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Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location :Vision Products, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 20.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.88

To provide an efficient financial and administrative support service to the department.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

•          Check invoices to ensure the goods have been received and the invoice details are correct and coded accurately 

•          To batch the invoices for authorisation

•          To record invoices paid within the required procedure 

•          To work with suppliers/contractors in ensuring invoices are received in a timely manner

•          To work with Managers to provide financial information for budget monitoring and billing

•          To provide administrative support services Vision Products as and when required

•          To update e forms as required on the Vision system

•          To assist the Management Team in the co-ordination of leave/absences across the team

•          To update management information systems as required

•          To manage the booking of the meeting/demonstration room at Pontyclun

•          To undertake reception duties as required

•          Liaison with all internal and external Customers (both written and verbal) on matters relating to payment and invoice queries.

•          To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Division’s Health & Safety Responsibilities document.

•          To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

KNOWLEDGE / 

EDUCATION 

            Level 1 Welsh Language skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking and understanding) with the aim of improvement through CPD

Knowledge of data protection requirements

            Knowledge of community equipment services

EXPERIENCE    Experience of working with a range of customers, suppliers and contractors

Experience of meeting deadlines to provide services

Experience of working with a range of IT packages   Experience of working with budgets

COMPETENCIES           

1.         Achieving Results        Plans and prioritises in advance to meet deadlines

Is flexible, can switch tasks / roles / prioritises to accommodate changes or new information

2.         Personal Effectiveness            Has strong computer skills, effectively uses current computer systems

Has an action-focused attitude to new challenges and change

3.         Communicating Effectively     Shares information with others, gives others the full picture

Communicates clearly and concisely4.         Working in a Team      Helps and supports other team members

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £16.10

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Passenger Transport are providing safe, efficient and effective transport, which includes home to school mainstream transport, Additional Learning Needs Transport and Social Services Transport. This will involve procuring, managing and monitoring of contracts to ensure we are providing the most efficient service we can.


Our Purpose:-

We are responsible for the commissioning, management and monitoring of the Councils home to school transport service, ALN and Social Services transport. It is our responsibility to ensure that all those entitled to statutory or concessionary home to school transport can access our service in a safe way.

The Purpose of this Role:- 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Passenger Transport are providing safe, efficient and effective transport, which includes home to school mainstream transport, Additional Learning Needs Transport and Social Services Transport. This will involve procuring, managing and monitoring of contracts to ensure we are providing the most efficient service we can.

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:-

To ensure that MCC and the Passenger Transport Unit are represented and promoted at every opportunity when discussions are held. To ensure that the contracted transport network to schools and other destinations is efficient, meets best value and is continually reviewed. To engage proactively with schools, parents and operators across Monmouthshire County Council to plan and implement transport routes and, where resources allow, improve quality of school transport.

Your responsibilities are to:-

Plan and arrange the provision of passenger transport and social services networks ensuring compliance with the “1985 Transport Act” and “Learner Travel Wales Measure”. Liaise and communicate with clients and service providers to plan, arrange and review passenger transport networks, Mission software where relevant, to ensure that they are provided efficiently effectively and economically to achieve service integration. 

Prepare detailed service designs and tender specifications for the provision of passenger transport services, Social Services, Additional Learning needs (ALN / SEN) and Post 16 SEN to ensure the services are provided efficiently, effectively and economically and in accordance with the Authority’s procurement rules and financial regulations along with legislation. Evaluate tender submissions and make recommendations on awards. Maintain financial monitoring processes and keep accurate records on costs and recharges. This will include the administration and recording of Season Tickets and Personal Travel Budgets. 

Assist with the management and supervision of the contracts for the provision of passenger transport to ensure compliance with the contract specification, contract terms and conditions and all relevant legislation. To collate, record and monitor key documents from contract transport providers ensuring current validity and compliance with legislative and contractual requirements. Maintain accurate records on CTX and any other systems used within Passenger Transport. Ensure all operators hold relevant DBS certificates in line with policies and legislation and conduct DBS risk assessments where required by Policy. 

Arrange and carry out on-site monitoring and compliance exercises, including multi agency exercises. Assist with public service monitoring when required. Meet with contractors on a regular basis to ensure ongoing quality of service delivery. 

Assist with the development and maintenance of the information service for passenger transport to ensure the customers are informed, the service is marketed to the public and operators are monitored to ensure compliance and delivery of a customer focused service.

Work closely with schools/colleges, other departments within the Authority, other local Authorities and external agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources, to ensure that relevant information is shared, and to ensure that best practices are maintained and developed. To manage large amounts of sensitive information relative to learner travel users, applicants and staff, and ensure that the Authority complies with data protection regulations relative to the scale and sensitivity of such information.

Person Specification

How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated:-

·   Practical experience of procuring and implementing home to School transport within a

     commissioning environment. 

