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Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Brecon Depot, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £16.62
Main Purpose of Post:

Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive housing options service as part of an Area Housing Communities Team.

Undertake comprehensive housing assessment interviews with people requesting help finding a home, providing realistic and tangible advice and, where needed direct support, on all practicable options, liaising as necessary with housing providers from the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Provide households who are threatened with homelessness, or who are homelessness, with practical advice and assistance to help them to secure a realistic housing solution. This includes:
Adopting a ‘case manager’ role for each household.
Encouraging the maximum practical self-help by clients to secure housing that is suitable for their needs by agreeing and driving forward for each household a Personal Housing Plan.
Making decisions on the assistance to which households are entitled by reference to current legislation and applicable government guidance.
Preventing the loss of current accommodation by working proactively with households and housing providers, including families, landlords and lenders.
Securing for clients temporary or permanent accommodation where and when this is needed to meet evidenced housing needs.

Be able to offer clients of Housing Services, looking for a home, a wide range of accessible and realistic housing options by maintaining a full and practical understanding of the local housing market, including proactively developing and using working relationships with a wide range of housing providers (including social and private landlords, letting agents and developers of low-cost home ownership schemes).

Registrations, Qualifications & Training
Educated to HND/HNC level, NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant professional body for example the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Experience
Experience of delivering housing advice, homelessness, housing allocation or housing support services.
Experience of working directly with members of the public, both face to face and through other communication channels.
Experience of working with vulnerable households.
Experience of working with public, voluntary and private sector agencies, organisations and housing providers and managers.
Experience of using an integrated housing information and management system.

Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the range of housing services provided by the Council and other organisations, across the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Knowledge of the Council’s housing responsibilities to those who want help and assistance finding a home.
Knowledge and understanding of legislation, guidance and regulations relating to homelessness and housing allocations.
Knowledge of landlord and tenant law.

Job Category : Construction & Trades
Location : Brecon Depot, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.87
About the role:
To work as part of a team assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Responsive Housing
Maintenance Service by carrying out repair and maintenance work on domestic dwellings and related assets. This includes work normally accepted within the building industry as that of an Electrician as well as work which by “normal definition” is that of other trade(s) which may reasonably be expected of any competent person engaged in building maintenance activities.
About you:
• Experience of carrying out maintenance or repair works in domestic / occupied properties.
• Good understanding of industry standards and good practice plus how to apply these in
the work environment.
• The ability to deal in an understanding way with members of the public, and other staff members.
• The ability to work alone, or as part of a team
• You will be an Experienced Qualified Electrician (e.g., Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ) with
18th Edition Wiring, Inspect & Test (2391), with experience in a similar housing service role.
What you will do:
• Electrical PPM (pre-planned maintenance)
• Reactive repairs, and Remedial works
• Small installations
• Testing of existing installations
• Fault finding, and diagnostic work
• Completion of relevant electrical certificates.

Experience
Essential
• Previous experience of carrying out maintenance or repair works in domestic / occupied
properties.
Desirable
• Experience of working in a social housing environment
Knowledge
Essential
• Good understanding of industry standards and good practice plus how to apply these in
the work environment.
• To diagnose the cause of the majority of property defects and determine the appropriate
solution
• Health and safety issues affecting building maintenance
Qualifications and Training
Essential
• Experienced Qualified Electrician (e.g., Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ) with 18th Edition
Wiring, Inspect & Test (2391), and experience in a similar housing services role
Desirable
• CITB Health & Safety
• Asbestos Level 2
Personal Qualities Essential
• Ability to deal in an understanding way with members of the public, and other staff members
• Ability to work alone, or as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to co-operate with co-ordinating staff as directed

Skills Essential
• Ability to make decisions as to the most cost effective medium – long t

Your responsibilities will be:

