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Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location :Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week :43.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:30

End Time : 17:00
 Salary: £12.84

Main Purpose of Job

To undertake work in public parks, schools, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar

open spaces.

Provision of high-quality grounds maintenance service and the achievement of its

objectives through the optimum application of the allocated resources.

Key tasks/responsibilities

1. General maintenance of allocated areas e.g., grass cutting, hedge trimming,

and maintenance of sports areas in accordance with approved specification.

2. Undertake basic setting out and marking of sports areas and upkeep of artificial /

synthetic / natural pitches. Undertake activities utilising craft skills e.g.,

interpretation of plans, site preparation and construction.

3. Cleaning e.g., public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets, parks,

playgrounds, and open spaces.

4. Have a working knowledge on how to apply pesticides in the proper manner in

accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and current legislation.

5. Work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for the direction of the

work of trainees and other employees assigned to them.

6. Use of handheld and powered vibrating hand tools and light plant including the

operation of tractors and tractor-mounted equipment as required.

7. Ensure works are undertaken at all times in accordance with Departmental

Health & safety Policy, any specific safe systems of work, and in accordance with

the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

8. Ensure that all plant and machinery to be used is in a road worthy and good

working order and that all safety guards are fitted if applicable.

9. Undertake visual inspection of playground equipment located within a park and

record in accordance with the Authority’s Playground Inspection Policy.

10. Undertake work as instructed within any service department of Environment

Department


Essential Criteria

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships

Training on use of machinery

Job Related Skills and Competencies

Ability to work unsupervised and under own initiative.

Allocation of tasks / duties / comply with set timescale.

Ability to drive.

Ability to tow trailers.

Knowledge

Health and Safety legislation and Safe Working Practices.

COSHH Regulations.

Working with Hand Tools, Powered Vibrating Machinery and Light Plant.

Experience

Gardening / Grounds person duties.

Personal qualities

Ability to liaise with fellow workers and members of public.

Team worker.

Must have full UK driving licence, must have previous grounds maintenance experience & also previous building experience preferably carpentry skills, must provide PPE sizes. Expected to work standard 43 hours a week Monday to Friday 7.30AM to 17.00PM However required to be flexible where service requirements maybe to start at different times and some weekend working.

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Trostre Depot , Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 15:00
Salary: £12.84

Main Purpose of Job

Undertake either individually or as a member of a team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds etc. from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts).  These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment.

Key responsibilities

1.         The lifting / manoeuvring/ sorting and returning of a full range of refuse containers (e.g. household bins, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, Orange sacks etc) ensuring that refuse is collected at all times. In addition collecting illicit tipping when required and litter picking on designated area’s as directed by the controller/supervisor. Being fully conversant with operation of any fitted power mechanism and assisting the driver in safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on the round and at tip locations thereby avoiding any hazards. 

2.         When required, to drive the vehicle if applicable, reporting all defects, and ensuring that the Road Traffic Act is adhered to at all times. Transport and supervise the crew, ensuring the best operational relationships between the service and members of the public. Drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and/or plant, including the cleansing and routine maintenance of the vehicle/plant and any power mechanism fitted to the vehicle.

3.         Liaising with Refuse Supervisor/Area controller on daily basis in order to report any operational problems (call backs/missed collections/spillages/litter problem areas/Landfill etc)

4.         Ensure that work undertaken in accordance  with Departmental Health and Safety Policy and procedures including risk management principles to include relevant Safe Systems of Work and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). 

5.         To assist with other duties within the refuse and cleansing section, associated with street cleansing, as and when required to enable the service to react effectively

6.         Complete all paperwork and maintain records as appropriate. 

7.         The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Main Purpose of Job

Undertake either individually or as a member of a team, duties concerned with the sweeping, collection and removal of litter, dirt, leaves and weeds etc. from public spaces (including roads, pavements and shopping precincts).  These duties will require the use and operation of the usual range of associated tools and equipment.

Key responsibilities

1.         The lifting / manoeuvring/ sorting and returning of a full range of refuse containers (e.g. household bins, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, Orange sacks etc) ensuring that refuse is collected at all times. In addition collecting illicit tipping when required and litter picking on designated area’s as directed by the controller/supervisor. Being fully conversant with operation of any fitted power mechanism and assisting the driver in safe manoeuvring of the vehicle on the round and at tip locations thereby avoiding any hazards. 

