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Job Category: Catering & Hospitality

Job location:  Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest, SA62 4BN , Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours per week: 25

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.21 per hour

DBS Required

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality

Job location:  Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, SA71 4RJ, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours per week: 22.5

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.21 per hour

DBS Required

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality

Job location:  Troed y Rhiw, Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, SA640AU, Pembrokeshire County Council

Hours per week: 15

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.21 per hour

DBS Required

Job Category: Planning

Job location:  Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202HT,  Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.29 per hour

Role Purpose 

To be responsible for the processing and determination of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications (including major development – economic, inward investment, change of use and residential schemes) across Somerset, through negotiation with developers and their agents, considering third party comments, liaising with members and drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions.

To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. To prepare appeal statements and attend hearings and public enquiries as expert witness in connection with planning and enforcement appeals, to represent the Local Planning Authority and defend its decisions.

To respond promptly to enquiries from developers, members and the public on a range of development matters to ensure an efficient and reliable service is provided taking account of relevant legislation, case law policies and the procedures of the Council.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI (Essential)

Knowledge:

• Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters (Essential)
• Good knowledge of planning, enforcement, planning policy, case law and relevant legislation (Essential)
• Interpretation of legislation – interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement (Essential)

Skills:

• Good negotiation skills and the ability to contribute positively to the resolution of issues (Essential)
• Working under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising, organising, and planning own and others fluctuating workloads (Essential)
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and proactively (Essential)
• Adaptation and responding to change (Essential)
• Ability to use influence and persuasion to achieve objectives (Essential)
• Ability to use thoughtful judgement to manage complex service delivery (Essential)
• Flexible approach to the working day (Essential)
• Shares knowledge and expertise with others (Essential)

Experience: 

• Should have experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and competing workloads to maintain performance targets (Essential)
• Should have experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry) (Desirable)
• Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD (Essential)
  

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.29 per hour

45p per mile business mileage

Up to £150 per week accommodation expense

We are looking for a Social Work Manager to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire.

We need a qualified and experienced children’s social work manager to manage one of five social work teams, undertaking Safeguarding & Support work.  You will be experienced in child in need and child protection work, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings and adoption work.

You will manage a team of social workers and family support workers with input from a Managing Practitioner within our new locality structure.  You will be committed to providing the highest quality of supervision and case direction, focussing at all times on improving outcomes for children.  You will be organised and a strong communicator and decision-maker.  You will work effectively as part of a service management team, committed to embedding good practice, with a focus on relationship based and restorative practice.

Herefordshire is on a journey, and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

You will be fully qualified (Degree in Social Work or equivalent), with significant post qualification social work experience, plus evidence of CPD and Social Work England registration.

This position will be located in our northern region, with the primary base of operations at the Leominster Multi-Agency Office, ensuring accessibility and collaboration within the area.

Your proven record of effective service delivery will include managing staff and budgets, while implementing service and quality improvement methods successfully in pursuit of challenging performance expectations.

Herefordshire Council Safeguarding & Support Teams

The Children’s Safeguarding & Supportteams are based across Herefordshire as we move to a locality-based model. Teams will be located in the North, South and Central areas of the county with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed to anyone new to the team.

There are six teams which are made up of a Team Manager and five social workers each.  The locality base for this post is Leominster, with flexibility for working at home within a plan agreed as part of your appointment to the post, however you will be expected to attend some meetings in person and attend the office as agreed each week. 

We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are available for discussions on complex matters, working together to ensure the right outcomes are achieved for our families 

Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications, which can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed.  We have Case Progression Officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and contribute to identifying training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported. 

Regular supervision takes place each month and you will have supervision with a Service Manager , who is available on a daily basis, for both formal and informal supervision sessions and case discussions. 

We are excited to welcome new Social Workers so please consider joining us!

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD, Isle of Wight Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £32.00 per hour

This role will be located on the Isle of Wight – working face to face with adults in the community. Candidates will need their own vehicle to reach our rural client base. There will be a travel allowance to compensate for bringing a car across to the Island each week.

Job description

Come and work on the beautiful Isle of Wight and enjoy everything the island has to offer from beaches and areas of outstanding natural beauty, to a supportive and friendly team and a welcoming community!  

We are looking for qualified and experienced social workers to join our team and carry out reviews and reassessments of adults in our community. Experience working with adults in a social work capacity will be essential. 

