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Job Category : Parking
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.39

The London Borough of Hillingdon are seeking a Parking Operations Officer to join the Permits Team.
The candidate will be required to process permit applications, suspensions, take payments and respond to customer enquiries by phone and in writing. The ideal candidate will be computer literate, a quick learner and team player.

There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to attend the work place 50% of the time over a two week rota period.

Job Category : Parking
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.90

covid vaccine not needed
Office and remote working on a rota basis

ROLE PURPOSE:

Delivery of the full range of complex technical and core administrative tasks to ensure all statutory documents, challenges, administration of representations, appeals and debt recovery functions are completed in accordance with legislation, the Environment and Traffic Adjudicators guidelines, Council policy and within statutory timescales.

Work as part of a flexible parking administration service undertaking the full range of duties and reacting positively to peaks in workload across the whole service.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : WOOD GREEN LIBRARY, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.90

1. To provide a front line reception service, giving information and advice about the HALS offer and enrolment processes to existing and prospective learners.
2. Ensure the efficient processing payments via cash, card and check and daily banking to relevant officer
3. To support both the on and off-site enrolment processes and sessions and take part in promotional events in the borough
4. To provide service wide administrative support including course administration
5. To provide holistic support using the Open Learning Centre and break out areas
6. To support the Exams and Information Officer during exam periods including facilitation of initial assessments for course placements and learner satisfaction surveys

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Strong customer care skills and experience of working with the public from diverse range backgrounds, needs and abilities.
Ability to use initiative; plan and prioritise own workload; and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Excellent data skills with the ability to use management information systems to a high standard ensuring return deadlines are met, and the accurate and timely entering of data.
Good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, learners, exam boards and customers.
Experience of working in a pressurised and data driven environment
Experience of compliance with the requirements of regulatory bodies.
Strong organisational, data inputting and accuracy skills
Educated to GCSE level grades A-C (or equivalent) including maths and English
Understanding enrolment and initial assessment processes
Excellent IT skills, knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office suite and use of databases
Commitment to promoting Equal Opportunities in all areas of work
A commitment to and able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
Willingness to work additional hours to ensure the smooth running of evening and weekend examinations or enrolment periods.

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: £36.12

This post forms part of the management team in children’s services which consists of a number of managers within various services managed by the Operational Manager for Wellbeing Protection and Support, all of whom have operational duties and some strategic leads responsibilities. This an exciting time to join our service which is striving to ensure that individuals, their family and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We are continuing to develop a strengths-based, rights based approach, trauma informed practice and are in the process of introducing a range of different projects to support improvement within the service.

About the job The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of services in particular intake and assessment service and support the Operational Manager to assist in service improvements and supporting the managers in operational matters. The intake and assessment service is responsible for undertaking wellbeing assessments, s47 child protection investigations and court work which are received from MASH and transferring work to the locality teams and/or stepping down to Early Help provision.

What We Are Looking For From You The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate considerable experience of practicing and managing within children’s services and will be responsible for ensuring an excellent standard of work practice exists across their teams and the wider service area. The post holder will be expected to maintain and develop their knowledge regarding legislation, research, practice developments, new initiatives and procedures and to use this knowledge to drive forward standards across the service. Working in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, brings many opportunities both personally and professionally. It is a vibrant multi-cultural city and is an exciting place to live and work. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise across a wide range of diverse services, working closely with families, communities and partner agencies to deliver excellent outcomes for the children and young people of Cardiff.

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £241.22

covering SEND Tribunal work until recruitment for the permanent member of staff
• To lead and manage the Council’s parental Appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) • To co-ordinate the process, procedures and data linked to the London Borough of Hillingdon appeals SENDIST • To be responsible for case managing the individual appeals, engaging all key partners in preparation for the appeal as well as being responsible for representing the Local Authority at appeal hearings and ensure compliance with subsequent Orders. • To be a source of expert advice to the Council and SEND Officers on all aspects of the SENDIST. • To be responsible for supporting the local area and key stakeholders with their duties related to SENDIST and work closely with the LA’s legal team.
QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE
Educated to degree level or equivalent or at least three years of experience in the field of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Extensive knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEN Code of Practice.