2.         When required, to drive the vehicle if applicable, reporting all defects, and ensuring that the Road Traffic Act is adhered to at all times. Transport and supervise the crew, ensuring the best operational relationships between the service and members of the public. Drive and be responsible for any allocated vehicle and/or plant, including the cleansing and routine maintenance of the vehicle/plant and any power mechanism fitted to the vehicle.

3.         Liaising with Refuse Supervisor/Area controller on daily basis in order to report any operational problems (call backs/missed collections/spillages/litter problem areas/Landfill etc)

4.         Ensure that work undertaken in accordance  with Departmental Health and Safety Policy and procedures including risk management principles to include relevant Safe Systems of Work and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). 

5.         To assist with other duties within the refuse and cleansing section, associated with street cleansing, as and when required to enable the service to react effectively

6.         Complete all paperwork and maintain records as appropriate. 

7.         The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships

  UK Driving License Category B (up to 3.5 tonne GVW)

To undertake continuous CPC training as required

Job Related Skills and Competencies

Acceptable level of health and fitness

Working outside during normal working hours

Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions 

Knowledge

Knowledge of County of Carmarthenshire

Understanding of the requirements of cleansing services 

Understanding of  relevant Health & Safety at Work legislation

Operation of power mechanisms

Experience

Working in front-line environmental services  

Operation of mechanical power equipment

Operation of other relevant plant and machinery

  Personal  Qualities

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplined team.

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with members of the public and colleagues.

To be versatile and flexibleMust have full UK driving licence, must have previous Cleansing experience, must provide PPE sizes. Expected to work standard 37 hours a week Monday to Friday 7.00AM to 15.00PM However required to be flexible where service requirements maybe to start at different times and some weekend working.

Job Category : Housing

Location :London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours Per Week :35.00

Start Date :immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £27.49

The posts will provide strategic and operational capacity to progress a series of priority programmes, including:

• Coordinating and drafting Homelessness Partnership Board delivery plans and the new Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Action Plan.

• Leading Ending Homelessness Action Plan sub-regional test-and-learn workstreams.

• Implementing Renters Reform Act processes, procedures and operational support.

• Transitioning Rough Sleeping from a solely operational function to a strategic, planned and monitored programme.

• Joint work with ASC on Supported Accommodation Reform.

• Contributing to social care reform, including multi-disciplinary team development with Children’s Services and Health.

• Strengthening prevention and rough sleeping pathways linked to the Asylum Seeker and Refugee programme.

• Expanding use of the PIP LIFT Dashboard to drive upstream prevention and align with the Council’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.

• Aligning delivery with the Health and Wellbeing Neighbourhood model.• Developing external messaging to support expectation management and strengths-based practice.

Job Category : Sec / Admin
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE , North Yorkshire Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.13

The Corporate Complaints Team is responsible for ensuring an effective, open and robust corporate complaints handling process, developing and implementing policies and procedures as appropriate. The Team oversees complaints as a whole across the Authority with a lead on Ombudsmen liaison.
There is also close liaison with the other complaints teams and representatives across the Council, as well as senior management, elected members, MPs and other authorities and agencies.

The Team is responsible for developing a positive, open and honest complaints culture across the Council and provides support, guidance and training to staff.

Complaints and other representations are assessed to ascertain appropriate action and are recorded on the Council’s case handling system, which the Team also oversees.

Performance information is regularly reported to senior management teams including the Council’s Management Board and Executive. The main task is to log and acknowledge complaints, allocate them to the service area and track response/conclusion. Strong attention to detail, good communication, customer service, good IT and systems skills and ability to learn quickly are the key requirements

Responsible for the receipt of complaints, compliments, MP enquiries and other enquiries.
• Assess each case to ascertain appropriate action and who is to be involved, referring more complex cases to the Senior Officers.
• Advise senior staff at an early stage (including the Chief Executive) of any potentially serious, sensitive or controversial matters arising.
• Maintain an active caseload of complaints and enquiries including liaison (staff, customers, elected members etc.); investigation; research; referral where appropriate; and response.
• Monitor the progression of cases ensuring timescales and quality standards are met.
• Provide advice and guidance about complaints and other representations to service users, members of the public, NYC staff, partner agencies and others.
• Provide statistical information in appropriate formats, including monthly MP enquiry performance reports and performance reports to Management Board as well as any ad hoc requests from officers.
• Support the Senior Officers to produce performance reports to identify service improvements and lessons learned.
• Handle or refer Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests as appropriate following relevant legislation and procedures.
• Act as a key link to all services in relation to complaints handling.

