Contract, Full Time
Monmouthshire, Wales
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location Monnow Vale Health & Social Care Facility, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP255BL
United Kingdom
Monmouthshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.24 Per Hour


Monday to Friday working from Monnow Vale Site or Usk Hub, including duty


You will be expected to work alongside the person, carers and colleagues to complete integrated or multi-disciplinary assessments, which are ‘person-centred’ and take account of an individual’s strengths and ‘what matters’ to them. Where appropriate, you will also be expected to develop care and support plans, which describe how the person will be supported and define ‘personal outcomes’, which are then used to inform and measure the effectiveness of interventions moving forward. Through your involvement, you will be expected to empower people creatively, to promote the well-being of individuals, carers and their communities, in sustainable ways. You will be expected to maintain a caseload. 

Operational

  • To provide easily accessible information and advice through an immediate response service.
  • To ensure Fair Access to Care guidance is applied for all citizens as agreed byMonmouthshire County Council.
  • To work alongside people to help them identify risks to their independence using a range of tools. 
  • To undertake relevant risk assessments and develop risk management plans when necessary
  • To work alongside people to explore options which would support them to live as independently as possible in their communities.
  • To support people through the hospital discharge process aiming to make everyday count post discharge in an appropriate community setting.
  • To work with people to help develop solutions and personal support plans.
  • To provide people with the information they require to make choices about funding options.
  • To ensure that people’s rights are upheld under the Human Rights Act and the Mental Capacity Act and that their voice is always heard and least restrictive Practice is  applied. 
  • To carry out financial assessments with people in line with local and National frameworks
  • To maintain accurate financial records and agree any expenditure with person with delegated budget responsibility.
  • To work with communities, a range of providers and partner organisations to develop community based solutions.
  • To provide specialist social work assessments as part of comprehensive assessments e.g. Continuing Health Care Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments
  • To prepare and contribute to the production of reports or applications for case conferences, Adult Protection meetings, Quality Assurance group, Court of Protection etc.
  • To carry out non criminal investigations under the Protection of Vulnerable Adult Guidance All Wales Interim Policy on the Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
  • To ensure needs, personal outcomes and wellbeing are met in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category:  Social Care QualifiedJob location Monnow Vale Health & Social Care Facility, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP255BLUnited KingdomMonmouthshire County CouncilHours per week: 37St…

Contract, Full Time
Swindon
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Interims
Job location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG,
United Kingdom
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £34.91 per hour

Job Purpose

Role Profile

The post holder will be a key contributor to delivering the revenue repairs service to approx. 10,500

tenanted homes, 3,000 garages and 700 corporate and commercial operational Council owned properties.

Key Accountabilities

� Assist in managing day to day repairs in both domestic and commercial buildings and ensuring that

the work is carried out to a high quality, represents excellent value for money and achieves a high

level of customer satisfaction

� Assist in managing the safety inspection programme to both domestic and commercial operational

properties, to ensure they are carried out in accordance to Regulations and in accordance with

service standards with respect to quality and timescales, legal obligations.

� Undertake surveys on properties to diagnose gas service faults and identify the most appropriate and

effective solution

� Support neighborhood housing officers in diagnosing and dealing with complex technical matters that

they may identify

� Raise day to day works orders and any necessary variation orders that are accurate and timely

� Raise follow up works orders, to ensure that systems do not fail, ensuring that these orders are

accurate and timely.


Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be
required to provide evidence of this:
� 2-years� experience of building surveying and inspection, including contract administration
� Knowledge of construction methods
� Knowledge of building faults including their diagnosis and appropriate remedial measures.
� Understanding of the legal framework relating to disrepair
� Understanding of how to work effectively with non-technicalstaff, tenants, leaseholders and building
users and delivering a customer focused service including providing for diverse needs
� Experience of using computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
� Knowledge of construction health and safety legislation including the Construction Design and
Management regulations
� Knowledge of planning and building regulations
� Knowledge of other relevant legislation and good practice.
Qualifications
� Higher National Certificate or equivalent
� Current driving licence
Decision Making
� Diagnosing repairs and recommending repair solutions
� Deciding on most cost effective repair to be carried out
� Approving expenditure on day to day repairs
Creativity and Innovation
� Identifying and introducing service improvements
� Flexibility in delivering the repairs service
� Producing communication presentations and articles
Job Scope
Number and types of jobs managed
� 40,000 repairs and inspections
Typical tasks supervised/allocated to others
� Technical support and administration.

Job Features

Job CategoryInterim Executive

Job Category:  InterimsJob location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG,United KingdomSwindon Borough CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalary: £34.91 per h…

Contract, Full Time
Nottingham
Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Job Category:  Housing
    Job location Ashfield District Council, Urban Road, Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG178DA,
    United Kingdom
    Ashfield District Council
    Hours per week: 37
    Start date: Immediate start
    Salary: £25.04 per hour


    Role is to be office based at Kirkby in Ashfield and will support with the investigation, acknowledgement and response to complaints over various service areas. The successful candidate should have knowledge of handling complaints in the social housing environment, good analytical and IT skills. An awareness of the Housing Ombudsman Service’s Complaint Handling Code would be preferrable. The role will be 37 hours per week, set over 5 days (Monday to Friday) with flexible hours between 8am & 5pm.