Extensive knowledge of policies and guidance and its implications for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Extensive knowledge of the SEND appeals process to Tribunal.

Extensive knowledge of the types of special needs and disabilities that effect children’s education and an ability to develop this knowledge.
Extensive knowledge of the issues faced by children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.

EXPERIENCE
Significant experience of SEN Appeals and Tribunals.
Significant experience of working under pressure and re-priority to meet competing demands and tight deadlines.
Significant experience of working with education settings and parents/ young people.
Significant experience of successfully managing conflict and disputes in difficult situations.
Significant experience of effectively negotiating resolutions.
Significant experience of providing support, advice and guidance to education settings and families on disabilities.
Substantial legal experience or an equivalent legal qualification or substantial relevant experience in SEN.
Significant experience of managing a high case load of complex cases.

Job Title : MARAC Coordinator
Job Category : Admin & Clerical
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: £17.86

Under the direction of the Consultant Social Worker the post holder will co-ordinate efficient support of the Domestic Violence Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process within multi-agency problem solving of high risk domestic violence. The post holder will ensure the smooth running of the MARAC on a daily basis, acting responsibly and appropriately to high risk victim referrals from internal and external sources. Prepare and present information to multi-agency partners.
The main aim of the MARAC is to reduce the risk of serious harm or homicide for a victim and to increase the safety, health and wellbeing of victims – adults and any children. In a MARAC, local agencies will meet to discuss the highest risk victims of domestic abuse in their area. Information about the risks faced by those victims, the actions needed to ensure safety, and the resources available locally are shared and used to create a risk management plan involving all agencies.
The post holder will
• Liaise with and co-ordinate with local agencies to develop, maintain and review the MARAC Operating Protocol and MARAC Information Sharing Protocol, including the establishment of an agreed referral threshold to ensure that the volume of cases referred to MARAC remains manageable.
• To prepare reports for the MARAC Steering Group and Strategic Group as appropriate.
• Work closely with permanent partner agencies to ensure that all relevant members of staff are familiar with the MARAC process, and their role and responsibilities within it and receive appropriate training as necessary.
• Liaise with the full range of potential referral agencies, in particular those working with minority or hard to reach groups to ensure that the needs of all victims are met.
• Facilitate and ensure consistency in referral of cases from the full range of potential referring agencies based on the use of a common risk identification tool and referral form for victims.
• Ensure that the relevant data is collected so that the outputs and outcomes from MARAC can be recorded (including the MARAC Data Form).
• Develop and maintain the necessary documentation to ensure the smooth running of the MARAC, including the MARAC agenda, referral forms (refer MARAC cases to IDVA ahead of meeting), MARAC lists, template research forms and minutes, ensure specialist attendees are present & prepare accurate minutes of the meeting (differentiate fact and professional opinion), and include agreed actions in accordance with the MAPPA guidelines. Monitor, maintain and follow up the action list & maintain a tracking system of MARAC cases which have been flagged for twelve months following the last incident.
• To ensure that any information shared in the conduct of these duties is in line with the MARAC Information Sharing Protocol.
• To undertake these duties in line with the MARAC Operating Protocol and other relevant policies and procedures and support the work of the Chair of the MARAC in whatever way may be reasonably required.

