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Job Category:  Housing

Job location: Ruthin Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 7TU

United Kingdom

Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £19.20 per hour 

The Post Holder will be the Lead Officer for the department and should be experienced in the management of all the aspects and procedures to determine legal liability and defend the Authority to minimise the financial risk to the Authority for Disrepair claims, Personal Injury claims, Statutory Nuisance along with tenant compensation claims and possess the ability to analyse data to make decisions in difficult situations exercising initiative to resolve issues as it is essential to the primary purpose of the post to minimise financial risk to the Authority.The Post Holder will undertake detailed specialist surveys to dwellings, prepare contract specifications and manage contractors undertaking remedial works, ensuring that quality standards are achieved and that full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained and The Post Holder will thoroughly investigate all Housing Disrepair claims and allocated Personal Injury claims involving carrying out detailed interviews with claimants to prepare detailed reports for Insurers and Solicitors, and be the Instructing Officer for the department in the negotiation of settlements in all Housing Disrepair claims and allocated Personal Injury claims.The Post Holder will be responsible for monitoring all Housing Department claims/reports in relation to damp issues including reporting on the current situation and trends to Senior Management. The Post Holder will be the designated Expert Witness and attend court in support of the Council’s case and will ensure the provision of all disclosure documentation, witness statements, legal file preparation, notice of completion of works, rent accounts and any other relevant information.

Job Category:  Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 8AN
United Kingdom
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.06 per hour

Option to work from home 1 day a week when settled into the post.

The successful applicant will work Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 5pm, but the role will require a degree of flexibility and you may need to work later into the early evening on occasions, although you will then get your time back. There is an option to work from home 1 days a week when settled into the role.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

1. To provide a quality needs led service for young people 16+ who are preparing to leave care and to provide their support post care in a sensitive manner that reflects the authority’s equalities policy. 

2. To act as an advocate for service users and to take on a quality assurance role, by ensuring pathway plans are specifically tailored to the service users’ needs and have clear identifiable objectives and outcomes; 

3. To operate in a mobile flexible service necessitating staff to carry out planned duties as an essential part of their working life

4. To provide a personal advisor role for all categories of young people under section 104 as required by the Social services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and Children (leaving care) Act 2000 including the production and review of the pathway plan post 18.

5. To have case responsibility for young people post 18 and ensure their pathway plans are reviewed every six months and changed to reflect their circumstances. 

6. To assess, negotiate, determine and agree outcomes in relation to the young person’s health, education and financial needs;

7. To offer direct support to young people who live independently, and coordinate their support with issues such as, education and training and to advise them on maximising their income;

8. In accordance with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council 16+ policy and procedures, distribute emergency and miscellaneous payments/birthday/festivity allowances to young people and help the young person manage their setting up home allowances on behalf of the county council

9. To provide support to young people once they have left care by providing a range of individual and group work sessions designed to improve their life skills, relieve social isolation and enhance peer support

10. To maintain positive links with a range of accommodation providers including supported lodgings, in order to promote positive choice and good quality accommodation for young people

11. To help young people develop positive relationships with their peers and other adults and contribute to the community in which they live. To enable them to acquire adequate practical living skills and move them forward in identifying and securing education, training or employment;

Essential: 

• Knowledge of legislation Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and any policies underpinning Children’s Services.
• Knowledge of adolescent development
• Knowledge of child protection issues
• Understanding of the effects of deprivation on young people 
• Knowledge of equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice 
• Experience of direct work with young people
• Worked with multi agency partners
• Assessing the needs of children and/or young people in a social care setting or living independently;
• Implemented the core planning process;
• Experience of working with education, employment or training providers;
• Worked within a social care setting with young people for a minimum of two years
• Experience of establishing and maintaining good professional practice 
• Requirement to travel independently throughout Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• The Personal Advisor will be required to work in a young person supportive manner. This will require the post holder to work in a flexible manner outside normal office hours including before 9.00 am after 5.00 pm and occasionally during evenings and weekends.

job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Sbarc | Spark, Maindy Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ,
United Kingdom
Cardiff Capital Region

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.13 per hour

A typical week is 2 days in the office and 3 days remote

Job Purpose

To work closely with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner to oversee CCR�s financial accounting, reporting and internal control environment, ensuring that all inputs to the General Ledger via its feeder systems are accurate, timely and robust.

Furthermore, to support the wider finance team, key internal and external stakeholders in respect of all accounting and reporting requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the accountant in the preparation of revenue budget estimates, monthly and quarterly closure of accounts and compliance with relevant codes of practice for the council and relevant joint committees.

