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Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.31

Customer Service Advisor working within the telephone call centre in Adult Social Care

MAIN PURPOSE
To work as part of a team within Bromley Assessment & Care Management Division, to provide a high quality, prompt and effective front-line service to the public and other professionals:

• To provide information and advice for service users, carers and care professionals.
• To steer people to support available within the community or universal services and to consider the individual’s personal strengths, capability and support network to access this
• To determine whether a person appears to have needs that require care and support
• To gather initial information to identify whether a person has the capacity to understand and articulate their own needs
• To gather initial information to identify whether a person faces any potential safeguarding issues
• To work in conjunction with team colleagues and other professional staff to ensure that service user’s needs are met appropriately

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• To deal with all enquiries in a professional, friendly and welcoming manner whether by telephone, email or post.
• To provide information, advice and/or redirection to all people who seek support from the local authority, irrespective of any existing care or determination of eligibility.
• To ensure that information and advice provided is straightforward, relevant, accurate and accessible to all sections of the community.
• To listen, question and take appropriate information to establish the nature of the enquiry and the degree of urgency, being responsive to the needs and feelings expressed.
• To signpost customers to the support available within the community.
• To determine whether a person has care and support needs or a carer has support needs and refer them on for an assessment
• To gather basic information about an individual’s capacity and capabilities, the severity of their needs, and the overall impact of the current circumstances on their wellbeing, to inform the most appropriate assessment format.
• To identify and fast-track urgent situations and potential safeguarding issues through to the appropriate worker/service.
• To make fullest use of IT systems to process referrals and access information.

Progression Criteria from BR6 to BR7
Under direction and guidance:(as part of DISCUSS)

• Regularly puts in extra effort to explore a customer’s needs and resolve their problems/requests for service
• Demonstrated an ability to work under pressure and deal directly with more challenging customer interactions.
• Conforms to Corporate position as evidenced in persevering with explaining the Council’s position even when under pressure by customers.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge/awareness of services provided by LBB, other statutory organisations and the community.
• Demonstrated an ability to deal with urgent and complex cases and advise appropriately on the best contact to deal with issues.
• Demonstrated a ‘can do’ attitude and takes on tasks willingly.
• Worked jointly with CMA/CM/SCM/OTA/OT/SOT colleagues when required, especially cases where there is a high level of risk.
• Quickly adapts to changes in priorities and responds positively to meeting urgent deadlines.
• Maintained a higher level of knowledge regarding services, resources and procedures with Bromley to enable participation in the induction programme of new staff.

Job Category : Interims
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary; £395.41

Brokerage for Adults. Payments Financial assessments Direct payments Appointeeship Quality Assurance
Role Purpose, Context and Scope:
Accountable for leading and managing specific Council services at a tactical delivery level, providing professional expertise, leading on a complex programme or the commissioning of services for the Council.
Horizon scanning 1-3 years; emerging practices and seek out the latest thinking and innovation within their service.
Work with Councillors to implement the strategic aims and objectives of the Service.
Provide strong leadership management and guidance regarding the allocation of resources, risk management, change management and behaviours within a specific service area.
To role model the values and behaviours of the organisation so your teams can see and hear, and learn from you.
Manage and develop the workforce with their service area.
Indicative Accountabilities:
To have robust, affordable operation plans in place to deliver the Corporate Plan on time and to budget.
Create and build effective relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders and instil in direct reports the imperative for accountability, responsibility and collaboration with others, for example: Councillors, other Boroughs, the communities we serve and partners.
Work collaboratively across all service areas with other senior managers (including those from partner organisations and agencies) in order to deliver services, generate efficiencies and create synergies wherever possible.
Lead, manage and develop staff so that they are capable of and motivated to achieve the corporate and service aims and objectives.
Drive significant cultural change through the corporate infrastructure in order to drive service excellence.
Be accountable for associated budget and have affordable plans in place to deliver the Medium Term Financial Plan.
The service area you manage is compliant and performance management is monitored, and remedial action is taken promptly and at pace.
Lead and manage robust, safe and resilient services that deliver in challenging times, including maintaining accurate risk registers, business continuity plans and information asset records.
Be an ambassador for Haringey.