Applicants must have own vehicle and be able to work on the Isle of Wight full time (easy links via car across the Solent to the Island from Southampton, Fishbourne and Lymington) 

To facilitate and support individuals to complete a needs assessment using a strengths-based approach, which focuses on the skills and abilities, considers their networks of support both within families and the wider community. 

• To consider approaches / early interventions which delay or prevent the development of needs in individuals, such as through universal services in the community, specific preventative services and information / advice on services available locally.
• To support individuals in the development of independence plans using a person cantered approach in liaison with statutory and non-statutory / voluntary agencies, utilising a wide range of tools and options available to support the person in determining their own outcomes and how they could be met.
• To consult and work effectively with other professionals in order to identify and meet service user / carers needs, positively contributing to the achievement of joint working practices.
• To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and establish protection plans. To undertake safeguarding reviews and to ensure all recording is accurate and timely.
• To assess and manage risk to individuals, families, carers, groups, communities, self and colleagues.
• Apply policies, procedures, codes of conduct and practice in a range of settings and locations as required.
• Undertake statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other legislation and guidance.
•  Promote multi-disciplinary working partnerships, sometimes acting as a liaison between the council and other health and social care partners.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude and approach that will enhance the professionalism, quality of service and image of the council.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Unit 4 Sandgate Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.26

To monitor and create statistical information associated with service requests. Input data to spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, filing manually and electronically, archiving etc.

Able to do detail work, punctual, 4 GCSE at least C level including Maths & English, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word at Intermediate level

9am to 5pm, Mon through Friday. Ideally, role to commence on Monday, 22 September 2025. No hybrid working opportunities.

Unit 4, Sandgate Street Industrial Estate, 57 Sandgate Street, London, SE15 1LE

Purpose of the job

To assist the Waste and Cleaning management team in the technical provision,

organising and co-ordination of resources necessary for the efficient, cost

effective and economic operation of the services, including customer care and

account management for services provided to external customers.

To analyse tonnage data providing the Business Services Manager with

recommendations for improving service delivery.

To monitor and create statistical information associated with service requests

and failures. Dealing directly with complaints and enquires linked to reports

generated by other back-office staff.

To develop, improve, monitor, and revise the crew’s schedules and work

systems to meet service requirements.


Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1. 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)

including English and Maths.

2. An understanding of the principles and practices of

delivering excellent customer services particularly

in the public sector.

3. Knowledge of customer account management

using SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Experience:

4. Minimum of 1 year’s experience of either delivering

front-line services or day to day management of

contracts.

5. Experience of using SAP Finance including data

gathering and monitoring.

6. Experience of providing excellent customer service

7. Experience of working in partnership with other

stakeholders.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

including the ability to communicate effectively with

a diverse range of people.

9. Ability to initiate and sustain dialogue with

stakeholders, customers, teams and partners by

telephone, in writing and/or face-to-face.

10. Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own

workload, whilst working as part of a team

11. Proficient IT skills

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)

Location : 44 York Street, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15
Salary: £21.16

The Child and Family Help Team forms part of the Social Care and Early Help Directorate. The team is focused on supporting children, young people and families who need targeted early help as well as more specialist interventions, including work with children in need. Working with a range of agencies and partners, the aim of the service is to help prevent an escalation of more serious concerns and referrals into Child Protection services. Under the guidance of a qualified social worker, the Child and Family Help Practitioner will work with children and families in either Richmond or Kingston boroughs within both the early help and statutory frameworks. They will be based in one of our main offices, youth centres or family hubs.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : 1 Derriford Business Park, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £12.85

The Registration Service are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate that they are able to work on their own initiative, have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service, good communication skills and are able to maintain confidentiality and discretion.  

This is a customer facing role responsible for delivering excellent customer service for routine enquiries and high quality administrative support to a team of Registrars.  The successful candidate will be handling and processing considerable amounts of manual and electronic information where accuracy and confidentiality are vital. There will also be a requirement to provide administrative support to the Coroner’s Court.  

The ideal candidate must be able to work as part of a team and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Accurate data inputting skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Outlook and MS Teams are essential. The applicant will have the ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure to meet statutory deadlines.  


Essential

qualifications/

knowledge

§ GCSE’s A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths

§ A willingness to undertake appropriate learning and development as

required

Desirable

qualifications/

knowledge

§ NVQ Level 2 or 3

§ Customer care qualification/training

§ Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Essential

experience

§ Experience of using Microsoft Software Packages e.g. Word, Excel,

Outlook.