Essential
Knowledge and Experience
• Dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Principles of customer focussed service
• Theories and principles of administrative policies and processes
• Dealing with vulnerable, distressed or aggressive customers
• Use of a variety of ICT applications
• Significant experience of an office environment
• Significant experience of a challenging environment
• Identifying causes of problems and appropriate solutions
Occupational Skills
• Ability to assimilate new initiatives, technology and software and interpret information.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
• Active listening skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, to NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Commitment to the need to deliver quality services.
• Competent user of ICT applications.
• Ability to deliver a customer focused service.
• Ability to organise, store and retrieve information accurately, efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use a keyboard with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work to own initiative.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Identify causes of problems and implement solutions to minimize re-occurrence.
• Work productively in a pressurised environment.

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.00

Job Purpose:    

This is a Social Work role within the Cardiff Fostering Service. To be responsible for support of kinship foster carers. 

To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client 

group. 

To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in 

protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable. 

To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure 

quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

1.         Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services to Children in Need and Looked After Children.

2.         To assist where relevant in the recruitment and support of Foster Carers and connected persons.

3.         To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the Code of Practice for Social Workers.

4.         To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning.

5.         Work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and represent Children’s Services as necessary in multi agency forums.

6.         Work with Kinship Foster Carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning. 

7.         To assess needs, risks and options, in family circumstances , taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults. 

8.         To work actively with children and prospective carers to identify and inform plans to meet their support needs.

9.         To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums including annual reviews and Fostering Panel. 

This would include the completion of Connected Person Assessments and Special Guardianship assessments including conversion assessments for those carers pursuing a Special Guardianship arrangement.   You will be responsible for assessing potential kinship arrangements and those currently approved foster carers. You would have to be able explain the benefits and differences of becoming a Kinship foster carer or Special Guardian for the child(ren) in their care.


Education 

& Training

            A good general education

Degree in Social Work 

            Masters Degree in Social Work (post qualifying level) 

or

Post Qualifying Award in        Social Work (inc Practice Teaching Award or Childcare       Award)

Experience / Knowledge

            Experience of managing a 

caseload of ranging complexity 

and problems, and competing 

demands

Experience of completing social work assessments  Experience of managing  a varied caseload, 

Experience of working with kinship or connected persons within a fostering setting. 

Experience of supporting and/or assessing foster carers. 

Skills and

Abilities

            Comprehensive understanding of and the ability to work within all legislation, standards of practice, policies and procedures relevant to the area of work.

Ability to write clear, concise records, assessments and reports. 

Ability to work as part of a team. 

Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set. 

Advocacy skills. 

An ability to work with staff and managers at all 

levels and in a variety of disciplines/agencies. 

organisational skills. 

Ability to organise self and others in order to prioritise work and achieve targets.

Able to demonstrate self motivation and an ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision within agreed parameters.

Ability to demonstrate competence in working and negotiating with colleagues from other disciplines to safeguard and promote the welfare of children  

Ability to identify, assess and manage risk and identify possible solutions to problems

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with service users, staff, managers, other agencies and public.

Ability to enable service users to contribute to the planning and development of services for the benefit of service users.

Working knowledge of human growth and development throughout the life span, recognising the impact of relationships, psychological, socioeconomic, environmental, and physiological factors in people’s lives.

Understanding of the principles of relationship-based approaches apply to practice.

Knowledge of theories, models and evidence based practice for social work intervention with children, families, carers, and communities.

Significant and proven statutory experience.

Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision.

Competent IT user with a commitment to using information technology and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, Power point, etc.

            Proficient in the use of Care First

Able to speak Welsh 

Able to speak another relevant language i.e. Arabic Somali, Polish or Czech

Experience of working within the Signs of Safety framework.

Experience of contributing to the learning of student social workers.

Personal

Attributes

            Non-judgemental and caring attitude 

Able to challenge constructively when appropriate

Able to work effectively as part of a team or working alone and to manage own workload

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the principle of working in partnership 

Commitment to developing practice  to improve outcomes for children

Committed to the delivery of high quality services within a changing and complex environment

Strong commitment to the application of social work values and to anti-discriminatory practice

Problem solving abilities.

Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and a commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy 

Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to Health and Safety.  Able to apply it effectively to self, staff and service users. 

            Creativity and pro-active approach 

Special  

Circumstances

            Registration with the Care Council for Wales 

Willingness to work flexibly and to work outside office hours as necessary

Willingness to work on an ‘on call’ rota as necessary 

            Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.62
Cardiff Children’s Services are looking for social work assistants to work within Cardiff Children’s fostering service.

The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Service Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a caseload of foster carers to provide support and supervision to foster carers.
You will bring to the role experience of working with children and young people, experience of working with multi-agency professionals, skills in assessment and planning and have a flexible approach as the service develops.

An understanding of the relevant legislation for children, including an overview of the Social Services and Well Being Act, Fostering Regulations and preferably some experience of trauma informed approach.

You will be competent in risk assessing the needs of individuals, using systems to record information and delivering care plans. You will be responsible for reviewing quality of care and establishing plans that are person centred and enabling. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training to support you in your role and be able to work independently and within a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
2. To provide advice and practical help.
3. To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
4. To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
5. To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
6. To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
7. To undertake training and self-development and to contribute to this process in others.


Corporate Requirements
1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.

3. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

4. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.



• Putting Our Customers First – State Level 1
• Getting Things Done – State Level 1
• Taking Personal Responsibility – State Level 1
• Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – State Level 1
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care

Experience of working with older people and adults with a physical disability through direct contact in a working environment. Experience of working with staff from a wide variety of agencies.

Experience of working within a hospital setting.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to make relationships with se5rvice users and carers.

Administrative ability

Good communication skills

Organisational skills.

Commitment to the Council’s Equality Opportunities Policy.

Understanding of the needs of elderly and or disabled people.

Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses.

Empowerment of disabled and or elderly people and their carers.
Mostly office based but could be called on to visit service users as needed. Full Valid Driving Licence

Sole access to vehicle during working hours.

Job Category : HR

Location : Ty Elai , Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.59

A HR administrator is needed for up to 6 months assisting the busy HR team with the upkeep of employee databases whcih are a combination of integrated HR&Payroll systems, DBS applications and internal manual records using microsoft packages such as Word, Excel. Whilst the initial priority will be on administative support to HR Officers, the role may develop to include entry level HR functions, such as managing absence, undertaking recruitment and providing basic advice on terms and conditions.

The role is for 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 2 days are based in the Tonypandy office and 3 days working from home. Initially more time may be required in the office with colleagues whilst training.

Purpose of the post:

As a Human Resources Assistant, the postholder will assist and support the Human

Resources Adviser in day to day operational human resource activities, providing advice to

Managers and staff.

What you will deliver:

1. To undertake direct day-to-day operational human resource activities and provide an

advisory service on best practice to the allocated service area:-

i) recruitment and selection issues

ii) conditions of service queries

What you will deliver:

iv) assisting with discipline and grievance matters

2. Assist the H.R. Adviser in the operation of Employment Relations issues.

3. To be responsible for processing human resource and payroll information via the Vision

system.

4. Assist the H.R. Adviser in ensuring that the section applies consistency in best

employment practice and compliance with national and European Legislation.

5. Assist the H.R. Adviser in ensuring that equal opportunities considerations are

mainstreamed into H.R. activities including the promotion of positive action initiatives.

6. Basic 1-2-1 training, support and advice to team members.

7. Monitoring and reacting to performance information.

Any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and appropriate to

the postholder’s remit within the organisation as determined by the Human Resources

Adviser or as a mutually agreed development opportunity


Knowledge / Education:

Essential Desirable

Knowledge of Human Resources services Willingness to work towards the CIPD

qualification

Firm Commitment to Continuous

Professional Development

Experience:

Essential Desirable

Experience in Human Resources

background including day-to-day operational activities

Experience in Local Government

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : Ty Catrin, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £16.08




To provide a quality needs led service for disabled young people with complex needs16+  who are preparing to leave care and to provide their support post care in a sensitive manner that reflects the authority’s equalities policy. 

To act as an advocate for these service users and to take on a quality assurance role, by ensuring pathway plans are specifically tailored to the service users needs and have clear identifiable objectives and outcomes;

To operate in a mobile flexible service necessitating staff to carry out planned duties as an essential part of their working life

To provide a personal advisor role for all categories of young people under section 104 as required by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 including the production and review of the pathway plan post 18.

