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Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Argyll Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY, United Kingdom

Preston City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour Purpose of Job:�  

  The driving and operation of a Tractor and other street cleansing/horticultural vehicles up to 3.5 tonne (7.5 tonne if licence permits).�

    To cover a variety of environmental and horticultural duties such as cutting, flailing, towing and lifting and other duties relating to tractor driving in line with the needs of the service.�  

 To provide additional staffing support to undertake a wide range of the horticultural maintenance within the Parks and Streetscene service within the City�s parks, nature reserves, gardens, green spaces and streets �  

  To ensure duties are carried out in compliance with the relevant health and safety procedures in place within the serviceMain Duties/Responsibilities:�

    To operate tractors and other horticultural vehicles/equipment in order to carry out duties such as cutting, flailing, towing and lifting as well as having the ability to use tractor related adaptions to carry out these duties to a high standard.�    To operate tractors and other horticultural vehicles/equipment to cut grassed areas, hedges and other public open spaces of PCC owned land or land PCC is responsible for, remove fly tipping, fly posting, graffiti and other wastes if required.�    To work on their own or as part of a small team.� 

   Driving various Parks and Streetscene vehicles including tractors up to 3.5 tonne gross weight (7.5 tonne if licence permits)�    To work with new technologies including data transfer equipment, global positioning systems, handheld computers etc.�    Required to assist on Parks, Refuse Collection, Street Cleansing, and other labouring/gardening duties if required.�

    To support with events preparation, assisting on the day with manoeuvres and event deconstruction. �

    To support with football pitch renovation (rolling, slitting, seed spreading, fertiliser spreading)�

    To support with the unloading and transportation of deliveries�    Assist the tree team/other teams with heavy/large loads�    To ensure duties are carried out in compliance with the relevant health and safety procedures in place within the service�    To carry out any other reasonable duties allocated by management, commensurate with the post�    Take part in Bank Holiday, evening and weekend overtime rotas if required.�    Will be required to work in all weather conditions and work flexible hours if and when required.  

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37.5

Start date: Immediate start
Salary:  Â£32.10 per hour

2-3 days in office.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Handle all types of application, but with specific responsibility for major and the more controversial proposals, including:
a. Provide pre-application advice
b. Site inspections and surveys;
c. Research;
d. Consultation with stakeholders; including the public, statutory consultees and amenity and community organizations;
e. Negotiations with applicants and professional agents including leading negotiations on Section 106 Agreement~;
f. Assisting Councillors, Town and Parish Councils and others to understand proposals;
g. Lead the Development Team for major applications and Planning Performance Agreements and provide feedback to the Project Manager as required
h. Preparation of reports on applications, including for committee, with recommendations based on national and local planning policies and guidance and professional judgment;
i. Presentation of applications and related items at meetings of the Plans
and Regulatory Committees
2 Assist and where applicable deputise for the Team Leader Major Growth
3 Prepare planning appeal evidence and appear as an expert witness for the Council at Public Inquiries, Informal Hearings and prepare statements for Written Representation appeals.
4 Appear as a witness for the Council in the Magistrates and Crown Court as required.
5 Provide pre-application advice on complex and/or major development proposals, including acting as lead officer co-ordinating the views of all relevant parties, and respond to general enquiries from all stakeholders of the service.
6 Advise other members of the teams on difficult issues with which they are involved.
7 Liaise with and assist the planning enforcement unit in the conduct of investigations and preparation of cases for enforcement action.
8 Liaise with Senior Officers of other departments regarding development possibilities on Council owned and other land.
9 Assist the Head of Planning & Regeneration in the management of projects and the supervision of staff in undertaking complex and challenging assignments
10 To promote the personal development of team members by providing supervision, guidance and assistance as necessary and identifying their training and development needs to ensure they have the skills needed to achieve agreed service related and corporate objectives.
11 Contribute to the continuous improvement in the delivery of customer satisfaction ensuring all work is carried out to meet agreed expectations for customer

Able to analyse complex planning issues and to write letters, reports and evidence.

Demonstrate an

understanding of

current law and

guidance relating to

development

management

ICT knowledge and

aptitude

Use of specialist planning software

Application Form.

Interview. Practical Exercise

Qualifications

Degree in Town and

Country Planning or

related subject

Membership of RTPI

Diploma or Masters in Town Planning

Leadership Qualification such as ILM Level 3

Prince2 project management

Application

Form.