1. To work as part of a team assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Responsive Housing
   Maintenance Service by carrying out repair and maintenance work on domestic
   dwellings and related assets. This includes work normally accepted within the building
   industry as that of an Electrician as well as work which by “normal definition” is that of
   other trade(s) which may reasonably be expected of any competent person engaged in
   building maintenance activities.
2. As a focused Electrician, we will look to you to carry out electrical PPM (pre-planned
   maintenance), reactive repairs, remedial works, small installations, testing of existing
   installations, fault finding, diagnostic work, and completion of relevant electrical
   certificates.
3. You will also be responsible for carrying out surveys and complete reports as required
   by management ensuring that all technical and compliance paperwork is completed and
   up to date.
4. Testing, inspecting and certification of all works in accordance with NICEIC regulations.
   You will be trusted and assisting in ensuring delivery of a safe, customer focused, cost
   effective, efficient, and compliant service to meet legislation and legal obligations.
5. As directed and appointed, attend properties where repair issues have been reported or
   identified, consider what is necessary and proportionate in the circumstances,
   determine the appropriate remedial works necessary, complete as required and convey
   this information to the coordinating team.
6. Testing, inspecting and certification of a considerable number of council houses in
   accordance with BS7671 18th Edition and to updated amendment.
7. Work normally accepted within the building industry as that of an Electrician as well as
   work which by “normal definition” is that of other trade(s) which may reasonably be
   expected of any competent person engaged in building maintenance activities.
8. Electrical PPM (pre-planned maintenance), reactive repairs, remedial works, small
   installations, testing of existing installations, fault finding, diagnostic work, and
   completion of relevant electrical certificates.
9. To undertake portable appliance testing service delivery when called upon by
   management team.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.47
THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCE CHILDRENS AND ADULTS DBS –

We are looking for Business Support Officers within the Children’s Service Fostering Finance Team.
These posts would be office based between various locations. The candidates need to have excellent communication skills and accuracy in both verbal and written communication understanding is key as this is front line along with no fear of using a telephone or computer

ABOUT THE JOB
A Business Support Officer is required within the Fostering Finance team. Duties include staff supervision, work planning, provision of advice and guidance in relation to requests for the rapid response service including No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), travel and accommodation solutions, financial and other assistance requests, progressing the payment of invoices, updating financial packages provided to children with health and disability needs, operation of a petty cash account , reconciliations and support for budget holders and Managers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU
You must be able to work flexibly and adaptably to changing priorities. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in working to agreed standards and deadlines. You must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Experience in maintaining databases and experience in working with figures is advantageous. A positive and customer focused attitude is essential, as is an understanding of staff motivation and support. The work is all office based and 5 days per week 8.30-5 (4.30 Friday)

This would be County Hall located

Enhanced DBS essential

1. To maintain the Fostering and Adoption payment database.
2. To ensure that all payment authorisation documents are processed accurately and promptly and are correctly completed.
3. To request / chase payment authorisation documents from Social Workers.
4. To ensure that the payment schedule is processed and information transferred within agreed timescales.
5. To make and monitor payments to carers.
6. To provide regular reports and statistical information as required.
7. To calculate and liaise with Carers in respect of under/over payments.
8. To deal with insurance claims as required.
9. To process orders for Fostering equipment and maintain the fostering equipment supplies within the building.
10. To compile and maintain effective filing systems.
11. To identify where retainer payments are applicable and present this information to the Team Managers in a weekly meeting.
12. To provide cover and back up to other members of the Fostering and Adoption administration section.
13. To assist in the processing of Fostering Applications.
14. Carry out Criminal Record Bureau, Medical and other background checks for new applicants and existing carers.
    15 .Maintain records of checks carried out and when due for review and maintain a register of significant incidents involving foster children and carers.
15. Create and maintain computerised client records.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Durban House, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.43

Location: Durban House in Bognor Regis. The office provides a comfortable team space with good onsite parking.

There are lots of flexible working opportunities. Social Workers are on duty 1 in 4 weeks. We require Social Workers to be present in the office when on Duty as our Team Managers want to provide support face to face and value workers spending time together as a team.

The candidate must be able to drive around the Western locality, which covers the Arun (Littlehampton and Bognor) and Chichester area.

Interviews – are being held face to face in most cases for Childrens Services roles at West Sussex County Council now.