·   An understanding of home to school passenger transport services and systems  

·   Ability to confidently use computer systems, to develop, record, analyse and report contracts 

• Is familiar with the safeguarding legislation and associated protocols

·   To be able to undertake Monitoring of School contracts

• Have practical experience of reading and monitoring legal documents and ensuring compliance thereof

·   Have experience of effective record managment, GDPR regulations and DBS requirements

·   The ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment

• Effective working relationships with Stakeholders 
• Can demonstrate examples of best Practice and innovative working

·   To work on own initiative 

·   Be able to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changes in a customer focused environment 

·   Practical skill, knowledge and experience of a range of IT applications 

·   Effective and Efficient communication skills, both written and verbal 

·   Welsh Desirable. You may be required to learn or improve your existing skills through attending staff Welsh language training funded by the council. This will be implemented if a need for Welsh language skills in the role arises.

• You will need to hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes, if required.

Job Category : Environmental Services

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15
Salary: £23.28

All candidates must posses the baseline qualification for Food Law regulation and have recent experience doing food business inspection – EHRB registration 

(HCC) A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and national policy.

(HCC) A detailed specialist knowledge of the legislation relating to the activities of the Environmental Regulation Section and a knowledge and understanding of the legislation applicable to Health & Safety, Food Safety, Infectious Disease Control and Housing, including Regulations, Statutory Instruments, Technical Guidance, Codes of Practice, Industry Guides, Government Circulars, British Standards.


JOB PURPOSE

1.         To contribute to achieving the Council’s Vision by providing a comprehensive Food Safety in accordance with Service Development Plans, performance targets, legislation and the Council’s service standards and policies. Note: This temporary post is to cover current sickness absence in the Food Safety Team and provide short term additional resource to help achieve the team’s inspection targets.

2.         To work jointly with others, within the team, the Council and with other organisations, in order to find co-operative and creative solutions to environmental health problems that deliver best practice and value for money, and to develop the contribution of environmental health to the achievement of the Council’s Vision. 

MAIN ACTIVITIES

1.         Maintain an awareness of and comply with the service standards, performance and quality management arrangements of the service, and meet personal targets as a contribution to their achievement.

2.         Foster an innovative and open environment within the service, where employees feel supported, involved and consulted.

3.         Show flexibility in responding to and delivering change, and make use of the technology available to deliver and improve services.

4.         Work within the spirit and intention of equal opportunities and customer care, recognising and valuing diversity in the community and workplace, and promoting the same.

5.         Work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974, and related Council policies and procedures, and encourage others to do so.

6.         Undertake personal development and learning related to the duties of the job and changes affecting the job.  

7.         Undertake research and consultation, and report findings, on Environmental Health and related matters.

MAIN ACTIVITIES (Service Related)

1.         Carry out a range of Food Safety inspections, investigations, audits and other procedures and methods, using education, advice and enforcement techniques, to achieve legal compliance, customer satisfaction, and service and quality standards.

2.         Liaise, advise, negotiate and work jointly with a wide range of people and organisations to achieve solutions to Environmental Health and related problems.

3.         Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility, flexibility and a desire to learn in performing the duties of the post.

4.         Any other duties as required which are commensurate with the purpose and grading of the post.

Experience      Substantial recent experience working as an Environmental Health Officer in the field of food safety or a Food Safety Enforcement Officer within a local authority Environmental Health department 

Qualifications  Degree or diploma in Environmental Health, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health 

A recognised food safety qualification will be considered

Possesses EHRB registration 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities           Written and verbal skills/abilities to achieve desired outcomes with a variety of target groups (business proprietors, managers, supervisors, employees, the public) 

Extensive understanding of technical and legal aspects of food safety 

Ability to prioritise and deliver a busy and varied workload of both planned and reactive work in accordance with an established performance framework 

Competency in the use of MS Office suite

Use of Civica APP (Flare) software, in relation to Environmental Health 

Personal Qualities       Self-motivated, well organised and capable of working under minimal supervision

Demonstrate ability to play a supportive and effective part in team activities

Innovative in finding new solutions and approaches to work issues

Other Factors              Willingness to work unsociable hours 

            Ability to travel widely, either by having a current driving licence and providing a car or by having access to appropriate alternative means of transport              Good attendance record

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.50

To undertake scheduled reviews and monitoring visits to residential and nursing homes. 

To promote and enhance the lives of people living with dementia within a residential/nursing placement.

To work with providers to improve the opportunities for people living with dementia within a placement setting.

To provide reports to the Team Manager on visits to placement settings.

To liaise with other professionals and out health colleagues.


•          Putting Our Customers First – Level 3

•          Getting Things Done – Level 3

•          Taking Personal Responsibility – Level 3

•          Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – Level 3

A good general education 

Degree in Social Work or Equivalent

Experience of working with and assessment of Adults who require support services.

            Experience of working with adults living with dementia.

Experience of managing a caseload of ranging complexity and problems and competing demands.

Able to offer advice and support to social care staff on a range of complex case management issues. 

Experience of supervision of staff.

Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues. 

Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.

Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.

Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner. 

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.

Advocacy Skills

An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines and with agencies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. 