Certificates

Interpersonal

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills. Effective negotiation skills.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5LH, United Kingdom
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

The role allows hybrid and office working. Full monthly management supervision. Requires a social work qualification and registration

Job Summary

The 14+ Team will offer you the opportunity to work with young people aged 14 years and over who are in need of care and support, in need of protection, are looked after and/or are care leavers. The post offers the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and practice in relation to young people across all manner of statutory intervention including assessment, care planning, long term planning, pathway planning and transition to adulthood.

You will have the opportunity to manage a varied case load focusing on what matters to young people and families, building on and supporting young people to identify their own strengths and resources, managing risk collaboratively with multi agency professionals as well as encouraging the development of independence skills.

We recognise the need for staff support when working with young people who may have specific support needs and, as such, the successful appointees will benefit from training and development opportunities, monthly formal supervision sessions (more frequently if required), group supervision sessions and access to psychological consultations for psychologically informed advice and practice guidance. We recognise the importance of peer support and the stability of the team has enabled the development of a strong team ethic which is to work together to effectively problem solve, motivate and encourage each other.

The 14+ team office has recently been repurposed to create indoor and outdoor space which promotes group work and independent living skills development. We want to offer a safe space to young people to learn new skills and for all 14+ staff to be involved in providing unique and creative ways of engaging young people to promote their wellbeing and safety. 

Principal Accountabilities

1. To provide social work assessment and care management in line with the policy and procedure of the Authority.

1. To effectively manage a caseload.

1. To assist and empower service users to develop their potential for independence and enable them to exercise choices wherever possible.

1. To ensure the implementation of agreed plans, monitor progress and coordinate the process of reviews that involve service users, carers and associated professional and partner agencies.

1. To provide full information and advice on the availability of services, the appropriateness of service provision and statutory responsibility of the Department.

1. To write clear and concise reports for a variety of audiences, including court and safeguarding.

1. To act as an advocate in pursuit of the service users’ best interests, including educator to professional colleagues and the community at large, the needs and rights of the service user.

1. As required, to provide or access information or refer appropriately to alternative agencies in matters which require specialist or specific advice, eg Welfare rights, legal rights.

Qualifications 

CQSW: Diploma or Degree in Social Work         

Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales

Knowledge / Skills

Knowledge of current legislation, guidance, regulations and standards              

Knowledge and understanding of research, legislation and good practice        

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports              

I.T literate           

Well-developed negotiating skills          

Effective problem-solving skills              

Ability to analyse and evaluate information and to apply criteria to make prioritised judgements         

Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities

Full UK driving licience

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG, United Kingdom
Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start
Salary:  Â£32.00 per hour

2 days remote 3 days in the office. 1 full week in the office to cover duty.

To manage a pod of Social Workers undertaking all aspects of child protection, section 47 enquiries and assessment and intervention services. This also includes the  court processes and public law outlines (PLO), with families who have been assessed as requiring services to meet the needs of their children.

The roles and responsibilities will also include supervising Social Workers within the allocated pod. Covering a duty pod three weekly and are based within the office 5 days of duty week. Also, be available to support other duty pod and cover management within their duty weeks. To support the team when the team manager is on annual leave. 

Job Category: Planning

Job location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom 
Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £21.47 per hour

 Office attendance is required pattern of hybrid work is dependent on experience and training needed

Your team: Business Support
You would be based: Civic Centre, Esher High Street
Your line manager: Business Support Team Leader – Planning

The main purpose of the role

You will be part of the Business Support team which is responsible for delivering administrative and technical support for the whole of Planning Services (Development Management, Planning Policy, Heritage, Landscape and Tree Teams and Compliance).

Specific duties and responsibilities

•    Produce officers’ reports and decision notices. Compile committee agendas, including PowerPoint presentations and process public speaking requests from residents and stakeholders.
•    Gather information from databases and files for basic queries, including solicitor enquiries.
•    Ensure all general correspondence to the department is distributed appropriately and efficiently to the correct teams.
•    Scanning and indexing of current and historic applications to maintain the planning website.