The postholder will maintain the good image and values of the Council and uphold policies on quality of service and equality of service and opportunity.
Physical Effort and Working Environment
Normal office environment
About the team
The Commissioning, Partnership and Performance Division consists of:
Consultant Social Workers (CSWs)
The Consultant Social Workers are a team of three (1.5 equivalent) qualified social workers who work under the direction of the Head of Safeguarding. Although the post is an equivalent grade to that of a team manager, they do not directly manage a team. Instead, they have links to each of the social work childcare teams within ICS to ensure that all teams have a named CSW whom they can call upon in the first instance for any identified support needs that they or an individual may have.
The overall aims of the role of the CSW are to support, champion and challenge professional judgement in casework to assist teams in achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. Their role means that they can offer bespoke support to teams and/or to individuals regarding elements of casework where a need to do so has been identified by the worker, their manager or through some other means such as case audit.
Each CSW also has a lead area of responsibility where they provide specific support to teams and individuals; there is one for CSE, one for children missing from home, school or care, and one for domestic abuse. The MARAC co-ordinator will primarily report to the CSW who leads on practice around domestic abuse.

About the wider section/function
The CSW’s are part of the wider Strategic Safeguarding service and this is managed by the Strategic Safeguarding Service Manager. Within this service is also the Signs of Safety Practice Lead, the Local Authority Designated Officer, Quality Assurance Manager, Independent Reviewing Officers and Child Protection Chairs, Child Protection Notetakers, and Business Support. The Adults Safeguarding Manager, Senior Practitioner, Safeguarding Advisor for Education, South Gloucestershire Children’s Partnership (SGCP), South Gloucestershire Safeguarding Adults Board (SGSAB) and the Board’s Business Manager are also situated within this service.
The role of the Children’s Partnership (SGCP) is to effectively co-ordinate the work undertaken within the local authority to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people who live there. The Partnership is led by an executive comprised of representatives from the three statutory partners; The local authority, the CCG and the police.
The overarching purpose of a Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) is to help and safeguard adults with care and support needs.
Problem solving and decision making examples
In addition, the post holder will carry a caseload trying to identify root causes of reported Domestic Violence and Abuse; and agree and implement practical actions to reduce the level of repeat DVA incidents. They will hold the MARAC list and coordinate all FOIs and requests for historic FOIs doing analysis work to look at trends over the last 12 months.
The post holder will have excellent organisational skills and will be responsible for project managing the MARAC processes ensuring actions are recorded and following up progress. expected to lead on the development and deployment of approaches to MARAC.
The approaches used to address MARAC priorities in this manner will be similar, and will normally include researching or developing the MARAC Operating Protocol to ensure it is fit for purpose and reviewed annually, for multi-agency action and ensuring these are deployed and implemented.
The Consultant Social Worker is available to deal with issues which involve a higher degree of individual complexity, and to give direction in policy development.

Job Category : Sec / Admin
Location : Ryedale House, Malton, Malton, YO17 7HH, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.26

Personal Assistant for Senior Leadership Team
Job Purpose and Context

The Chief Executive’s Office incorporates various functions such as policy, performance, MP/customer/elected member/Government department liaison, liaison with external bodies / partners, coordination of management information.

The Executive Support Officer is a part of this team providing high-level executive support to the Chief Executive’s Office to ensure the efficient and effective running of the leadership function at Ryedale District Council.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the delivery of the objectives of the Strategic Management Board, through provision of a proactive, high-level executive support service.

The post-holders will be the key point of contact for the Chief Executive Officer and Strategic Management Board, proactively managing internal/external enquires and communication, most of which will be of a sensitive and/or confidential nature, using personal judgement and sound decision-making.

Qualifications and training
Good standard of English and Maths, or significant experience in a similar role.
Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge
Extensive practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook as a minimum
Knowledge of OneNote
Awareness and knowledge and commitment to Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety legislation and of safeguarding responsibilities.
Knowledge and understanding of local government including its policy framework and legislative requirements.
Ability to utilise web based research methods for maintaining awareness of best practice and future developments.
Strong awareness of partnership and collaborative approaches that enhance service delivery and maximise best value benefits.
Extensive practical knowledge of customer service principles and good practice standards
Experience
Experience of providing a high-level personal and administrative support service to a senior leader in a fastmoving, complex organisation
Experience of building strong, positive working relationships across departmental and organisational boundaries
Experience of working within set policies and procedures in a highly scrutinized environment
Experience of working in the public sector
Experience of delivering high quality customer service in a pressurised, fast paced environment
Occupational skills
Communication skills: enhanced ability to communicate confidently and effectively with internal and external colleagues and individuals at all levels using tact, diplomacy and discretion both orally and in written form; including customers, partners, and elected members
Time management skills: enhanced ability to be flexible as priorities change, and manage multiple tasks in a high pace environment
Organisation skills: enhanced ability to coordinate information and activities to achieve results, including under time pressure
Decision-making skills: to determine matters to be escalated/prioritized and what can be dealt with personally Problem-solving skills: ability to think constructively and generate solutions to day-to-day problems