    Assist with the collation and review of information relating to expressions of dissatisfaction
  • To acknowledge complaints in writing
  • To support with the drafting of complaint responses
  • To support with the drafting of complaint investigation notes
  • To ensure that complaints are handled in line with the Housing Ombudsman Service’s Complaint Handling Code and the council’s complaints policy/procedure
  • To support with the preparation of complaint information for submission to the Housing Ombudsman Service
  • To support with the implementation of complaint learning outcomes, recommendations and orders
  • To ensure that accurate complaint records are maintained

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing
Contract, Full Time
Kent
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical

Job location Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT
United Kingdom
London Borough of Bexley
Hours per week: 36
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.16 per hour


purpose of the job

  • Support those who have been out of work for longer periods might need extra help to move back into employment. The BBE employability team will break down employment barriers that could be holding people back from finding work. 
  • As an Outreach Employment Advisor working on externally funded employability programmes, you will work with adult job seekers who are preparing to move into employment, helping them to identify and address the barriers that make this difficult by providing exemplary, advice and signposting to relevant BBE services 
  • Where a contract requires, you will deliver support by using both models of Supported Employment; Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).
  • Through community outreach provision, you will work in partnership with a wide variety of local agencies, partners, employers and BBE colleagues   to promote BBE services to residents that will convert to onboarding them on to employability programmes. 

Principal accountabilities 

Implementation

  • To help BBE recruit clients and onboard them on to programmes that manage a high volume or complex caseload and deliver the job search process for new and existing clients to support them into sustainable employment ensuring that appropriate evidence is captured.
  • To motivate residents to sign up to BBE services to assist them in their job search activities including, benefits and economic assessments developing realistic individual action plans relating to work and pre-employment training and offering a range of job search support courses that may increase employability. 
  • To be fully involved in and attend community events to support local recruitment needs including jobs fairs, employer open days, outreach events, redundancy projects delivered on and off-site.
  • Support the delivery of the IPS and SEQF models to both clients and employers adhering to the Fidelity Scales as set within the Fidelity Assurance System and working to the �place and train� model to ensure residents are needs are met by correct onboarding. 
  • To develop and maintain understanding of Government initiatives around supporting disengaged, socially and economically excluded clients in order to work with colleagues to develop appropriate and effective support to meet Government objectives.
  • To develop and deliver outreach information workshops covering a range of areas including introduction to the service, CV preparation and maintenance, interview techniques, completing application forms, job clubs and other thematic workshops.
  • Ensure all onboarding paperwork is understood and completed by clients, maintain client files, track onboarding activity, monitor and update systems.  To audit and monitor client records to ensure accurate tracking and monitoring of client progress from introduction to starting on the programme 
  • To produce weekly reports on caseload onboarding, achievement of programme starts in line with targets and maintain the correct level of audit material to be able to substantiate reports and evidence claims.
  • To protect the personal data to which you will have access in line with GDPR and other relevant legislation. 
  • To meet set performance targets, continually develop a high level of current industry knowledge and maintain appropriate internal relationships to ensure clients receive the highest level of support. 
  • To digitally promote BBE services in the borough via a variety of channels, including social media (BBE TikTok, X and Instagram), the BBE website, good news stories, flyers and with the Councils corporate comms team. 

Organisational Control and Development

  • To keep under review and develop the structures, procedures and working methods for which the post holder is responsible to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient approach to the delivery of services.
  • To ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximise the use of new and developing technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services to residents.

Personal Effectiveness 

  • To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder�s personal attention.
  • To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Council�s constitution, processes and procedures; to develop the full range of professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post. 
  • To establish and develop effective working relationships and productive partnerships with all the relevant partners.
  • To support occasional out of hours working relating to clients starting work and to support departmental key employability events.

All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.

cation and Formal Training 

GCSE education A-C level English & maths or equivalent

Appropriate professional qualification or willing to work towards

(b)  Relevant Technical Experienceand Knowledge

Proven substantial experience of:

Working in a public, recruitment or employment environment having supported individuals to achieve employment goals. 

A knowledge of the Welfare to Work benefits system.

Using ICT packages – good knowledge of the Windows and Microsoft Office Suite packages together with an ability to understand and use databases.

Organising one�s own caseload or account management to achieve   the set outcome targets.

Understanding of issues that make accessing employment difficult and create barriers.

Supporting legislation/best practice, including information security and data protection.

Using different methods of communication including face to face and digital to engage with a variety of audiences maintaining engagement and to progress people to take up opportunities that will benefit them. 

Working in partnership with internal and external colleagues to achieve the goals as set by the department and external funders.

  • Working to the funder�s targets and deadlines and the ability to work unsupervised and measure and report on one�s own performance.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical Job location Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7ATUnited KingdomLondon Borough of BexleyHours per week: 36Start date: Immediate star…

Full Time, Part-time
Taunton, Somerset
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Interims
Job location The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 29.5
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £37.32 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Championing Education for CLA: Act as an advocate for CLA within schools and other educational settings, promoting high aspirations and achievement.

Monitoring and Tracking: Regularly review academic progress, attendance, and personal development using data systems. Identify underachievement early and coordinate interventions.

Personal Education Plans (PEPs): Support the development and quality assurance of PEPs, ensuring they are meaningful, SMART, and reflect the child’s voice.

Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with social workers, designated teachers, carers, and other professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to education and care.

Guidance and Support: Provide support and guidance to school staff on the needs of CLA, including trauma-informed practice, attachment awareness, and inclusive strategies and interventions.

Transition Support: Help manage transitions between schools, key stages, or care placements to minimise disruption and maintain educational continuity.

Key Skills

Qualified teacher or experience working with vulnerable children and young people in education settings

Strong understanding of the education system and the barriers faced by CLA

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to influence and support schools to improve outcomes

Experience in multi-agency working and safeguarding

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing

**2 Days Per Week Onsite Minimum**

Job Features

Job CategoryInterim Executive

Job Category:  InterimsJob location The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DYUnited KingdomSomerset CouncilHours per week: 29.5Start date: Immediate startSalary: £37.32 per hour Key Res…

Contract, Full Time
Denbighshire
Posted 3 weeks ago

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: £14.35 per hour


Job Purpose


The Working Denbighshire Engagement Officer will provide a flexible, high quality service, working in partnership with other employability projects, Denbighshire County Council departments and other community groups as part of an integrated �Working Denbighshire� approach.