§ Experience of giving information and signposting customers in a tactful and

professional manner face to face, over the phone, online and in writing.

§ Experience of providing an effective and efficient business support service

to customers.

§ Administrative experience with an understanding of office procedures.

§ Experience of prioritising own workload to ensure deadlines are met.

§ Experience of maintaining documents, records and data e.g. financial

records, customer records or accounts.

Desirable

§ Experience of working on process improvements

experience

Essential skills § Ability to take ownership of issues and see through to a resolution for

customers, keeping them informed as required.

§ Ability to process basic service requests.

§ Customer care skills and the ability to show initiative when dealing with

customer enquiries.

§ Communication skills to provide information and signpost customers, some

with specific communication needs, when dealing with their enquiries and

complaints.

§ Numeracy skills required for carrying out calculations and ensuring the

accuracy of data.

§ Literacy skills required including spelling, grammar and punctuation for

dealing with letters, documents.

§ Ability to be decisive and make criteria based decisions – weighing up

evidence against set criteria.

§ Team working skills and the ability to work together with colleagues to

deliver a cohesive, joined-up service to customers.

§ Time management skills to prioritise work appropriately, be punctual and

meet deadlines in order to deliver a good service.

§ Accuracy with a high level of attention to detail

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.14

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV STATES CLEARLY THAT YOU ARE SCW REGISTERED AND WHETHER YOU LIVE IN WALES

ALL ASSESSMENTS WILL BE PAID AT RATE OF £2250 PER ASSESSMENT

FORM F ASSESSOR

Registered with social care Wales, 

Live within a radius of  40 miles of Cardiff 

Previous fostering experience including completion of form f’s

We are looking for a pool of assessors and we will contact agencies as and when required.

Visits will need to be carried out face to face

Foster Wales Cardiff, the in house fostering service are seeking social workers with at least 3 years experience to complete Coram Baaf Form F assessments. We are looked for appropriately skilled and experienced qualified social workers to assess and prepare prospective Foster Carers for presentation to panel and their Fostering journey. 

Attendance at panel is required to present the assessment with Panel being held on a Wednesday. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative but will receive supervision for the assessment and regular check ins with your supervisor. 

The will be a requirement to visit people in line with the assessment.

CPA ASSESSOR

Registered with Social Care Wales.

Previous fostering experience including completion of Connect Person’s Assessment.

We are looking for a pool of assessors and we will contact agencies as and when required.

Visits will need to be carried out face to face at the applicant’s home.

Foster Wales Cardiff, the in-house fostering service are seeking social workers with at least 3 years’ experience to complete Connected Person’s Assessments. We are looking for appropriately skilled and experienced qualified social workers to assess and prepare prospective kinship carers for presentation to panel and their journey as kinship carers.

Attendance at panel is required to present the assessment, panel is held on a Wednesday. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative but will receive supervision for the assessment and regular check ins with your supervisor.

Specific Experience

•          Knowledge and experience of working with Looked After Children or experience of working within a fostering service

•          Extensive experience of completing in-depth, evidence based assessments

•          Knowledge of child care legislation particularly care planning and Child Protection

•          Knowledge and experience of working with children/young people and working in groups

•          Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services and Fostering Services Regulations

•          Excellent communication and administrative skills

Education & Training

•          CQSW, DipSW or BA in Social Work

•          Registration with Care Council for Wales / GSCC

Job Category: Planning

Job location: Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £36.25 per hour

Role Purpose

To be responsible for the processing and determination of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications (including major development – economic, inward investment, change of use and residential schemes) across Somerset, through negotiation with developers and their agents, considering third party comments, liaising with members and drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions.

To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. To prepare appeal statements and attend hearings and public enquiries as expert witness in connection with planning and enforcement appeals, to represent the Local Planning Authority and defend its decisions.

To respond promptly to enquiries from developers, members and the public on a range of development matters to ensure an efficient and reliable service is provided taking account of relevant legislation, case law policies and the procedures of the Council.