            Experience of supporting social care staff to meet performance targets set.

Experience of supporting social care staff to achieve quality outcomes.

Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Commitment to principle of partnership.

Non-judgemental and caring attitude.

Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision. 

Commitment to using information technology systems.

Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.           

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Edmonton Green Library, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £25.00

Enfield Council Housing have an exciting opening for an experienced Level 3 Social Worker (Adults) to work within the street homeless accommodation service. The service provides in-reach support to Housing first tenants with a history of rough sleeping with high/complex needs and circumstances living in a one bed or shared property within the Borough of Enfield, as part of the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Project (RSAP). The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a support team, which includes support staff and welfare, debt and employment advisors. The successful applicant will require an In-depth knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (20005) and Mental Health Act (1983). Knowledge and experience of working with mental health and addiction would be essential in this post. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include:

•          Undertaking needs assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. 

•          Providing intensive support with integration into society and crisis intervention where proportionate and appropriate.

•          Fostering a multiagency approach to the support. 

•          Supporting the sustainment of tenancy and progression to suitable and longer term accommodation, reducing returns to the street.•          The Enfield RSAP will offer accommodation to up to 20 Housing First tenants

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Ty Glantaff, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 05:30

End Time : 19:30
Salar: £12.00

Must have a clean drivers licence 

Works van supplied per team

DBS needed 

Split shift Monday to Friday

Must be flexible as working times can vary

37hour a week post

Must hold a clean drivers licence

Key holder for access to the buildings or locking after the shift (if needed)

To work in a team of two.  Working a split shift mornings and late afternoons.  Hours can vary between 5am to 9am and 3pm to 7.30pm.

Hours will vary and applicants must be flexible.

To cover vacancies, sickness and annual leave of staff.

Cleaning of various buildings:-

Toilet areas – sanitising all surfaces, toilets, sinks, hand dryers, pipes, cubicles walls and doors and floors

Kitchen areas – sanitising work surfaces, sinks, floors and skirting boards

Offices – hoovering or mopping of floors, sanitising desks – general cleaning of areas

Corridors – hoovering or mopping of floors, skirting boards and window cills

Communal area – cleaning all flooring, skirting boards, window cills, all hard furnishings

In some buildings a scrubber dryer may be provided

All relevant training will be given

The cleaning of all internal areas of the school.

This can include any of the following areas:-

Toilets, corridors, staff rooms, classrooms, school halls, indoor sports area/ changing rooms, offices and communal areas.

Breakdown of cleaning does depend on the individual area, however this can include:-

Sanitising toilet areas – toilets, sinks, flooring, soap dispensers, hand dryers, cubicles and pipework

General cleaning of rooms and communal area – hoovering or swiffing and mopping, skirting boards, window cills and hard furnishings such as shelves and desks

Sport areas / changing rooms – sanitising shower areas and cubicles

Staff rooms – sanitising sink and work surface areas, floors and any hard furnishings

Wastebins throughout buildings to be emptied

In some areas a scrubber dryer machine may be provided 

All relevant training will be givenSpecialised cleaning will also be required sporadically.  This will include deep house cleans in properties where there has been hoarding and other circumstances.  This will be explained in the interview.

Job Category : Housing

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £25.06
Management experience and an awareness of rough sleeping is essential.

Join Us in Ending Homelessness in Enfield

We are transforming our homelessness service to improve prevention, reduce temporary accommodation, and end street homelessness. Our new Housing Advisory Service is committed to delivering sustainable housing outcomes for Enfield residents through innovative services, including data-driven early intervention, community outreach, specialist practice teams, and a street homelessness service.

We are seeking proactive, outcome-focused individuals to join our Street Homelessness Service. Our ambitious goal: to end rough sleeping in Enfield.

Outreach Team Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London Borough of Enfield Street Homeless Team as an Outreach Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

•          Support officers in reducing rough sleeping in Enfield.

•          Engage with individuals who are homeless, with complex needs, and are street homeless or at risk of becoming street homeless.

•          Collaborate with internal and external agencies to provide comprehensive support.

Ideal Candidate:

•          Passionate about working with people, with a “can do” attitude.

•          Committed, resilient, empathetic, and skilled in working with and reporting data.

•          Experienced in managing a small team.

Join us in making a difference. Apply today and be part of our mission to end homelessness in Enfield.

Please be advised it is  a Rough Sleeper Outreach Manager that Enfield are looking for and experience in previously managing an outreach team would be beneficial.


Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities 

1.         Experience of taking a lead in developing street or community outreach services. Also to supervise and motivate a staff team and to support and coach skilled outreach practitioners and volunteers

2.         Experience of delivering and administering an assertive case management approach, and motivating complex and diverse client groups to engage with support.

3.         Ability to broker relationships with services and develop pathways to enable clients to make and sustain  positive change.

4.         Ability to work as part of a management team and to initiate and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, the community, the police and other external agencies. 

5.         Knowledge of the services and legislative environment regarding housing, health, work and immigration as it relates to homeless people.