 The Working Denbighshire Engagement Officer will work across the county of Denbighshire, working closely with local community groups, to raise the profile and awareness of the employability support available and encourage people to participate in Working Denbighshire community-based employability services and activities.  


This is an important function with the aim of building referrals into all Working Denbighshire provisions and building capacity by encouraging and empowering people to increase and improve their knowledge, skills and confidence.This role will act as the public face of Working Denbighshire, ensuring people and community groups know about the services we provide and encouraging them to sign up or to refer people to our projects.  The role will require different ways to engage with the citizens of Denbighshire by providing informal and friendly support to access current, accurate and timely information and knowledge about the comprehensive range of support available within the community and identify new participants to engage and enrol onto an employability projects. 


  Principal Accountabilities and ResponsibilitiesEngage with those communities deemed to be �hard to reach� in a range of community settings to help residents build confidence, raise self- esteem and facilitate progression in to Working Denbighshire�s community based employability projects. 


 Reach out to and actively engage with community groups and other services and organisations, to promote the work of all elements of Working Denbighshire, with the intention to encourage citizens to access the support that is on offer.Attend locations and events across the County to provide key stakeholders information and advice about relevant support services available. 


Enhance the support available to participants across the whole of Denbighshire by encouraging the participants to undertake a broad range of activities and achieve definite outcomes. The participants will often have complex barriers and are in poverty or at risk of being in poverty.  Identify and engage with stakeholders to promote the services of Working Denbighshire to potential participants.


Maintain detailed records of work in accordance with the Working Denbighshire monitoring framework and necessary data requirements of UK and Welsh Government, DCC an any other relevant funding bodies. Always maintain a confidential service that ensures that all personal data is effectively protected and handled, within locally agreed Information Sharing Protocol and relevant data protection law.Identify any operational risks aligned to the Working Denbighshire safe system of work and complete risk assessments and risk management plans and report to your line manager as appropriate. Work within the provisions of DCC policies ensuring full compliance with financial regulations, including abiding by and implementing DCC Equal Opportunities policy, Health and Safety regulations, all Lone Working and Safeguarding procedures in all aspects of project delivery.


 Participate with colleagues as part of the wider Working Denbighshire team to take collective responsibility for representing and promoting Working Denbighshire and achieving its targets and ambitions.  Carry out other tasks and responsibilities of a similar nature as determined from time to time by the manager in relation to the smooth running of the service including providing temporary cover as necessary and appropriate.Resources/Equipment/MaterialLaptop Mobile phone Publicity materials and equipment as required Supervision/Management of PeopleNoneKnowledge, Skills, Training and ExperienceA knowledge of the employability sector and the services available to residents of Denbighshire. The ability to travel across the whole of Denbighshire County1.


EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS       GCSEs or equivalent, Grade C or above.  Substantial experience in the field of community work within the public, voluntary or community sector ideally in a social care, educational or employment advice setting.  


2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE        Experience of working with people in the field of community work within the public, voluntary or community sector ideally in an educational, employment advice setting or social care. Experience of promoting services at a community level and with hard to reach citizens with multiple needs who are experiencing poverty and/or barriers to employment. Experience of admin and monitoring processes and the ability to complete required records to a high standard.                 


A/I 3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS             An understanding of how unemployment, poverty and social disadvantage impact upon people�s lives and knowledge of anti-poverty and employment support programmes including participant engagement and progression. Demonstrable customer care skills to include an understanding of customer service in a service delivery setting, knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.


Knowledge of related services provided by the statutory, voluntary and private sector.The ability to identify, analyse and resolve issues that may arise during engagement activities.  Comprehensive IT skills and ability to maintain electronic records, with attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, deal with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines and achieve goals.  The ability to work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and community members in a collaborative way.

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing

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: £14.35 per hour Job…

Contract, Full Time
Swindon
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Human Resources
Job location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, BR6 9BH, 

United Kingdom 
Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £27.00 per hour


Role will be based in the office 2 days per week (one being a Wednesday ) with flexibility to attend meetings as and when required

To provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team and give advice and guidance to
managers and staff. In doing so the role holder will build and develop effective working relationships with
managers which will allow the role holder to have an impact in influencing and supporting managers to
achieve their local and the corporate objectives.
Accountabilities:
? In consultation with the HRBP, provide managers and staff with appropriate advice and guidance
on Council policies, terms and conditions of employment and other HR related issues in
accordance with employment legislation.
? Support, coach, challenge and empower Directorate line managers in managing people issues
(e.g. Disciplinary, Grievance etc.)
? Dealing with local trade union (TU) representatives in relation to individual cases or local
collective issues; Build and maintain relationships with line managers, employees and TU
representatives across the Directorate(s) to ensure positive interactions and speedy resolution of
any issues that arise
? Responsible for screening all vacancies, identifying potential redeployment opportunities for
employees on the redeployment register and assist in matching them to suitable alternative jobs
across the Council.
? Undertake effective Job Evaluations, drawing on benchmarking data and ensuring a fair, consistent
and objective assessment.