Indicative Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Deep and detailed knowledge of principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a specific field.
Degree level or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience.
Membership of appropriate professional body by examination e.g. CIPFA, RICS or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage complex service delivery within a challenging and political environment.
Understands the commercial context of the service they provide.
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.63

Hybrid working. This could potentially change over the coming months. This vacancy is for a Business Support Officer working in Children’s Services supporting the Exploitation Team and working with Case Progression and Assurance Manager.

1. Responsible for delivering, to a high standard, the full menu of business support activities as defined by the operating model to ensure effective operation of the service. This includes, but not limited to;
   ⦁ Document Management
   ⦁ Administration
   ⦁ Data entry to council systems
   ⦁ Supporting Meetings
   ⦁ Minute Taking of lower level cases and other meetings as requested by service
2. Provide effective business support to meet the statutory and operational requirements of Children’s Service
3. Proactively develop skills, knowledge and abilities in delivering a high quality business support service to Children’s Service
4. Be aware of policies, procedures and statutory legislation that impacts on your role and Children’s Services. Regularly update that knowledge in order to give correct service information and advice and allow job rotation as required
5. Organise and prioritise own workload, renegotiating targets/deadlines as conflicting demands necessitate.
6. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures.
7. Liaise effectively, professionally and co-operatively with Business Support staff and service users, always presenting an efficient image of Business Support
8. Provide cover for colleagues and undertake any other work assigned consistent with the duties and responsibilities of an agile workforce.

Abilities/Experiences

⦁ Experience of providing excellent business support functions ideally in a complex or regulated environment delivering high quality services
⦁ Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
⦁ Ability to maintain simple information, recording and filing systems (manual and computerised).
⦁ Ability to enter, collate, compile and distribute information (including statistical data) consistently and effectively using a variety of methods best suited to meeting client outcomes
⦁ Experience of IT systems and how they support service delivery
⦁ Experience of delivering service improvements through a programme of continuous improvement.
⦁ Effectively working as part of a team.

Qualifications (only if applicable)

N/A

Knowledge/Skills

⦁ Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products
⦁ Knowledge of the IT based systems in use within the Council for general and specialist functionality and how they support service delivery
⦁ Strong written and verbal communication skills
⦁ Knowledge of council services and role they play in meeting needs of the community.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.01

A highly motivated and skilled Business Support Officer required to join our Youth Offending Team (YOT). Will be required to perform a high level of administrative duties, excellent minute taking skills, providing reception cover and managing diaries, have excellent communication skills (verbally & orally), be proactive, and be able to be the first point of contact for the team. Previous experience of working within a YOT and knowledge of Mosaic and ChildView are highly desirable.
This role involves a mixture of office/home working.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 16:00
End Time : 23:45
Salary: £28.00

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR IFD SOCIAL WORKER – out of hours
The SW role in the Integrated Front Door is responsible for providing a consistent and timely response to new safeguarding concerns out of hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is essential to service delivery.
The SW will be a part of a seven-week rolling rota across day times, evenings and weekends providing the opportunity for them to gain the experience in both our Multi Agency Safeguarding Team and Emergency Duty Service.

Typical shifts can vary between:

• week day evening 4pm – midnight
• weekends 12 hour shifts (9-9pm, 10-10pm or 12-12am)
• MASH Monday – Friday 8.45am – 17.20pm
  There will be a mix of working from home and office working, as well as emergency visits to families across the county.

About the role
The role lends itself to working with daytime services and area teams to provide a consistent approach and puts you at the front line of delivery in Wiltshire!
It is different in that it allows for direct contact with children, without being case holding. Much of your time will be spent on the telephone, with emergency visits as needed.