•    Processing of pre-application enquiries and complaints.
•    Provide basic administrative support for Planning Services including day-to- day tasks, plus specific projects, record management, document preparation and consultation tasks.
•    Book rooms and provide other support for the organisation of public events and meetings.
•    Recording and processing of daily payments and refunds.
•    Register planning compliance investigations within target times.
•    Place purchase orders internally and externally.
•    Collect information for others to respond to Freedom of Information requests and complaints.
•    Carry out basic tasks to support the Business Support Team in the validation and registration of planning applications, including printing and distribution of correspondence.
•    To participate constructively in the delivery of the ongoing change agenda of the Council and Government and to adapt and update processes accordingly.
•    To exhibit appropriate behaviour for the delivery of a high quality, professional public service.
•    To carry out other tasks as required commensurate with the level of this post.
Depending on your experience, you may start with us at a higher pay scale and so as you would expect, you would have more responsibility appropriate to that scale. We have set out the extra responsibilities below.
In addition, team members at the higher grade, Scale 5, will be expected to:

•    Provide administrative support for Planning Services including day-to-day tasks plus specific projects, record management, document preparation and consultation tasks.

•    Provide information for queries relating to more complex legal requests.
•    Log all the applications received daily; carry out all the comprehensive technical and financial checks as part of the validation process; produce the necessary consultations and Register all applications within the deadlines as provided.
•    Administration of the appeals process.

•    Collect information for others to respond to more complex Freedom of Information requests and Complaints.
In addition, team members at the higher grade, Scale 6, will be expected to:
•    Provide technical administrative support for Planning Services including database management, day-to-day tasks plus specific projects, record management, document preparation and consultation tasks including the Local Plan.
•    Validate and register more complex applications including applications under a Planning Performance Agreement
•    Basic registration and administration of Community Infrastructure Levy.
•    Supervise and mentor other Business Support Team Officers when required.
•    Produce weekly management reports and press notices as required.

Our job descriptions cover as much of the role as we can possibly get down in writing, but issues will arise, and we hope and expect that you will understand that and take on-board other tasks from time-to-time, in keeping with your role of course.

Person specification

Qualifications and education

1) Evidence of having completed education and training relevant to administrative duties. (Essential)

Experience

2)   Capable of delivering administrative, clerical or technical support. (Essential)

3) Experience of working in a frontline service to the public. (Desirable)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

4) Ability to use IT software packages to record data across a range of activities in an office environment. (Essential)

5) Knowledge of the administrative, clerical and technical support needs of a Planning Service. (Desirable)

6) Broad understanding of Government guidance and procedures relevant to the Planning Compliance/Trees and Heritage services. (Desirable)

7) Good written and oral communication. (Essential)

8) The ability to understand plans and technical drawings sufficiently to carry out the duties of the post. (Desirable)

9) Evidence of delivering excellent customer care, including dealing with difficult customers in a calm, polite but assertive manner. (Desirable)

10) Ability to work with minimum supervision under pressure to meet deadlines/targets in changing circumstances. (Essential)

Special requirements

11) Energy, drive and commitment to personal development. (Essential)

12) A flexible and adaptable person, able to meet varied workload and respond to changing work pressures. (Essential)

13) Active engagement with team members to discuss processes and procedures and improve efficiency. (Essential).

Your Conduct 

We expect the highest standards of conduct from our employees and at all time you must carry out your duties with integrity and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for employees.

Equal opportunities

We have a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expect all employees to implement and promote our policy in their own work.

Health and safety

We are committed to a healthy and safe working environment and expect all employees to implement and promote its policy in all aspects of their work.

Personal and sensitive data

You will have regard for the duty of care owed to personal data and sensitive personal data and any other confidential or sensitive information which you access in the course of your employment ensuring adherence to the Data Protection Act and the Council’s Information Security Policy and related guidance.

Confidentiality

We are committed to maintaining privacy of all staff and customers. We expect all staff to handle all individuals’ personal information in a sensitive and professional manner. All staff are under an obligation not to gain access or attempt to gain access to information they are not authorised to have.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom

Denbighshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.47 per hour

Minimum 3 days in office per week 

 Job Purpose 

To co-ordinate, develop, deliver and evaluate a range of learning and training opportunities across a whole range of Working Denbighshire participants aged 16 and over.

As part of the overall Working Denbighshire Strategy, you will be required to ensure the achievement of learning and qualifications in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets. Working within the Working Denbighshire Employer and Training team the Training Coordinator will develop effective interagency, multidisciplinary and whole sector relationships in order to identify training needs and be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a range of training programs in order to help meet these objectives.