Context and Dimensions:
Flexibility
The above is not an exhaustive list and the role holder may be required to undertake additional or
alternative tasks and duties as the needs of the business dictate, provided they are within the individual�s
capabilities and skills set at an appropriate level.
Variation
This is a description of the job as required at the date shown. It is the practice of this Authority to
periodically examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to
incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the appropriate manager in
consultation with the post holder.
Financial responsibilities:
This role has no direct budget accountability.
Management responsibilities:
This role has no management/supervisory responsibilities.
Values and Behaviours:
We strive to underpin our culture through strong management and authentic leadership, this means getting
the management basics right, and ensuring what we commit to individually and collectively, we own and
demonstrate accountability aiming to get things right first time. Building on this we also expect everyone at
SBC to demonstrative and live our organisational values and behaviours, this mean in our work we are:
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Connected: We put Swindon and its people at the heart of everything we do.
We display a communication and behavior style that promotes a positive Council identity in connecting
with residents, customers, colleagues and other stakeholders ensuring a partnership approach to
delivering our vision. Always asking, �is what I am doing in the best interests of Swindon and its people,�?
Resilient: We are forward thinking and work smart
We seek to identify where things can be improved, ensuring this learning is embedded, evaluated and built
upon through a strong approach to continuous organisational development.
Brave: We respect and work together with our colleagues and customers to achieve success
We act in an emotionally intelligent way, setting positive examples around accountability, risk and
governance. This will be delivered through developing ourselves and our teams to achieve the highest
possible levels of productivity and performance.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:

1. CIPD qualified, or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a
complex organisation.
2. A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR
issues
3. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
4. Experience of working in a HR department in a customer focused organisation,
proactively facilitating and leading change

Knowledge and Experience:
5. Significant experience of casework management; disciplinary, grievance,
attendance and well-being, conduct and performance
6. Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application on case
management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change
7. Strong verbal and written communication skills
8. Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and
employment practices in order to manage employee issues.
9. Interpret the Council�s HR Policy & Procedures and provide advice to
stakeholders appropriate to the situation
10. Develop HR colleagues and line managers
11. Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate data and establish key insights
12. Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries
13. Ability to review and challenge content provided by other team members and local
HR teams
14. Understanding of the Directorate’s objectives and priorities
15. Able to integrate external sources of data where necessary (e.g. using CIPD /
ACAS websites)
16. Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries,
identifying and evaluating the key pressures and opportunities, ensuring that
mitigation is identified, both from internal and external sources where necessary
17. Persuade others using straightforward and simple techniques, clearly
communicate work requirements even if these are technical, complex or
contentious and create challenge to views of others if appropriate, in turn
explaining own position with evidence when challenge
18. Evaluates current situation based on previous experience; identifies advanced
implications/ conclusions from the logical analysis of a complex situation or issue.
Ensure data from all relevant sources can be gathered in order to assess complex
problems and come up with the most appropriate solution

19. Recognises the contribution and ideas of colleagues, and provides colleagues
with constructive feedback
20. Aware of the impact of their area on the EDI agenda and able to foster inclusive
workplace relationships / drive continuous improvement as a result
Aptitudes, Skills and Competencies:
21. Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
22. Ability to challenge and influence as well as taking ownership and responsibility
23. Is able to work effectively with people at all levels and builds strong relationships

Special Conditions of Recruitment:
24, Attendance at Council premises on a dedicated day each week is essential.
25. Attendance at meetings on site at times is required to meet objectives.

Job Features

Job CategoryHuman Resources

Job Category:  Human ResourcesJob location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, BR6 9BH,  United Kingdom Swindon Borough Council Hours per week: 37Start date: Immediate s…

Contract, Full Time
Bromley, Kent
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Education Qualified

Job location Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH, United Kingdom


 Bromley Council


Hours per week: 36


Start date: Immediate start


Salary: £13.11 per hour



Are you a qualified childcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education?


Bromley Council is seeking a passionate and committed Nursery Practitioner (Qualified – Level 2 or 3) to join our Early Years and Childcare Service.


 This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are supported to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities:Plan, implement and evaluate engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).Ensure a safe, caring and stimulating environment through regular risk assessments.Support children’s individual dietary, cultural, and medical needs.Maintain consistent nursery routines while adapting to individual needs.Promote positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues.Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and parent/carer consultations.Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.Respect confidentiality and act as a positive role model.Person Specification:Essential Skills & Abilities: Ability to engage and relate to young children.Strong communication skills (oral and written).Team player with energy and enthusiasm.Ability to follow instructions and contribute to planning.Knowledge & Experience: Understanding of child development, learning, and play.Awareness of equal opportunities and inclusive practice.Experience working with children under 5 in a nursery or early years setting.Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education (e.g. CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent).Special Conditions: Flexibility to work changing shift patterns and occasional duties outside normal hours.This post is covered by the Disclosure by Association regulations.An enhanced DBS check is required.

Job Features

Job CategoryEducation

Job Category:  Education Qualified Job location Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH, United Kingdom  Bromley Council Hours per week: 36 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £13.11 per hour Ar…

Contract, Full Time
Somerset
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Facilities & Environment
Job location Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT

United Kingdom 
Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.05 per hour

This role is part of a team of staff responsible for ensuring that the buildings managed as part of the Corporate Landlord function (currently in excess of 140 buildings) are fit for purpose and meet minimum legal and corporate requirements in terms of Health and Safety.

 This is a technical role and the postholder is required to be the eyes and ears on the ground for the Strategic Asset Management Service ensuring the safe keeping of premises and equipment, which includes Health and Safety related checks and the accurate recording of results and remedial actions. Failure to properly carry out statutory functions could result in death, injury, criminal proceedings as well as reputational damage for Somerset Council.