In reward for your hard work and passion, we offer:
Working patterns to fit your life and commitments, including flexible working options from across Wiltshire including working from home and opportunity to work full or part time hours.
Provide free parking in the locality of most of our hubs and use of a pool car scheme
A laptop and mobile phone, so you can work flexibly from any location across the county enabling you to be more effective and flexible in your practice.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service, as well as the option to purchase an additional 20 days.
We have a variety of progression opportunities; including practice educator training, CMI accredited leadership programs and career paths into management.
Established and supportive team who will provide monthly reflective supervision and management feedback in a culture of learning and development.
An attractive rewards package with an excellent range of discounted products and services with national and local retailers via our Wiltshire Rewards scheme
Employee wellbeing services and family friendly policies to support work life balance
Discounted leisure membership
Enrolment in to the local government pension scheme
The opportunity to work for a forward-thinking council with a strong focus on staff engagement.
About the team and about you
There are a number of roles and responsibilities within the IFD which comprise of different specialisms. The Early Support workers come with a background of experience in early help and knowledge of local services. Information Officers are the first point of contact, and have excellent communication skills, providing information, signposting and support to people accessing the IFD.
Integrated responsibilities in the service offers opportunities to work across the MASH and OOH’s teams. Whilst the work can be demanding, this offers Social Workers and Managers the opportunity to undertake direct and front facing work with children, young people, families and carers, without the responsibility of managing a caseload. This is well balanced with opportunities to utilise their analytical and risk assessment skills by completing MASH assessments. Staff feel this structure offers a great work life balance and provides them an opportunity to maintain their practice skills and experience, and support career and CPD development.

About you
You will thrive on creative thinking and problem solving and enjoy working autonomously. You will possess excellent communication skills, have the ability to identify risk and prioritise accordingly whilst remaining calm and know when to escalate concerns to your team leader.
You will be required to hold a Social Work England registration and a recognised social worker qualification. Updated knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the safeguarding of children.
You will be a part of a seven-week rolling rota across day times, evenings and weekends providing the opportunity for you to gain the experience in both our Multi Agency Safeguarding Team and Emergency Duty Service.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.46

1. To work within an integrated discharge team to facilitate safe and timely discharge of adults from hospital.
2. To complete assessments within a hospital setting in accordance with the Social Services Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, adopting a strengths based and outcome focused approach to practice and assessments.
3. Promote empowerment and independence for adults and their carers.
4. Work within current legislative framework and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for a specific client group.
5. To advocate for adults ensuring that their wishes and feelings are heard and represented.
6. Work in a positive way to ensure anti discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice is
7. Support team and social workers including being part of a duty rota.

Experience / Knowledge
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.

Education & Training
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or 4 in Social Care

Skills and Abilities
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.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location : Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.14

Fostering Team requirement for 2 x Advanced Social Workers within Mainstream Fostering / Connected Carer team.
Rate is non negotiable and is set by regional agency pay arrangements.
This role is formally based at Badminton Road, BS37 5AF – however at present most workers are working from home, diary managing for visits and any on site required work, therefore workers must be able to operate in the South Glos region. Expenses less normal commuting mileage are claimable, no accommodation allowances are supplied. Do not request this and ensure your applicants are fully aware of the needs of this team prior to submission.
About the role
Working in a team in either Access and Response Team, Social Care Long Term, or Corporate Parenting, under the supervision of the Team Manager, the post holder will be a key member of an integrated child care team delivering a high quality service to vulnerable children in need, children who are looked after and placed in public care and children who need safeguarding.
The post holder will hold a child care case-load particularly focussed upon those cases where complex and sensitive issues are at stake which require a service response from an experienced, knowledgeable and skilled social work practitioner.
Working in a multi-agency context, the post holder will ensure vulnerable children and young people are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services. This will include organising, chairing and participating in meetings with a wide range of other agencies and disciplines to ensure that an effective and holistic service response is provided.
The post holder will hold responsibility for a specific area of work or expertise within the team where prescribed by the Team Manager.
S/he will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant child and associated legislation, policy practice and research developments both to inform practice and to contribute to the development of quality services within the team.
Under the guidance of the Team Leader and the Senior Social Worker, the post holder will provide mentoring/consultation to an integrated team of professional child care staff, ensuring that a good standard is maintained within the context of legislative requirements, Council and Departmental policies and procedures.
S/he will ensure that case records and general administration duties are maintained to a high standard that fully aligns with departmental requirements so that work can regularly be reviewed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. You will hold a professional qualification and where necessary a professional registration
2. You will have considerable relevant post qualifying, practical experience in similar service areas and/or to have achieved a relevant post qualifying award
3. You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, developments of social care policy, regulations, and codes of practice, systems, initiatives, processes and procedures
4. You will have an ability to supervise others
5. You will have good relationship building skills, which may involve dealing with emotive situations
6. You will have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial assessments
7. If relevant: you will have experience of care assessment
   You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of,  appropriate specialist in-house software packages

Job Category : Legal
Location : Wallfields, East Hertfordshire District Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary : £42,614.00

JOB SUMMARY
To provide a high quality and responsive Legal Service to the Council and external clients in relation to all planning law and associated matters and other areas of legal work undertaken by the District Council to the service’s agreed professional standards;

Having conduct of a caseload of planning law matters and to have general understanding of other areas of legal work undertaken by the District Council;

To be responsible for providing creative solutions on a seamless basis to support any service transformation within the council and to meet officer needs;

To provide timely advice on a wide range of complex legal matters;

To be responsible for the interests of the service within the wider council;

To advise and support elected members accordingly;

To work as part of the wider team in Legal and Democratic Services providing support and advice as needed.