 This role will support the Working Denbighshire service by participating in other programmes and training as required and to promote and represent the work of the Service internally and with all external partner agencies.  METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Application Form/ Interview / Presentation / References etc 1.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS A relevant training/coaching qualification, or experience of working as a Trainer?Training Coordinator, Training Facilitator or other relevant position coordinating training in a community setting. Practice Assessor / Teacher Award. 

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Proven experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Coach, Training Facilitator or similar role. Experience of inter- agency networking and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sectors. Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events & initiatives. 

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Knowledge of various training methods, techniques and latest approaches to ensure effective programs, including e-learning, classroom based, coaching, apprenticeships etc. Ability to complete full training cycles including assess needs, plan, develop, source, coordinate and monitor training initiatives. Knowledge of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

 Ability to develop training aids such as resources, manuals, handbooks etc. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Excellent ICT skills with ability to use e-learning platforms and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £28.25 per hour

 
Minimum of 3 days in office per week

Job Purpose

Lead the development, implementation and measurement of Working Denbighshire for Denbighshire Local Authority as the �umbrella organisation� for employment support.  Provide clarity and vision regarding shared impacts and outline the strategic intentions to oversee the delivery of cross sector training and employment support services with the aim of increasing the economic, education/skills and well-being for the citizens of Denbighshire. 

This post will ensure a whole programme approach with strategic interventions and coordinated action through excellent programme and governance arrangements in line with the Denbighshire�s new Corporate Priorities, Council�s policies, strategic aims, objectives and priorities whilst compliant with relevant legislation, guidance and terms and conditions as required by other funding bodies e.g. ESF, WG etc.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Acting as lead supporting role to the Principal Manager, Strategic Employment, providing high level guidance and advice; identifying and managing inter-dependencies and reporting on areas of responsibility.

Secure access to the C4W+, SPF and further available funding to deliver employment support programmes to enable the successful delivery of the Working Denbighshire strategy. 

Establish and maintain effective communication and good working relationships with Council Departments, Welsh Government, UK Government, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and other agencies involved in providing services including employment agencies, groups representing employers, trade unions, community representatives, businesses and other key stakeholders.

Ensure meaningful engagement with communities, particularly in empowering local people to influence the services provided in their local communities. 

Map both required and existing skills and training and employment support services (including volunteering and work experience) across Denbighshire, identifying best practice, duplication and/or gaps in provision and provide strategic direction, leadership and expert developmental advice to ensure effective engagement and coordination of services, establishing a strong partnership approach and closer working relationships. 

Connect with local businesses to mutually support economic growth and employability.

Ensure local alignment of Welsh Government anti-poverty programmes such as Families First, Flying Start, Supporting People, Rhyl Neighbourhood Plan programmes and projects to ensure the efficient utilisation of resources, both human and technical in the delivery of the programme and a seamless integrated approach and transformational change to local service delivery.

Encourage innovation and facilitate the visioning and high quality strategic planning of support services e.g. investigate solutions for addressing common barriers to work and ensure that interventions are inclusive and include a focus on people with protected characteristics in conjunction with a wide range of stakeholders.

Ensure effective systems are in place for the collection, coordination and recording of the programme�s activity and outcomes to enable rigorous monitoring of the programme�s overall progress and impact, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate to ensure that the delivery of the programme is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within identified budget and that all actions are supportive of related projects.

Identify and report all risks and issues to the relevant senior officers, members, partners etc. ensuring they are recorded, managed and regularly updated. 

Promote, publicise and communicate the work of Working Denbighshire across Denbighshire disseminating information and good practice and improve engagement and communications between the programmes/projects and relevant stakeholders including prevention and early intervention and statutory services through the use of bespoke communication strategies.

Full compliance with financial regulations and Health and Safety regulation in all aspects of service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

The post holder must be educated to graduate level in a relevant field OR must be able to demonstrate substantial strategic knowledge and experience of funding regulations and guidance e.g. UK and Welsh Government and have extensive experience of planning, delivering and monitoring complex employment initiatives involving a significant amount of resources. 

They must have at least 5 years� experience of public, voluntary and community sectors with a proven record of managing partnership work, programme/project management and leading complex initiatives.

The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of other bodies in formal partnerships and have a proven record of achievement in managing partnership work/project or initiatives is essential.