To have case responsibility for disabled young people with complex needs post 18 and ensure their pathway plans are reviewed every six months and changed to reflect their circumstances. 

To assess, negotiate, determine and agree outcomes in relation to the young person’s health, education and financial needs;

To help all disabled young people with complex needs contribute to an assessment of their needs prior to their 16th birthday;

KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION 

            A commitment to achieving the QCF Level 3 in Care within 2 years of being allocated an assessor;

Willingness to attend and be assessed on additional underpinning knowledge and training;

Knowledge of legislation Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014  and any policies underpinning Children’s Services.

Knowledge of adolescent development

Knowledge of child protection issues

Understanding of the effects of deprivation on young people 

Knowledge of equal opportunities and anti oppressive practice  

Welsh Language Level 1 – All employees will be required to undertake a basic Welsh Language Induction to reach this level. 


EXPERIENCE    


Experience of direct work with young people

Worked with multi agency partners Assessed the needs of children and/or young people in a social care setting or living independently;

Implemented the core planning process;

 Experience of working with education, employment or training providers; Worked within a social care setting with young people for a minimum of two years

Experience of establishing and maintaining good professional practice  

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Llandough Hospital, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £16.62
Required to start asap. 

This post is based at Llanfair Unit, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, CF64 2XX

A full valid driving licence and use of a car is required.


Job Purpose:   

The Social Work Assistant in the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Older People will support the Community Mental Health Team in providing comprehensive mental health services to older adults. This role is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and recovery of citizens utilising strengths-based, person-centred approaches.

The role involves evaluating and creating individualised care plans based on a person’s strengths and resources. It includes managing a case load and offering direct support to older adults during their recovery, encouraging independence and resilience. 

You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members to implement strategies that facilitate mental health recovery. You will be working in partnership with people to identify their outcomes and work with social workers to implement care and treatment plans to support their identified outcomes.

Job Specific Requirements

1.To work in partnership with individuals to help them identify their strengths, needs and outcomes.

2.To support individuals to maximise their independence and develop coping skills.

3.To undertake assessments including wellbeing assessments and risk assessments with individual’s and their networks, whilst considering outcomes, available resources, policy and legislation.

4.To make recommendations regarding care and treatment plans to support individuals to meet their identified outcomes, considering the flexible use of all resources and the individuals support network to meet identified needs.

5.To work alongside social workers to implement, monitor and review care and support packages / care and treatment plans.

Education 

& Training

            GCSE’s including mathematics and English.

Post GCSE qualification.

Experience / Knowledge

            Experience of working with adults or people with care and support needs. 

An understanding of the issues that impact upon people who have a Mental Health condition.

Skills and

Abilities

            Skills-

Well developed literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to write clear reports.

Skilled at gathering and collating information.

Abilities-

Ability to communicate effectively with adults with care and support needs.

Ability to develop good working relationships with individuals, families, and other professionals.

Ability to advocate and liaise with other professionals on behalf of individuals and their families.

Ability to act on your own initiative and also as part of a team.

Ability to organise your own workload to meet priorities, time constraints and deadlines.

Ability to engage in supervision and use it appropriately.

Personal

Attributes

            Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Commitment to the principles of strengths-based practice, trauma-informed practice, equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice.

A non-judgemental and supportive attitude.

Commitment to working in partnership with individuals, families and other agencies.

Special  

Circumstances

            Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.Willingness to work outside normal office hours as necessary.

Job Category : Legal

Location : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Paralegal – Childcare Law
Salary: £20.55

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified

 Location :County Hall, Cardiff CouncilHours Per Week :37.00Start Date : immediate StartStart Time :09:00End Time :17:00Salary: £29.34CHADAn exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Child Health & Disability Team has arisen in Cardiff. The team is currently operating on a mixed – working from home, agile and within local office space (County Hall). You will need:•          A Degree or Masters in Social Work Diploma in SW (or equivalent). •          Experience of working within a Child Health & Disability Team•          Experience of working as part of multi-disciplinary team around children The main duties of the post holder will be:•          Working alongside a multi-agency team of professionals, in partnership with families.•          To use the Signs of Safety approach to underpin social work practice•          Contribute to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services.•          Complete Wellbeing Assessments, child protection enquiry and develop and review care and support plans.•          Working in a multiagency capacity to support families•          Attendance at Child Protection Conferences, Children who are Looked After Review and Court may be required. •          Provide specialist advice and support across the wider children’s services team in respect to children with additional needs.•          Participate in the team duty rota.•          Participate in regular team meetings.•          Demonstrate a high level of good quality written and verbal practice. •          Provide peer support to newly qualified social workers.