To assist the accountant in the monitoring and financing of expenditure, including the preparation and agreement of grant claims and completion of statistical returns as required.

To oversee the Income Scheduler, ensuring that periodic income billing is completed on time, track the receipt of income payments, and assist to oversee dunning process ensuring that CCR always maximises its cashflow.

To lead on all aspects of CCR�s Procure to Process, from the timely review and actioning of Purchase Requisitions and PO Generation, through to Goods Receipting and Invoice Receipting, ensuring the overall accuracy and completeness of the CCR�s Purchase Ledger to inform internal management accounts and decision making.

Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all general ledger transactions processed via CIVICA to the specific Projects and programmes and include all relevant supporting documentation for auditing purposes.

To lead on all aspects of managing and maintaining CCR�s Banking arrangements including bank reconciliations and related support functions e.g., cashflow forecasting.

To assist with the reconciliation of VAT Control Accounts and the preparation of monthly VAT returns for CCR in-line with agreed processes and deadlines.

To contribute to the improvement of CCR�s financial processes, including documenting and improving the use of financial systems. This post supports the accountant to ensure that all financial entries are appropriate, accurate and completed in a timely fashion as documented in CCR�s Monthly, Quarterly and Year closing schedules.

To be an effective, proactive, and committed member of the Finance Team.

Corporate Requirements

To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the CCR�s Equal Opportunities Policy.

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.

As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.

Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

AAT Level 2 / Level2 in NVQ in accounting (or equivalent and show evidence of continuous professional

development

Ability to communicate in the Welsh language, or commitment to learn

Application Form and Certification where required

Experience / Knowledge

Have experience and basic understanding of accounting functions and how they interact with each other.

Knowledge of Local Government / Public Sector Finance.

Experience of working in a project or team environment.

Technically competent.

Proven range of computer skills including Word and Excel.

Use of a Financial Management Systems

Able to produce a high standard of work.

Able to develop and maintain good working papers for processes undertaken.

Able to fully research tasks or projects.

Application Form and Interview

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated and willing to learn something new.

Committed to personal and professional development through attendance of courses and seminars as appropriate.

Job Category:  – Hybrid – Health

Job location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ,
United Kingdom
Central Bedfordshire Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.60 per hour

Candidate must commit to full time role 37 hours a week and with flexibility to work minimum 1 day a week in the evening. Candidates must be able to drive and have full use of a car as there will be travel across the three local authorities. Must be able to attend the CBC office once a week usually on a Tuesday. Training will be provided. Candidates will need to be DBS checked.

Central Bedfordshire Council are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Officer to join our new Choose You team, helping to improve the quality of life for residents of Central Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough and Milton Keynes. 

You will be responsible for providing stop smoking support for members of the public and will have a caseload of clients, who you will support in person, via telephone and over Teams.

You will be an integral part of a progressive Public Health team dedicated to providing a high-quality service. You will be provided with opportunities for training to perform this role and continue your own personal development. 

The role may also include some delivery of support for residents on weekends or evenings, both virtually and face-to-face.

Find your greatness by helping us to deliver better services to the local community.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide tailored care to individuals aiming to quit smoking, including behavioural support and motivational interviewing.
• Develop personalised quit plans, including setting a quit date, identifying triggers and coping strategies.
• Offer guidance on nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and other stop-smoking medications, ensuring safe and effective use.
• Monitor client progress through regular follow-ups and adapt support based on their needs and challenges.
• Maintain accurate client records in accordance with confidentiality policies and service guidelines.
• Deliver one-to-one sessions or groups in the community, healthcare, or virtual settings to support smoking cessation.
• Promote smoking cessation services within communities and liaise with other healthcare professionals to encourage referrals.
• Stay updated on smoking cessation research and guidelines to ensure evidence-based support is consistently provided.
• Provide information and feedback to support the ongoing development of the service.

Qualifications and Experience

We would like to hear from you if you are passionate about improving outcomes, committed to enhancing service delivery and have:

• Excellent communication skills and a talent for motivating people.
• Degree-level education and/or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Understanding of health inequalities and experience working with diverse populations, including ethnic minorities and individuals from deprived areas.
• Experience delivering and co-ordinating service delivery and experience in stop smoking lifestyle change support.
• The ability to build strong working relationships and work effectively autonomously and within a team.
• Demonstrable ability to be organised, prioritise your workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and IT skills.
• This role requires some travel you must be able to drive, have access to a vehicle and hold a full valid driving licence and the ability to travel across the 3 local authority areas which is Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Job Category:   Interims

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: £22.96 per hour

Individual will be expected to come into the office or appropriate Bexley office twice per week.