 Key results area Accountability Corporate Responsibilities 

• 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. Compliance checks Undertakes statutory compliance checks in all corporate and commercial multi-let buildings. Weekly Health and Safety Compliance checking on multiple sites for items such as; 

• Fire alarm testing • Legionella testing • Evacuation chair checks • Emergency light checks Role Description • Fire Extinguisher checks • Basic electrical checks • Panic alarm testing • Visual asbestos checks • Tree inspections • Microwave testing • C02 Testing to agreed testing rotas. 

Maintains and updates records of checks and where faults and defects are found. Undertakes routine resting of equipment and appliances to ensure their operation in a safe and satisfactory condition with associated record keeping. Undertakes monthly utility readings. Record Keeping Maintains and updates records to ensure statutory compliance.

 Enters compliance data on systems such as Civica and B-Safe, in relation to the preparation and review of risk assessments. Updates inventories of furniture and equipment as required. Health and Safety Identifies and appropriately addresses Health and Safety issues discovered on site. 

Identifies severity of issues and appropriately rectifying, reporting and escalating issues found. Undertakes DSE assessments as required and assists with resolutions. Incident Control Assists with incident control during fire, bomb and security related incidents providing incident control, fire warden or first aid cover as necessary. Acts as Chief Fire Marshall/Incident Control Officer in the absence of the Facilities Manager/Facilities Supervisor. Security and Key management Plays an important role in maintaining building security at sites. Keyholding, alarm setting/unsetting and dealing with activations. Physically unlocks/locks buildings as required to allow Council staff access.

  The Facilities Officer will also have the ability to travel to buildings outside of their area to carry out testing. Work is day to day routine and reactionary by nature but manages own workload, sites visits to make best use of time. Regular interaction with staff, contractors, and elected members and external agencies to pass and receive information. Daily contact with manager, supervisor. Regular contact with other service areas within the council. This role does not have any budgetary responsibility and does not manage any staff. 


Qualification/ Knowledge / skills / experience Qualification Essential 

• Good GCSE Grades (A-C) in Maths and English 

• 6 months experience in similar health and safety related role 
• Current driving licence (Car) Desirable 
• IOSH Qualification and/or NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
 • Certificate NVQ2/3 in Administration 
• IWFM Level 3 Facilities Management or equivalent Knowledge Essential 
• Relevant IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation, retrieval and presentation of data and information 
• Articulate – ability to communicate clearly 
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) Desirable 
• Data input experience 
• Competent in the use of MS Office Skills Role Description Essential 
• Numerate 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Flexible and adaptable 
• Commitment and enthusiasm 
• Self-motivated and self-aware 
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently as well as team player 
• Confidentiality, tact and diplomacy 
• Flexibility to travel to other offices with short notice Notes Working conditions: Travelling to other sites on a daily basis to undertake compliance checking. The role must be a trained First Aider and Fire Warden.

 This role requires an enhanced DBS/barred list check. 

Lone working – accessing unoccupied buildings using keys and alarm codes, conducting dynamic risk assessment for any signs of break ins or problems before proceeding. Staff required to use Lone Working system. An element of manual physical manual handling work both inside and outside of buildings, such as snow clearance, sweeping leaves, moving office furniture and equipment, dealing with waste and recycling into skips, dealing with clinical waste, bodily fluids, dead birds, accessing storage compounds, plant rooms and roof spaces May be required to pick up sharps identified during Health and Safety tours and dispose of within prescribed guidelines.. In the event of an emergency incident including a fire, bomb or security related incident which warrants the long-term evacuation of the Hub building, the postholder will be expected to oversee the evacuations and remain on duty until arrangements have been made to enable staff to get home. Working arrangements: Working arrangements vary based on the site requirements Some teams require shift working (3 week rota), depending upon site opening and closing requirement.

 Role Description Example: Week 1 – 7am until 3pm, Week 2 – 12 noon until 7.30 pm (or end of last meeting) and Week 3 – 8.30 am until 5pm Some teams require the following pattern;

 • 6.30am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, 6.30am to 2.30pm Friday 
• 11am to 7.30pm Monday to Thursday, 11.30am to 7.30pm Friday 
• Postroom cover between 8am to 5pm daily 
• Back-office reception cover 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday Work unsupervised on security duties outside of core hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm). Some teams require fixed hours 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm with an hour for lunch, time to be agreed with the local manager.

Job Category:  Facilities & EnvironmentJob location Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BT United Kingdom Somerset Council Hours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalar…

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical
Job location 36 Orchard Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1XX, 

United Kingdom 
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.76 per hour

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 have vacancies available in our Customer Service Centre based in Lincoln in our Adult Care Teams. Using the strength-based approach to enable positive change in people’s life you will deal with contacts via telephone and email from the public and professionals who are contacting us for information and advice, to report a safeguarding or to access a service from Adult Care, the Lincolnshire Carer Service and/or the Wellbeing Service. 
These calls can be complex, sensitive, and emotive, but from the training received you will use your call control, professional curiosity as well as your excellent communication skills to gather the relevant information to determine the most appropriate outcome for the customer.

About you 
You will be a passionate and customer focused candidate with experience of working within a busy Customer Care or Customer Service Centre environment. Experience within a social care setting would be preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided. 
Excellent typing and sound IT skills are essential as you will be required to type and talk to ensure the contact is taken as efficiently as possible Serco Business

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? 
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be flexible to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday. 
What training will I be given? 
You will be given a full Induction and relevant training aligned to your role and ongoing development.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category:  Admin & ClericalJob location 36 Orchard Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1XX,  United Kingdom Lincolnshire County CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediat…

Contract, Full Time
Denbighshire
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Legal
Job location Churton Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3ND, United Kingdom 
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.85 per hour


Working within Children Services and S.47 trained based in Russell House, Churton Road, Rhyl

Denbighshire County Council, located in beautiful North Wales, has a clear vision of being an excellent Council close to the communities. The Council is one of the best performers in Wales We are committed to ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are effectively supported to reach their full potential, delivered through our effective early help and prevention services, and strong partnerships that ensure safeguarding remains the highest priority for children and young people in Denbighshire. To help deliver our vision, we need experienced, self-motivated, and innovative social work professionals. Various opportunities exist to work in the Looked After Team and Intake and Intervention Team. You will work closely to find solutions and creating change. You will use your skills to carry out assessments, make evidence-based recommendations and decisions for interventions to support vulnerable children achieve positive outcomes.