Qualifications
Admitted qualified solicitor or barrister with an understanding of local government;

2.2 (and above) Degree in law or equivalent degree and first time pass in Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma (GDL) (Law conversions).

At least 3 years PQE

A current practising certificate or eligibility for a current practising certificate
Job Specific Skills & Knowledge
Good knowledge of relevant legislation of the relevant legal areas and the decision making processes and procedures;

Good understanding of current issues and best practice delivery relevant to the services areas;
Good knowledge of relevant legislation of the relevant legal areas and the decision making processes and procedures;

Good understanding of current issues and best practice delivery relevant to the services areas;

Experience in effective handling of case load relating to planning law work, including, but not limited to, planning disputes, section 106 agreements, providing advice and support on planning law issues, drafting agreements, article 4 directions, public inquiries, the local plan;

Experience in drafting agreements and dealing with complex legal matters;

Negotiate, draft and deal with agreements under s.106 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and any other related agreements;

Experience in all matters involving planning enforcement covered by planning legislation and all related legislation including, but not limited to, enforcement notices, stop notices and notices under s.215 Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

To advise in respect of Listed Buildings and conversation matters

Experience in the research and giving of advice, and undertaking transactions or case work in matters relating to planning law.

Experience of advising at committees, particularly Development Management Committees

Knowledge of governance arrangements

Ability to work fast and under pressure, using initiative and adopting a proactive approach;

Responding efficiently to the changing needs of officers and members;

Ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the Service

Able to cultivate good working relationships with officers, members and professionals of external organisations.

Ability to manage own caseload and to work effectively to high professional standards, including being able to respond quickly and accurately to urgent matters and meet deadlines;

A can do and customer focused approach and attitude;

Understanding the role of legal services and how it can contribute to the effectiveness of the council;

Good analytical skills

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 18.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.00

Assist managers with the off-payroll process to include.
• Support with the process
• Support with the completion of the CEST and business case
• Collate and file completed and approved business cases
• Collate and file completed CEST’s
• To provide general assistance and guidance.

Completion of due diligence to include:
• Completion of required pe-employment screening elements such as references and a DBS.
• Collating all Ltd company documentation such as Certificate of incorporation, Professional indemnity and public liability insurances and VAT if applicable.
• Collating and assisting with the supplier form
• Completion and supplying the off-payroll worker with the status determination statement and contract of services before the start of the assignment.
All documentation relating to an off -Payroll worker will be stored centrally.

Monitoring Bromley’s off payroll population to include:
• Reviewing a Monthly report from finance detailing all invoices paid to identify possible off-payroll workers not known to HR.
• To liaise with such managers who have engaged an off -payroll worker without going through the correct process.

Other duties to include:
• To assist with the council’s compulsory off payroll training programme
• To assist to the monthly off-payroll audit.

Job Category : Management
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.32

MAIN PURPOSE:
The post-holder is responsible for:
⦁ The end to end strategic delivery of integrated commissioning, transformation and service improvement activity programmes/projects across the London Borough of Bromley (LBB) Council’s Education, Care and Health portfolio and NHS Bromley CCG (CCG) – with a particular focus on health and social care for children and adults

⦁ To provide senior programme leadership across a portfolio of commissioning and transformation projects and lead cross-functional project teams to ensure the delivery of improved service outcomes, value for money and financial savings.

⦁ To provide cross-cutting commissioning and commercial expertise at each stage of the commissioning cycle.

⦁ To ensure that commissioning and transformation activity provides solutions that reflects local needs and drivers.

