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Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6BJ, Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.29 per hour

Hybrid working 2 days a week in the office.

Job description

Social Worker working with adults aged over 18 with a variety of needs. Includes undertaking Acre Act Assessments, Mental Capacity assessments, commissioning appropriate care and undertaking safeguarding enquiries. We require someone who can hit the ground running and preferably has experience using MOSAIC. 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.24 per hour

5 days per week, 3 days office and mon locality NP15 1GA EARLY HELP AND ASSESSMENT TEAM, MUST HAVE ASSESSMENT (INTAKE) EXPERIENCE

Candidates must live within reasonable distance to office ie 1 hour max. Friendly and supportive team

Job description

• To manage a caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group.
• To work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for children, young people, their families and carers in accordance with the principles of the 1989 Children’s Act.
• To complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths and risks.
• To formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of children, families and carers.
• To implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity and resilience of their parents and/or carers.
• To undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.
  
   
• To assist in developing the existing services for children, their families and carers and to help shape future services.
  
   
• To work as part of a team and thereby contribute to the development of the service.
  
   
• To supervise students, where appropriate.
• To initiate and develop effective working relationships with foster carers as professionals. 
  
   
• To initiate and develop effective working relationships with partner agencies.
  
   
• To develop own professional skills through supervision sessions and through undertaking appropriate training and development.
• To maintain awareness of changes in legislation, related policies and practices and implement these within own professional practice.
  
   
• To maintain accurate records, which are up-to-date.

To work in a flexible way, if the need arises, so that tasks not specifically covered in the job description are undertaken.

To maintain safe working practices for self and others, in accordance with the authority’s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work.

Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 8

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £32.04 per hour

You are required to be a qualified probation officer for this role.

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide high quality assessment and interventions to the highest risk families as part of the Family Safeguarding Team within a context of ensuring the personal safety of those involved. This includes working with perpetrators of domestic violence and supporting victims.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 
Service Users:

• Work with other professionals within the Family Safeguarding Team, to develop and deliver services to perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse in a timely manner.
• Assess and contribute to the management of risk of harm to ensure the safety of family members including the development of a written safety plan.
• Plan, supervise, enforce and review the behaviours and levels of risk of perpetrators of domestic abuse by working as part of a multi-agency team to match levels of resources to assessed risk.
• Work with the perpetrator and the family to assess and manage risk of further harm ensuring that the perpetrator accepts responsibility for their actions and is working to change their behaviour.
• Work closely with professionals in the Family Safeguarding Team, the police, probation service, mental health service MARACS and MAPPA to ensure that increases in risk of harm are escalated rapidly and a multi-agency plan is in place.
• Contact prisoners and contribute domestic violence and safeguarding plans as part of sentence planning, to reduce the risk of re–offending; contribute to recall
• decisions in consultation with the probation offender manager and SPO for prisoners in breach of licence, attend appeal hearings if required.
• Undertake home visits as required as part of risk assessment and management.
• Establish a “Thinking Skills” Group to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy for appropriately assessed perpetrators, evaluate and report on the impact of this group, drawing in other professionals as required.

Qualifications and

Probation officer relevant qualification

Knowledge

Working effectively with perpetrators and victims of domestic violence with

Knowledge and/or

demonstrable outcomes.

Experience of:

Representing organisations in formal settings with a range of stakeholders to advocate for victims of domestic violence with confidence, authority and credibility to achieve positive outcomes for them.

Building positive and respectful working relationships with a range of stakeholders and service users.

Having undertaken good quality and appropriate risk assessments of victims of domestic violence which respond to their specific needs and protect them and their families from harm.

Working with service users either individually or in groups who may present with difficult and challenging problems.

Knowledge and applied

Knowledge of the risk assessment and management dynamics and impact of domestic

understanding of:

violence and how best to support victims.

CBT based approaches.

Motivational Interviewing.

Personality disorders and how they may affect risk.

Up to date knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to domestic violence.

Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE, Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours per week: 8

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.34 per hour

Job description

1 x labourer to work with the roofer to support the delivery of roofing repairs.  Must be able to climb ladders and scaffold and work safely at height.  Must be able to drive in UK and have relevant documentation.

2 x labourer to work with the grounds maintenance team replacing fences, brickwork, pathways and road surfaces.  Must be able to drive in UK and have relevant documentation.

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Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE,  Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours per week: 8

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.57 per hour

Job description

Multi skilled operative with carpentry and plumbing background able to cover a variety of trades and work independently and with others.

Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE,
Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours per week: 8

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.57 per hour

Job description

1 x Locksmith/glazier with UPVC experience, gain access and lock changes.

1 x Carpenter – repairs to floors, doors, skirting, kitchens, bathrooms, doors and windows.

1 x Groundworker

1 x vinyl floor covering, wet rooms, fitting/replacing and repairing

Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £34.33 per hour

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Manage, lead and develop a group of operational domestic violence workers in delivering probation services in accordance with the needs of the Swindon Children’s Safeguarding Team, relevant policies, standards and objectives; develop and manage partnerships to enhance service delivery; liaise with and represent the Service to other agencies and organisations.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage activities

Manage and maintain programmes or other activities to meet Swindon Children’s safeguarding team requirements and the relevant requirements and performance targets in relation to service users

Manage change in organisational activities

Work closely with social services team and area managers to contribute to the annual team plan in conjunction with co-managers and in line with the key performance requirements

Contribute to the establishment of strategies and procedures to guide the work of your team

Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of performance in the organisation as a whole to ensure that performance targets are met

Contribute to and support the organisation’s commitment to staff development

Liaise with key stakeholders (internal/external) to achieve objectives.

Work with others

Represent the organisation positively to a variety of audiences

Review internal and external operating environments, including: identifying and developing suitable partnerships

Establish and maintain effective links with partnership agencies especially children’s safeguarding.

Facilitate training for partners and staff, delivering where appropriate

Manage contract delivery and verify expenditure

Manage risk

Categorise and manage high risk cases

Have a good up to date understanding of dynamic risk in relation to safeguarding and domestic violence.

Ensure that staff members are competent to manage risk escalation and work with high risk cases.

Implement internal policies and procedures for risk management

Have or be prepared to develop a good understanding of programmes delivery related to managing risk.

Be prepared to prioritise and escalate risk as required through MARACS, MAPPA and children’s safeguarding.

Review operations and carry out continuous improvement in managing risk

Manage health and safety issues for staff and service users in relation to own and team activities.

4.    Manage people

Manage yourself, develop and enhance your own resources

Manage and supervise a team of operational staff, either directly or through first line team leaders (programmes), ensuring good and up to date standards of performance in line with service policies and procedures and national standards

Train, motivate and develop teams and individuals to enhance performance

Lead the work of teams and individuals to achieve their objectives

Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams and individuals

Create, develop and maintain productive working relationships with co–managers and others

Contribute to the selection of new staff

Undertake induction, supervision and appraisal of staff, manage poor performance

Manage resources

Support the efficient use of resources

6     Manage information

Keep self and team up to date with new developments

Obtain, record and analyse information to devise solutions to problems, develop strategies and aid decision making and problem solving by others

Chair and participate in formal meetings

Ensure security and confidentiality of clients’ records and that all client data is handled sensitively and appropriately 

Manage quality

Promote the importance and benefits of quality, and aim for quality standards in dealing with suppliers, contractors, etc

Manage continuous improvement in the delivery of services to offenders and other service users in line with performance management objectives and targets

Provide advice and support for the development and implementation of quality systems

Implement quality assurance systems

Monitor compliance with quality systems

Lead on thematic inspections

8     Manage equal opportunities and diversity

Promote people’s rights and responsibilities

Promote equality and diversity

Promote the rights to confidentiality of information

Challenge discrimination and disadvantage both in the organisation’s internal operations and in its dealing with service users, partnerships, agencies, etc

Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours per week: 8

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.57 per hour

Job description

Plumber required – with experience in all aspects of plumbing and drainage.  

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7TY, Rutland County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.05 per hour

Job description

To provide care and support to adults with a learning disability within a day service setting.

Supporting with meaningful activities, employment, learning, education and accessing the local community.

Providing support with personal care, to include washing, dressing and medication.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Churton Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3ND, Denbighshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £33.00 per hour

Job description

The North Locality Team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the position of Agency Social Worker, in the Adult Social Care & Homelessness Service, Denbighshire County Council.

The successful applicant will work within a team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and social care staff.  This temporary post will be located within the Rhyl Community Resource Team (CRT), where health, social care and third sector teams are co-located, to deliver integrated services to the local community.

A commitment to positive and effective partnership working is a core requirement of the role.

The post holder will undertake appropriate and proportionate assessments to enable individuals and their families to achieve realistic and desirable outcomes.

A Professional Qualification in Social Work and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential.  The post holder will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and must have the drive, energy and self-motivation to prioritise and manage own workload.

The post holder will be able to work flexibly, and the team offer blended working, from home and from the CRT office base. 