Transformational leadership skills in partnership development are essential.

The individual will demonstrate creative thinking and innovation by seeking and trying better ways of doing things as well as welcoming initiatives from others.

They will have high level abilities in influencing with the ability to link programmes together across statutory and voluntary settings in an imaginative and entrepreneurial way.

They will have the ability to be strategic in role and able to make strong linkages with operational services.



High level abilities in influencing and the ability to link programmes together across statutory and voluntary settings in an imaginative and entrepreneurial way.

The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of other bodies in formal partnerships and have a proven record of achievement in managing partnership work/project or initiatives.

People management � influencing, coaching and facilitation skills.

Ability to effectively manage and deliver change across sectors/organisations (public, private and 3^rd Sector). 

Ability to set clear strategic objectives and work in a systematic way.

Creative thinking and innovation by seeking and trying better ways of doing things as well as welcoming initiatives from others.

Transformational leadership skills particularly in partnership development. 

Extensive information management skills.

Critical analysis and interpretation skills.

Excellent written and presentational skills.

Knowledge of legislative and statutory frameworks and policies e.g. Well-being of Future Generations Act the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2016, Tackling Poverty: Action Plan 2012�2016, Welsh Government etc.

Extensive knowledge and experience of funding regulations and guidance and have substantial experience of planning, delivering and monitoring services.

Knowledge of recent government employment initiatives and the range of resources available.

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of communication strategies in a complex programme environment.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom

Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £24.46  per hour

minimum of 3 days in the office

Job Purpose

This role has been created to provide expert programme management and commissioning leadership to Denbighshire County Council�s Strategic Employment service, Working Denbighshire, following its appointment as one of three delivery partners for the Welsh Government �s National Trailblazer programme. 

The Governments Get Britain Working strategy represents the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, bringing together skills and health to get more people into work, and to get on in work, and the Governments wider approach to devolution working with local authorities and the Welsh Government.  The Working Denbighshire Programme Manager for Trailblazer will lead the planning, commissioning, and implementation of the Denbighshire Trailblazer Programme, within budget and in line with the Councils policies, strategic aims, objectives and priorities. 

The successful individual will be someone with a growth mindset, who can work creatively and collaboratively with key stakeholders and participants to ensure we advance our goal of creating a brighter future for the people of Denbighshire, Wales and the UK.   They will have an open and transparent approach, a strong people focus, and an appetite for change and innovation. Combining high standards with responsive leadership, they will demonstrate a passion for employment and skills support and their value to the Welsh and UK Economy. 

This programme will be delivered as part of an integrated �Working Denbighshire� approach, which seeks to build resilient communities by coordinating support that helps people into work, removing barriers into or towards employment and maintaining their position or progress once in employment.  This role will support the Service Manager to develop and implement its Employability and Skills service, ensuring services that are accessible, sustainable, and strategically aligned to address unemployment, poverty, and skills gaps across Denbighshire targeted particularly at people with health conditions and those with complex barriers to employment. 

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders to secure other grant-funding streams, and ensure streamlined, outcome-focused service provision, allowing the Working Denbighshire service to continue its impactful work and adapt to future challenges.

CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Application Form / Interview / Presentation / References etc

1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS       

Degree or equivalent qualification in project and programme 

management, public administration, business, or a related field. 

Evidence of on-going professional development. 

Trained in public sector procurement practices and grant compliance. 

Qualifications such as PRINCE2 are highly desirable. 

ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership 

and Management 

Commissioning qualification 

Application 

Form 

Interview 

Certificates  

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE        

Considerable proven experience in commissioning and delivering project / programme management where significant resources are involved including procurement, legal, financial and asset management 

Experience in designing, implementing, and improving services based on community needs and data analysis. 

Proficiency in using project management software and tools. 

Competence in data analysis software and standard office applications. 

Experience in identifying and mitigating project and service risks. 

Application 

Form 

Interview 

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS             

Strong understanding of management and compliance with funding requirements. 

Understanding of the needs of those who are Economically Inactive with complex barriers to employment. 

Excellent project management skills, from initiation to completion, including the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proven ability to analyse data, conduct needs assessments, and design targeted interventions. 

Critical thinking to address challenges and identify innovative solutions. 

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management and engagement skills. 

Knowledge of effective partnership building and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, third sector organisations, community groups, and service users. 

