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Job Category : Social & Health Care Non-Qualified

Location : Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.90

To help prevent and reduce social care needs, whilst promoting recovery and independence within the community. To deliver and monitor therapy plans which maximise independence, wellbeing and resilience within the community.

Provision of practical assistance in terms of the provision of disability equipment and home adaptions to clients in order to maintain maximum independence within the community.

To work from a strength based position, building of individual skills and resources, and strengthening links with community preventative services.

Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners

The Assistant Practitioner OT supports the OPPPD Contact Team  by managing the general inbox, responding to emails, phone calls, and referrals received by phone. The role includes providing information and advice to clients and professionals within the community, completing initial OT screenings, and identifying both occupational therapy and social care needs for further assessment. The practitioner can order minor equipment as appropriate, signpost to relevant community resources, and escalate immediate risks or complex cases to the manager. Initial screening of referrals covers both OT and social work-related matters to ensure timely and appropriate responses.

Responsibilities

1.         Operate effectively within own organisational frameworks and within multi-agency and inter-professional settings.

2.         Undertake trusted assessment/provision functions to promote independence and, where appropriate, offer access to standard equipment, which may involve the issuing of an equipment prescription or promotion of self-funding options

3.         Use judgement and authority to intervene with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, provide support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse.

4.         Ensure those accessing the service, including families and carers, are at the centre of decision making over their support arrangements and that opportunities for choice and control are optimised and reflected in their assessments and reviews.

5.         Maintain the Directorate’s records by recording assessments and other data accordingly ensuring that all data entered meets the relevant and stated levels of accuracy, quality and timeliness required.

6.         To communicate effectively and sensitively with people and carers, regardless of their spoken language or communication status. Adapt communication techniques as the situation demands making best use of resources and other methods of communication.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1. Knowledge of literacy and numeracy skills, to write factual and accurate reports to meet the needs of Agencies/ Departments

2. An appreciation and understanding of current issues affecting health and social care

3. Ability to use information technology systems to input and access data, use word processing systems and Email, or willingness to learn.

4. Applicants must demonstrate a general understanding of and commitment to the Councils Equality and Diversity policy.

5. To have some understanding of some of the common health conditions experienced by older people, and insight into the functional issues experienced.

Experience:

6. To have experience of working with multiple agencies – collaboratively support people in achieving their goals, outcomes and maximisation of independence.

7. To have experience of assessing the needs of elderly people and people with disability.

8. To have some experience of identifying safeguarding and quality of care issues.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

9. Skills to build rapport, and develop trusting constructive relationships including listening, communication and negotiation skills

10. Ability to cope with high demand and throughput. Ability to use and understand the supervisory process, work to

timescales be self-managing and proactive in caseload management.

11. A willingness to undertake continued career development.

12. Think laterally and seek out creative and innovative solutions and make clear and evidenced decisions

13. Skills         to         develop           and      sustain professional    working relationships based on mutual trust, and strength based

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.45

We are currently seeking x2 F/T Finance Support Assistants to work remotely within the Adult Social Care Finance Team.   This would suit an individual that like a fast paced, busy and varied work environment.  Full training and support will be given.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

1.         Maintain systems to enable practices and procedures to operate to specified standards (e.g. administer imprest and unofficial funds, verifying clients personal finance records, security of cash).

2.         Prepare orders for goods/services, receive and check delivery notes, invoices and accounts. Process invoices for payment after certification by an appropriate senior member of staff. 

3.         Check financial information and arrange amendments as necessary (eg monthly downloads and uploading of journals).  Deal with general queries from colleagues, suppliers and clients relating to the financial information systems (eg payment queries).

4.         Prepare invoices for services/goods provided, receive and check payments, update financial records and investigate debt recovery.

5.         Use IT systems to input and extract information and distribute information to appropriate staff (eg SAP, spreadsheets)

1. Extract statistics for the completion of statutory returns, drawing relevant issues to the attention of Senior Officers 

• Act as a point of contact for staff, clients and suppliers to give routine advice and information relating to the work of the team.  