⦁ To support the Head of Service and the Joint LBB & CCG Directors of Integrated Commissioning in the design and delivery of the integrated health and social care arrangements between LBB and CCG

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Proven ability to manage complex projects under pressure, ideally in an education health and social care settings
2. Good communication skills both oral and written to effectively disseminate information at all levels within the organisation.
3. Proven ability to work on own initiative, managing and prioritising workload and making decisions after exploring the options and considering the implications
4. Proven project management skills to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
5. Ability to assess and evaluate risk
6. Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels within the organisation and with the Council’s service providers.
7. Confidence to manage internal and external project participants ensuring projects are delivered to timescale and budget.
8. Proven ability to mentor and guide staff in the responsibilities of project roles, motivating others to maximise their performance
9. Proven ability to produce and analyse financial data
10. Understanding of financial systems used in Adult Social Care
11. Gaining credibility and respect to be able to influence and persuade colleagues and managers

KNOWLEDGE

1. Strong understanding of project management development and delivery
2. Knowledge of the range of issues pertaining to adult social care, supporting transition, public health, children’s social care and education services; and health and social care integration
3. Understanding of the key issues facing local government including the pressures on health and social care
4. Understanding of the principles of co-production and co-design of public services

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of managing change projects
2. Substantive experience of leading commissioning projects through all stages of the commissioning cycle
3. Experience of working with partners, providers and communities to co-design service delivery models
4. Experience of working within adult social care, public health, children’s social care, education services, housing commissioning and commissioning early intervention and prevention services; with substantive experience in at least two of these areas
5. Experience of working either within a CCG or working alongside CCG partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

⦁ Professional and/or management qualification; or relevant management experience at this level
⦁ Degree or relevant subject experience and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge

Job Category : Catering / Hospitality
Location : Royal Holloway, University of London
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.18

Chef de partie
To prepare , Cook and present a range of dishes following the direction given from the senior chef in the kitchen. Candidate must be used to catering for large numbers and fast service period.

Candidate must supply their own chef whites , Safety shoes and Kitchen knives
Candidate must supply a timesheet on arrival in the kitchen
Candidate must be a team player and a good attitude working within a team.
Candidate must have a can do attitude and cook to a high standard
Candidate must follow set recipes and deliver food to a counter for set service times
Candidate must be ready to start work for the start time on their rota shift
Candidate must be respectful of ensuring allergen content is correct to the recipe followed.

Shifts offered – Monday to Friday

8am – 4pm

Job Category : Catering / Hospitality
Location : Royal Holloway, University of London
Hours Per Week : 20.00 ( Part time) and 35 (full time)
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 20:00
Salary: £10.17

Kitchen Porter – Kingswood
To ensure the Kitchen and the contents belonging to the Catering department are kept clean and tidy

Candidate must supply their own Black Trousers, Blue Polo Shirt, Safety Shoes
Candidate must supply a timesheet on arrival in the kitchen
Candidate must be a team player and a good attitude working within a team.
Candidate must have a can do attitude and cook to a high standard
Candidate must follow set instructions and deliver the job required quickly
Candidate must be ready to start work for the start time on their rota shift

Shifts offered – Saturday and Sunday(part Time)
8am – 8pm – 2 x 1 hour breaks
Shifts offered – Monday to Friday ( Full time)
8am – 4pm

Shifts offered – Wednesday to Sunday
Wednesday / Saturday and Sunday – 8am to 4pm
Thursday and Friday – 12.30pm – 8.30pm

Kent County Council have a requirement for a 2x full time/part time Care Support Workers at one of their homes in Folkestone.

Address – Jubilee house, Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2RA
Service – Disabled Children, Adults Learning Disability and Mental Health
Start date – asap (from tomorrow)
End date – Initially 3 months
Shift times – AM 07:00 – 14:30 or PM 14:00 – Long day 21:30 or 07:00 – 21:30 (workers can do a maximum of 4 long days a week)
Shifts available 7 days a week
Pay rate – £9.50 per hour to increase to £10.05 after 12 consecutive weeks  
Experience – Workers must have a minimum of 6 months experience working in this type of care setting

KCC need continuity in the care home, and we ask that workers interested pick up regular shifts weekly.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.57

Estate Agent Valuer / Lister
• This recently established and ethical Estate Agency working in conjunction with the local authority is looking to further increase its portfolio and share of the market. They are looking to actively grow the business through listings and achieve challenging targets of the company through quality and performance.
• Are you currently working in Lettings as a Lister / Valuer or Manager and are seeking a salary instead of commission- based pay?