Knowledge of recent Government 

employability, skills initiatives, training sectors, including relevant policies, funding streams and the range of resources available. 

Experience of using continuous improvement tools to improve service provision. 

Application Form 

Interview  

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES            

A positive, solutions-focused mindset with the energy and enthusiasm to drive multiple projects forward and inspire collaboration among diverse stakeholders. 

Proactive and results-oriented with a focus on delivering impactful services and motivating others to achieve shared goals. 

Strong team player with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. 

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. 

Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery. 

Committed to providing evidence of good practice.      

Application Form 

Interview  

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS        

Ability to plan and organise own work and that of others. 

The ability to travel � this is a regional role that will require travel across North Wales. 

Welsh Language Level 2: 

Listening & Speaking: Handling basic conversations and messages. Open and close conversations and meetings bilingually. 

Reading: Understand most short reports and instructions.   

Welsh Language 

Level 3: Foundation  

Listening & Speaking: Participating in day-to-day conversations and providing basic advice. 

Reading: Understanding most workplace documents.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells,

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG,

Powys County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £35.63 per hour 

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Godfrey Road , Newport, South Wales, NP20 4UR,
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

3 days in the office, 2 days at home – to be confirmed and agreed with Team Manager

Job Summary and Location

This role is based with Newport City Council, with a statutory Social Work team. The position involves substantial interaction with children, families, and professionals, contributing to the Council’s commitment to safeguarding and community well-being.

Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of the job is to deliver high-quality social work support and services to children and families within the community, ensuring their safety, well-being, and dignity are maintained at all times.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Engaging directly with children and families.
• Upholding safeguarding standards and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Completing necessary documentation, including disclosure checks as per statutory requirements.
• Participating in all mandatory training and ongoing professional development.

Main Accountabilities

• Adhering to the Authority’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of forms and records, plans and reports.
• Actively contributing to a positive and safe working environment.

Mandatory Experience and Skills

• Experience working with vulnerable groups such as children and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and relevant legal frameworks.
• Ability to complete disclosure and barring checks in line with statutory requirements.
• Commitment to undertake all role-related mandatory training.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a local authority or community service setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs within the community.
• Knowledge of local services and resources in Newport.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS
Bromley Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.35 per hour

3 days working in the office, 2 days remote working

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Holmeleigh, Foundry Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN96AQ,
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £22.20 per hour

Main duties within the team is Assessment of children and their families when a safeguarding concern has been shared. The candidate will be expected to complete Child and Family Assessments, working with partner agencies and making enquires/ working with families to ensure children are being cared for safely. The candidate will have experience of managing children within CIN and CP framework as well as experience in managing private and public law proceedings.  

The team operate on a three weekly duty system with one week being on duty and allocated new cases and two being off duty. On duty weeks there is an expectation workers are office based. 

Job Category:   Legal

Job location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ,
Sefton MBC
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £39.97 per hour

Job Category:   – Social Care Qualified

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS,
Bromley Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £21.17 per hour

 Important Requirements – PLEASE READ: Role is 100% on-site – NO remote working. Candidate must be able to work 5 days per week on-site.

Candidate must have hospital discharge experience clearly shown on their CV

Job Category:   Admin & Clerical

Job location: 36 Orchard Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN11XX,
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 20

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.76 per hour

**Shifts include working overnight (12 midnight until 8am), evenings, weekend working including all public holidays. Core hours are Monday-Thursday 17:30-08:00 & Friday to Monday 17:30-08:00

The Customer Service Centre is the First Point of Contact for many of Lincolnshire County Councils Services, including Adult Care, Children’s Services, Highways, Registration & Celebratory Services, Library Services. We deliver a diverse range of services, many of which play an important part in people’s lives – whether it is carrying out a Social Care Assessment to enable a resident to stay safely at home, taking a contact to support a Child in Need or simply renewing a library book, it can be hard, but rewarding work.

 The Opportunity 

We are currently recruiting Customer Service Advisors for our Out of Hours Service on the Lincolnshire County Council contract; you will be the first point of contact for emergency calls relating to Adult’s and Children’s Social Care. You will be dealing with calls from professionals (e.g. Police and Health Services), and from Members of the Public. The calls will be of a sensitive nature, and you will be required to gather and process information efficiently and accurately.