Purpose of the job 

The Senior Auditor will support the internal audit team in the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan. The Auditor will deliver their own varied portfolio of work.

Requirements

• Part or fully qualified
• Over 3 years of on the job internal auditing experience
• Public sector and school audit experience highly beneficial
• To be in the office (or relevant location in The London Borough of Bexley) two times per week

Principal accountabilities 

Direction 

The Auditor will assist the internal audit team in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the Council’s systems of internal control, risk management, and governance processes. The Auditor will work closely with senior management to agree improvements to the ways in which the Council operates. 

Implementation

The Auditor will research, plan and prepare draft terms of reference in respect of audit assignments for approval by the Internal Audit Manager and the Head of Assurance. The Auditor will plan audit work so that it is conducted efficiently and effectively in line with agreed deadlines and budget. The Auditor will undertake follow up reviews of audits. The Auditor will support management in continuously improving the audit service. 

Organisational Control and Development 

a) Give consideration to the risks identified by Services and work in conjunction with the management team to ensure that the controls adequately address the risks, establishing whether they are working effectively. 

b) Analytical skills with the ability to undertake data analysis and data mining. 

c) Develop and encourage clear channels of two-way communication with client throughout the conduct of audit engagements. 

d) Contribute to the discussions of findings with Heads of Service, Directors, and agree Management Action Plans for the implementation of recommendations with them. 

e) Report significant risk or governance issues arising from the audits undertaken. 

f) Adhere to the Global Internal Auditing Standards and the Council’s policies on diversity, equal opportunities and health and safety. 

g) Keep fully informed of the latest developments in respect of relevant legislation and regulations including accountancy and audit regulations, risk and audit techniques. 

h) To ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximise the use of new technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services. 

Personal Effectiveness 

a) To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder’s personal attention. 

b) 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. 

c) To establish and develop effective working relationships. 

d) Take responsibility for own continuing professional development needs through the completion of mandatory training and refresher programmes, the development, maintenance and recording of development programmes and other relevant means, where applicable.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Ty Brycheiniog, Brecon Enterprise Park, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8BT United Kingdom

Powys County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.22 per hour

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG347EB
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £22.20 per hour

Candidates must have 3 years experience of working with a LA

Must be able to work flexibly. 

Must be willing to drive in and out of the county of Lincolnshire. 

The team are based Sleaford and the expectation is that any successful applicant will need to be in the office for duty(once per week), team meetings(once per month) and service development (alternative months). Hours are 8.45 -5.15 although there needs to be flexibility due to statutory visits after school hours.

Job Category:   Childrens Services
Job location: Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB,
United Kingdom
Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.38 per hour

Role and Context

Overall Role Purpose:

The Youth Justice & Targeted Prevention Service (YJTPS) is the statutory Youth Justice Service arising from section 39 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, which is the local Youth Justice Partnership to prevent offending and re-offending by children and young people and promote their well-being. The Partnership includes Police, Probation, Health, Children�s Social Care, but led by the Local Authority.  This Job Description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake initially.  It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and is subject to be adjusted from time to time to meet the changing needs of children and young people.

To manage assessment and case management services by using the Asset Plus (Youth Justice Board official case management framework) to supervise children and young people referred to the YJTPS by Court and Police.; This involves taking responsibility for managing complex cases ranging from Out of Court Disposals to custody and quality assurance of cases against Youth Justice National Standards.

To provide a strategic lead on particular areas of specialism within the Youth Justice profession and to support the development of best practices including policies and procedures. 

To promote and ensure the delivery of Effective Practice.

The specific areas of lead responsibility will include a combination of the following possible options (listed alphabetically, subject to change and not exhaustive): Appropriate Adults; Consultation; Court; Education, Training & Employment;); Intensive Supervision and Surveillance (ISS); Interventions, Mental Health; Parenting; Prevention; Rapid English; Referral Order Panels & Volunteers; Remand; Reparation; Resettlement; Substance Misuse and Triage; Probation & Transitions.

Role Context:   

Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures which agencies working in the area of Youth Justice System.  This Job Description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and will be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances and demands.

The post has a primary focus on practice, quality assurance and staff development. It will be approximately 25% practice and 75% managing, developing, training, coaching, advising and supporting staff and Youth Justice partner agencies on case management. The post holder is part of the Youth Justice and Targeted Prevention Management Team.; who will also supervise children and young people when there is a sudden increase of cases.

knowledge & Experience            

Statutory or Mandatory qualifications: 

A professional qualification or equivalent in the field of Social Work, the Probation Service, the Police Service, Health, Education, Youth Work or other related field.