Job Category: Facilities & Environment  

Job location: Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG175HB, Ashfield District Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.82 per hour

Working hours – Mon – Thu 08:30 – 16:30 Fri 08:30 – 16:00 No work during period of enclosed closure (29 Dec 25 – 31 Dec 25) Must have City & Guilds NVQ level 2 (Painting) or equivalent and current valid driving license

Skills    

Excellent communication skills � verbal and written   

Excellent interpersonal skills – face to face and telephone       

Knowledge        

Building Construction and Repairs and Maintenance

An understanding of Local Authority and Social Housing

Experience       

Building Construction and Repairs and Maintenance

Dealing with the public and other outside agencies

Job Category: IT

Job location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU,

Lewisham Council

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £19.10 per hour

Job description

Overview
Lewisham Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Support Officer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in applications support and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Provide collaborative support to service colleagues, assisting with system requirements and navigation.
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, escalating complex cases to the appropriate teams when necessary.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards to support data-driven decision-making across technical support operations.
Configure and tailor diagnostic tools and workflows to meet specific operational and customer needs.
Stay informed about product updates, system changes, and industry best practices to maintain technical proficiency.
Support the onboarding and training of new team members or customers by sharing technical insights and guidance.
Accurately document support interactions and resolutions to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Deliver excellent customer service through clear, empathetic, and solution-focused communication, including floorwalking support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify recurring issues and contribute to service and product enhancements.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in applications support.
Totalmobile knowledge or experience is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
A proactive and customer-focused approach to technical support.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Gresley Road, Off Stewton Lane, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN118FG,  Lincolnshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £22.20 per hour

Job description

Key Relationships / Functional Links With:

As a Social Worker Level 2 based in Louth, you will work closely with:

Children, young people, and their families

Colleagues across the Children’s Services Directorate, including Team Managers, Service Managers, and the Director

Multi-agency partners such as health professionals, education providers, police, and voluntary sector organisations

Legal professionals including solicitors, barristers, and members of the judiciary

External agencies and community services involved in safeguarding and supporting children

Main Purpose of Job:

To deliver high-quality social work interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, ensuring that services are provided in a timely, effective, and child-centred manner in line with statutory responsibilities and Lincolnshire County Council’s practice model.

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

Manage a caseload of children and families, including complex cases, ensuring assessments, plans, and reviews are completed to a high standard.

Cases will be held from the point of allocation through care proceedings (should that be the outcome for the child/family). 

Provide professional advice and support to colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to multi-agency decision-making and planning.

Represent the Council in legal proceedings, preparing reports and attending court as required.

Participate in team and service development initiatives, including mentoring less experienced staff and contributing to training.

Keep up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Maintain accurate and timely records using the Council’s case management systems.

Job Activities:

Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act and other relevant legislation.

Develop and implement child protection and care plans in collaboration with families and professionals.

Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings.

Provide written and verbal reports to inform decision-making at all levels.

Engage in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire

Hours Per Week : 36.25

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 15:30

Salary: £12.21

Job Description Purpose To assist and provide day to day administrative support to the Senior Leadership and wider Estates team. To provide a first point of contact for internal and external customers, by ensuring all Estates Services Helpdesk, Reception, Car Parking, and general enquiries are dealt with and resolved by utilising the relevant software. Duties 1.         To arrange and service meetings, prepare agendas, minute meetings, distribute action sheets, maintain records, and check actions taken as and when necessary. 2.         Provide general and technical administrative support to Estate Services under the instruction of Project Officers and Senior Managers, to include: •          the processing of Purchase Orders and Invoices, •          supporting Contractor Management meetings and Contractor Control processes,  •          the maintenance of records, assisting in the production of specifications and quotations and general contract documentation, •          ordering goods and materials as requested  •          general coordination of all information held on Suppliers. 3.         Respond to internal and external phone, email and reception enquiries relating to Estate Services, the Helpdesk, Car Parking and Vehicle administration, ensuring all issues are dealt with in a courteous, timely and professional manner. 4.         Process project work, urgent reactive and planned preventative maintenance requests, working with the Maintenance Team and notifying Contractors for the work to be completed. Assist in ensuring all work is Value for Money, managing specific Contractor and Supplier processes. 5.         Operate the bookings systems for the University visitor parking reservations and organise parking books for internal and external events and conferences, in liaison with other departments within and external to Estate Services. 6.         Maintain the University’s monthly events master list in liaison with the Car Park Controllers. 7.         Utilise the appropriate software to ensure all Car Parking permit requests are processed, to include the management of the database and liaising with colleagues across the University to ensure accurate staff salary deductions. 8.         To be mindful of regulations and legislation on both GDPR and Freedom of Information and to Safeguard Standards of Security/Confidentiality. 9.         With regards to the nature of your role and its impact upon our students, make an active contribution to and support the improvement of the student experience. 10.       Undertake other relevant duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade of the post.  Person Specification  Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (Essential)  •          Experience of providing technical administrative support to a large multidisciplinary team; including experience of complex diary management and taking minutes (Application/Interview). •          Experience and confidence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of packages, databases, electronic diary and filing systems (Application/Interview). •          Experience of working in an environment with a high degree of customer contact (Application/Interview). •          A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning (Application). •          Ability to work consistently under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines (Application/Interview). •          Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to research, organise, analyse, and present information both verbally and in the form of reports (Application/Interview). •          Ability to work unsupervised or as a member of a team and to exercise judgement and initiative (Application/Interview). •          An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the University’s Values of Achieving Together, Being Proud, Creating Opportunity and Supporting All, as a framework for decisions, actions, and behaviours (Application/Interview).      Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (Desirable)  •          Experience of finance, purchase ledger experience, data collection and project administration (Application/Interview). •          Experience of Estate Services/Professional Estates consultancy office environments (Application/Interview). 