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location :Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £22.82

Job Purpose

To deliver high‑quality plastering repairs and maintenance services to Haringey Council residential properties, ensuring homes are safe, well‑maintained and compliant with relevant standards. The role involves carrying out responsive repairs, planned maintenance and void property works while providing an excellent customer experience to council tenants.

 Key Responsibilities

Technical Duties

• Carry out all aspects of plastering work, including (but not limited to):
  • Skimming, bonding, rendering and patch repairs
  • Dry-lining and application of finishing coats
  • Plasterboard installation, ceiling repairs and making good
  • Internal and external plastering
• Diagnose plastering-related defects and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Responsive repairs, and planned maintenance programmes.
• Ensure all work meets relevant building regulations, health and safety standards, and council quality requirements.
• Use mobile working devices to receive and update job instructions in real time.

Customer Service

• Provide a professional, respectful and customer‑focused service to residents.
• Communicate clearly with tenants regarding the scope and progress of works.
• Ensure properties are left clean, safe and secure after each visit.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.00

minimum requirement 4 days in the office

Job Category : Housing

Location :Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Start Date : immediate Start

Base Salary :         £55,542.00

Housing Repairs Operations Manager

£55,542.00

Are you an experienced and motivated leader with extensive experience in Repairs and Maintenance? Are you ready to join our team and drive excellence in all aspects of our responsive repairs service? Following the Council’s Regulator of Social Housing’s C1 rating, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person to make a major contribution to ensuring our continued drive to improve service delivery for the benefit of the Council’s residents continues at pace.

Why Join Us?

•          Take charge of improving our services, identifying and mitigating budget risks, setting performance standards, and challenging performance shortfalls with pace and efficiency.

•          Drive Service Improvements: Implement service improvement plans to enhance the quality of our responsive repairs and project delivery, creating a lasting impact on our residents’ lives.

Desired Skills and Experience:

•          Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams and set clear targets and expectations

•          Demonstrable experience of leading and managing technical staff

•          Experience of managing and controlling Mechanical and Electrical programmes and delivering successful outcomes

•          Significant experience managing high value responsive repairs contracts, responsible for commercial and service quality objectives

•          Experience in designing and implementing sustainable change and improvement programmes aimed at trade-based operatives that drive engagement and empowerment

•          Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations pertaining to landlord asset activities.

•          Passion for driving excellence in performance and delivering outstanding results.

Key Relationships: In this role, you will collaborate with senior-level consultants, contractors, council officers, elected members, and third-party organisations to drive effective planning, exchange critical information, and ensure seamless service delivery.


Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential:

1. Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams and set clear targets and expectations
2. Evidence of high levels of customer service and satisfaction
3. Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback
4. Experience of successfully implementing plans and projects to time and budget
5. Ability to effectively plan and manage budgets and resources
6. Demonstrates a good understanding of the political structure and role of elected members
7. Ability to work collaboratively both with own service and across other services
8. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role required you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease, politely and courteously with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role  
9. Significant experience managing high value responsive repairs contracts, responsible for commercial and service quality objectives
10. Experience in designing and implementing sustainable change and improvement programmes aimed at trade-based operatives that drive engagement and empowerment
11. Experience of and understanding of the importance of involving residents in management decisions and service delivery
12. Knowledge of underlying health and safety and residents’ safety regulations and other regulatory principles 
13. Experience of working in face-paced environment, with many competing priorities
14. Ability to risk asses and make decisions 

Desirable:

1. Experience of managing projects
2. Experience of working in a political environment 

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : PARK LANE CHILDREN CENTRE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week :20.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 14:00

End Time :  18:00
Salary: £14.84


Role Purpose

To undertake non-structural repairs and maintenance, heating and ventilation and other general site services within the establishment. To support the general maintenance and cleanliness of the site in order to provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for pupils, staff, parents, visitors and other users. To be part of the site management team to undertake daily maintenance tasks in the Local Authority run Children Centres. 