Knowledge / Experience Field Title

e.g. Project Management

Substantial post qualifying experience in a field related to Youth Justice / Integrated Youth Support, where you were involved directly in the provision of services to young people or offenders.

Previous experience of training, coaching, mentoring, practice teaching or supervising permanent staff or sessional workers, students or volunteers is desirable.           

Experience of inter-agency work. 

Knowledge / Experience Field as required          

A good knowledge of Youth Justice and Child Care initiatives. 

A well-developed working knowledge and understanding of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The Children Act 1989 and 2004. Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offender Act 2012. The Data Protection Act, GDPR and other relevant legislative frameworks, guidance and developments. 

Knowledge of the causes of crime and effective interventions to reduce offending behaviour, youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Youth Justice Partnership and other partner agencies.

An understanding of Safeguarding and Public Protection issues.

A well-developed understanding of the research into effective practice with young people, particularly in the area of Youth Justice.

Proven experience of auditing post and out of court cases in line with the current HMIP standards in inspection framework (2018).

Job Category:    Legal

Location: Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week: 25.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 15:00

Salary: £20.85

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on a locum basis for three months with the strong possibility of an extension for the right candidate. 

This is a part-time role (22.5-25 hours) which is offered on a remote basis with office attendance only occasionally required. 

The successful locum will be an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work for a local authority. 

The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority, its partner District Councils and the recently created Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority. 

Work will be very varied but includes services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements, collaborative procurements, grant agreements and subsidy control. 

A quick appointment is required so all candidates with the necessary experience should apply without delay.

Benefits include approachable and flexible management, good relationship with client departments and the chance to be involved in a broad range of work. This is a highly rewarding role offered at competitive market rate to be discussed and agreed upon application. 

Job Category:    Manual Labour / General Industrial

Location: Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre, Active Care Group

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 15:00

Salary: £12.21                  

Job Category:    Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location: County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £18.85  

Candidate required to start asap. 

37 hrs p/w on a rota basis. 

Role will involve some homeworking/working in the community and in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

·         The Reablement and bridging Assessment Officer is responsible for assessing the needs of individuals in their own home, working with them to produce a reablement plan. They will utilise a strength-based approach to ensure the service can meet the individuals needs and their reablement goals. They will determine their wider holistic outcomes and make appropriate referrals to support with these, enabling the person to live independently in their own home. They will identify when other professional input is required e.g., Health, Social Worker or Third sector agencies etc.

·         To maximise independence and achieve Service User defined outcomes/goals within defined time periods, reviewing reablement progress in a timely manner, closing cases at the appropriate time and completing onward referrals to appropriate services if required. The Reablement and bridging Assessment Officer will need to be a highly effective communicator, intuitive and responsive to changes, informing service users and support staff of changes as they occur, ensuring a smooth delivery of service. 

·         The Reablement and Bridging Assessment Officer will be responsible for completing domiciliary care medication assessments and reviews as required.

Education & Training

Educated to NVQ/HSC (or equivalent) Level 4 or above in Health and Social Care Management or equivalent professional qualification. 

Willing to work towards Trusted Assessor level 3 qualification or equivalent Occupational Therapist qualification

Able to register with Social Care Wales

Experience / Knowledge

Experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, preferably in a caring and/or rehabilitation environment.

An understanding of the physical and emotional needs in relation to clients’ medical conditions.

Experience of equipment and adaptations

Knowledge and skills of manual handling equipment and techniques.

Skills and Abilities

Assessment skills complying with policies, procedures and statutory regulations.

To be able to demonstrate a person-centred, strength-based, outcomes-focussed approach. 

An ability to communicate effectively in writing or verbally, with colleagues, clients, carers, outside agencies etc.

Ability to organise workload, set priorities, demonstrating good organisational skills in order to effectively manage time and work independently.

Microsoft Office skills. 

Ability to cope proactively with change.