Job Category : Education (qualified)
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: £24.42

To effectively identify the needs of children with a social worker and ensure they can access interventions that make a difference to their education.
The post holder will have responsibility for narrowing the attainment gap for children with a social worker. Their work will include assisting a network of schools and social workers to access advice and guidance on the needs of these vulnerable learners.
To participate in the implementation and development of the relevant government / Department for Education guidance regarding the education of children with a social worker.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Use data and analysis to understand and monitor the cohort’s needs including making links to local strategic priorities e.g., attendance, suspension and permanent exclusion rates, overlaps with other kinds of disadvantage such as Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) rates.
2. Audit training needs of schools and social care to ensure the professional network are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to ensure education is prioritised and be able to deliver or signpost relevant training and support to the professional network.
3. Work alongside schools and social care to ensure that education outcomes are a key focus in child in need and child protection planning and contribute to effective multi-agency working.
4. Promote professional practice for education settings and local authorities which champions high levels of support alongside high standards for children with a social worker.
5. Track and monitor attendance and exclusions for children with a social worker and offer strategies and support to facilitate re-engagement into education.
6. Provide support, guidance and challenge to school leaders to strengthen provision already in place, with a specific focus on children with a social worker. This may include advice on how to promote and secure good attendance, working in conjunction with their Education Welfare Service.
7. Provide advice, guidance and training to social work teams on promoting the education of vulnerable learners.
8. Support the professional network in clearly identifying the pupil’s barriers to learning and planning interventions to help them to attain their educational potential including support with preventative measures to avoid suspensions and exclusions.
9. Signpost schools and social workers to wider enrichment to enable children with a social worker to benefit from opportunities.
10. Share knowledge and expertise to strengthen how education settings and social care understand the impact of adversity and trauma on learning and educational outcomes of children, recognising how stability and consistency in relationships can help children to overcome barriers to learning.
11. Contribute to the Virtual School’s training programme for social workers , schools and other professionals.
12. Support and advise schools social workers and carers with regards to transition between school phases and key stages i.e. early years to primary, primary to secondary school, etc. ensuring effective transition plans are in place as required.

Education, Training & Qualifications
Degree + PGCE or equivalent /
Qualified Teacher Status + three years mainstream teaching experience
Knowledge & Experience
(1) Demonstrates knowledge of the
National Curriculum / SEN legislation/ DfE guidance on Children with a Social Worker
2) Demonstrates an understanding of the complex difficulties facing Children with a Social Worker.
(3) Demonstrates an understanding of the conflicting pressures on school and LA in seeking to promote the attainment of Children with a Social Worker.
(4) Demonstrates experience of working with children with challenging behaviour.
(5) Demonstrates experience of working in a multi-cultural community.
(6) Demonstrates an understanding of a wide range of factors that impact on education achievement including attendance, attachment, trauma, and Social, Emotional Mental Health Difficulties.
(7) Demonstrates an understanding of the benefits and challenges of multi-agency working.
8) Demonstrates an understanding of the age-related expectations of attainment for Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Post-16.

Skills & Abilities
(9) Ability to advise on interventions for Children with a Social Worker who may need specialised interventions to achieve their potential.
(10) Perseveres in challenging circumstances and tasks which involve Children with a Social Worker in order to achieve positive outcomes.
(11) Demonstrates ability to plan, organise and take responsibility for work and evaluate as appropriate.
(12) Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of working in a team.