6.         Ability to record and report work to a good standard, using IT systems as well as written records.

Desirable 

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A Full UK or equivalent driving license is required for this post.

Behaviours

Appropriate behaviours are key to the delivery of our vision for Enfield. 

We want staff who will work collaboratively, flexibly and constructively, and exhibit this ethos in all their dealings with residents, colleagues and partners. Our leaders will be exemplars of the following behaviours and encourage them in staff at all levels;  

Take Responsibility 

We want staff who are willing to make decisions and be accountable for them. Staff should have a positive can-do attitude where they see problems as challenges which can be overcome. They should accept responsibility for service delivery, be clear about their service offer and deliver what they promise.

Open, Honest and Respectful

We want staff who are comfortable and confident to acknowledge the difficulties and the barriers they face. They should also be able to constructively challenge the way things are done where there is evidence that it impedes service delivery. Challenge should be conducted in a professional, courteous manner with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable resolution.

Listen and Learn

We want staff who are prepared to actively listen and reflect on customer concerns with a view to understanding the customer’s point of view. Staff should be able to receive constructive criticism and be prepared to adapt the way they operate and deliver services where appropriate.

Work Together to find solutions

We want staff who can work collaboratively with other departments and partners, freely sharing their knowledge and skills to identify solutions to address customer concerns. 

Candidates: Please ensure you address these behaviours in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria above.

Competencies:

Candidates: Please ensure you address these competencies in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria above.

1. Customer focus                                                                                                        

2. Deliver service performance                                                                                                            

3. Focus on continuous improvement  

4. Political awareness and context

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

Candidates: Please ensure you address these qualifications in your responses to the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria, you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

1.         High level of education or equivalent demonstratable experience

2.         Evidence of Continuous Professional Development 

Special requirements

Candidates: Please note you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

1. Ability to positively contribute to the transformation of large organisations, services and teams   

Job Category : Manual Labour

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 15.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 20:00

End Time : 23:00
Salary: £15.39

This is a vital service that showcases the council in the best light as first impressions are everything, making sure high standard of cleanliness are maintained in the councils offices, for elected officials, staff visitors and members of the public ensures the right impression and helps to keep staff safe.

To ensure that the in-house cleaning service is a showcase of exemplar cleanliness,

the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team to help maintain flagship buildings and be at the forefront of cleaning innovation and improvement.

Southwark expects high standards of cleanliness. This post is vital in ensuring day to

day operations, events and training courses, can take place without hindrance in clean and safe environment.

General cleaning operative to work from 8pm to 11pm. Current agency worker is not available so a replacement for an agency worker is needed to support us covering for annual leave cover of permanent staff.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

How

assessed

1.Knowledge of cleaning equipment and experience of

using these in a commercial environment. 

2.Ability to demonstrate the cleaning industry colour coding

for mops and cloths 

3.Awareness of or hold the British Institute of Cleaning

Services (BICs) qualification certificate 

Experience:

4. Demonstrable cleaning experience 

5. Excellent customer care, communication and team

working skills 

6. Attention to detail /vigilance 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

7. Have a can-do attitude and ability to communicate

effectively at all levels. 

8. Ability to work unsupervised and be able to make

cleaning and work-related decisions 

9. Competent in the use of mechanical cleaning equipment,awareness of Cosh and chemical data sheets

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Ponders End Youth Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 19:30

Salary: £18.52

Targeted Outreach and Detached Worker – 

General Duties of the Role:

•          Deliver and coordinate targeted outreach and detached youth work sessions in Enfield, focusing on areas with high crime, anti-social behaviour, and deprivation.

•          Engage young people aged 11-19 (up to 25 for those with learning disabilities or as care leavers) through interventions aimed at reducing risks such as youth violence and promoting positive outcomes.

•          Supervise assistant youth workers, casual staff, commissioned providers, and volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of programs.

•          Plan, deliver, and evaluate informal and accredited learning opportunities, emphasizing safeguarding and child protection.

•          Collaborate with internal and external partners, including schools, police, and other agencies, to enhance service delivery.

•          Perform administrative tasks related to program reporting and evaluation.

•          Work evenings, weekends, and, when necessary, participate in overnight stays.

Working Pattern:

•          Hybrid Role: Work involves a combination of on-site detached and outreach activities in various community settings (e.g., schools, residential homes, streets) and administrative tasks, which may be completed remotely.

•          Flexible Hours: The position requires availability during evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight stays to meet the demands of youth outreach programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Job Specifics –  Skills, Experience 

(The information you provide in this section will be used in the recruitment application process to assess the suitability of job applicants.

Essential:

1.         Experience working with children and young people aged 11-19 in a relevant setting e.g. outreach and detached, youth clubs or play work, children’s centre, school, sports/arts/music group 

2.         Demonstrable skills in forming positive, productive and professional relationships with children and young people and an understanding of the issues that affect children and young people

3.         Demonstrable skills and experience that can be of benefit for the personal development and informal learning of children and young people 

4.         An understanding how children learn and the ability to be creative and innovative in working with children and young people   

5.         An understanding of how to protect children from significant harm 

6.         Demonstrable communication skills and a demonstrable ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, to varied audiences with different levels of comprehension and communication skills [e.g. young people or senior managers in children’s services or partner agencies or communities].