Job Category :   Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : WOOD GREEN LIBRARY,  London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £19.95

to work as part of the frontline student support services in Haringey Learns. To engage in all aspects of data input, front of house and reception work. to support all aspects of administration from initial meeting, enrolment through to destination, helping to monitor attendance, punctuality and liaise with leadership team. to report data issues when required to relevant leader, to input data onto the management information system. to provide administrative support to tutors, senior tutors, and the leadership team. review absence and submit onto learner track, to use the student database to submit prior learning records for exam purposes. assist the enrolment process, registration and data input during this process ( this is not an exhaustive list and may require other student services related work)

Experience & Abilities

1.            Working as part of a team and with staff groups across the service

2.            Administering systems to support learning

3.            Identifying learning support needs and barriers to learning

4.            Delivering standard educational Information, Advice and Guidance

5.            Understanding of all administrative elements of the learning journey from enrolment to destination

6.            Motivating people and help raise their aspirations

7.            Working daytime, evening and weekends when required

8.            An ability to be solution focused, bring solutions to issues identified rather than being totally reliant on management for the decision-making process

9.            The ability to collaborate and work in partnership either across curricula, in the community or with partners

10.         The ability to adopt a whole service approach and to see the bigger picture

11.         The ability & commitment to supporting inclusion, equality & diversity both in the classroom and with colleagues

12.         An ability & commitment to promoting all-round well-being & active citizenship

13.         Evidencing ongoing CPD

Knowledge & Skills

1.            Planning & organising own workload to meet work priorities

2.            Information technology and to manage an ongoing workload

3.            Strong customer care skills

4.            Ability to use management information systems effectively

5.            Commitment to promoting Equal Opportunities in all areas of work

6.            A commitment to and able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues

7.            Understanding enrolment and initial assessment processes

8.            Thorough knowledge of educational guidelines and legal requirements, and a sound understanding of relevant policies and procedures

9.            Highly organised with the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure

10.         Creativity and innovation skills

11.         Analytic skills & Conflict resolution

12.         Organisational & Solution focused skills

13.         Good listening skills

14.         Aspiration for learners’ academic excellence

15.         Understanding of the national, London & local strategies for adult skills and community tailored learning and plans set out locally and by the Mayor of London that affect residents/learners relating to their progression routes to employment

Qualifications

1.            Relevant Qualification or equivalent in business administration

2.            GCSE A*- C or equivalent in English & Maths

3.            GCSE A*- C or equivalent in ICT / digital skills

4.            Evidence of additional, relevant academic qualifications related to administration/customer service

5.            First Aid Trained (Training will be provided where required)

6.            Evidence of additional, relevant academic qualifications related to digital skills software such as Excel, Word

Job Title: Reablement Assessment Officer

Job Category:    Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location: County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00

Salary: £18.85  

Candidate required to start asap. 

37 hrs p/w on a rota basis. 

Role will involve some homeworking/working in the community and in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

·         The Reablement and bridging Assessment Officer is responsible for assessing the needs of individuals in their own home, working with them to produce a reablement plan. They will utilise a strength-based approach to ensure the service can meet the individuals needs and their reablement goals. They will determine their wider holistic outcomes and make appropriate referrals to support with these, enabling the person to live independently in their own home. They will identify when other professional input is required e.g., Health, Social Worker or Third sector agencies etc.

·         To maximise independence and achieve Service User defined outcomes/goals within defined time periods, reviewing reablement progress in a timely manner, closing cases at the appropriate time and completing onward referrals to appropriate services if required. The Reablement and bridging Assessment Officer will need to be a highly effective communicator, intuitive and responsive to changes, informing service users and support staff of changes as they occur, ensuring a smooth delivery of service. 

·         The Reablement and Bridging Assessment Officer will be responsible for completing domiciliary care medication assessments and reviews as required.

Education & Training

Educated to NVQ/HSC (or equivalent) Level 4 or above in Health and Social Care Management or equivalent professional qualification. 

Willing to work towards Trusted Assessor level 3 qualification or equivalent Occupational Therapist qualification

Able to register with Social Care Wales

Experience / Knowledge

Experience of working proactively with clients with physical disabilities and/or older people, preferably in a caring and/or rehabilitation environment.

An understanding of the physical and emotional needs in relation to clients’ medical conditions.

Experience of equipment and adaptations

Knowledge and skills of manual handling equipment and techniques.

Skills and Abilities

Assessment skills complying with policies, procedures and statutory regulations.

To be able to demonstrate a person-centred, strength-based, outcomes-focussed approach. 

An ability to communicate effectively in writing or verbally, with colleagues, clients, carers, outside agencies etc.

Ability to organise workload, set priorities, demonstrating good organisational skills in order to effectively manage time and work independently.

Microsoft Office skills. 