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 : 17:00
Salary: £14.90

To be responsible for issuing Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to offenders including those caught littering, dog fouling or incorrectly disposing of their waste. The post holder will also be responsible for investigating fly tipping and businesses operating without a valid Trade Waste agreement. Undertake PACE interviews and attend court to give evidence. The post holder will be required to wear a uniform, patrol the borough on foot and will be expected to work a shift pattern, including some weekends, evenings and bank holidays. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Job Category : Commercial
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.75

Overall Purpose of Job
To be responsible for dealing effectively with the corporate complaints, Members enquiries and Ombudsman enquiries.
To work as part of a team to deliver high quality responses to customers complaints and enquiries.
To develop and maintain good relations with service areas and partner agencies
Promote a positive image of the Council and to enhance its reputation.
To take a lead role on a specific area of work or projects on behalf of the Manager
KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of local government and local government services
Knowledge of complaints processes
Continually keep up to date with the law and guidance in relation to their work area
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including use of email, databases, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Word.

Knowledge of research techniques
QUALIFICATIONS
A levels or equivalent educational standard or equivalent work related attainment in a customer care environment

EXPERIENCE:
Experience of working in at least one of the following areas:
Corporate complaints
Housing

Experience of conducting detailed investigations of complaints preferably within a comparable local authority section.
Experience of successfully dealing with Members and the public, including communicating difficult issues effectively orally and in writing
Experience of working positively to engage with and understand the needs of stakeholders and Members.
Experience of project management and/or research work and relevant techniques.
Experience of working with computer based systems
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good problem solving and evaluation skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to think laterally and to develop creative and innovative solutions allied with an ability to respond to change.
Well developed oral, written and presentation skills
Able to represent the Team and the Council at meetings with partners and other external agencies.
Ability to understand complex information

Able to use the sections computer based systems

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Enfield Highway Library, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £20.45

We require an experience manager to over see two teams, Shared lives and Outreach. Direct line managing 3 team leaders. The ideal candidate would have experience of support adults with learning disabilities. We have a small shared lives scheme that provide family homes for vulnerable adults, and an outreach team that supports adults maximise their independence. The team have gone through changes and need strong leadership and support. auditing skills and strong IT skills
Purpose of the Role:
To provide comprehensive leadership and management to the Adult Placement Scheme and Outreach Team, in delivering high quality placements, care and support to our customers
Allocate resources to ensure best value in delivering services.
To ensure H&S and other legislation and best practice is adhered to
To apply managerial, professional and administrative skills and knowledge in ensuring that:

⦁ Staff are recruited, trained, supervised and efficiently organised to provide a high-quality service
⦁ The service meets the standards set by IWE and external regulation including CQC Fundamental standards and Key Performance Targets relevant to the service.
⦁ Staff and carers are recruited, trained, supervised and efficiently organised to provide a high-quality service
⦁ The service assists in promoting independence and supporting users to maximise their independence for as long as possible

Skills and Competencies
(In this section you should list between 4 and a maximum of 8 essential recruitment and selection criteria and 2 desirable criteria)

Essential:

1. Proven ability of managing staff within a CQC registered service
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, negotiating and excellent IT skills
3. Ability to plan and maximise use of resources as well as manage a budget effectively
4. Ability of implementing the highest standards of H & S including risk management within the various work environments
5. Experience of allocating resources to ensure best use and value
6. Ability to work in partnership with staff and external teams to ensure a smooth cohesive service is delivered
7. Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work for the team and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands
8. Ability to structure work routines to ensure all performance indicators for the service are met

Desirable:

1. Experience of carrying out minor building works
2. Previous experience of working with IT systems within a social care setting