7.         Demonstrable substantial experience in working in successful teams and playing a part in team success 

8.         Experience of supervising the work of others and leading teams 

9.         Available to work evenings, weekends and where necessary overnight stays 

Competencies:

1.             Open, honest & respectful

a.         Build Relationships

b.         Communicating Information

2.         Learns & Finds Solutions

a.         Investigating Issues

b.         Creating Innovation

3.         Works collaboratively & Constructively with others

a.         Resilience

b.         Giving Support

4.         Takes Responsibility

a.         Driving Success

b.         Planning and Managing Resources

Knowledge

1.         Understanding and up to date knowledge of Youth work policy and practice.

2.         Understanding of effective participation methodology

3.         Understanding issues face young people living in a city london   

Qualification(s)1.         A recognised Level 2 qualification in youth work , or substantial experience  of working with young people in city environment and   the  willingness  to complete   the relevant  training for this post.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £27.87

We are looking for social work practitioners who are able to undertake work across our young persons team in the Cared For service.
Sefton is a changing and vibrant authority, already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards an exciting 2030 vision and delivering our 5 year children and young peoples plan.

Sefton is an exciting place to be and we would like social workers to join us, to be part of our journey of continuous improvement. Sefton has a committed workforce and we are keen to drive down caseloads and achieve good outcomes for our children and Young People.
If you come to work for Sefton, we have a flexible working policy for all staff with the ability to work from home and car parking if you come to the office. We believe training and supervision is key to our workforce and this will be available for anyone who joins sefton. Consistency and stability is important to us and we are able to offer 6 month contracts to those that join us and pay can be negotiated, subject to previous experience and suitable reference checks,

Qualifications SW Degree or equivalent

Current registration with SWE

Experience Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in statutory Children’s Social Care service

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes continued Knowledge of Children Act 1989 /2004, Adoption & Children Act 2002, Children and Young Persons Act 2008, other appropriate legislative frameworks, statutory guidance and processes for Looked After Children and Children subject to Child Protection Plans

Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and other relevant assessment and planning tools.

Knowledge of child development and family dynamics

Ability to research, cascade and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively; and use to inform professional decision making.

Ability to demonstrate advanced skill level in applying needs-led assessment and planning.

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment.

Ability to develop practical and procedural knowledge across a defined specialist area.

Ability to apply critical reflection and analysis to complex case.

Ability to demonstrate effectively the role of a Corporate Parent.

Ability to make informed child centred judgments.

Ability to communicate effectively and undertake direct work with children and young people.

Ability to produce excellent child centred and outcome focused reports and plans.

Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and to prioritise and manage fluctuating caseloads.

Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with children, young people and families.

Ability to meet the demands of the service and produce work to a high standard within set timescales.

Ability to be solution focused in relation to case work and service development, resolving familiar routine problems autonomously.

Ability to recognise and promote safety, health, wellbeing and emotional resilience for both self and colleagues.

Ability to follow through on agreements with children, young people and families and demonstrate client empathy.

Ability to take advantage of, and use, information technology, including ICS.

Ability to work within professional and ethical standards including the HCPC Code/Standards of Conduct for Social Workers.

Special requirements This post is registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the Police Act; the successful candidate must be able to obtain satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in order to be appointed to the post. In this respect a criminal record check will be undertaken prior to confirmation of appointment.

Other Ability to demonstrate a commitment to own professional development and that of other colleagues

Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.

Must be legally entitled to work in the
UK.

The Council operates a no smoking policy. Employees are not allowed to smoke in the workplace or to take smoking breaks during work time.

Job Category : Interims
Location : High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD,  Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 22
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £44.00 per hour

About the role
As a member of the Building Surveying Services section you will:
Deliver and manage major capital works contracts in line with contract specifications, agreed performance standards and ensure works are executed efficiently, with minimal  disruption and with value for money.
Deliver pro-active, professional and customer-focussed surveying services, to ensure that the Council’s land and property assets are fit for purpose and legally compliant.

The main purpose of the role:
Plan, co-ordinate, execute and manage delivery of specific capital and major works’ projects, along with planned maintenance and repair programmes of work in conjunction with the Senior Building and Projects Manager
Deliver pro-active, professional and customer focused quality surveying services for all the Council’s properties to ensure that the Council’s land and property assets are fit for purpose.

Qualifications and education
Relevant professional qualification, (e.g. RICSor CIOB), or technician qualification (HNC, degree or equivalent). If no relevant professional qualification is held then the candidate will need to demonstrate at least 10 years experience in a similar role.