• Prepare and process routine correspondence, reports and other documents 
• Contribute to the office management of departmental buildings in the area, to propose and implement solutions to many and varied problems (eg ICT, accommodation, health & safety).

• Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Contacts & Relationships

• The postholder has regular contacts with operational and finance staff to pass or receive information and to receive work instructions. 

• There is telephone and personal contact with clients services, members of the public, suppliers, voluntary and external organisations to pass and receive information, or deal with queries.  

Job Category : Catering / Hospitality

Location :New Directions – Brookdale, Sefton MBC

Start Date : immediate Start
Salary: £12.37

JOB PURPOSE

Preparation and serving of nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals.  Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently and is a safe and hygienic working environment.

Monitor and advise kitchen assistants

MAIN DUTIES

1.         Plan menus, in discussion with the Manager, in order to provide balanced, varied and interesting meals.

2.         Provide for any special diets as required.

3.         Check on food stocks, and order supplies as required.

4.         Check the quality of food from suppliers and report any deficiencies.

5.         Organise and supervise the catering service, prepare, cook and serve meals; clear, clean and wash-up with the assistance of other staff.

6.         Comply with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety in the kitchen and other catering areas.

7.         Supervise and assist in the training of staff and catering students on placement, if required.

8.         Prepare for and attend performance review sessions, team meetings and service users’ meetings, as required.

9.         Participate in training and other development activities, as required.

10.       Participate in the general day to day activities of the service with the aim of creating a supportive atmosphere where service users can achieve or retain maximum independence.

11.       Undertake any other duties, as directed from time to time to meet the operational requirements of the service.


Qualification & Training

Catering Qualification (e.g. City and Guilds or BTEC)

Basic food Hygiene Certificate

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate

Experience    

Experience of catering for large groups of people including those with special dietary needs

Skills/Knowledge/Aptitudes

Awareness of the nutritional needs of people

A thorough understanding of Food Safety

Ability to undertake all aspects of catering

Ability to maintain appropriate records

Ability to work as part of a team

A positive attitude towards people with learning disabilities

Ability to demonstrate behaviours that are aligned to the Company’s core values

Job Category :Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:45

End Time : 17:15
Salary: £27.92

Undertake assessments, determine care packages/support plans and manage a large and complex

caseload to maintain or improve the wellbeing of clients in line with agreed service procedures and

national legislation. Professionally supervise and support other colleagues.

Supervision and/or Management ofPeople

No full management of a team but will be required to monitor the quality and quantity of the work of

others.

Will provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues to ensure whole team achievements are met.

Indicative Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

Professional qualification in area of specialism

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

Knowledge and Skills

Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation

and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.

Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved.

Planning and workload management skills.

Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out

complex client assessments.

Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to

established criteria.

Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver training.

Accurate record keeping and report writing.

Good presentational skillsKnowledge of financial assessment processes.

Job Category : Management

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £238.10

Operational Delivery

Deliver and manage capital programme contracts (e.g., decent homes, net zero, environmental works).

Oversee multiple complex housing projects (up to £3m annually).

Ensure projects meet cost, quality, and time targets.

Maintain health and safety standards and minimize resident disruption.

Contract & Project Management

Manage external contractors to ensure performance and compliance.

Ensure contract obligations are met and performance is reported.

Maintain accurate records and implement quality control systems.

Financial & Procurement Responsibilities

Manage budgets for allocated contracts (£10k–£3m).

Lead procurement activities in line with corporate policy.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

Engage with tenants, residents, elected members, and public groups.

Handle service requests and complaints effectively.

Provide guidance and training to service delivery teams.

Strategic & Administrative Duties

Assist in business planning and policy development.

Support audits and implement recommendations.

Use IT systems to enhance service delivery and reporting.

Problem Solving & Risk Management

Resolve complex issues and manage high-risk projects.

Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.

Building & Health and Safety Responsibilities

Ensure all works comply with specifications, legislation, and best practices.

Monitor contractor safety and liaise with the Council’s H&S team.

Leadership & Team Support

Deputise for the Housing Capital Programme Manager as needed.

Support integration of new services and staff.

Develop tools and guidance for team knowledge sharing.

Agile working an option and can be discussed

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills 

Qualifications   

Essential 

•          Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIOB) or extensive experience in the construction sector. 

•          Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics). 

•          Evidence of continuing development of professional and management skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience. 

Desirable   

•          Full membership of a relevant professional body, e.g. CIOB.  

•          Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction or related field.  

Knowledge   

Essential   

•          Relevant construction knowledge, including existing building types, forms of construction, and potential building pathology issues 

•          Detailed knowledge of a range of building contract forms, including amendments 

•          Knowledge of construction related health and safety legislation and requirements 

•          Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Planning and Building Control requirements 

•          Knowledge of Best Practice in project management, including PRINCE2 methodology

Job Category : Management

Location : Taunton and Deane Borough Council, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £238.10

Provide technical expertise to all landlord aspects of property compliance, including radon, water safety, asbestos, and other property safety related matters, including ensuring ‘Best Practice’ is implemented in the delivery of the service.

Manage the service across numerous sites and ensure resources are deployed effectively. 

Ensure that the Council’s responsibilities, including the ‘Duty of Care’, are carried out in accordance with current Legislation, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice, and guidance, and align with the Council’s Corporate Plan, Business Plans and Service Plans.  Failure to undertake statutory inspections could results in death, injury, structural damage, criminal proceedings, as well as reputational damage for Somerset Council.


Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills

Qualifications

Essential

•          Good general standard of education (minimum to A’ level standard or equivalent) and relevant professional Asbestos management P405, Water Hygiene Legionella P901, NEBOSH general certificate qualification or experience. 

•          Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience. 

Desirable 

•          Membership of relevant professional e.g. IOSH, BOHS 

•          Qualification in project management e.g. Prince2

•          CIH Certificate in Housing Management 

Knowledge 

Essential 

•          Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of all landlord property related safety statutory responsibilities, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice, and guidance.

•          Sound working knowledge of the Building Regulations. 

•          Possess management experience, ideally within Local Government.

•          High level of knowledge of issues surrounding Local Government and understanding of other related service areas and issues.

•          Knowledge of medium-term financial planning and the integration between service and financial planning.

•          Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other IT systems related to the post. 

Experience 

Essential 

•          Experience of working in and supporting partnerships with a wide range of internal and external bodies including government and non-government organisations, the private and voluntary sectors. 

•          Significant experience in managing property related safety compliance within a social housing environment (36 months plus)

•          Significant experience in landlord property safety to residential housing stock.

Desirable

•          Understanding, experience, and knowledge of project management practice in relation to landlord property safety.

•          Relevant social housing experience and understanding of the sector. 

•          Experience working with elected members, or in a political environment. 

Skills 

Essential 

•          Demonstrates a range of management skills including deploying resources and staff, manage change and respond flexibly.

•          A demonstrative track record of leading, motivating and managing teams to achieve significant, sustainable service improvements and outstanding results, through internal and external partnership. 

Desirable 

•          Ability to extract relevant information from reports and translate these so they can be understood by a wide range of people. •          Able to prepare and present reports on general and specific related matters to non-experts in a clear and comprehensible manner.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £28.03

Location – County Hall North Horsham, County Hall Chichester, Bridge House Worthing. 

Working arrangements – Hybrid, 1 day a week (where feasible)

Occupational Therapist level with over 2 years experience. 

Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. 

If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback 

Job Description : 

Working as an Occupational Therapist in the Countywide review team, your role will involve working with adults from 18 years and upwards with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and chronic health conditions. 

The focus is to complete a thorough strengths-based review, but tasks will also include mental capacity act assessments and Continuing Health Care checklists and decision support tools. 