Ability to cope proactively with change.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified  
Job location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG,
United Kingdom
Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £35.30 per hour

Job Purpose
To deliver and improve services for Children, young people and their Families through the provision of high quality social work interventions, and effective partnership working with all those involved with the child.
To lead and direct a team of professional social workers and other staff alternatively qualified together with
support staff to provide services to children, young people and their Families requiring support/ and or
intervention. Services to be delivered in accordance with legislation, Corporate and Directorate policies and
allocated budgetary limits.
To be a champion of Social Work values and delivering interventions that work to keep children safe and,
where possible and achievable, within their own family or extended networks.
To operationally manage and supervise the team to ensure high quality service to individuals, children,
families and/or communities; focussed on good outcomes with timely interventions at the right level; within
statutory guidelines and within given resource and budget availability.
To model good management by taking professional responsibility for the provision of a high
quality and responsive service.
To assist the Team Manager in the determination of priorities, and support the Team Manager to endorse
and promote our focus on quality assurance, value the importance of co-production and seek out the voice
of the child, young person and families in all aspects of service delivery. This will be done through effective
management and supervision of social care staff to ensure those we work with are safeguarded and their
welfare promoted.
Key Accountabilities
� You will lead and manage a team of professional, skilled staff to provide a high quality, high performing
outcomes driven service to ensure effective safeguarding practice is paramount and that children are
supported to reach their full potential
� You will recruit, develop and motivate staff groups capable of fulfilling the changing demands of the
service, through day to day support and providing high quality decision making with regards to children
who are allocated to your staff group and within the service
� You will allocate resources and workload across your team to ensure effective delivery of services within
allocated agreed budgetary limits. You will support the team managers in delivering the teams� staffing
budget and support the delivery of the team and service efficiency agenda and targets, as agreed by the
Team Manager
� You will ensure that team members record all case work, undertake assessments, analysis, decisions,
care planning and actions on the necessary ICS systems � signing off all decisions made and discussing
any issues that require clarification or further scrutiny with the relevant member of staff.
� You will ensure the team understands and adheres to the Quality Assurance Framework, including
ensuring the regular case file audits are undertaken by yourself when required and that continuous
improvement is evidence based and includes learning from national and regional practice
� You will ensure performance measures are adhered to and use this to drive a high performing team
where statutory timescales are met
� You will ensure effective assessment; risk management and child protection and care planning protect
the most vulnerable
� You are responsible for shaping and influencing the practice system to ensure confident analysis and
decision-making is in place
� You will ensure supervision is frequent, reflective, challenging and explorative to enable informed
decision making on cases that occur to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, and is based on the best
evidence from research to inform complex judgments, promoting professional curiosity ad solution
focused approaches to problem solving routinely within informal and formal supervision
� Develop effective and meaningful partnership working that is positive and constructive and respectful of
differing roles and responsibilities and the value they can bring to the safeguarding of children and
vulnerable adults. Support team members both internally and externally with partners as part of sharing
information and developing safety and care plans
� Demonstrate effective use of power and authority by being confident in child care practice and family
law and understand and ensure your staff also do what they need to do to ensure safeguard practice is in
place for children and Young People,
� Ensure your team members recognise and address behaviours or actions that are resistant to change in
Families, prioritising and acting where immediate action is required and taking necessary proportionate
action to safeguard children
� You will ensure that there is an effective supervision structure in the team, that delivers high quality
reflective supervision and bi annual performance appraisals for all, to enable you to effectively manage
poor performance and celebrate and share best practice
� You will support the Team Manager in ensuring effective prioritisation processes are in place and actively
managed to minimise and mitigate risks when demand is high
� You will ensure that processes are in place to ensure effective communication and engagement with the
team (team meetings/forums)
� You will offer robust oversight, guidance, supervision and support to practitioners to enable them to take
actions to prevent family breakdown or escalation of issues / risk, accurately recording the advice and
guidance given.
� Ensure that diversity is respected and takes account of the different needs of children and their carers,
and that the decisions made and service delivery is sensitive to and addresses discriminatory issues of
language, gender, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexuality and social background.
� Promote corporate working across teams, and wider across the organisation, ensuring that every
opportunity is taken to develop a wider understanding of the child or young person�s journey and the
impact that other areas of the Council have on this.
� Encourage and model behaviours that promote inclusion and value diversity of the team as well as the
people that access care and support
� Promote the development and maintenance of high standards within the team in accordance with the
Council�s and the Service�s values and behaviours.
� You will work in accordance with the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and
subsequent enactments, take responsible care for the health and safety of him/herself and of other
persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work. Co-operate with the Council so far as
is necessary to enable the Council to perform and comply with its duties under any statutory health and
safety provisions.
� Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be required by the Team Manager commensurate
with the grade of the post.
� Swindon Borough Council have teams in various locations across the town. You could be asked to work
from a different team if the business requires you to do so.
Supplementary Accountabilities
� Because of the nature of the work and in accordance with the demands of the service, he/she will be
required from time to time to work outside normal office hours, including evening and weekend working,
for which time off in lieu of payment should be taken at a time agreed with the Team Manager. Overtime
will not be paid.
� This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an
inflexible specification. It may therefore be altered from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the
Department, always in consultation with the post holder.
Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be
required to provide evidence of this:
� Demonstrable evidence of management and Leadership Skills within a management role in a Social Work
setting
� Post qualification experience and evidence of practice in a front-line Social Work setting
� Management and Leadership experience of recruitment, performance, appraisal and direct responsibility
for operational staff
� Detailed knowledge of all primary legislation and policy relevant to the service, and experience of
keeping abreast of relevant legislation / reforms
� Computer literacy, performance management skills and the skills necessary to work with and analyse
information from management systems
� Ability to organise and prioritise work appropriately and to work flexibly under pressure to both selfdetermined and prescribed deadlines.
� Excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and coaching skills
Qualifications
� Diploma or Degree Level Qualification in relevant area (essential)
� Post Graduate qualification in field of practice (essential)
� Registered Social Work Practitioner, SW England (essential)
� Qualification in, or working towards, Leadership/Management (preferred)
� Coaching certificate, or working towards (preferred)
� Enhanced DBS certificate required
Decision Making
� Responsibility for decision making according to the service�s scheme of delegation, including allocation of
work in accordance with priorities, and decision-making regarding nature and timeliness of service
provision for your service.
� Ensuring that team�s delivery meets statutory obligations and follows teams� procedures, and that this is
managed in accordance with corporate policy, and other procedures.
� Financial decision-making and responsibility for budget monitoring and for the control of income and
expenditure. Managing the team’s devolved budget within financial guidelines, agreed budget limits and
within delegated authority. Controlling and monitoring expenditure, reporting and issues that require
taking remedial action to the Team Manager.
Creativity and Innovation
� To respond to situations and use knowledge and experience to interpret the challenges faced and offer
guidance and tailored support to children and their families in crisis, to safeguard and promote their
welfare.
Job Scope
Number and types of jobs managed
� Social Workers (newly qualified to Senior Practitioner)
� Social Care Workers
� Hosted staff from alternate agencies as required.
Typical tasks supervised/allocated to others
Information gathering; analysis, care planning; assessment;
case; case transfer; case management; data upkeep, decision
making, management of limited resources, budget responsibility
Budget Holder
Asset
Responsibility:
No
No
Contacts and Relationships
(how the role relates to the work of others i.e. officers, groups, committees, general public, members, partner
organisations, internal and external contacts of the council)
� Communicating clearly to a range of audiences and across organisational boundaries and levels.
� Representing the Team with external agencies and providers of services, particularly voluntary agencies.
� Sound written and oral presentation of ideas and information as part of formal reports, strategies and
plans.
� Deputising for the Team Manager when needed
� Written analysis of financial and service specific information.
� Ability to understand, interpret and provide information in order to support the Team Manager to
develop strategies, plans and services
� Experience and ability to chair meetings effectively (including Safeguarding /risk and care of Children
meetings)