Experience
Experience of undertaking building surveying, contract procurement, contract administration and project management activities in a similar environment (candidates without a professional qualification are required to demonstrate

substantial experience).
Extensive experience of specifying, procuring and managing repairand improvement projects.
Experience     of     working     with     contractors, consultants and external agencies
Extensive experience of defect diagnosis and identifying appropriate repair solutions.
Experience of managing project budgets, cost analysis and cost reporting.
Experience of managing contractors’ quality and performance
Experience of using a computerised building maintenance and repair system.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Sound       understanding      of       construction technology and repair techniques.
Working knowledge/understanding of building services technology and maintenance, including the property management system, Technology Forge.
Sound understanding of procurement processes, and the use and interpretation of construction contracts.
Good levelof numeracy; understanding of financial control.
Good knowledge of MS Wordand Excel.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drawing software.
Awareness of property-related sustainability issues.

Personal qualities
Commitment to quality and customer service.
Highly motivated; able to demonstrate flexible and innovative approach to work; can work under own initiative and achieve results but also work as a team player.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Assertive; able to use influence and negotiation to achieve outcomes.
Able to use problem-solving and judgement to make appropriate decisions.

Special requirements
Full driving licence and accessto vehicle duringworking hours.
May be required to attend occasional evening meetings.
Will be required to work in confined spacesand at heights.
Willingness to undertake a basic disclosure check with our online provider, Procius, which is a requirement of this post.*

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location : Castle heights, Chapel Street, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1NP, Flintshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £25.58 per hour

Job Purpose
To provide a comprehensive social work service in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting children, young people, families and groups within the community. Social Workers will take responsibility for a caseload according to qualifications and experience. 
• To form, develop and maintain professional relationships with children and young people and their families through direct casework, supervision, shared activity and counselling, in such a way that the child/young person’s family’s needs are met. 
• To provide a service, which meets primary needs, promotes development, and assists behavioural difficulties and vulnerabilities 
• To identify and assess risk of abuse, failure to protect, or harm to children. 
• To advise senior managers as to any concerns in respect of children/young people with particular reference to there being at risk of abuse or harm. 
• To identify, contribute to and suggest ideas for good practice and its development, and to take a lead in a special area of responsibility. 
• To value, recognise and respect the diversity, expertise and experience of individuals, families and carers and enable them to make informed decisions and express their needs. 
• To challenge discrimination, disadvantage and other forms of inequality, injustice and oppressive practice. 
• To maximise the financial and material resources available to service users and carer(s) from all possible sources and ensure value for money care packages. 
• Ensure that service users and carers are aware of the Department’s Complaints procedures. 
• To case manage child protection work. 
• To understand the changing culture, health and social needs of the locality to inform current and future practice and service provision. 
• To establish good practice by example 
• To provide verbal and written information to aid care planning activities and to provide evidence for assessment of need and care plan approaches.
 • To implement designated actions from care plans. 
• To gather and interpret information on agreed criteria related to the care of a client or implementation of procedures. 
• To lead meetings to define care planning activities and to evaluate evidence for assessment of need and care plan approaches. 
• To set up mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating delegated actions from care plans. 
• To derive and interpret information related to the care of a service user or implementation of procedures 
• To communicate effectively and in the best interests of the client in case conferences, planning meetings, discussions with clients/families, inter-agency personnel, team members and in staff supervision. 
• If required, to give evidence in court in relation to care. 
• To work within established protocols, negotiate expectations/roles in liaison with others, e.g. in the key worker role / in multi agency working. 
• To represent the Team as required on behalf of a service user – this includes representing individuals and the dept/team in meetings/conference. 
• To attend child protection meetings. 
• To appropriately challenge the judgements and decisions of others where there is evidence that the needs of those you are working with are not being met.

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified

Location : 47B East Dulwich Road,  Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £40.72

Experience of management of youth justice services essential.

As the interim head of the youth justice service, you will provide leadership and drive best practice in the strategic development of a “child first” approach within youth justice and translate this into operational delivery of services to children and their families. This will include securing political and high level management and stakeholder agreement in developing and delivering on strategic objectives in youth justice, including preparation for the new inspection regime. You will be responsible for the work and co-ordination of several systemic practice groups of multi-disciplinary staff, differently qualified, ensuring standards and performance targets are understood and met or exceeded. You will be expected to be borough based and a visible and active leader within our co-located children’s services.

Experience and skills:

Registered with Social Work England or equivalent professional qualification in work with children and families and/or relevant continuous professional development in work with children and families. In depth knowledge of the legal and statutory framework in which youth justice services operate. Knowledge and understanding of recent research and best practice in the field of youth justice and social care. Anti-discriminatory practice including promoting anti-racist practice and addressing issues of racism, inequality and injustice. Human and financial resource management and business planning at a senior level. Successful management within a statutory youth justice setting. High level written and verbal communication skills


Responsibilities

1. Responsible for management, continual improvement and modernisation of the youth justice service area, making best use of financial and human resources in line with the departmentalworkforce resource plan.

• Share responsibility, as part of the Children’s Services division for the development andimplementation of an annual service plan, including identification of learning and developmentneeds to support targets and direction. This will reflect broader Council and departmentalobjectives, and government led guidance or initiatives for the service.