 The successful applicant will have a recognised Social Work qualification i.e. CQSW, CSS or Degree/DipSW and be registered with the Care Council; and have previous experience of working with vulnerable children and families. The Grade you will be appointed on will be dependant on previous experience. Our challenging journey is shaping the future of Children�s services, aspiring to be the best. Come and join us to take up the challenge and play a key role within a highly supportive environment, to improve services to children and young people in Denbighshire.

 Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references

Job Purpose To provide social work services to children, young people and their families and achieve positive outcomes within the Service�s vision and priorities: �Vulnerable children are safeguarded, live within permanent, stable, secure and loving families which provide opportunities for success and enable them to grow and develop into healthy, well rounded adults� Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Form and develop working relationships with service users, families and their carers: � To ensure that the positive outcomes for children as defined in the Service�s priorities are the focus for all interventions. � Promote and develop positive working links across and within agencies and local voluntary/user groups � Contribute to the direct provision of care, support, intervention and protection of vulnerable children and families. � Contribute to the planning and development of services � Maintain accurate and relevant records which are consistent with Departmental policies � Implement relevant legislation and internal policies and procedures. � Be responsible for own professional development through the use of supervision and learning opportunities.

 Resources/Equipment/Material N/A Supervision/Management of People N/A Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience The successful applicant will have: � A recognised Social Work qualification i.e. CQSW, CSS or Degree/Diploma in Social Work and be registered with a Social Work Care Council. � Previous experience of working with vulnerable people and children � Previous experience of assessments/reports for Court � Ability to work within agreed boundaries whilst recognising areas of discretion. � Ability to work in a pressurised environment. � Commitment to professional development Excellent support, professional development and supervision are available. Special Working Conditions N/A Employment Checks/ Specific Requirements Post involves direct contact with vulnerable children and their families, as such an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check required and satisfactory references Vision/Context The Children and Family Service is committed to improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families in Denbighshire and wherever possible enabling children, young people and their families to live safely in their communities. � He/she will respond appropriately to referrals and cases allocated by the Practice Leader/Team Manager in terms of assessment, ongoing casework tasks, accessing Directorate and inter agency resources, reviewing action taken and � Modifying service inputs appropriately. This work will need to be undertaken within the context of relevant legislation, local procedures and national guidance. The post holder will be an integral member of a prescribed practice group operating in a manner that supports other practice group members. In addition they will maintain close working relationships that are mutually beneficial within Children�s Services DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL PERSON SPECIFICATION The Person Specification sets out the skills, knowledge and experience that are considered to be necessary to carry out the duties of the post effectively. It will be used in the short-listing and interview process for this post. You should demonstrate on your application form how you meet these criteria as you will only be shortlisted if you meet all of the essential criteria (and desirable criteria where applicable).


 Post Title: Social Worker – Intake and Intervention Service Education & Children�s Services Grade: Grade 7 – 9 CRITERIA ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Application Form / Interview / Presentation / References etc.

 1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Professional qualification in social work i.e. CQSW, CSS, Degree or Diploma in Social Work Application form 

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Previous experience of working with vulnerable people/families/children Previous experience of working with client group Experience of working for a statutory agency Application form Interview

 3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation Knowledge and understanding of the values of social work Knowledge of child protection procedures Ability to set clear objectives and work in a systematic way Ability to work within agreed boundaries whilst recognizing areas of discretion Ability to assess and motivate change Knowledge of recent government initiatives Experience of completing evidence based court assessments. Application form Interview 

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES Good team member Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills Ability to work in a pressurized environment Self motivation Good time management skills Welsh speaking Application form Interview 5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Empathy with the Welsh Language and Culture Fluent in Welsh language Interview

Job Features

Job CategoryLegal Jobs

Job Category:  LegalJob location Churton Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3ND, United Kingdom Denbighshire County CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalary: £18.85 …

Contract, Full Time
London
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Legal
Job location Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London, EC1M 5NW, United Kingdom 
Southern Housing
Hours per week: 35
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £45.00 per hour


Employee must have a valid and current Law Society Practicing Certificate (if a solicitor) or a Bar Council certificate with the ability to conduct litigation confirmed (if a Barrister). � Enhanced DBS and driving licence requirements are not applicable to this rol