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: £12.68 per hour

Monday – Friday 08:00-18:00 excluding Public Holidays
You must be available to work Monday-Friday over the festive period excluding Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day).

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

 The Opportunity 

We are currently recruiting a Customer Service Associate for our Corporate Hub at Lincolnshire County Council’s Customer Service Centre you will be the first point of for District Council Services (e.g. Council Housing repairs) and other local services including Libraries and Heritage enquiries. You will be required to gather and process information efficiently and accurately.

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

 About you 

To be a successful Customer Service Associate you will have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and excellent communication skills. Good IT skills with a competency in using Microsoft Office and Windows is also essential!

Where will I work? 

Our offices are based in Lincoln City Centre at Lancaster House. 

What hours will I work? 

Monday-Friday 08:00-18:00 excluding Bank Holidays. You must be available to work Monday-Friday over the festive period excluding Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day).

What training will I be given? 

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

Job Category:    Social Care Qualified
Job location North Hykeham Technology Park, Stephenson Road, North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, LN6 3QU,
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £22.20 per hour

Seeking full time experienced Social Worker to work in North Kesteven Family Help Team. The base is at North Hykeham (Lincoln) and covers travel over North Kesteven which is a large rural area. The team takes referrals from the front door on a duty rota system- one week in four on duty.  The role involves assessment, planning and support for children at CIN, CP and Children In Care. Public and private law proceedings are part of the role. 

Hybrid working- required to be onsite at least two days per week and five days within the duty week. 