Experience and Knowledge

1. Experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting with a range of adults with different levels of needs
2. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidance that underpin the service
3. Extensive knowledge of resources to support the provision of enablement to promote independence (e.g. Telecare, equipment and other interventions)
4. Experience of recruitment, managing staff including allocation of work, performance management and staff development.
5. Previous experience of meeting provider registration requirements

Essential Qualification(s)

1. NVQ/QCF level 4 or equivalent

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Docks Office, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £9.81

To provide general business support to various teams with the service including minute taking and data entry (to WCCIS) in line with the relevant legislation, regulations and national standards.
To work to provide quality services to all users and carers.
To work in partnership with other professionals, services users, carers and agencies, both internally and externally.

Candidate will be able to to travel to Barry Docks Office when needed as well as work from home.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Docks Office, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 18.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £9.81

To provide general business support to various teams with the service including minute taking and data entry (to WCCIS) in line with the relevant legislation, regulations and national standards.
To work to provide quality services to all users and carers.
To work in partnership with other professionals, services users, carers and agencies, both internally and externally.

Candidate will be able to to travel to Barry Docks Office when needed as well as work from home.

Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £11.20

cleaner required to work in our coroners court in barnet
Main Responsibilities

1. To carry out:
   General cleaning tasks, including mopping, sweeping, dusting (both low and high levels), damp wiping and buffing of both horizontal and vertical surfaces which include desks, cabinets, walls, doors, chairs, vision panel, windows, and sills, cleaning washrooms to include descale of toilets, urinals and showers, vacuuming floors and soft furnishing, emptying, and cleaning of waste bins with remove of waste sacks to the designated recycling areas and to place in the appropriate bin.
   Periodic cleaning to include insides of fridges and microwave ovens with the moving of small surface equipment to clean surrounding areas.
   Spillage cleaning – to include blood and bodily fluids
2. To ensure a full knowledge and understanding of designated duties, work areas, activities and expected standards of performance.
3. To ensure that you carry out all allocated cleaning duties to satisfaction of Haringey and as instructed by the Management Team.
4. To understand that the corporate monthly percentage scores for audits are to be maintained along with associated paperwork as required.
5. To ensure that that the cleaning duties are carried out within the contracted hours and if completed before this time, to assist with additional tasks as instructed by your Supervisor/Management Team.
6. To understand Haringey’s policies and procedures and to complete all relevant paperwork required for the Management Team
7. To understand and comply with Haringey’s health and safety policies and procedures.
8. To ensure and maintain high standards of personal hygiene, with special attention to hands, fingernails, hair care and general appearance. For reasons of safety whist working, you must wear: the ‘Haringey Facilities Team’ uniform allocated to you, sturdy closed toed shoes, and minimum jewellery.
9. To ensure that your issued uniform is always maintained and presentable. To wear appropriate PPE as required.
10. To be responsible for your own health and safety and always maintain a safe working environment for others in your workplace.
11. To ensure that you do not attempt any work activity to include use of chemicals, substances, and machinery unless you have been trained to do so and with the authority of the Management Team
12. To understand and adhered to the absent and sickness procedure and report sickness, absence or accident, to your Supervisor/Management Team, allowing sufficent time to cover your shift.
13. To ensure that all cleaning equipment and machinery is checked for safe to use prior and on completion of the cleaning task and is returned clean and tidy to the store area.
14. To be responsible for your cleaning storage area, ensuring that it is clean, tidy, and sufficiently stock with relevant chemicals and materials and with no personal items.
    To preform cover or miscellaneous cleaning duties as appropriate or as instructed

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
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: £10.01