• Drive service improvements and modernisation within the Family Early Help and Youth JusticeService to support the Council’s vision and key priorities and address changes in legislation andensure best practice.

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding statutory requirements in youth justice and contributeensuring that the service is in a state of inspection readiness at all times.

• Responsible for the performance management of the service, including identification of objectives,resource allocation, business planning, monitoring and evaluation.

• Lead and develop the management team, providing direction and reflective supervision forservice managers and other direct reports driving the use of systemic practice within the service.

• Create a supportive innovative and transparent environment for the wider service so individualswork collaboratively and enable their systemic practice groups to achieve excellence in service delivery and professional practice.

• Work with the leadership team and whole service to embed continual improvement and learning.

• As functional lead for youth justice, provide direction and interpretation on relevant legislationand government guidance, national initiatives, research and council policy.

1. Work with partner agencies, ensuring Southwark’s interests are promoted in policy, resourceand planning decisions at London and national levels. This involves representing the service andthe Council at working parties, negotiations and other forums.

1. Lead and guide the commissioning of high quality and cost-effective services with externalproviders, where this is congruent with the service plan and needs assessment, ensuring properprocurement processes are in place.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1.         Registered with Social Work England or equivalent professional qualification in work with children and families and/or relevant continuous professional development in work with children and families.

2.         Knowledge and understanding of recent research and best practice in the field of youth justice and social care

3.         In depth knowledge of the legal and statutory framework in which youth justice services operate

4.         Understanding of modern IT applications sufficient to deliver improved ways of working

Experience:

5.         Managing significant and wide-reaching change to professional services, policy development and implementation

6.         Successful management within a statutory youth justice setting

7.         Human and financial resource management and business planning at a senior level

8.         Of managing performance and quality standards in a youth justice setting

9.         Able to build effective working relationships with other professionals

10.       Anti-discriminatory practice including promoting anti-racist practice and addressing issues of racism, inequality and injustice.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

11.       Able to provide clear and systemic leadership to professional staff

12.       High level written and verbal communication skills

13.       Strategic planning and leadership

14.       Resource management skills

Special Conditions of Recruitment:

Comply with and promote the Council’s Equality and Diversity policies

Attendance at meetings outside of office hours as and when required

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required

Job Category : Sec / Admin

Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.51

The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing business support for the team including: supporting the team with Sefton Liquid Logic database, typing, telephone duties, note taking in a variety of operational meetings, co-ordinating the gathering of information from other agencies to support the manager and any other admin duties within the team.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.  IT skills and operational skills in the use of Liquid Logic.  The role requires the ability to work under pressure in a team setting.  A flexible approach is necessary. This post is for the Safeguarding team.

Job Category : Interims

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £476.79

To support the Pensions, Treasury and Statutory Accounts team with preparation for year end closing 2024/25 including interim audit and production of the Statement of Accounts.  The role will report to Chief Accountant (Statutory Accounts) and Pensions Finance Manager (Pensions).  The role is a six month assignment minimum.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of working in financial reporting and year end closing within local government.   


Role

To support the Pensions, Treasury and Statutory Accounts team with preparation for year end closing 2024/25 including interim audit and production of the Statement of Accounts.  The role will report to Chief Accountant (Statutory Accounts) and Pensions Finance Manager (Pensions).  The role is a six month assignment minimum.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of working in financial reporting and year end closing within local government.   

Duties will include the following:

Statutory Accounts

• Project work supporting Chief Accountant to implement IFRS 16 Lease accounting for 2024/25 accounts

• Support external audit requirements for data analysis in interim audit 

• Dealing with audit queries for the 2024/25 interim audit and any remaining queries on 2023/24 audit

• Support completion of 2023/24 Whole of Government Accounts

• Preparing for year end closing 2024/25 including co-ordination of year end debtors/creditors reconciliations

• Production of various disclosure notes for the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts supporting the wider team with overall completion of the accounts 

Pensions

• Assist with year-end Pension Fund closing programme and annual audit. 

• Assist with ensuring reporting and policy documents are compliant with the latest regulatory and statuary requirements and that all statutory returns are completed in line with legislative timelines. 

• Assist with managing pension fund treasury activities to ensure sufficient liquidity to make payments and settle trades.

• Assist with effective monitoring and delivery of all Pension and Statutory Accounts projects.
• Complete other reasonable tasks to fulfil role purpose or as instructed by management.

• Support the production of Statutory Accounts (including Pension Fund Accounts) ensuring compliance against Accounting Code of Practice, regulatory and audit requirements

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 18:00
Salary: £22.82


Role Purpose

1.         To achieve compliance with statutory requirements through enforcement, inspection, investigation, auditing and monitoring in respect of food safety/standards, health and safety, infectious disease, licensing e.g. massage and special treatment, public health and smokefree. 

2.         To change community and individual behaviour through communication, persuasion, advice and guidance or enforcement. 