To provide legal advice and assistance routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters and on more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include conducting efficient and effective litigation to include but not limited to, anti-social behaviour injunctions; anti-social behaviour possession claims; committal applications; tenancy fraud possession claims; access injunctions; housing disrepair claims; prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act; applications to the Court of Protection and money claims, briefing Counsel and/or conducting advocacy where appropriate in order to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners. Dependant on your level of skill and experience, to provide or assist in the provision of advice on and conduct of other contentious matters with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include First Tier Tribunal cases; trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims and other claims arising from contactor, Landlord and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms. To assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in[1]house. To assist in developing the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners. To ensure that legal work is carried out in house where this is more cost effective including preparing and drafting all own pleadings on routine/standard matters and more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members to include but not limited to, notices of seeking possession; claim forms; particulars of claim; defences; reply to defences; part 20 counterclaims; injunctions; committal applications, witness statements; case summaries; lists of issues; chronologies and trial bundles. Ensure communication between instructing officers and the legal team is effective and efficient. To assist in the development and to implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective provision of housing management and other litigation services and advice on landlord & tenant law including the provision of witness support in particular to those witnesses involved with anti-social behaviour cases which includes out of office hours visits to their homes, if required. To comply with the approved processes and procedures, including maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services. Ensure sound data management, both in case management and in passing on key data to other departments in a timely fashion. To keep up to date with the constitutional, legal and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate. This also includes keeping up to date records in requirements. To ensure that such knowledge is shared to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance focused culture. To support more junior legal team members and volunteers and provide assistance to the more senior team members and general assistance to the wider legal team. Liaising with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organisation. Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contacts and partners including updating colleagues in respect of changes in law. Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities. To provide cover for other solicitors in the litigation side of the team and, dependant on skills and experience, for the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence

Job Features

Job CategoryLegal Jobs

Job Category:  LegalJob location Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London, EC1M 5NW, United Kingdom Southern HousingHours per week: 35Start date: Immediate startSalar…

Contract, Full Time
Hertfordshire
Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical
Job location Wallfields, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ, United Kingdom 
East Hertfordshire District Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £11.44 per hour

Manage office tasks including document handling, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality. Application Processing. Efficiently process applications adhering to procedures and timelines, and monitoring.

Ensuring Housing Applicants have provided supporting ID and documents to allow their housing applications to be processed. Chasing clients for missing documents. Linking documents to housing applications submitted by clients. Making sure housing applications are ready to be processed and changing their status to allow them to be processed by Housing Options Officers.  

Qualifications and Experience

  • Require a good standard of English and Maths
  • Experience of working as an administrative assistant, corporate support officer, or related role
  • Experience of communicating in a range of ways i.e., letter, email, telephone with a range of contacts (internal and external)
  • Experience of resolving issues by telephone or in writing where appropriate 
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office 365 including Word to create letters. 
  • Experience of e-mailing , chasing and liaising with clients.
  • Experience of scanning, indexing, printing, and processing inbound and outbound correspondence.
  • Experience of using IT systems to manage customer outcomes. 
  • Proven record of accomplishment of delivering successful outcomes for internal and external customers
  • Ability to foster good working relationships with colleges and customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and priorities workloads.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
  • Knowledge of scanning and indexing functions
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
  • Adaptability and flexibility in response to changing priorities or tasks.
  • Familiarity with office equipment such as printers, scanners, and photocopiers
  • Familiarity with financial and budgetary responsibilities
  • Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work
  • Proactive approach to continuous personal development

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category:  Admin & ClericalJob location Wallfields, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ, United Kingdom East Hertfordshire District CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate …

Contract, Full Time
Merseyside, Sefton
Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Category:  Social Care Non-Qualified
Job location Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX,
United Kingdom
Sefton MBC
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.00 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people who will be leaving or have left care provision, continuously improving outcomes. 

To be responsible for support, guidance and work with young people in accordance with national and departmental procedures and guidance. 

MAIN DUTIES

  1. Provide advice and practical support to care experienced young people.   
  2. Participate in the assessment, preparation, monitoring and review of Pathway Plans, ensuring a person-centred focus and empowering young people and their families where appropriate
  3. Co-ordinate the provision of support and take reasonable steps so that care experienced young people make use of services
  4. Maintain information about care experienced young people’s progress and well-being through a range of methods including direct contact.
  5. Assist young people to maintain positive health and well-being as well as provide targeted advice and support to access specialist health services. 
  6. Support young people to develop their confidence by being aspirational for young people and supporting them to achieve their full potential. 
  7. Identify and assess levels of risk and need and take responsibility for reporting risk through the line management structure.
  8. Identify and report safeguarding issues in line with legislation and local procedures. 
  9.  Work as part of a wider corporate parenting team that includes a variety of different agencies, all of whom have the needs of the young person as their priority.
  10. Work in partnership within the Council and across agency boundaries including statutory, voluntary and local community and faith groups. 
  11. Attend and represent the department at a range of meetings in line with the individual needs of the young person. 
  12. Maintain accurate, timely and up to date records on ICS and any other electronic tools or data bases as required.
  13. Ensure that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded. 
  14. Contribute to the development of the service through team meetings, Departmental and Council events. 
  15. Prepare for and attend Performance and Development Reviews, supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available learning and development opportunities.
  16. To undertake any other duties as directed from time-to-time to meet the exigencies of the service.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Unqualified

Job Category:  Social Care Non-QualifiedJob location Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX,United KingdomSefton MBCHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate start…

Contract, Full Time
Nottingham
Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Category:  Admin & Clerical
Job location Holles Street, Worskop, Nottinghamshire, S802LJ, LE11 2TX,
United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.26 per hour

Based at Holles St Short Breaks Service

Grade 3 – £25,5683 pa

37 hours per week

Days of work – Monday to Friday

Holles Street provides short breaks for adults with learning disabilities and is one of three short breaks services run by Nottinghamshire County Council.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to provide business support to the Team, and it is essential that you are able to form positive relationships and have good interaction with people that use the service during their short breaks stay. 

You will be the first port of call for anyone telephoning or visiting the Service, such as parents and carers, health professionals, Adult Care workers, so you must be able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills, always communicate effectively whilst maintaining confidentiality. The postholder will have regular contact with the people that use the service, therefore need to also be approachable.