This placement is for 6 months.
Key areas of focus are to:
• You will carry out standard and routine electronic processing, dealing with sensitive and private information accordingly.
•Daily you will be sorting and opening mail, verifying original documents, logging in-coming cheques and escalating queries and issues when required.
•You will deliver and collect post around the council building, and this will include carrying out physical handling of boxes, mail crates and office supplies.
•You will be handling confidential and sensitive documents appropriately and securely in accordance with Data Protection requirements.
•Occasionally you will cover Front Reception at Badminton Road offices and interact with customers face to face and over the telephone.
You will work alongside colleagues within the scanning and printing teams to ensure the smooth running of all departments.
The candidate should have:
• You will have the ability to check written and numeric information accurately.
•You will be able to handle sensitive, confidential information appropriately and have an awareness of Data Protection.
•You will have previous experience of using Microsoft Office.
•You will be able to carry out physical handling of storage boxes, mail crates and office supplies.
•You may have experience of processing mail/ documents.
•Although not essential, you may have previous experience of working in a customer care or an office/ reception setting.
•Although not essential, you may have experience in dealing with visitors face to face and queries over the phone, knowing when to escalate accordingly

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Luton Borough Council

Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £40-£42 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST:

To be a team leader, line managing, supporting and coaching a team of six Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Officers, assisting with training and ensuring that standards of customer service are maintained and reporting to the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) manager.

To work alongside the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub team receiving and handling all initial children social care contacts and queries entering the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub via telephone or in written format.

To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk and recommend appropriate advice and action, escalating to relevant services as required and in line with Local Safeguarding Children’s Board Thresholds.

Ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for efficient action.

Experience
Substantial post qualifying experience including in – depth experience in the field of child and family social work

Demonstrable experience of coaching / mentoring and managing
professional staff

In-depth service specific knowledge of children’s safeguarding and management of risk

Specialist Knowledge
Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post

Knowledge of social care needs of children and families

Education and Training
Relevant professional
qualification, e.g.: Dip
SW, CQSW

Registered with the
Health and Care
Professions Council

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Luton Borough Council

Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £36 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST:

Receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments/devising care plans, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families, including influencing the direction of future services

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: %

1. Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and 25% carers using the Department of Health and Luton Borough Council criteria for children in need and significant harm. Taking the lead role and responsibility, you co-ordinate the multi agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.
2. Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and 25% guidance relating to service users and carers e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative and providing instruction to legal counsel.
3. Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring 20% needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti discriminatory practice and the empowerment of service users.
4. Keep appropriate case records, statistics and information. Provide case reports 15% and witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures.
5. Ensure that the needs of service users are regularly reviewed and changes in 10% circumstances and newly identified needs are addressed. This will necessitate organising and chairing multi agency meetings.
6. When necessary and subject to accreditation, carry out, when required the role of 5% practice teacher foe students on professional qualifying courses.

Specialist Knowledge

Substantial knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relating to Children and Family Services, including appropriate Quality standards.

Knowledge and understanding of child development and issues of family dynamics.

Demonstrable understanding of service eligibility criteria concerning need and of risk of significant harm.

Education and Training

Dip SW, CQSW, or recognised equivalent professional qualification.

Other Requirements

Able to visit children and families in their
own homes (regularly)

Able to work outside normal office hours
(occasionally)

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Luton Borough Council

Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £36 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST:
Receive and co-ordinate referrals, undertake assessments/formulate care plans, arrange action and review services for children and families.

Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and carers using the Department of Health and Luton Borough Council criteria for children in need and significant harm. Taking the lead role and responsibility, you co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.
Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative and providing instruction to legal counsel.
Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of service users.
Ensure that the needs of service users are regularly reviewed and changes in circumstances and newly identified needs are addressed. This will necessitate organising and chairing multi agency meetings.

Effectively and comprehensively gather record and analyse sensitive and confidential data on the relevant database, collating key information relating to children’s safeguarding and protection, maintaining accurate and up to date records in accordance with the Data Protection Act, provide case reports, relevant documentation and witness statements for court when required and enable the production of statistical and management reports as required.

Experience
Some experience in social/health care field.
Knowledge
Substantial knowledge of legislation and statutory responsibilities relating to Children and Family Services, including appropriate Quality standards.
Knowledge and understanding of child development and issues of family dynamics.
Some understanding of service eligibility criteria concerning need and of risk of significant harm.