Main Responsibilities

1.         To support the review the security of premises, ensuring proper and regular patrols are undertaken and that alarms are properly maintained, used, reset as necessary and tested.

2.         To act as one of the main keyholders of the site, registered as such with the police, and to ensure that access to keys and the site is given only to authorised persons.

3.         To ensure that all windows, doors and gates are opened and closed at appropriate times as specified by the management team.  

4.         To maintain appropriate and adequate supplies of first aid and infection control equipment and materials in accordance with Borough policy and guidelines.

5.         To ensure the safe and efficient operation of all mechanical, electrical and heating services on the site

6.         To monitor and take appropriate action to ensure proper and safe levels of heating, lighting and ventilation.

7.         To report any health and safety issues to the Site Facilities Manager to support in developing a planned maintenance programme for the site.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge 

•          An understanding of health, safety and security processes and procedures

•          To know how assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance 

•          An understanding of premises maintenance issues

•          Has up to date knowledge of relevant legislations and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.

Qualifications

•          Computer literate with good working knowledge of ICT, including using the internet and Microsoft suite 

Skills 

•          Good organisational skills 

•          Ability to prioritise, plan, schedule and meet deadlines and evaluate work 

•          Ability to work independently 

•          Ability to communicate and interact effectively with adults, children and young people 

•          Ability to be flexible and respond to effectively to unexpected situations 

•          Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people 

•          A willingness to undertake necessary training in all aspects of the job including health and safety 

Experience  

•          Have worked in an environment using similar skills 

•          Certification of relevant health and safety training or a willingness to attend appropriate Health and Safety training 

•          Willingness and motivation to develop own skills and work towards professional training qualifications 

•          Relevant certification of practical skills and knowledge 

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Windsor & Maidenhead)

Location :Town Hall, Achieving for Children, (Windsor & Maidenhead)

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.91


About the role

The Social worker will work as a key member of a MASH with the primary function of screening and

responding to all new referrals into children’s social care. They will support the team in delivering high

quality and effective services to children, young people, and their families/carers.

The Single Point of Access (SPA) Social Worker will be responsible for supporting management of SPA in

screening and gathering further information on all referrals that come into the SPA as needed. This will

include having a good telephone manner when speaking with parents, professionals and strong

communication skills when offering face to face consultations. The post holder will be expected to

consider the information gathered, analyse that data and make recommendations about referrals with

final authorisation from the SPA Management. In addition, they will be required to respond to

safeguarding calls and telephone consultations to identify risk at the initial stages and provide advice

accordingly and to respond to information requests from external professionals in line with the Data

Protection Act.


About you: our role specification

Qualifications

● Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work.

● Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field i.e. social work, leadership and management.

● Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional

development.

Skills and experience

● Strong knowledge and application of all areas of social work

● Knowledge of relevant theory that informs practice delivery.

● Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions

to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their

families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.

● Proven ability to effectively use data, intelligence and evidence to create meaningful insight and

to inform own decision making.

● Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing

accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include

families, children or young people).

● Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Children’s Act) and national policy drivers that

will affect children’s services and your role (in this role it will include knowledge of and

understanding of the KS2 and KS3 national curriculum).

● Experience of completing short-term work to meet needs and preventing long term social work

● involvement

● Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with

colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them.

Personal attributes

● A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values (trust, value. respect) to support

children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.● Able to use a range of digital hardware or so

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.62

Cardiff Council Children’s Services is seeking an experienced safeguarding professional to join our Safeguarding and Reviewing Hub as an Interim Designated Officer for Safeguarding (DOS). They will report directly to the Operational Manager for Safeguarding and Reviewing, Matt Osborne. This is a critical role responsible for managing and coordinating the local authority’s response to allegations and concerns about people working with children, in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Cardiff’s Professional Concerns (Section 5) Processes.

The role is broadly equivalent to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) function in England, and suitable for applicants with LADO experience seeking to work within the Welsh safeguarding framework.

About the Role

The postholder will:

•          Lead and coordinate Cardiff’s response to safeguarding allegations involving practitioners, carers, and volunteers working with children.

•          Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to managers, employers, education settings, and partner agencies on professional concerns and safeguarding thresholds.

•          Chair multi agency Professional Concerns Strategy Meetings, ensuring robust decision making, clear safeguarding plans, and timely actions.

•          Liaise closely with South Wales Police, Education, Health, CIW, and relevant regulatory or professional bodies.