Your day-to-day duties will include financial tasks, involving budget monitoring and making and recording payments from petty cash; working with the Team to record requests for stays, book stays and issue confirmations of any bookings. 

You must have excellent word processing skills, be competent in the use of spreadsheets and be able to provide management information and compile statistics.

Other duties include using electronic systems to ensure that bookings and attendance at the service are recorded accurately and to process payments, travel claims and absences for staff through to payroll.

You must be able to work on your own initiative. 

You must have an awareness of and commitment to Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety issues.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category:  Admin & ClericalJob location Holles Street, Worskop, Nottinghamshire, S802LJ, LE11 2TX,United KingdomNottinghamshire County CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate …

Contract, Full Time
Leicestershire, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Category:  Housing
Job location council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, 
United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £20.00 per hour

Apprentice time-served in painting / decorating.
Minimum 1 years experience following completion of apprenticeship.
Experience in floor and wall tiling
Experience of ordering and receiving/collecting materials.    
A good understanding and knowledge of up to date legislation relating to the building industry including health and safety    
Good punctuality record
Ability to demonstrate technical skills    
Ability to use PDAs and administer all job related requirements.    
Ability to work at heights and experience of using ladder and scaffold/towers to deliver work requirements.    
Experience in working within voids and responsive repairs.
Computer Literate.
A good knowledge and understanding of Social Housing.
Experience of asbestos awareness and removal.

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing

Job Category:  HousingJob location council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United KingdomCharnwood Borough CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immedia…

Contract, Full Time
Ilford
Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB, United Kingdom
Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £26.50 per hour

To manage a caseload of youth justice cases, both out of court disposals and statutory court orders, according to the National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.

  • With the Child First, Offender Second approach, to provide effective support and interventions to children and young people to complete their disposals / orders and live a crime-free life.   
  • Provide effective communication with children and young people, their families and relevant internal and external partners so as to secure the best outcome for children and young people.
  • To ensure that equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice are a priority throughout all areas of the work.
  • Using AssetPlus as Assessment and Planning tool to undertake case management with specific focus on trauma informed practice building foundations for change and desistance factors in order to support children and young people to refrain from offending and re-offending.
  • To work collaboratively with children and young people, their families and partner agencies to deliver effective evidence based group and/or individual interventions/programmes to reduce the risk of offending, re-offending and disengagement from education, employment and training.
  • To prepare Pre-Sentence Reports or Stand-Down Reports for the Court and Panel Reports for Referral Order Panel and other forums as required.
  • To represent YJTPS and present information to Courts.
  • To provide effective engagement and deliver interventions based on the analysis of the assessment to keep the child or young person safe and keep other people safe. 

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category:  Social Care QualifiedJob location Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB, United KingdomRedbridge CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate start Salary: £26…

Contract, Full Time
Bedfordshire, Denbighshire
Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Category:  Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Central Bedfordshire Council 

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £19.57 per hour

About the role

The Housing Property team delivers circa 20,000 responsive repairs each year alongside capital works to circa 5,500 homes, including boiler servicing and maintaining fire precautions, keeping residents safe in their homes, whilst complying with legislation.

As Housing Relets Team Leader, you will manager the delivery of maintenance and voids work (circa £6M per annum) to the Councils housing assets, considering current stock condition ensuring optimal and sustainable use of the asset.

Duties also include: Accountable for Health, Safety, and condition of council owned dwellings. Responsible for customer experience (repairs appointments, IT systems, data etc) Management, administration, and supervision of contractors delivering inspection, risk assessment, renovation, maintenance and timely void turnarounds to council owned dwellings. Ensuring collaborative working with contractors to deliver an excellent customer journey.

This exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Service where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to how we deliver our services and find your greatness helping the Council to achieve its ambition of being a more efficient and responsive Council.  

Your Role

Identify and analyse defects affecting health, safety and condition of council-owned dwellings leading to managing cost effective works to time, quality and budget.

You will plan, prepare, procure, deliver and manage void works to time, budget and quality through the entire cycle.

You will manage, procure and supervise contractors to deliver inspection, risk assessment, renovation, servicing and maintenance to council owned property.

Take part as required in emergency planning and a standby rota.*

Desktop diagnosis of customer repair enquiries leading to effective remedial works.*

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing

Job Category:  HousingJob location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United KingdomCentral Bedfordshire Council  Hours per week: 37Start date: Immediate start Salary: £…

Contract, Full Time
Denbighshire
Posted 4 weeks ago

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: £16.93 per hour

Are you inspired to help people by developing a range of employment opportunities to support people to tackle poverty through employment? We are searching for an individual to join our Working Denbighshire team as part of our Employment Engagement function to develop highly effective employer networks across all sectors so that Denbighshire citizens are able to access different types of opportunities from a range of businesses/employers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to target, engage and build effective relationships with employers and businesses as well as being highly motivated, innovative, proactive and an excellent communicator and negotiator.

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing

Job Category:  HousingJob location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United KingdomDenbighshire County CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate start Salary: £16.93 pe…

Contract, Full Time
Denbighshire
Posted 4 weeks ago

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

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.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Work with Working Denbighshire staff to identify the training needs of participants. Initiate, develop and implement training programs (outsourced and/or in-house) to meet the needs identified to prepare participants to enter employment and career paths. Take responsibility for the training and development of participants.

Develop an understanding of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Develop an understanding of participant and employer requirements and preferences in relation to the range of training and skills courses available, identifying skills gaps and training demands.

Understand access routes to further and higher education and be able to liaise with providers and participants to boost enrolment.


CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

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 suchas 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 Features

Job CategoryHousing

Job Category: HousingJob location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United KingdomDenbighshire County CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate start Salary: £17.47 per hour Job …