You will work as part of a strong and dynamic reviewing service. You will be expected to contribute to strengths-based assessments utilizing Occupational Therapy skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes. 

The plan may include advice, information, the provision of assistive equipment and recommendations for home adaptation. 

You’ll be expected to use up to date evidence-based practice to inform your intervention and where appropriate carry out risk assessments and undertake assessments under the appropriate adults’ legislation. 

There will be a requirement to contribute to Continuing Health Care assessments, utilising specialist knowledge to input into this Multi-Disciplinary assessment.

Qualifications and/or experience: 

• Diploma / BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification. 

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 

• Experience of undertaking clinical functional assessments and of Occupational Therapy intervention planning, implementation and review. 

• Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with people with physical disabilities in the community providing appropriate interventions to enable independence at home. 

• Experience of inter-agency and multi-disciplinary work to support collaborative working relationships. 

•           Good knowledge and experience of working with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care

•           Valid, full driving licence. 

Key responsibilities 

Undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews; gather information, record accurately, and make decisions to support the person’s needs and outcomes. 

Proactively work with adults, carers, colleagues and other partners to achieve outcomes. 

Implement Occupational Therapy interventions, including prescribing assistive technology, designing adaptations to people’s homes and providing information and advice to prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support. 

Record all interventions in line with policy and best practice recording principles. Responsible for the care of, accuracy, confidentiality, security and maintenance of all individual’s records and related information, including highly sensitive and confidential issues. 

Use professional knowledge to negotiate with and on behalf of people who access the service and with a wide range of providers and professionals. 

Evaluate and monitor progress against planned interventions, responding appropriately to changes in circumstances or where solution is not delivering the required results.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £39.59

NYC are looking for an interim childcare lawyer solicitor 

This role requires a practising certificate, please do not submit unqualified candidates. 

Key responsibilities include:

Providing expert advice and representation in care proceedings and family law matters

Managing legal queries from the Children and Young People Services Directorate

Conducting research to address more complex legal issues affecting operational matters

Collaborating with the legal team to ensure compliance with Law Society Professional Standards and Lexcel accreditation

What We’re Looking For – ESSENTIAL 

A practising certificate 

Experience in children’s law, including care proceedings and family law matters

Strong research and legal analysis skills

The ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues

Role will be hybrid, with Mondays based in County Hall in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. The other 4 days can be worked from home. 

The candidate will typically oversee the Harrogate area, so candidates in North Yorkshire and surrounding areas are preferred

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £20.02

RESPONSIBLE TO: HRS Team Leader

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

1. Carrying out carpentry work identified on job ticket to an 

agreed standard ensuring any associated work is completed 

or reported back to manager.

2. To undertake the basic duties and responsibilities of the post 

within a framework, this upholds and furthers our Equal 

Opportunities Policies and delivers effective and appropriate 

services fairly and without discrimination.

3. Measuring up for required materials i.e. Doors, fittings etc.

4. Erect, use and dismantle access equipment i.e.. Steps, ladders,

platforms.

5. First fixing: – floor joists, frames, linings, stud partitions, floor 

boarding, stairs and handrails, fascia boards and soffits etc.

6. Prepared to provide an emergency out of hours service on a 

rota basis (where required).

7. Record and document all work activities and submit information 

to required timescales.

8. To be responsible for personal Health and Safety and for those 

affected by your actions or omissions.

9. Follow Health and Safety instructions given by a Co-ordinator.

Actively make use of risk assessments system.

10. To be responsible for undertaking weekly vehicle checks and 

 reporting defects to the Co-ordinator.

11. Any other duties as deemed necessary by senior staff.

Ref: CM 01 2

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Ability to build good relations with Client Officers and customers.

2. To be able to deal with customers in a professional, friendly and 

considerate manner.

3. Ability to manage personal workload and cope with a variety of 

tasks.