Education and Training
Dip SW, CQSW, or recognised equivalent professional qualification.
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Luton Borough Council

Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £30-£32 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST:

The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. It aims to do this by enabling people to:

• Have control over their lives.
• Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives.
• Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community.
• Access the support they need in order to be as independent as they choose.

You will be expected to: 1) receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments including Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) and Best Interest Assessor (BIA) and carers assessments; 2) coach and mentor Social Care Assessors who are undertaking assessments, support planning and review tasks; 3) influence the direction of future services.

Experience
Demonstrable post qualifying experience in social/health care field.

Demonstrable experience of coaching/ mentoring/developing

Demonstrable experience of working work with and challenging cases – with access to support and supervision – where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk and where crisis intervention may be required in compliance with health and safety policies.

Experience of the customer interface environment and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction including knowledge of the different adult client groups.

Experience of advocacy and user involvement issues including promoting the involvement of people in developing their own care/support plans

Significant experience of collaborative, partnership and inter-agency working.

Skills/Abilities
Self-motivating and managing, high achiever, dynamic and innovative, able to work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines and targets.

Able to undertake AMHP and or BIA assessments
Able to quality control and assure services

Able to promote the benefits of working together as one multi-disciplinary team and one department to minimise duplication and make best use of scarce resources

Able to advise, guide, assist, supervise to direct work, coach, develop and mentor the case work practice of Social Care Assessors. Including evidence of ability to evaluate alternative lines of action, identify degrees of priority and urgency and make creative and sound judgments in providing solutions on case work issues.

Able to make professional judgements, accept the consequences of own actions and negotiate resources in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with customers, carers and with a wide range of other professionals.

Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues. This will involve using Council computer database and case recording systems

Value for money minded with evidence of ability to creatively design cost effective care packages, being clear about the impact of decisions on costs, implement lean processes and maintain effective administrative and organisational procedures

Able to represent the Agency in court, or a similar setting.

Able to set and maintain the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical behaviour and gain the trust and

Specialist Knowledge
In depth knowledge and understanding of social care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context including:
Personalisation
Care Act 2014
Making Safeguarding personal
MCA DoLS
Multi-disciplinary complex case work
CQC Care Standards
No recourse to public funds
Transition
Transforming Care
Continuing Healthcare
Rehabilitation & Reablement
Telecare & Other Technologies
Knowledge of and application of the Early Help & preventative agenda
Ability to support staff working with complex family dynamics

Education and Training
BSC, Dip SW or CQSW, (or Foreign qualification where certified by Social Work England) + at least PQ in one relevant area and hold GSCC or equivalent registration

Current and Valid registration with Social Work England or equivalent professional body

Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development. Willing to undertake further PQ training

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Luton Borough Council

Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £15-£20 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST:
To work within the Integrated Family Partnership Service. To provide a wide range of support services for vulnerable children and their families, including direct work with children, young people and adults.

To work closely with partner agencies and commissioned services to achieve positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Experience
Demonstrable experience of working with children and families in a social care, educational or health care setting
Skills/Abilities
Demonstrable ability to work in conjunction with professionals from own and other agencies and to engage and work in partnership with mothers, fathers and carers and with children and young people in order to agree and carry out planned work

Able to analyse and assess needs in partnership with families and prepare clear and concise plans, targets and reports relating to the needs and protection of children.

Demonstrable ability to organise workload and carry out tasks on own initiative.

Able with guidance to participate in decision making where issues of child protection and family support are paramount.

Specialist Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of the effects of deprivation and abuse on the wellbeing of children Demonstrable knowledge of child/human development.
Education and Training
Training in areas of work related to children and families.

NVQ3 in child care or equivalent
Other Requirements
Able to work evenings and weekends when necessary and able to travel effectively in the Borough and elsewhere on a daily basis

Able to converse with ease with members of the public and provide effective help or advice in accurate and fluent spoken English