• Are you a proven, successful Lister/ Valuer/ Manager who is competent in the valuation and listing of residential properties.
• Are you tenacious and confident in sourcing and converting new business leads?
• We are looking for a multi skilled Estate Agent with experience in the private sector, with strong listing and closing skills.

The successful candidate will have the necessary attributes to win and close Residential Property Valuations and Listings in the borough. They should have a proven track record in Estate Agency and must genuinely enjoy dealing with people in a business context and be passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
You will need drive and determination to succeed in winning business and creating opportunity.

Estate Agent Valuer / Lister Key objectives:
• Create Opportunities to win new business for the brand.
• Valuation and Listing of residential properties, whilst maximising return and market presence.
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience

Essential:
(1) Excellent Negotiation skills and ability to overcome objections
(2) Can demonstrate the effective use of time and resources to meet challenging targets and deadlines
(3) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
(4) Excellent IT skills
(5) Experience of working with several parties to achieve a successful outcome
(6) Experience of working in a customer focused environment
(7) Can use initiative to prioritise a heavy workload with several work streams independently of others.
(8) Excellent negotiating skills with the ability to influence others
(9) Excellent attention to detail

Desirable:
(1) Experience of working in a estate agency, property acquisitions, or property management

Qualification(s)

1. A good standard of education in numeracy and literacy to GCSE standard or equivalent
2. Professional property qualifications beneficial (ARLA or equivalent)

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £20.45

Commercial EH&TS team is a small team with a large number of statutory targets to meet. The team regulates food hygiene and standards, health and safety in the workplace, Infectious Disease Control and Smoke Free legislation. We are looking for an all round officer that will help with us meeting our statutory targets and improve the well being of our local communities by ensuring Haringey is a safe and secure place to live.

1. To demonstrate the minimum the competencies that supports food control in accordance with the Food Law Codes of Practice (1. Competency 9) namely

⦁ Understands sampling methodologies and is able to gather samples according to PHE/FSA protocol
⦁ Can demonstrate an understanding of how to identify food hazards and gather accurate information. Can identify when appropriately high tier officers need to intervene
⦁ Can demonstrate the communication skills needed to engage with stakeholders and signpost to sources of information and guidance
⦁ Is able to locate current sources of guidance for food hygiene and standards.

2. Provide service users and stakeholders with comprehensive advice, guidance, and information on all aspects of the team’s service delivery as well as any relevant wider cross cutting council services.
3. To respond to complaints about food safety, health and safety, infectious disease, licensing, public health and smokefree using a risk-based approach.
4. Utilise the appropriate investigative and evaluation techniques to assess hazards and risks and determine the nature, cause remedy and urgency of the problem and rectification
5. Deliver through inspections; monitoring; surveillance; verification; audit; and sampling the team service plans in relation to low risk businesses.
6. Prepare Enforcement Notices in order to obtain compliance.
7. Participate in publicity campaigns, customer service improvement plans and joint initiatives across Council services and with other agencies as directed.
8. Ensure that you fully understand and remain proficient in the use of all the Service IT and Data recording systems.
   2. In line with the Council’s Governance policy ensure all records, information and evidence is gathered, stored, and recorded correctly.
9. Ensure that all data is recorded effectively and accurately on the Council’s recording systems in order to contribute to performance delivery.
10. Contribute to the Directorate and Business Unit’s statutory service and business plans.
11. Take responsibility for the development and enhancement of your own knowledge and skill set through CPD and training
12. To assist the Council in liaising with residents, businesses, members, external partners in all matters related to Environmental Health including FOI and Enquires.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge

1. Possess a high standard of numeracy, literacy, and grammatical accuracy
2. To have a basic knowledge of all environmental health legislative controls and enforcement tools and their legal basis relevant to the team, together with and their proper practical implementation in the context of an English unitary local authority.
3. Possess an in-depth and current knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and control, and its proper practical implementation in at least one specialised area of environmental health.
4. Possess an in-depth and current knowledge of the principles of quality systems, and its proper practical implementation.
5. Possess an in-depth and current knowledge of the technical, scientific, environmental and health aspects of at least one specialised area of environmental health.
6. Possess the skills to lead, co-ordinate and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or Higher Certificate in food premises inspections (HCFP) or a suitable qualification as outlined in the Food Code of Practice.

7. Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board. Desirable
8. MSc/BSc/Diploma in Environmental Health. Desirable
9. Registration as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner or the equivalent experience.
10. Maintenance of competency requirements in respect of the CIEH (CPD), RDNA, FSA, HSE or relevant body.
11. Membership of chartered or professional organisation, preferably chartered status, or holder of post graduate qualification (or equivalent) related to the role.
12. Training for Trainers or the Equivalent

Skills

5. Possession of a full current driving licence
6. To communicate effectively with a range of people and organisations using verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and disseminate information.
7. Demonstrate acute self-awareness of strengths, weaknesses and how to interact effectively with others
8. Research and evaluation skills Desirable
9. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and considering the wider consequences of own actions. Desirable
   Demonstrate a critical understanding of how the Council operate, its functions, cultures, key relationships, and a willingness to undertake activities to meet the wider corporate objectives.
10. Possession of a full current driving licence
11. To communicate effectively with a range of people and organisations using verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and disseminate information. Desirable
12. Demonstrate acute self-awareness of strengths, weaknesses and how to interact effectively with others
13. Research and evaluation skills
14. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and considering the wider consequences of own actions.
    Demonstrate a critical understanding of how the Council operate, its functions, cultures, key relationships, and a willingness to undertake activities to meet the wider corporate objectives

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.25

Customer Service advisor, local, 100% office based

Job Category : Education (qualified)
Location : Beckton Globe, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 4.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:30
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £12.30

Overall Purpose of Job
To organise and run a crèche, which is a facility made available to adults who are involved with courses, activities and other related community events.

Job Summary
The Crèche Assistant is responsible for ensuring that children are safely and appropriately looked after during the periods in which their mothers/carers are using Our Newham – Learning & Skills Facilities and for providing them with a stimulating and varied programme of play.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.

To undertake all responsibilities listed below:

1. To be a member of the Crèche management team.
2. To deputise for the Crèche Leader in their absence
3. To have an awareness of policies relating to the crèche and the Children’s Act registration.
4. To establish good relationships with children and their parents or carers and to develop an understanding of their various cultural backgrounds.
5. To provide a programme of activities and topics in the crèche which will stimulate all areas of children’s development and meet the needs of children from a range of ages and cultural backgrounds.
6. To supervise children placed in the crèche and ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner, with an emphasis on accident prevention.
7. To administer basic first aid and comfort and contact emergency services where and when necessary.
8. To undertake general cleaning, tidying and display duties.
9. To be responsible for the care, safe keeping and monitoring of equipment, materials and the crèche area, complying with the council’s policy on health and safety.
10. To assist in the supervision of part-time assistants, voluntary staff and placements.
11. To assist and support any community developments relating to the crèche.
12. To liaise with the crèche leader regarding equipment and material needs, maintenance etc.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualification of NNEB, or BTEC or NVQ III in Childcare and Education.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of basic first aid

Knowledge of health and safety and hygiene issues relating to crèche provision

Awareness of equal opportunities and its implications

Awareness of legal responsibilities relating to child care

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EXPERIENCE:
Ability to communicate with children and show a basic understanding of their needs

Ability to deal with and prevent accidents and incidents which may occur in the crèche area

Ability to organise a variety of children’s activities and games using a range of equipment

Ability to communicate with other staff and users of crèche facilities

Ability to maintain simple records and to assist in day to day administrative tasks

Ability to supervise, support and establish good relationships with children

Ability to work as part of a team

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Barry Community Enterprise Centre (BCEC), Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.71

Vale Communities for Work (CfW) is an ‘employability-support’ programme funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Welsh Government and managed by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
We provide employment support to people in the Vale of Glamorgan seeking work (and full-time work if they work part-time).
We are seeking up to 2 Mentors on a temporary basis until at least 31/3/22 to help us manage the increase in our workload due to the impact of the Covid crisis on the local employment market and the resultant increase in the number of people looking for work in the Vale of Glamorgan area.

Our CfW Mentors support participants on the programme to look for work by;
• Providing 1:1 bespoke support, initially via phone, with face-to-face support (hopefully available again very soon) in a safe, local setting.
• Creating or improving their CV.
• Providing support with completing Job Applications (especially online).
• Improving ‘job-search’ techniques and information e.g. by identifying the best websites.
• Improving our participants’ interview technique and confidence.
• Assisting participants decide on the best training course options.
• Providing expertise about career options.
• Passing on general and specific employment-sector knowledge, particularly in respect of the local labour market.