Qualifications:

Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI (Essential)

Knowledge:

Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters (Essential)
Good knowledge of planning, enforcement, planning policy, case law and relevant legislation (Essential)
Interpretation of legislation – interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement (Essential)

Skills:

Good negotiation skills and the ability to contribute positively to the resolution of issues (Essential)
Working under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising, organising, and planning own and others fluctuating workloads (Essential)
Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and proactively (Essential)
Adaptation and responding to change (Essential)
Ability to use influence and persuasion to achieve objectives (Essential)
Ability to use thoughtful judgement to manage complex service delivery (Essential)
Flexible approach to the working day (Essential)
Shares knowledge and expertise with others (Essential)

Experience:

Should have experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and competing workloads to maintain performance targets (Essential)
Should have experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry) (Desirable)
Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD (Essential)

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

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

Hours per week: 22.50

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.24 per hour

Early help and assessment team. 3 days per week please, office 1 to 2 days per week, location is NP15 1GA. Candidate should be available within 2 or 3 weeks max please and live within easy commute of Usk. Team is friendly and Manager is very supportive. Umbrella rate is £38.43 phr

Job description

Early help and assessment team (front door service). 3 days per week.

To complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths and risks.
To formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of children, families and carers.
To implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity and resilience of their parents and/or carers.
To undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.
To assist in developing the existing services for children, their families and carers and to help shape future services.
Mix of office, Monmouthshrie and home working. Pls bear in mind that Monmouthshire is a spread out county.

Job Category: Engineering & Surveying

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

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £25.00 per hour

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

1. To make technical recommendations to the Accommodation Supply and Resettlement

Service

2. Leader following inspections of properties and communal areas for inclusion in the leasing

scheme.

3. Carry out inspections of dwellings and advice on methods of repairs and adaptation and to

provide technical temporary accommodation team regarding repairs and maintenance of

stock

4. Issue works orders and ensure efficient cost control Carry out supervision of all works as

they proceed and on completion and instruct contractors to remedy any defects as

appropriate

5. Carry out specialist research and analytical duties as required. Make recommendations on

appropriate courses of action.

6. Carry out duties of the Council under delegated authority or as assigned

7. Make full use of available technology, including the use of specialized technical equipment.

8. Prepare statements of evidence and associated documentation and attend court, public

enquiries, etc to give evidence on the Council’s behalf where necessary.

9. Keep abreast of current legislation, technical knowledge and new developments. Assist

with the establishment of technical standards and working methods.

10. To authorize and/or verify, repair/improvement work carried out by the Lessors and their

agent under the Private Sector Leasing Scheme.

11.To provide technical advice and assistance to other areas of the housing needs service as

required.

12.To develop and monitor the hostels capital and planned maintenance programme, to

complete all Project Implementation documentation.

13.Ensure that all vacant dwellings included in redevelopment schemes are assessed for

short-life purposes.

14.To provide technical support to the procurement Team.

15.In conjunction with Manager develop performance standards and monitor achievements

16.To ensure all works supervised above are carried out in compliance with the

contract/procurement criteria, specification and standing orders of the Council and Health

and Safety at Work Regulations.

17.To authorize payments on works specified above.

18.To liaise with building service regarding any disputes

19.To investigate claims of damage to PSL property by owners/outside agencies, produce

reports together with specifications of repairs and estimate of costs. To carry out

negotiations with lessors and/or their agents and to supervise remedial works for their

properties

20.Make recommendations to the Accommodation Supply Manager regarding the transfer of

tenants when extensive repairs are required.

21.To determine responsibility for repairs in accordance with the PSL lease. To prepare

estimates of cost of works for owners where required

22.In conjunction with the Accommodation Supply manager, to manage the repairs and

maintenance budget for temporary accommodation

23.To negotiate with landlord regarding the hand back of their PSL in accordance with the

terms of the lease and minimize expenditure on hand backs for the Council

24.To use the VDU and computer systems for the above duties

25.Flexibility: The over-riding need is to provide an effective and economic organization that is

responsive to the Councils’ and customers needs at all times. The post-holder will be

expected to take a flexible approach to all duties and to assist in covering for all aspects of

work throughout the housing service as required in order to promote the general well-being

of the service.

26. Attend various meetings both internal and with external parties where required including difficult residents and those who have taken legal action against the council.

27. To risk assess on site any hazards as per the Housing health and safety rating system guidance and be able to produce dynamic risk assessments in regard to both difficult and vulnerable customers.

28. Have attention to detail and good record keeping, ensuring notes, emails and inspections are stored appropriately and are done within the relevant business timescales.

29. Lead on and support the investigation, assessment and resolution of disrepair claims within our housing portfolio. This role is crucial to ensuring legal compliance, maintaining the condition of our housing stock, protecting the organization from litigation and safeguarding tenant welfare.

30. Provide accurate and comprehensive survey reports essential to key decisions relating to Property maintenance, compliance, asset management, planning and risk mitigation.



31. To play a vital role in the coordination and oversight of contractors across a variety of property maintenance, repair and improvement projects. The role is central to ensuring contracted works are delivered to exceptional standard, within budget and on schedule.

32. The ideal candidate will combine technical surveying expertise with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure that stakeholder concerns, requirements and feedback are accurately integrated into planning development and execution phases.

33. This role is crucial in reducing in reducing void times, ensuring properties meet quality and safety standards maximising housing availability for tenants.

34. To have knowledge of the schedule of rates to ensure consistency and value for money in pricing and specification across all jobs to support accurate budgeting and financial forecasting.

35. To drive down reactive spend and improve long term asset performance, and ensuring that maintenance activities are both cost – effective and aligned with the organizational strategy.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP,

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Job Purpose

Based within the Commissioning & Placements Group, the Service Organiser will be responsible for co-ordinating, managing and supporting a range of specialist functions within the Commissioning and Placements Group. The post will support commissioning and contract management work across the group, including but not confined to children in care and care leaver residential placements, short breaks and respite care, and education placements within the independent specialist schools sector.

Key Responsibilities

To act as the contact point for commissioning referrals
To hold responsibility for monitoring of databases and ensure any gaps are filled in
To hold responsibility for the progress chasing of information from social workers, partner agencies, providers and families needed to inform a range of functions in the Commissioning and Placement Group
To support the team in preparing information for quality assurance, audit reviews and contract arrangements
To ensure accurate recording and administration of documentation for the functions of the Group
To support with correspondence and reporting as part of the Group’s quality assurance, audit reviews, commissioning processes and contract management arrangements.
To provide data analysis regarding all commissioned services across the Department, including statutory returns
To support the up keep of accurate records across the Local Authority databases e.g. Capita and Mosaic
To have working knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the functions of the Group e.g. The Children and families Act, SEN Code of Practice, and Short Breaks regulations
To be competent in drafting relevant letters on behalf of the Group.
To maintain a good working knowledge of service provision across the county.
To participate in regular supervision.
To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.
To contribute to, as appropriate, service development and efficiencies
To co-ordinate meetings with stakeholders, when necessary, as part of the Group’s commissioning and contract management activity
To be aware of safeguarding practices and to alert the line manager to any safeguarding concerns.
Any duty or task that is appropriate for the role described.
Key Accountabilities

For updating the monitoring of the Commissioning and Placement Group databases
For progress chasing of information required to inform all commissioning and contract management functions
For documenting and raising safeguarding concerns
For completing accurate and timely case records
For monitoring, with the support of the Commissioning and Contract Officers, the departments progress in working to relevant time frames.
To adhere to General Data Protection Regulations.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP,

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Job Purpose

Based within the Commissioning & Placements Group, the Service Organiser will be responsible for co-ordinating, managing and supporting a range of specialist functions within the Commissioning and Placements Group. The post will support commissioning and contract management work across the group, including but not confined to children in care and care leaver residential placements, short breaks and respite care, and education placements within the independent specialist schools sector.

Key Responsibilities

To act as the contact point for commissioning referrals
To hold responsibility for monitoring of databases and ensure any gaps are filled in
To hold responsibility for the progress chasing of information from social workers, partner agencies, providers and families needed to inform a range of functions in the Commissioning and Placement Group
To support the team in preparing information for quality assurance, audit reviews and contract arrangements
To ensure accurate recording and administration of documentation for the functions of the Group
To support with correspondence and reporting as part of the Group’s quality assurance, audit reviews, commissioning processes and contract management arrangements.
To provide data analysis regarding all commissioned services across the Department, including statutory returns
To support the up keep of accurate records across the Local Authority databases e.g. Capita and Mosaic
To have working knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the functions of the Group e.g. The Children and families Act, SEN Code of Practice, and Short Breaks regulations
To be competent in drafting relevant letters on behalf of the Group.
To maintain a good working knowledge of service provision across the county.
To participate in regular supervision.
To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.
To contribute to, as appropriate, service development and efficiencies
To co-ordinate meetings with stakeholders, when necessary, as part of the Group’s commissioning and contract management activity
To be aware of safeguarding practices and to alert the line manager to any safeguarding concerns.
Any duty or task that is appropriate for the role described.
Key Accountabilities

For updating the monitoring of the Commissioning and Placement Group databases
For progress chasing of information required to inform all commissioning and contract management functions
For documenting and raising safeguarding concerns
For completing accurate and timely case records
For monitoring, with the support of the Commissioning and Contract Officers, the departments progress in working to relevant time frames.
To adhere to General Data Protection Regulations.

Job Category: Technical

Job location: County Hall, Ruthin, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1 YN, Denbighshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £21.52 per hour

Job Description � Summary Purpose To provide/assist in the provision of architectural services to achieve the successful implementation of the County�s building programme and projects for external clients and / or to project manage the work of external consultants as and when required Resources/Equipment/Material � Laptop, Mobile Phone � Proactis, Profess, Revit, AutoCAD, NBS (National Building Specification) � Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment � safety footwear, fleece, high visibility jacket and waistcoat, hard hat, eye protection, ear protection, face masks, disposable overalls � Health and Safety Site Materials � cleaning fluid, wet wipes, towel roll � Site Measuring Equipment � digital and measuring tapes � Site Access Equipment Special working conditions The postholder will visit and survey a range of Council buildings and sites and access areas not open to the public or general building users e.g. plant rooms, service areas, ceiling voids, roof spaces, underground ducts, trenches, confined spaces, access scaffolding etc, where some moderate to high noise, cold and heat may be experienced. The role will also involve contact with potentially harmful materials for which protective clothing, equipment and training will be provided. Employment Checks/ Specific Requirements Standard safer recruitment checks; 2 satisfactory references covering 3 years employment, evidence of essential qualifications, evidence of Right to Work in the UK. Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities � To deliver construction projects through all stages of the Royal Institute of British Architects� Plan of Work so as to complete projects on budget, on programme, with the required content and to the required quality, in accordance with the Authority�s policies and objectives and professional best practice. � To develop briefs, carry out site and building surveys, preparation of design and working drawings, detail design, site inspections, site meetings, contract administration, and all other activities associated with construction projects. � To co-ordinate the work of sub consultants and Design Teams including Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers, Technical Specialists and Clerks of Works. � To liaise with internal / external clients, contractors and other design team members including Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers, Technical Specialists and Clerks of Works in order to develop and integrate briefs, programmes and budgets. � To deliver contracts in accordance with the Authority�s Financial Regulations and all other relevant legal, financial and professional standards and obligations. � To co-ordinate as and when necessary the work of external consultants. � To provide project monitoring and other information to support staff for the purposes of time / fee monitoring and performance measurement. � To assist in team development through advice and collaborative working. � To provide assistance in the development of agreed office procedures. � To support were necessary the senior management team in servicing the democratic process by assisting in the preparation of reports, providing professional advice and supporting Elected Members in implementing the Service Business Plan. � To undertake other tasks in relation to the above accountabilities as and when allocated from time to time. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience The postholder should: � Degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture or an equivalent built environment subject with a technology base. � Have good written and verbal communication skills, show good organisational skills and have the ability to form part of a team. � The postholder should have an empathy with the Welsh language and culture. Vision/context This service achieves increasingly high client satisfaction through delivering high quality, innovative and sustainable design and project procurement on budget, on programme, and as briefed. This post provides critical financial, administrative, and systems support and advice to a service responsible for a workload of between �10m and �20m per annum. It has a crucial and proactive role in ensuring that all construction works procured through Design and Construction are completed in accordance with the specification, contract condition, in a safe and compliant manner, on programme and within budget. Job Title: Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technician Architect / Architectural Technologist Qualifications Degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture or an equivalent built environment subject with a technology base Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Chartered Member of the RIBA or CIAT or equivalent construction professional body Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Relevant Experience Architectural design experience on building construction projects commensurate with current stage in professional training To meet the essential requirements of the post in terms of architectural design duties Architectural design experience on building construction projects commensurate with current stage in professional training To meet the essential and desirable requirements of the post in terms of architectural design duties Providing relevant contractual advice Knowledge and Skills Detailed Working knowledge of the design process and construction industry Computer literacy and use of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD or similar drawing packages Negotiation skills Familiarity with Building Regulation, Building Bulleting, NBS and Common Arrangement of Works Sections Familiarity of the planning process. Project Management skills The ability to negotiate and communicate diplomatically and effectively with senior managers, civil servants, consultants, technical and nontechnical bodies in a professional capacity Proven ability in managing projects Detailed working knowledge of the construction industry Computer literacy and use of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD or similar drawing packages Negotiation skills Familiarity with Building Regulation, Building Bulletin, NBS and Common Arrangement of Works Sections Proven ability to coordinate the planning process and stakeholder consultation. Personal Qualities Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with Members, Clients, Consultants, and contractors in professional and technical capacities. Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work well within professional teams. Ability to manage personal workload Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of work and decisions Ability to communicate diplomatically, effectively and with confidence with Members, Clients, Consultants, and contractors in professional and technical capacities. Ability to work well within professional teams. Ability to manage personal workload, work under pressure and to deadlines Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of work and decisions Any Other Requirements Full valid driving Licence Empathy with the language and culture of Wales Full valid driving Licence Empathy with the language and culture of Wales

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.26 per hour

This position is for Grass cutter at Newport City Council

JOB PURPOSE

To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients

Qualifications

NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) a minimum of two years’ proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work

Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential

Possess a spraying certificate

Knowledge

Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance (or be prepared to undertake training)

Knowledge of plant identification and disorders

Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations

Experience

Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultual machinery

Experience of soft landscaping work

Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)

Job Category : Housing

Location : 36-44 South Mall, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :  17:00
Salary: £18.95

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and innovative individual who has experience in the recovery of all service charge income. You should have experience of dealing with Leaseholders and a basic understanding of Leasehold Law.

You must have direct experience of delivering a front-line service in the challenging housing environment and possess excellent written and verbal communications.  You must be proficient in IT and able to provide advice on availability of financial assistance for leaseholders in respect of major works debt, including basic benefit advice and make referrals to Debt Advice Agencies as necessary.

You must have experience of working in a team as well as on your own initiative and must be organised and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You must also be able to work directly with customers, have excellent communication skills, and have a passion for delivering first class customer service.

•          To ensure the maximum recovery of all service charge income, including the recovery of debts and arrears, in accordance with Enfield Council procedures.

•          Submit cases to HMCS for on line Judgement and monitor progress accordingly.

•          Determine which cases should be submitted for enforcement action, using appropriate legal processes. Liaise with legal representatives and attend court as necessary.

•          Provide advice on availability of financial assistance for leaseholders in respect of major works debt, including basic benefit advice and make referrals to Debt Advice Agencies as necessary.

•          Deal with leaseholder enquiries regarding outstanding debts and through liaison with other departments ensure all debts are recoverable.

•          Provide a full dispute resolution Service taking ownership of the end to end process and taking  full responsibility for liaising with other Teams to secure information and work with leaseholders to resolve the issues and maximise income in relation to charges and debts.

•          Administer suspense account, identify and reallocate payments accordingly, assist in reconciliation of service charges accounts as necessary. Request refunds from Leaseholder accounts as necessary.

Experience of dealing with the public and giving clear and unambiguous advice on complex issues.

Knowledge of service charge  and Major Works recoveries

Ability to meet deadlines and targets, demonstrating ability to achieve challenging targets despite constraints and obstacles.

Experience of referring debts to Court through On – Line Money Judgment.

Effective oral and written communication

High level of numeracy to calculate service charges

Experience of managing leasehold property in public sector

Knowledge of Leasehold law as it relates to Right to Buy leaseholders

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH,

Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.76 per hour

Job description:Practitioners working in line with the Advanced Level of the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to provide and uphold standards practice and professional leadership through the development of evidence-informed practice, quality assurance, staff development, knowledge development and management, and will also help to influence and contribute to strategic development in the organisation.To hold a smaller than average caseload to ensure you can provide leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team, supporting the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager (whereapplicable) with day to day operations and contributing to an effective and efficient team and ServiceThe role purpose is to champion high professional social work standards by encouraging and supporting opportunities for reflection, learning and critical challenge. You will deliver on the job training, mentoring to alternatively qualified staff, ASYE, students and less qualified Social Work staff in the council. Knowledge & Experience� Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment including proven assessment and investigation skills, of working effectively with children, young people and Families and can demonstrate positive impact, using safe practice techniques to promote and achieve good outcomes.� Experience of multi-disciplinary working with all partners and chairing formal multi- disciplinarymeetings. Experience of supporting colleagues in this specialism of work.� Experience of undertaking assessments and writing court reports and presenting evidencein court. Experience of supporting colleagues in this specialism.� Proven knowledge and application in assessing andmanaging higher levels of risk that involve multi[1]agency input, complex family dynamics, serious hostility and conflicts of interest in either Children�s or Adults services.� Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.� Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels with positive and person-centeredapproaches, including via writtenreports.� Evidence of professional development including contributing to the development and learningofothers individually and as part of a team.� Significant experience of working in partnership with service users, other professionals and agencies and awareness of the issues involved.� Experience of supporting people through change; developing and implementing practice, policy and otherchanges.� Experience of supervision, appraisal and professional development of staff.� Excellent IT skills, able to use Word, Excel, E-mail and relevant Care Management Data Bases, be ableto access and coach others to record information digitally and to promote use of self-help via digital platforms.� Planning and workload managementskills.� Model effective engagement with a wide range of people in challenging situations, and supportothers to develop and maintain effective engagement, including in situations of hostility and risk� Proven ability to deliver training, accurate record keeping and report writing.� Excellent presentation and training skills.� Proven organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise your caseload and meet deadlines.� Experience in audit and / or engagement in research.� Experience in monitoring financialspend.� You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of an individual-facing role).Qualifications� Qualified Social Worker, Degree in relevant profession with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.� Social Work England registered.� Post graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator or Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental HealthProfessional.� Evidence of or commitment to Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership or Manager training / qualifications.Decision Making� Able to demonstrate independent critical judgement, to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations and to effectively manageconflict.� Decisions lead to the setting of working standards and important procedures for theservice area which have an impact across the organisation.� Negotiation showing tact and diplomacy to deal with conflicting requirements or opinions and the ability to make decisions on the most appropriate action to reach an acceptable conclusion.� Use knowledge from a variety of sources to hypothesize and make complex judgements in uncertain and ambiguous situations, supporting and challenging others to do the same� Support and encourage professional decision-making in others. Identify when more strategic/expert advice or decision-making is needed� Make business decisions based on up to date specialist knowledge and analysis.� Contribute to developing council strategy within the service area.� Conduct statutory and / or complex / specialist assessments of individuals� circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.� Work closely with others to clarify changing service requirements. Identify, recommend and support the development and delivery of improvements in processes andprocedures.� Provide financial advice to support service provision and/or individuals.� Leads on complicated multi-agency working to inform assessment and care planning in orderto make a positive difference to clients and families in complex situations.Creativity and Innovation� Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and efficiency ofservices.� Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action – within the boundaryof well[1]defined policies.� Contribute to long term strategies.� Provide professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely and costeffective.� Manage a complex and varied caseload within a framework of policy and procedures � subject to managerial control and review of results.� Plan / co-ordinate / deliver training activities which support knowledge sharing both internally and externally, where appropriate.� Research information to support and develop services for the individuals and services more generally.� Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court / tribunals as required, representing the service at court / tribunal attendance as required. Mentor and coach colleagues to develop in these specialisms.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

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

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.78 per hour

Basic DBS required 

x 2 or 3 days in the office but also out in the community 

Main Purpose of the job: 

To develop a single front door triage system to provide trauma-informed triage and outreach to residents and colleagues. 

To target engagement to support the inclusion of harder-to-reach resident groups, such as NEET young people or economically inactive individuals. 

To support the employer engagement offer, to broker and enrol young people in to �Intermediate Labour Market� placements.

To work with the adult learning service to coordinate the promotion, enrolment and sustainment of functional skills interventions. 

Knowledge

Good understanding of various employment and support programmes and their eligibility criteria

Knowledge of customer care principles and practices.

Awareness of the challenges faced by NEET young people and economically inactive individuals.

Understanding of trauma-informed practices and professional pathways.

Knowledge of local economic information.

Aptitude

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Solution-focused approach to problem-solving.

Ability to foster excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Sensitivity and empathy in conducting triage conversations.

Commitment to accurate record-keeping and adherence to data security guidance and legislation.

Skills  

Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested

(To Be Tested � T)

Strong organisational skills to manage referrals and engagement activities.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to understand and navigate multiple programmes and their requirements.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on being concise, accurate, and GDPR compliant.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to conduct outreach and engagement activities.

Proficiency in utilising local economic information and data to inform engagement activities.

Strong IT systems skills, including the use of online booking systems, CRMs, and MS Office systems.

Experience

Proven track record of working with diverse resident groups, including harder-to-reach populations.

Experience in customer service and relationship management.

Experience in trauma-informed practices and outreach activities.

Experience in using IT systems.