4. Must be able to use initiative to assess situations and decide on 

appropriate action.

5. Must have a responsible attitude and show genuine concern for all 

works carried out.

6. Ability to work to a high standard of quality and efficiency 

motivated by performance related payment scheme. 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Hold an NVQ level 3, relevant City and Guilds certificate or 

equivalent.

2. Minimum of 3 years experience is essential.

3. Hold a full clean driving licence

Job Category : Planning
Location : Bridgwater House, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £41.54
A vacancy has arisen for an Principal Planning Officer/Team Leader covering appeals and enforcement. You will oversee the Enforcement function for Somerset with 4 area teams in each of the office hubs including Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil and Shepton Mallet. You will also be responsible for overseeing and reporting on appeal performance for the are

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Cardiff City Council (SRS), Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 22.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £13.47
To administer the licensing responsibilities assigned to the Licensing Section of the Shared Regulatory Services

To process and determine licence/permit/registration applications dealt
with by the Licensing Section of the Shared Regulatory Services and
carry out any other relevant administrative and clerical functions.
• To determine the suitability of applicants in respect of their
appropriateness to hold a licence in order to ensure public protection.
• Respond to a range of routine written, telephone and “face to face”
requests for specialist advice and guidance including responsibility for
more complex cases as required by the Senior Licensing Officer
• To receive and be responsible for processing payments in respect of
applications, issuing receipts, and recording transactions in accordance
with financial rules and procedures
• To manage and oversee the inputting of computer-based and paper
information systems utilising specialist or general software systems as
appropriate within the Licensing Section

General Duties
• Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations,
Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
• To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity
Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
• To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies
and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety
of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your
acts / omissions.
• To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the
appropriate safeguarding officer
• To implement the principles of the Council’s Environment Policy
while carrying out the above duties.
• Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade
and in accordance with the general character of the job as may
reasonably be required by the Head of Service from time to time.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location : White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 09:00
Salary: £26.38

Building surveyors required for a project working with Align Property Services. 

Working hours are Monday – Friday, across the below locations. 

08:30 – 17:00 

Required to review housing stock, predominately across Selby, Harrogate and Richmondshire. 

Fully trained and qualified building surveyors

Job Category : Leisure
Location :Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.87

Job Category : Social & Health Care Non-Qualified

Location : Talfourd Place, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.90

Please ensure candidates have significant experience as a broker – particularly in children’s services.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To develop and provide a flexible and high quality Placements Service with the purpose of:

improving placement choice and stability for children in care; improving the experience of

social workers, foster carers and children in identifying suitable placements; delivering the best

possible value to the Council in terms of cost and quality of placements.

To provide bespoke packages of practical support to foster carers, young people and families in

the community to maximise placement viability and stability, prevent placement breakdown and

retain foster carers. Also to identify matches between children and suitable foster carers who can

meet their emotional, educational, cultural and health needs, and who can provide stability and a

sense of belonging.

To work collaboratively to provide a service which is both relationship-based and which responds

in a timely manner within required timeframes.

This is a senior role NOT an entry level role and the pay reflects that

Ensuring our children and young people have the best possible placements that are proportionate to their assessed needs and that help them to achieve their full potential is absolutely key. You will be a very experienced, highly motivated, well organised and determined colleague who understands why we must get placements and support right for our children. 

We operate in a fast paced and dynamic market place and your work style and work ethic must reflect this.

CHILDREN’s SERVICES: You will work as part of the Access To Resources Team (ART)  – responding quickly to referrals from Social Work Teams seeking the right placement and support for our children and young people.

You will work with the service to identify trusted providers in Supported Accommodation, Residential care and Fostering agencies where we place our children

This is a hybrid role requiring colleagues to be in the office at least 2 days / week and up to 5 days for the week when they are on duty

You will work proactively within the Placements Team to ensure all children are placed in suitable placements, monitoring referral patterns and use of Independent Fostering Agencies

In this role you will negotiate on placement costs/support packages to ensure cost effective placements. Also ensuring 

placements are agreed by authorising managers and placements contracts (IPAs) are completed in a timely manner as well as 

Mosaic finances. 