This is a settled, stable and supportive team. 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £28.48 per hour

What will I be doing?

You will be supporting our Safeguarding Teams as a consistent Duty Social Worker for a period of 3 months, while we continue to recruit permanent workers to existing vacancies. 

You will be undertaking duty tasks for children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. You will be supporting our existing teams to cover for staff who are on leave or off work unwell, allowing social workers more time and space to work with the families allocated to them. Your work will be supported and overseen by the Duty Team Manager, and you will work alongside backup duty workers from within the teams. 

In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. 

You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you’ll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families. You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We are continuing to develop our use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of our multi-agency partners. Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions. As an authority, we use Magic Notes to support our social workers with their recording. 

Anything else I should know?

You will be based in Bridgwater, we are open to flexible working options but would expect you to be in the office for the majority of your working week each week as you will need to be available to complete visits on duty at short notice. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

 Job Category:   Legal
Job location 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU,
United Kingdom
Lewisham Council
Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £17.78 per hour

 Property Legal Assistant

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB      

To work at the direction and with supervision of the Senior Lawyer, to deal with routine legal and administrative work and assist members of staff with legal work, as assigned.  

PERSONAL DUTIES

1.            Under supervision and direction of the Senior Lawyer assist in a range of legal duties as required by the Senior Lawyer including interviewing witnesses and preparation of witness statements and other evidential material; assistance with, preparation and defence of proceedings in the Magistrates, Family Proceedings, Youth Justice, County and High Courts; co-ordinating the attendance of witnesses, Counsel and others in Court; representing the Council at hearings of minor or straightforward cases, directions appointments and applications; service of notices or proceedings as required; preparation of documents and liaising with parties in respect of lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and right to buy matters; assistance with straightforward property transactions; assistance with straightforward contract and procurement matters; preparation of bundles and contract documentation. 

2.            To carry particular responsibility under supervision for more straightforward cases which involves legal work of less complexity.

3.            Undertake legal research and assist more senior staff within Legal Services in respect of more complex transactions.

4.            Provide all necessary support to staff within Legal Services as required.

5.            Operate computerised case management and case progression systems, and input relevant data including time recording as required, adhering to current procedures for the scanning, storage and maintenance of all file records

7.            Maintain awareness of relevant legal and procedural developments.

8.            

Produce performance monitoring reports, collate and produce financial and other information and carry out such statistical recording and reporting as maybe required.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge of local authority office procedures or general office administration                                                                               S

APTITUDE

Ability to learn and understand quickly                                            S

Ability to prepare routine reports/statistics

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to undertake casework and associated tasks under direction and supervision 

Dedication, commitment and a capacity for hard work                     S

An analytical approach to problem solving with the ability to apply critical thinking to problems

      on day to day basis

SKILLS

Ability to use standard Microsoft Packages in order to produce a high standard of work.

Good standard of      literacy with ability to produce accurate work       S

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing, in person and on the telephone

Ability to manage own time effectively                                            

Experience of working in a legal environment                                  S

Experience of document preparation                                              S

Experience of dealing with a wide range of people                              

Experience of dealing with confidential issues appropriately             

Experience of working methodically under pressure to meet

EXPERIENCE

     deadlines                                                                                           S                                                                                               

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly in writing               S

Ability to follow instructions accurately and effectively

Ability to work as an effective member of a team dealing with a variety 

      of duties                                                                                       

Willingness to learn new skills and commitment to continuous personal development                                                                                

Commitment to service excellence

Special Requirements

Ability, on occasions, to work late to deal with urgent deadlines

Generally candidates must meet standard Lewisham requirements for

the post

Professional Qualification(s) 

Obtained or studying for ILEX, Law degree, Diploma in Legal Studies or other relevant qualification.

 Job Category:    Social Care Qualified

Job location 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG,United Kingdom

Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £24.00 per hour

The Education Support Service is looking to appoint a highly motivated Education Social Worker.The successful candidate will be highly skilled in this area and have a high level of specialist knowledge and expertise, particularly in relation to school attendance, exclusion and safeguarding.They will be proficient in working with schools and a range of partners and stakeholders, including young people and their parents.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about the importance of education and committed to ensuring that the needs of all children and young people are successfully supported.An enhanced DBS & Social Council for Wales registration is required for this position.The post is term time only and is unable to facilitate home working. 

Job Category:    Social Care Qualified
Job location County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD,
United Kingdom
Powys County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

 Job Category:    Social Care Qualified

Job location Ty Brycheiniog, Brecon Enterprise Park, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8BT,
United Kingdom
Powys County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour