&nbsp;</li>
<li>Issuing and receiving materials, stock, and tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Managing deliveries, collections, and pick lists&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assisting with regular tool and equipment safety compliance checks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Helping to implement improved ways of working as we roll out a ICT system&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a warehouse or stores environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>Confident and safe use of a counterbalance &amp; reach truck, including in confined spaces&nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp;A proactive, team-focused approach and a strong work ethic</li>
<li>Ability to work methodically and maintain accurate records&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants must possess a valid and current driver's license.</li>
</ul>
Why join us?
Chesterfield Borough Council offers a supportive working environment, excellent conditions of service, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
Benefits include:
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave and sick pay</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Progressive HR policies and development opportunities</li>
<li>Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounted leisure membership&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The chance to contribute to a vital frontline service making a difference in your community.
This is an exciting time to join the service as we invest in digital improvements to modernise and streamline how we work.&nbsp;
Interested?
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Tina Thistlethwaite, Stores Procurement Officer on 01246 345063, or to apply please see below.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/00sjj2hc/chesterfield-borough-council-cv-template.docx" target="_blank">CV Template</a> &nbsp;
Closing date:&nbsp;17 August 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;28 August 2025

Stores Assistant

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Salary:&nbsp;£48,969 - £50,706&nbsp;(based on experience) + Travel Allowance Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025 at 23:55&nbsp; Interview: TBC ** We are recruiting for experienced Qualified Social Workers. You must be registered with SWE and have at least two years post-qualifying experience. ** About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; We are recruiting for two areas in Children’s Services: Children in Need (CIN) and&nbsp;Children &amp; Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) CIN Service As a Social Worker supporting and monitoring children in need and those subject to child protection plans, you will be skilled in identifying and addressing risk, and work alongside families to ensure the children’s safety, development and wellbeing are paramount. CYPDS Service The Children and Young People’s Disability Service (CYPDS) works in an integrated way with MOSAIC the integrated children’s health service for disabled children and young people who have complex developmental needs and with the Camden Learning Disability Service.&nbsp; Please kindly specify which area/s you’re applying for on your supporting statement in your application. Our Children's Family Help and Safeguarding Service values are that we put children and families at the heart of our practice, which is the core of relational practice.&nbsp; We use a unique way of working withinCamden’s Relational Practice Framework, which is a relationship-based practice, where relationships are at the heart of what we do. It is based on strong relationships between social workers and families and informed by their experiences. Being relational means Camden children, young people, parents and carers, networks, residents and communities experience a workforce that is curious, kind, courageous, honest and collaborative.&nbsp; Our staff are central to our success and are involved every step of the way. Their work supports improved outcomes for children, their families, and care leavers. Join our Children's Family Help and Safeguarding team and be part of a team implementing real social change, who are committed to making children’s and families' lives better within the borough. Our Children's Family Help and Safeguarding Service works with people living in Camden, under the age of 18 and their families who may need some support to achieve this. We also work with care leavers and children with disabilities up to the age of 25. We have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are continually looking to innovate and maintain these standards. This is an opportunity to join a thriving &amp; dynamic service with an OFSTED rating of OUTSTANDING. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved You will be a versatile, agile, and experienced Social Worker. You will have experience in dealing with children, young people and their families with complex needs. Your remit will include taking responsibility for a caseload including child in need work, child protection, where required initiate court proceedings and undertaking a range of duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department.&nbsp; As a Social Worker within Children's Family Help and Safeguarding Service, you will have a manageable caseload comprising of Child Protection, Children in Need cases and some court work. You will have the skills and ability to undertake complex assessments of children and their families and formulate intervention plans that address the identified needs. You will provide direct social work intervention to children and families in need, undertaking direct work with children ensuring their views and wishes are obtained and are incorporated into the care planning and intervention provided.&nbsp; As a Social Worker supporting and monitoring children in need and those subject to child protection plans, you will be skilled in identifying and addressing risk, and work alongside families to ensure the children’s safety, development and wellbeing are paramount. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the CIN Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063160/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063160/file/documen…</a> To view the CYPDS Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063153/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11063153/file/documen…</a>&nbsp; All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. To be considered for one of these fantastic opportunities it is essential the successful candidate&nbsp;is a fully qualified and accredited Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration and has at least two years post qualifying experience. The post holder must have previous demonstrable experience writing&nbsp;complex assessments of a child's needs and/or risk,