Payrate : We are bound by the MoC, which means pay rates are capped. Whist we are able to pay up to £42, this rate is for those deemed to be at ASW level. Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback.

Candidates can start as soon as pre employment checks have passed

Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced and supportive duty team completing Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries with children, young people and their families. We are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, creative and have a passion for engaging children and young people. We are aspiring to become an outstanding service so are seeking candidates with experience of completing excellent assessments and direct work with children.

The service is developing fantastic relationships with our newly formed Family Safeguarding Service where children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans transfer.

For this role you will be expected to demonstrate relevant theoretical Social Work concepts, practices and detailed organisational knowledge relating to the provision of a professional Social Work service dealing with complex issues e.g. attachment, impact of developmental trauma & child development. An understanding of the therapeutic interventions that can be used e.g. solution focused, systemic and evidence-based programmes and an excellent understanding of partner agencies. There is a requirement to have good verbal and written communication.

The candidate needs:

• To be an experienced worker with at least 2/3 years recent experience.
• Recent Front line – child protection work
• Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk
• Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs – Good multi agency working experience

Please note that your CV submission will not be reviewed if you have not completed the screening/profile questions with the exact information requested Please see attached job description.

An agency worker has provided this regarding her time in A&I Bognor …
“I have worked for West Sussex as an agency social worker for 18 months now, I continue to enjoy my time here. I have felt supported and valued by team managers and built supportive relationships with my colleagues. The support here in West Sussex has been great and despite being an agency worker I have been supported with my ongoing learning and development with assess to training”.

OFSTED UPDATE: In May 2023 Ofsted Inspectors praised West Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services for its ‘relentless approach to improving practice,’ giving the service an overall rating of ‘requires improvement’, with ‘good’ judgements for children in care and leadership and management. The judgements on children needing help and protection and children leaving care are they ‘require improvement to be good’. This rating is up from the last full inspection of Children’s Services back in 2019, when all areas were rated as inadequate.
Inspectors recognised the ‘strong, determined and cohesive leadership team’ who have made significant improvements since 2019 and their commitment and focus to make further improvements.

Agency staff are treated as part of the service and encouraged to attend transformational and other leadership events

Job Category : Technical – Property
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.20

Per attached Building Surveyor Job Description

To act as an integral member of the Technical Services Team, providing operational support and professional guidance on building issues. To be responsible for ensuring that the maintenance service is compliant with current legislation, for example statutory requirements, CDM and Building Regulations, Planning and Codes of Practice, etc. To ensure compliance with policies and procedures for Health and Safety and Procurement. To contribute to the development and delivery of the Council’s forward maintenance plan in accordance with good practice and financial planning, and the Council’s management processes and procedures. To act in the role of Project Manager and/or Contract Administrator and undertake the design, specification and tender of construction works on maintenance projects, where required.

Education
Degree or equivalent in Land Management/Surveying, Construction and
Building strategy formulation, development and implementation (or similar).
Strategic management of asset and/or construction and building functions at a
high level e.g. MRICS or MCIOB.
A business management or project management qualification at an appropriate level (Prince 2 foundation or similar).

Experience
Knowledge and experience of business case development and an ability to develop and implement capital and revenue-based programmes and projects.
Demonstrable evidence of managing outsourced consultants and contractors to deliver high quality, timely work.
Experience in the acquisition and disposal of a wide range of land and property both leasehold and freehold and experience in bringing forward potential development sites.
Experience in dealing with the appointment and monitoring of external agents.
Demonstrable experience of identifying and implementing creative and/ or imaginative solutions to property problems
Significant experience of using asset management databases and toolkits to calculate NPV and ROI.
The ability to show the post holder will deal with a range of complex and contentious matters whilst maintaining the Council’s major policy objectives.
Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Elected Members.
Relevant Local Government experience.
Knowledge
IOSH Certificate or Diploma (General or Construction).
Relevant legislation and codes of practice. E
The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of
property issues covering •

• Technical Services which covers Engineering and Surveying,
• Compliance and Client Relations which controls activities, both
  strategic and operationally, which delivers compliant, safe, resilient and
  reliable operating environments,
• Cost Consultancy which provides a Quantity Surveying function
• Maintenance Contract Management
  Council Procurement procedures.