Once placements are agreed you will keep in touch with the providers and children building relationships and demonstrating to providers that we are investing in them

You will be expected to undertake a number of Quality Assurance visits to placements that you or team members make

You will attend a team meeting every week day at 9 A.M. to track and maintain an overview of all children waiting for placements and monitor progress on 

identifying suitable carers / homes – you will be expected to proactively contribute to the discussions

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Essential

(E) or

Desirable

(D)

How

assessed

(S/ I/ T)

Must hold a recognised social work qualification or equivalent child care

equivalent qualification

Knowledge of the placement needs of looked after children E S

A strong interest in promoting permanence and placement stability E I

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and key fostering and residential

legislation, guidance and National Minimum Standards E

I

Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of key children’s agencies E I

Experience:

Experience of developing and managing information systems and using

data to monitor and evaluate performance

Experience of working with foster carers and a commitment to achieving

placement stability through the development of placement support

services

Experience of interpreting performance data from a complex database to

ensure sound strategic management of the service.

Experience of working on own initiative, organise workloads, determine

priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience of financial and resource management within a social care

environment

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Ability to analyse, interpret & explain data with a focus and drive on

positive outcomes for children

Ability to motivate staff and deal effectively with any performance issues 

Ability to apply work within national and local policies and procedures as

they relate to fostering, and to ensure financial accountability and

transparency

Able to be solution-focused and to work within a systemic framework 

Ability to delegate and negotiate where necessary 

Ability to manage change effectively

Leadership / Delegation/ influencing and negotiations/ oral

communication / written communication / analytical judgement / decision

making / planning and implementation / customer orientation / change

orientation / confidence / Displays initiative, can-do attitude

Job Category : Interims

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £390.63

This is a key role for delivering a more inclusive education system through a locality structure. Inclusion Senior Leads will have specialisms (e.g. Home, Peer and Adapted Learning, Early Years, Post 16, Children Looked After). Within their specialism they will be an expert within the council on this area of provision for children’s education, working with other Senior Leads to build a more inclusive system for all children. This role holder will focus on children who are at the greatest risk of falling behind in their education, working collaboratively with SEND Assessment teams to identify children at greatest risk and provide the ongoing focus and attention needed to secure their future progress. Transition points will be a particular area of focus, and they will use their teams to support the education system to identify need early and put effective strategies in place so that children’s needs are met, and families feel confident and well supported.

•          Model child-centred practice and high standards of service as a manager of support staff.

•          Lead multi-agency working across localities, modelling visible leadership, accessible support and positive partnership working.

•          Maintain an overview of risks and support to children and develop strategies to reduce risk overall.

•          Build the confidence of parents, carers, and external agencies to support students with SEND where progress or placements are challenging to secure.

•          Develop and test strategies and solutions to common barriers and challenges faced by the relevant education phase and children.

•          Lead collaboration across teams and organisations to agree actions to reduce risk and provide challenge where action is slow or incomplete

•          Coordinate annual phase transitions across organisations with clear communications, expectations, and timescales

•          Manage high needs spending and allocate resources early and with agility to effectively reduce the costs of escalation.

•          Collaborate on the identification and assessment of students with SEND.

Knowledge 

Knowledge of common barriers to learning faced by children in different phases of education, and strategies to address them

Understanding of standard practices and operations in schools/settings/colleges (as appropriate)

Understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of common disabilities and trauma

Understanding of multi-agency working and its importance in supporting SEND students.

Understanding of national and local models and frameworks for SEND (legislation, inspection, and guidance)

Familiarity with local Somerset models of practice.

Experience 

Experience in a leadership role with an educational setting.

Experience working with students with SEND.

Experience in developing and implementing inclusive education policies.

Experience in collaborating with parents, external agencies, and other stakeholders.