3. To achieve Council and service unit objectives, improve place, community wellbeing and economic prosperity. 

Tier 1

1. To demonstrate the minimum competencies that supports food control in accordance with the Food Law Codes of Practice and the Food Standards Agency, Knowledge and skills for the effective delivery of official food and feed controls and other activities – Competency Framework namely:

Knowledge and understanding of: 

• Relevant legislation, codes of practice, guidance, policies and procedures 

• The Primary Authority statutory scheme 

• The individual’s role and responsibilities when undertaking activities 

• Other organisations that interact with businesses 

Ability to: 

• Communicate effectively 

• Review records and information provided during the activity 

• Record details of the activity undertaken on an appropriate IT system

• Provide service users and stakeholders with comprehensive advice, guidance, and information on all aspects of the team’s service delivery as well as any relevant wider cross cutting council services. 
• To respond to complaints about food safety, health and safety, infectious disease, licensing, public health and smokefree using a risk-based approach. 
• Utilise the appropriate investigative and evaluation techniques to assess hazards and risks and determine the nature, cause remedy and urgency of the problem and rectification
• Deliver the team service plans in relation to low risk businesses.
• Prepare Enforcement Notices in order to obtain compliance.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge

1.         Possess a high standard of numeracy, literacy, and grammatical accuracy 

2.         To have a basic knowledge of all environmental health legislative controls and enforcement tools and their legal basis relevant to the team, together with and their proper practical implementation in the context of an English unitary local authority. 

3.         Possess an in-depth and current knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and control, and its proper practical implementation in at least one specialised area of environmental health. 

4.         Possess an in-depth and current knowledge of the principles of quality systems, and its proper practical implementation. 

5.         Possess an in-depth and current knowledge of the technical, scientific, environmental and health aspects of at least one specialised area of environmental health. 

6.         Possess the skills to lead, co-ordinate and communicate effectively.

Qualifications 

7.         Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or Higher Certificate in Food Premises inspections (HCFP) or a suitable qualification as outlined in the Food Law Code of Practice.

8.         Certificate of Registration of the Environmental Health Registration Board.

9.         MSc/BSc/Diploma in Environmental Health.  

10.       Registration as a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner or the equivalent experience.

11.       Maintenance of competency requirements in respect of the CIEH (CPD), RDNA, FSA, HSE or relevant body.

12.       Membership of chartered or professional organisation, preferably chartered status, or holder of post graduate qualification (or equivalent) related to the role.

13.       Training for Trainers or the Equivalent 

Skills

14.       Possession of a full current driving licence 

15.       To communicate effectively with a range of people and organisations using verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and disseminate information.

16.       Demonstrate acute self-awareness of strengths, weaknesses and how to interact effectively with others

17.       Research and evaluation skills

18.       Ability to manage your workload in terms of priority

19.       Work effectively as a member of a team to ensure both individual and team targets or met. 

20.       Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and considering the wider consequences of own actions. 

21.       Demonstrate a critical understanding of how the Council operate, its functions, cultures, key relationships, and a willingness to undertake activities to meet the wider corporate objectives.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location :  Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary:  £18.00 per hour

The role

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

Working within the Assessment Team, you will work directly with children and families, alongside other staff within the Directorate and partner agencies. Ensuring referrals are responded to in a child focused and timely way, you will carry out assessments and investigate concerns so that a decision can be made regarding the most appropriate support for the child and family.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

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

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Social Worker starting salary of £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 – £44,513)
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams.
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000.
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS).
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level.
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.
Payment of professional membership fees.
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. 

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location :  Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: 08HC £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 – £44,513)

Relocation package of up to £10,000 available

We are making huge progress against our plans for improvement and are looking for passionate and committed Social Workers for our Children in Care teams who value the opportunity to work directly with children and families. We have a strong coproduction ethos in the service helping children feel a sense of belonging, security and supporting them to thrive and achieve. 

Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will thrive bringing your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

We recognise the importance of feeling valued as a Social Worker and ensure that we celebrate staff achievements, give shout outs to recognise good practice and promote a working environment where staff feel valued, supported and developed in their role. Good training opportunities are regularly provided. 

We Offer

A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Basic Salary of £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £40,235 – £44,513)
Market rate supplement £5,000 per year
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Free parking available at offices bases located throughout the county
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. 
Refer a friend scheme (£1,000).

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Location :  Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG,  
Swindon Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary:  £18.00 per hour

requires driving licence, work hours are Mon- Thurs 7.30- 16:00/ Friday 7.30- 12:30
Painter and decorator required to decorate void properties around Swindon. This will include prep work before painting, painting and when quiet, to go around sites to collect rubbish, clean properties or general garden maintenance. A vehicle will be provided and shared with a team member.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Location :  Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG,  
Swindon Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary:  £18.00 per hour

Required to repair and maintain void properties in and around Swindon. On times, may be required to clear and clean properties or other roles such as painting to ensure void properties are turned around in good time. A vehicle will be provided and shared with a team member.  all applicants need to be able to turn their hand to all jobs given