We receive over 70% of our referrals from Barry Jobcentre Plus and have excellent working relationships with the staff.

We also have good working relationships with a number of partner Agencies, for example;
• Colleagues from other Depts within the Vale of Glamorgan Council
• DWP staff
• Careers Wales/Working Wales
• other employability-support staff/Agencies who work locally in the Vale
• local Housing Associations
• CfW teams in other Local Authority areas
• Welsh Government colleagues.

For this position, we are seeking candidates who;
• Have experience of supporting people to find work or improve their career
• Are experienced at Mentoring individuals to reach their potential
• Have experience of working in a community development setting

Job Category : Financial
Location : Civic Centre, London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.77

To lead the Insurance team and provide a service to the organisation
ROLE PURPOSE:

The Insurance team provides support to all Council services with the aim of minimising the Council’s exposure to financial loss and liability. The team are responsible for developing and implementing an active operational risk management programme across the Council and at all levels, coupled with the provision of appropriate insurance cover.

This post can at times be under significant time pressures which need to be managed effectively; externally from claimants solicitors, the Council’s Insurers and the Courts, and internally to obtain prompt co-operation and information from service managers.
To ensure efficient operation of the Council’s insurance claims process, by managing the team budget and providing value for money.

To contract manage the Council’s insurance portfolio during renewal and tendering exercises, which involves considerable contact with other Council services, insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors and sometimes members of the public.

Managing the Insurance team and support the team with their development and performance.

A significant part of the work that the team undertakes is affected by reforms to the Civil Justice System (the ‘Woolf’ reforms) which lay down strict time limits for filing defences and supplying supporting evidence. The deadlines are stringent which means that significant cost can fall to the Council, including fines imposed by the Court as well as compromising the Council’s defences, if the right quality and quantity of work is not achieved in line with the statutory timetable.

EXPERIENCE
Experience of processing complex, technical insurance claims within a busy insurance team.
Experience of operating in a team required to adhere to the relevant professional insurance standards.
Experience of dealing with signifcant insurance tenders and renewals
Experience of building strong working relationships with a range of key stakeholders in an insurance environment, including senior managers.
Experience of improving the proficiency, effectiveness and quality of insurance services provided to customers/clients.
Experience of implementing change and improvement initiatives in an insurance team.
Relevant Local Government experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
Degree qualification or equivalent experience
Relevant professional qualification (i.e. CII, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, etc.) and / or equivalent experience
Demonstrable Continuing Professional Development

Job Category : Housing
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £21.08

One of three team leaders that supervise operational teams responsible for ensuring successful acquisition of all types of temporary and privately rented accommodation. This role will focus on nightly paid emergency accommodation.
Ensure that there is capability in the acquisition process to acquire accommodation on an emergency basis so that appropriate accommodation is sourced swiftly to meet the demands of the Housing Options Team and other departments. Direct and effectively control the day to day delivery of one of the Council’s statutory Housing Options & Advice functions. To be responsible for the provision of a quality service of information, advice and casework service to fulfil the authority’s statutory duty to provide clients with a long-term housing solution.
Direct and effectively deliver the robust assessment and management of housing suitability reviews in accordance with homelessness legislation, code of guidance, policies and procedures, ensuring effective work allocation and legal challenges to decisions are kept under review, by assessing performance, risk, cost and the need for operational policy changes.
You will use your knowledge of the market and experience to recommend and negotiate rent levels for nightly paid emergency accommodation and direct the acquisition of nightly paid emergency accommodation to ensure that size and type meet the demands of the service. Ensure and oversee timely and effective handbacks of nightly paid emergency accommodation and if required, assist in the handback of other types of temporary accommodation and private rental sector accommodation.
Monitoring the quality and cost effectiveness of accommodation by ensuring that acquisitions comply with the most recent safety rating standards and provide best value for the Council, and the performance and viability of procurement contracts and providers. Identifying potential improvements wherever possible.
Actively champion continuous improvement and the implementation of automation and efficient ways of working and to contribute to the overall development, effectiveness and efficiency of the service.”