Experience in managing budgets and allocating resources.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

A degree or demonstrate equivalent qualifications through relevant professional experience.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Professional qualification in Special Educational needs (SEN) or a related field.

Additional qualifications in educational leadership or management.

Training in safeguarding and child protection.

Professional development courses in inclusive education.

Membership of relevant professional bodies.

Skills 

Ability to lead a high performing multi-disciplinary team through clear communication, consistent standards, and transparent behaviours.

Effective communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.

Capacity to challenge established practice and set high expectations.

Strong organisational skills and ability to coordinate across areas, teams, and organisations.

Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in situations of complexity or stress.

Ability to demonstrate tenacity and determination in the face of longstanding challenges

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Guildhall, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Staart

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £21.71

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CUSTOMER FACING ROLE AS SUCH THE WORKER WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE EVERY DAY*

It’s all hands to the pump at Royal Borough of Kingston FM, while we transition to new services and new contractors over the coming months.

We need to increase capacity in our current “Meanwhile team” of FM interims to meet this increased demand, ahead of a new permanent team being recruited.

We are a friendly, collaborative team of FM professionals, used to sharing ideas and working together at pace.

You will need to be available for a very quick start for an initial 3-month term.

Interim FM Operations Officer.  

Wide range of duties including,

Customer service – first point of contact.

Supporting stakeholder engagement.

FM Webdesk management, progressing and closing works.

Managing enquiries and mailboxes.

Working closely with FM Support team, prioritising work and rotas – office moves and changes, deliveries, meeting room set up, etc.

Arranging and inputting to audits and inspections, eg to check Health & Safety, cleaning standards, meeting rooms, public areas.

Supplier contracts administration, including utilities, building services, cleaning, security, waste management.

All finance admin – invoicing, journals, POs, service charges, recharges.

Maintaining records, performance analyses and dashboards.

Preparing documentation and spreadsheets.

Producing meeting notes and action plans recording and dissemination.

Ad-hoc duties as and when required.

For these roles you will need:

Substantial proven experience in a similar role.

High level of literacy and numeracy.

HIgh level of IT skills – we use Google Workspace and WordPress.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Great people skills.

These will be multi-tasking, high-performance roles.Role is office-based in Kingston.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Community Link, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 32.50

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 15:30
Salary: £14.84

Support worker required

Must be able to lone work in the community with multiple service users Must have experience in Learning Disabilities

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Municipal Buildings, Knowsley, L36 9YU, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.77

Children’s social worker required for Children with Disabilities Team

Job Category : Housing

Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £19.75
To be responsible for completing a range of enhancement projects across the external communal areas of the council’s housing stock. The post holder will need to a provide a professional standard at a highly productive level, acting with minimum supervision. To undertake a range of works demonstrating proficient level skills and experience including carpentry (boxed planters), painting, pressure washing, window cleaning, guttering cleaning and basic grounds maintenance tasks. The post holder will act as first point of contact for the residents in the Neighbourhood and must ensure they deliver a customer focused service in line with best value. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team or individually providing services to our customers.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location :Central Library, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 21:00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.91

Part-time supervised Contact Worker to work within our Children’s Contact Centre Service (across various venues within the London Borough of Bromley) 

Hours: 

•          PART TIME (21 hours per week) PREDOMNINANTLY WEEKEND WORKING.  

One post Friday to Sunday and one Saturday to Monday.

The main purpose of the role is to observe and supervise contact between children and family members, or friends, either within our Children’s Contact Centres/ Children and Family Centres or in the local community, and occasionally in the family home. 

The candidates will have good report writing skills in order to accurately and factually describe observations of contact.  They will be required to identify the strengths of those attending as well as all potential risks intervening, where necessary, to reduce or remove any harm or abuse, therefore an awareness of families and family dynamics, along with a good understanding of child development is key. 

The ability to use the full range of MS Office and databases alongside attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are required. Our Centres are open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at the weekend.