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
Job Introduction
We are currently looking for one highly talented, driven and self-motivated individual to work within our Street cleaning team.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise their workload, communicate effectively with the team and our customers across the city. You will be working as part of a team, but you will at times be expected to work independently and under your own initiative.
Interview date: TBC
For more information, please contact Eduardo Costa - <a href="mailto:eduardo.costa@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">eduardo.costa@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>
<h2>About the role</h2>Role Responsibility
The Street Cleansing Supervisor will supervise and control operational activities.
The role will involve supervising the workforce in the achievement of their daily tasks while ensuring the safe and efficient completion of the service within the requirements of the contract.
There may be the requirement to conduct team briefings, address staff on an individual/group basis and to also have some challenging conversations when required.
Duties include documentation reporting and implementing controls to ensure a work safe environment at all times.
Training for this position will be given.
Daily Supervision of street cleaners, attending meetings and liaising with the management when required. Attending community group meetings and meeting with residents. Assist with planning on events across the city.
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
•Monitoring workforce performance against targets to ensure all daily/weekly/monthly KPIs are met. Address any ongoing issues as appropriate.
•Ensuring that all Company policies and procedures and legal obligations are understood and adhered to by all members of staff.
•Developing and maintain excellent working relationships with customers.
•Help management to carry out safety training on a regular basis for all staff.
•Ensuring that safety checks are carried out on regular basis.
Central area PM shift x 1
Rolling rota, 13:39 – 22:00 pm
Scale 5 £28,163 – £30,060 + 1hour contracted overtime
All applicants for the roles must hold either a clean B or C1 driving licence.
 
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 they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a>) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/council-jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank"></a>
<h2>Additional information</h2>Work Permits: This role does not meet the requirement for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the Right to Work in the UK.Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.&nbsp;Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a><h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Street Cleansing Supervisor

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Specialist Business Support Officer
Fixed term contract to April 2026.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Business Support Officer to join our Safeguarding Unit within Childrens Services.&nbsp; This vital role involves providing high-quality administrative support, with a particular focus on accurate and timely minute-taking for a range of safeguarding meetings.
As Specialist Business Support Officer, you will be the main point of contact on the telephone, liaising with a range of professionals, outside agencies and the public, therefore effective communication and interpersonal skills will be required, together with the ability to deal with challenging behaviour.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As Specialist Business Support Officer, you will attend and minute safeguarding meetings held in person at various locations across the borough, prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation. Therefore, the need to ensure confidentiality and accuracy in all records and communications is essential. You will also liaise with professionals across multiple agencies to coordinate meeting logistics and maintain up-to-date records and follow up on agreed actions.
About the candidate:
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to record information accurately. You will be proficient in minute taking with proven experience. The successful candidates will be resilient and compassionate be able to deal with difficult situations with understanding. A strong proficency in IT appliations including Microsoft Office with good keyboard skills is essential. You should have a flexible approach,&nbsp; the ability to build effective working relationships and work as part of a team, be organised, understand the importance of confidentiality. You will also have a strong attention to detail and be able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
For an informal chat regarding the role, please contact Kate Davies or Lisa Edge.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Specialist Business Support Officer

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;



We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Manager to lead our team and oversee the delivery of high-quality Supported Living services in Rutland.
The role is responsible for managing all aspects of the services day to day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations set out by The Care Quality Commission, and will be responsible for driving a positive and person-centered environment that respects the dignity and choices of the people we support.
About you…
Significant experience in a management position or have previously been a Registered Manager, ideally with experience in supporting adults with a learning disability and/or autism.
Have a thorough understanding of regulations set out by The Care Quality Commission and proven experience of ensuring regulations are applied, understood by the team and embodied within the service.
You need to have an understanding and be passionate about The Transforming Care Agenda (Homes not hospitals) and be able to think outside of the box in order to ensure service are accessible to everyone we support.
About the role
This role manages the in house supported living service for adults with a learning disability an/or Autism some with complex care needs. Duties include:
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<li>Ensure the quality assurance framework is embedded into practise, reviewed and monitored as required</li>
<li>Line management and supervision of a Team of Coordinators</li>
<li>Ensuring service users plans, goals and aspirations are personalised recorded, monitored, reviewed and updated.</li>
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For more information about what you will need to be successful in this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
Interviews will be held as successful applicants are shortlisted 
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. 
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit <a href="https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk</a> or if you have any queries about this role please contact Tammy Thurley on 01572 758480 or at <a href="mailto:tthurley@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">tthurley@rutland.gov.uk</a>.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies.&nbsp; If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process.&nbsp;&nbsp; Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@rutland.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@rutland.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp; Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Rutland County Council

Assistant Team Manager Community Care Services (Supported Living)

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Planning Assistant
The Planning Assistant role is a newly created post which will be at the heart of our newly formed strategic planning team.&nbsp; Our team combines remarkable experience and knowledge with unrivalled levels of resilience and dedication.
This is an opportunity to begin or grow your experience in strategic planning, at the centre of a supportive team, in one of the largest unitary authorities.&nbsp; We have a newly adopted Local Plan which seeks to support the transformation of Birkenhead whilst protecting our heritage and natural environment.&nbsp; Your role would play a significant part in delivering the objectives of the Local Plan and forming part of the team to continue to plan the future of Wirral.&nbsp;
About the Role:
On a day-to-day basis you will be supporting the work of the Strategic Planning team including Urban Design and Heritage, assisting with data collection and management, administering various data bases, assisting team members with consultations and policy development and carrying out research on topics as required.
About the Candidate:
Our ideal candidate will hold or be studying towards a qualification in planning or a related discipline.&nbsp; You will have knowledge of the relevant law, government guidance, policies and practice relating to planning and have experience of working in a team setting, gathering and analysing data and working with customers.
If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Mandy Lewis via <a href="mailto:mandylewis@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">mandylewis@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Interviews to take place 3rd September 2025.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
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Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
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