As well as Social Care calls, you will also take calls about District Council Services (e.g. Council Housing Repairs) and other local services including Libraries and Heritage enquiries.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, with plenty of variety with the chance to learn new things, then this is the role for you!

 About you 

To be a successful Out of Hours Customer Service Advisor you will have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and excellent communication skills. Due to the working hours, we require candidates to be flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and overnight. Good IT skills with a competency in using Microsoft Office and Windows is also essential!

Where will I work? 

Our offices are based in Lincoln City Centre at Lancaster House, and we do offer agile working opportunities (a mix of Office and working at home) once you’re settled in and fully trained. 

What hours will I work? 

Shifts include working overnight (12 midnight until 8am), evenings, weekend working including all public holidays. Core hours are Monday-Thursday 17:30-08:00 & Friday to Monday 17:30-08:00

What training will I be given? 

You will be given a full Induction and relevant training aligned to your role and ongoing development.

Job Category:    Social Care Qualified

Job location: Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, LL297AZ,
Conwy County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

Job Purpose:

To deliver a high quality social work service to Children and their families who are deemed to have unmet needs and/or considered to be at risk of harm/significant harm. 

Social Workers are expected to provide support and to develop resilience and independence, ensuring that children and their families are at the centre of decision making about their lives and the outcomes that they want to achieve without compromising the child�s safety.

Duties and Responsibilities – Job Specific

Provide a direct social work service to those children and families who are identified as in need of care and support in accordance with statute, national and regional policies and guidelines, incorporating an outcome focussed approach, identifying appropriate service responses at different levels to achieve this.

Work in partnership and develop effective relationships with colleagues in other Social Service sections, private and voluntary sector, Health and Emergency services to deliver an integrated response to meeting need.

Build effective relationships and work in partnership with children and their families/carers to identify and meet needs and ensure that the rights of the individual are safeguarded

Ensure that the statutory timescales for assessment and review are met.

Use Collaborative skills approaches, to support the effective participation of citizens in the assessment, care planning and review processes, ensuring they are at the centre of the decision making.

Respond to safeguarding concerns in accordance with the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.

Carry out safeguarding investigations and complete risk assessments.

Contribute to the preparation and presentation of reports and plans at Strategy meetings, reviews and Child Protection Case Conferences.

Work in partnership with other Social Service areas, developing knowledge and awareness of what is available to ensure access to a range of early and preventative interventions which are community based.

Maintain professional accountability for the allocation of resources in accordance with service criteria, legislation, financial and other regulations of the council.

Ensure an early and effective response to concerns or complaints.

Requirements

How Identified

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge & Skills

Recognised Social Work qualification.

Registered with Social Care Wales.

CPEL consolidation award.

Evidence of post qualification learning or achievements, e.g. Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor, Experienced Practitioner.

3 years post qualification experience.

Knowledge of relevant current legislation and guidance for the post including the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2016.

Knowledge and experience of the Service User group who access support from the Children & Families Service.

Knowledge of National Outcomes Framework and Collaborative Skills.

Ability to work with service users to develop appropriate, effective and sustainable responses to meeting need using a range of resources available.

Experience of complex case work. 

Experience of using Safeguarding procedures.

Ability to represent the LA within the Family Court in Care Proceedings.

Ability to think clearly and convey thoughts, ideas and opinions in a concise and structured way.

Ability to use departmental and corporate policies and procedures to support the delivery of services.

Ability to work with service users to develop appropriate, effective and sustainable responses to meeting need using a range of resources available.

Experience of complex case work.

Experience of using Safeguarding procedures.

Ability to represent the LA within the Family Court in Care Proceedings.

Ability to think clearly and convey thoughts, ideas and opinions in a concise and structured way.

Ability to use departmental and corporate policies and procedures to support the delivery of services.

Good verbal and written communication skills, including writing reports.

Ability to prepare accurate, coherent report and records in a timely manner.

Ability to work independently and to plan and manage own time

IT literate � ability to use a range of Microsoft packages.

The ability to communicate in English is essential.

Good verbal and written communication skills, including writing reports.

Ability to prepare accurate, coherent report and records in a timely manner.

Ability to work independently and to plan and manage own time

IT literate � ability to use a range of Microsoft packages.

The ability to communicate in English is essential.