•          Experience of working in Higher Education or other similar multi-site complex organisation (Application/Interview) 

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Trostre Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £14.36

Based in Trostre Depot – 8am – 4pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am -3.30pm Friday.

HGV Technician responsible for carrying out servicing, inspections, repairing, diagnosing & maintaining Council fleet vehicles, including the hydraulics & electrical equipment for specialised vehicle bodies.

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in light or heavy motor vehicle engineering.Driving Licence – Minimum Category B

Job Category :Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : Monkton Park Council Offices, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £27.92

Hybrid working – 2/3 days a week at Monkton Park Office

Hours – 37Drivining licence required

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield CouncilHours Per Week : 28.00Start Date : immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time :17:00Salary: £19.95The Access to Resources Team is the External Placements Commissioning Team in Enfield for children up to 18 years of age. A candidate with experience of working within a Placements Team is required. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to start making placements immediately. The successful candidate will be able to  work in a pro-active manner, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality. The role will involve making a range of placements under the supervision of the Senior Placements Officer and Team Manger. The range of placements will include,  Independent Fostering Agencies, Residential Placements, Special Needs, and Welfare Secure Placements. Working hours:9am – 5pm Monday to Friday , with the expectation that should there be an emergency situation after 5pm, team members are expected to stay until the placement is identified. Please only submit candidates with relevant skills and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Job Specifics –  Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Behaviours  Essential: 1. Knowledge of the range of complex needs of Looked After Children and an understanding of the most appropriate interventions to meet those needs2. Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage competing demands, respond to emergency situations and manage your workload effectively3. Experience in partnership working with statutory sector partners4. Experience in contract monitoring and performance management 5. Experience of market management and working with external providers  Desirable:1. Experience within a statutory children’s setting 2. Knowledge and experience of systems for meaningful engagement with young people in planning , delivering and reviewing services  Behaviours Appropriate behaviours are key to the delivery of our vision for Enfield.  We want staff who will work collaboratively, flexibly and constructively, and exhibit this ethos in all their dealings with residents, colleagues and partners. Our leaders will be exemplars of the following behaviours and encourage them in staff at all levels;   Takes Responsibility We want staff who are willing to make decisions and be accountable for them. Staff should have a positive can-do attitude where they see problems as challenges which can be overcome. They should accept responsibility for service delivery, be clear about their service offer and deliver what they promise. Is Open, Honest and RespectfulWe want staff who are comfortable and confident to acknowledge the difficulties and the barriers they face. They should also be able to constructively challenge the way things are done where there is evidence that it impedes service delivery. Challenge should be conducted in a professional, courteous manner with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable resolution. Actively Listening and Learning We want staff who are prepared to actively listen and reflect on customer concerns with a view to understanding the customer’s point of view. Staff should be able to receive constructive criticism and be prepared to adapt the way they operate and deliver services where appropriate. Working Together to find solutionsWe want staff who can work collaboratively with other departments and partners, freely sharing their knowledge and skills to identify solutions to address customer concerns.   Candidates: Please ensure you address these behaviours in your responses to the essential and desirable (if applicable) criteria above.     Competencies: Candidates: Please ensure you address these competencies in your responses to the essential and desirable (if applicable criteria above). Management information: Please choose a maximum of 6 most important competencies for the role from either the (Staff Competency Framework (up to SO2) or Leadership Competency Framework (PO1&above) and list here in ranked order. Candidates will be asked to address these when making their application. 1.  Technical and professional expertise                                                                                                            2.  Providing leadership/customer focus                                                                                                              Qualifications & Professional registration criteria Candidates: Please ensure you address these qualifications in your responses to the essential criteria, you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.  Special requirements Candidates: Please note you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview. 