•          Ensure the child’s voice and safety remain central to all decision making.

•          Work collaboratively with the Safeguarding & Reviewing Hub, Children’s Services managers, and Education Safeguarding leads to ensure a consistent, informed response across the workforce.

•          Maintain accurate and GDPR compliant records, track activity, and contribute to performance monitoring.

•          Support learning, improvement, and professional development across the children’s workforce.

•          Contribute to wider safeguarding work across Cardiff, including emerging themes, case learning, and inter-agency problem solving.

Experience and Skills Required

We are seeking candidates who can confidently step into this specialist safeguarding role. You will need:

Essential:

•          Significant post qualifying experience in safeguarding / child protection.

•          Professional background in Social Work.

•          Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures (Wales or England).

•          Experience managing complex safeguarding concerns and working in multi agency settings.

•          Experience of chairing or leading multi agency meetings.

•          Ability to analyse risk, make confident decisions, and balance competing information.

•          Excellent communication, partnership working, and report writing skills.

Desirable:

•          Previous LADO / DOS experience.

•          Knowledge of the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Welsh policy context.

•          Experience of safeguarding within education settings and working with Designated Safeguarding Persons / school leaders.

•          Experience delivering training or professional guidance.

•          Managerial Experience

Additional Requirements

•          Enhanced DBS check.

•          Ability to work flexibly and manage a high volume, fast paced caseload.

•          Commitment to child-centred practice and continuous improvement.

•          Registration with a relevant regulatory body (e.g., Social Care Wales)

Job Category : Planning

Location :London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £35.58

JOB SUMMARY: • Provide high quality specialised planning services that meet

the needs of Tower Hamlets’ multi-cultural communities

including as appropriate; managing planning proposals and

applications, developing planning policy and delivering

planning strategy and projects and assisting with policy

development relating to the services provided.

• Undertake planning work, including:

– to undertake the Council’s responsibilities for the processing

and negotiation of pre-application proposals including co-

ordinating all associated assessment work


1. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of planning legislation and the associated town planning policy framework at national, strategic and local levels.

2. Proven knowledge and understanding of key Development Management processes.

3. Detailed knowledge of the operation of local government in London.

4. Understanding of staff supervision, mentoring or management techniques.

Qualifications

& Experience

5. Town Planning or similar qualification at post graduate level and eligibility for membership

of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

6. A proven track record as town planner dealing with a wide range in type and complexity of

planning applications, pre-application advice, appeals and other related work in an urban area.

7. Experience of project or programme management in a town planning or similar

setting.

8. Experience of representing the Council (or other organisation) at an appeal inquiry,

hearing or examination in public.

9. Experience of preparing and presenting reports and briefings on complex planning to

senior managers, elected members or planning committees

10. Experience using own initiative and creative solutions to negotiate and resolve

planning issues (including dealing with third party representations) to

secure positive outcomes.

11. Experience of supervising or mentoring staff and/or experience of reviewing delegated

planning reports.

12. Experience of leading negotiations to secure planning obligations through

completion of Section

Job Category : Planning

Location :London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £25.12

JOB SUMMARY: • Provide high quality specialised planning services that meet

the needs of Tower Hamlets’ multi-cultural communities

including as appropriate; managing planning proposals and

applications, developing planning policy and delivering

planning strategy and projects and assisting with policy

development relating to the services provided.

• Undertake planning work, including:

– to undertake the Council’s responsibilities for the processing

and negotiation of pre-application proposals including co-

ordinating all associated assessment work


Knowledge 1. Detailed knowledge of key

issues relating to planning and

regeneration within inner

London.

2. Good understanding of

planning legislation and policy

at national, London and local

planning authority level.

3. A good working knowledge

and understanding of the

operation of local government.

4. Knowledge of planning

processes and procedures and

their practical application in at

least one of the following areas

of planning: Development

Management; Plan Making or

Place Making (design and

conservation).

Qualifications

& Experience

5. RTPI accredited post-

graduate planning degree.

6. Experience of working in at

least one of the following areas

of planning: Development

Management; Plan Making or

Place Making (design and

conservation).

7. Experience of preparing and

presenting planning reports to

senior managers and/or

Members.

8. Experience of interpreting

and assessing plans and

technical planning documents.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Windsor & Maidenhead)

Location : Town Hall, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:45End Time : 17:15
Salary: £31.91