Awareness and sensitivity to the Welsh culture.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Job Category:   Project Management

Job location: 36 Orchard Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN11XX,
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.35 per hour

To assist in the project delivery of the Waste Service infrastructure throughout the County, including effective risk and performance management to ensure the function of the County Council as Waste Disposal Authority is delivered effectively and efficiently and within budget.
To ensure that the maintenance plan for Waste facilities including five Waste Transfer Stations (WTSs), eleven Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and five closed landfills will ensure that sites are safe and compliant with Health and Safety Regulations and Environment Agency permitting requirements.
To assist in the development and manage an Infrastructure Asset Management Plan for LCC’s Waste facilities, including the development and re-design of existing facilities to improve operational efficiency.
To assist in the delivery of waste infrastructure construction projects such as HWRCs, WTSs and Anaerobic Digestion Plants.
To ensure that the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 are complied with at all sites.

Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent technical institution.

Qualified to minimum level of IEng/EngTech in Civil Engineering.


3 years experience in carrying out safety and condition inspections.


3 years experience in managing project minor works maintenance projects .


3 years’ experience in the
development of capital projects demonstrating a high level of skills in designing complex sites utilizing innovation to provide best value.


3 years experience in contract or
partnership management to deliver
front line and backroom services.


3 years contribution to the work of, and negotiation with outside bodies on behalf of the County Council.


Experienced practitioner in the use of Windes Drainage Design IT package.

Experienced practitioner in the use of AutoCAD IT drafting package.


Experience in the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 through making Planning Applications.


3 years experience in applying the NEC3/4 Contract in project delivery.


Experience in role which requires site maintenance to be identified and carried out.

3 years experience of carrying out total station surveying and setting out for engineering purposes.


3 years experience of producing designs which meet the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.


3 years experience in design (including calculations) in the relevant specialism areas, with
detailed applied knowledge of relevant standards (eg Eurocodes, DMRB, Manual for
Streets, BS5489, SuDS Manual etc.).


3 years experience in estimating works and fee costs for projects


Experience of operating a wheeled loading shovel for the purpose of loading waste.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ,
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £31.25 per hour

Must be a car driver
Must be able to attend the office 5 days during duty week (every 5 weeks)  â€“ 3 days when not on duty. 
Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent setting

Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the £100 weekly travel and accommodation expenses will remain in place for all new and existing agency placements within Children’s Social Care. Workers must reside more than 50 miles from Swindon. 

We have an opportunity for Qualified, Experienced and Advanced Social Workers to join the Assessment and Child Protection Team. 

During the duty week social workers in the team are allocated a caseload of children who require a statutory assessment or child protection investigation, these assessments inform the development of their plan. 

Some children require on-going support from within our communities, or Family Intervention and Support Service, others may require a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan. We strive to ensure smooth transitions for all of our children. 

If successful you will join a welcoming, supportive and nurturing team where expectations for children are high. 

You will receive monthly reflective supervision. We want to support your development and offer a range of training opportunities which can support in the progression of your career. 

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £31.25 per hour

3 days per week in the office required Must be a car driver Cannot accommodate condensed working patterns Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent setting Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the £100 weekly travel and accommodation expenses will remain in place for all new and existing agency placements within Children’s Social.

Workers must reside more than 50 miles from Swindon.

• 3 days per week in the office required
• Must be a car driver 
• Cannot accommodate condensed working patterns 
• Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent setting

Swindon Borough Council currently require Experienced Social Workers within the Family Safeguarding Service. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. 

Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: 

• Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families.
• Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public.
• Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption.
• Understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families. 

We also have a specific number of vacancies to work specifically with Children in Need to progress their Child in Need plans working closely with our adult practitioners within the family safeguarding model to improve outcomes for our children. 

Job Category:   Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ,
Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.26 per hour

 Our service supports people to remain in their own homes or apartments by helping them achieve their personal goals and feel safe and secure in their environment. This role involves providing night-time support to adults who need assistance with daily living activities, including personal care, promoting physical and emotional wellbeing, maintaining nutrition, and meal preparation. You will also respond to referrals for individuals who have experienced a fall.

We are seeking dynamic, self-motivated individuals who demonstrate empathy and respect. Value individuality and be committed to delivering person-centred care. You should be able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, follow care plans, and overcome barriers to ensure positive outcomes. Flexibility, initiative, and a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact are essential

A 2 week rolling rota is in place 

Hours 9pm-07:30am

On site and community working

Driver essential for this role