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TU, Charnwood Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £15.00 per hour

Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm Friday 8am – 3.30pm

Job Purpose

• To ensure CBC achieves its vision and business objectives, by supporting the Repairs Team Leaders to drive and develop the service to achieve and maintain top quartile performance in all categories.
• To deliver high quality customer standards and contribute to achieving and retaining the customer service excellence standard.
• To carry out a wide range of joinery work associated with the business activities of CBC.
• To undertake all work to a competent recognised standard, with minimal risk to the health and safety of all those it may affect.
• Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Joinery or equivalent

Appropriate qualification in Health and Safety

To be able to carry out a wide range of Joinery work associated with the maintenance and adaptation of council properties and public buildings

Advanced City and Guilds (or equivalent) relevant building trade

To be able to undertake all work to a competent recognised standard, with minimal risk to the Health and Safety of all those it may affect

Working at Heights and general Health and Safety training

Evidence of continual professional/trade development

Demonstrable experience identified within the section below.

Experience

Apprentice time-served in Carpentry and Joinery.  Substantial experience following completion of apprenticeship

A good knowledge and understanding of Social Housing

Experience in floor and wall tiling

Experience of ordering and receiving/ collecting materials

A good understanding and knowledge of up to date legislation relating to the building industry, including Health and Safety

Ability to demonstrate technical skills

Ability to use PDAs and administer all job related requirements

Ability to work at heights and experience of using ladder/scaffold towers to deliver work requirements

Computer literate

Experience in working within voids and responsive repairs

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Ladywell House, Park Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1EG,

Powys County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £26.55 per hour

Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, 

Charnwood Borough Council

Hours per week: 37.50

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.00 per hour

If it is a new post or an existing post that has substantially changed, a copy of the job description and person specification must be sent to Corporate HR Business Support Team, email hrcorporate-support�leics.gov.uk, in order for the post to undergo Job Evaluation for grading.
Person specifications must not include any reference to years of experience, attendance record and appearance or any other requirement that could be perceived as discriminatory.
Guidance on completing the person specification
In general, person specifications should include details of:
1. Qualifications – Qualification requirements which are not necessary to undertake the job should be avoided, as they are potentially discriminatory. The use of professional or academic qualifications should be avoided where they are not demonstrably and genuinely needed to undertake the job. Instead appropriate testing should be used to gather information on a candidate�s abilities. The challenge is to be very specific about the skill or level of skill required to carry out the post and then to test for it. Evidence of appropriate skills, knowledge and experience should be considered as an alternative. Where a qualification is necessary, an equivalent qualification should also be taken into account e.g. qualifications gained overseas or National Vocational Qualifications.
The use of basic Maths or English qualifications as evidence of relevant numeracy or literacy skills is a commonly included criterion that should be considered very carefully before inclusion in a person specification. These criterions could be seen to discriminate against persons who have acquired similar levels of skill through experience and vocational training. Furthermore an academic qualification is no guarantee that the applicant will have the particular skills needed.
Some exceptions to this rule would be:
? Where a national qualification standard has been adopted by the Council with which it must comply.
? Where there is a statutory requirement for persons to be appropriately qualified in order to perform their function, e.g. Solicitors.
? Where it would be unrealistic to test a body of knowledge on account of its scope e.g. Education, Engineering etc, and where it is reasonable to rely on that professional qualification as evidence of competence.
Recruiters must always challenge the inclusion of academic qualifications in person specifications. If in doubt you should seek advice from HR.
2. Experience – Consider the type of experience required (if any). Also consider what types of experience may be valid, e.g. voluntary work.
3. Skills/Specialist Knowledge – Is there any specialist knowledge or skills required, e.g. management competencies, Surveying, Accounting or IT.
4. Interpersonal Skills – What �people� skills are required for effective performance in the job, e.g. communication, listening, negotiation, counselling skills.
5. Other Requirements
The 2 requirements shown must always be included. There may also be other requirements that are necessary for the particular job e.g. �To be able on occasion to work outside normal office hours