Skills and Abilities
Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Communication skills are
paramount in this role as is the need to be able to communicate diplomatically
with many different stakeholders, explain project works to widely differing
audiences with widely differing styles and needs, especially external contractors.

Ability to lead and manage a professional team to ensure the successful
delivery of service and act as a mentor/coach to support their professional
development and monitoring of the team against objectives.
Ability to negotiate effectively and flexibly to secure good value for money. E
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts, gain their confidence and persuade them to cooperate with
initiatives where required

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: £305.95 per day
EHM SEND data improvement lead to work with the SEND data analysts and SEND business to lead on data improvement activity • To effectively to analyse SEND EHM data and break it down into various reports to monitor statutory compliance and provide progress and tracking metrics for specific projects • Collaborate with the SEND data analysts to develop scorecards: o Local area SEND scorecard (inspection focus) o SEND outcomes (statutory) weekly and monthly o DSG SV progress monitoring • Undertake data cleansing activity to lead and support the team to achieve this collectively • SEN2 return process – close gaps rapidly

Job Category : Housing
Location : Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.92

This position is hybrid- at least 2 days in Kingston Guildhall 2

The post holder will play a key role in shaping and managing the provision of the Council’s Housing Solutions Service and Housing Support service ensuring it fulfils its contractual and legal obligations.
To ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Housing Solutions and Support Team, managing all aspects of the housing support, move on, solutions and homelessness services and ensuring all statutory functions are provided to a high quality including advice and assistance, homelessness assessment, reviews, placements and housing under relevant legislation. It will also be responsible for supervising the provision of a cross tenure resettlement service to vulnerable households
Work to reduce rough sleeper numbers in the borough through forming good local relationships with key partners and developing the Rehousing Pathway to focus on moving people to settled accommodation quickly and continue to develop the rough sleeping pathway.
To develop and implement initiatives to assess and record housing need in the Borough, prevent homelessness, assist single homeless people and promote re-housing opportunities arising in the private housing sector.
To assist the Corporate Head of Community Housing with all aspects of service planning, policy support and administration as well as leading on team plans, action plans and reviews of the service, ensuring the implementation of initiatives to improve the solutions and support service

Job Category : Housing
Location : Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.74

Delivery
● To deliver all aspects of an effective resettlement & support service to vulnerable
service users, including former rough sleepers in accordance with contract
requirements, relevant legislation and best practice.
● To assist the Rough Sleeping Coordinator and Housing Support Manager with all
aspects of service planning, policy support and administration.
● To provide specialist advice to colleagues within the Council with regards to support
services for vulnerable people and the needs of service users and to provide advice
on the impact of legislative change
● Ensure adherence to performance targets and to provide statistics for the same.
● To contribute to the joint review and/or planning of protocols, services and supported
accommodation relating to the client group, including the development of new or
expanded services in conjunction with Adult Social Care/Health/and voluntary sector
partners.
● To participate in joint reviews of homelessness services and/or services for older and
vulnerable people, ensuring the implementation of initiatives to minimise
homelessness amongst vulnerable households and maximise the effective use of
accommodation.
● To contribute to the teams work with other specialist teams to assess individual
needs and to review and implement care and support plans, and to work with
colleagues and partners to identify appropriate housing and support strategies where
clients have complex or multiple needs.
● To ensure development and regular review of individual re-housing and support plans
for all clients open to the service,
● To attend all relevant forums, meetings and seminars as required and to represent
the Service at working parties, meetings and training events as required. This may
involve occasional evening working.
● To convene and attend Professional Meetings, and all other housing and/or social
services panels, case-conferences and working groups as appropriate.
2 December 2023
● To maintain an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to provision of
support to vulnerable households and safeguarding.
● To provide specialist advice regarding housing, benefits, health care, etc. ensuring
that appropriate services are accessed and tenancy sustainment is achieved.
● To effectively manage all casework ensuring efficient record keeping and
administration and to lead on more complex cases.
● To work with all agencies to ensure that clients’ income is maximised to avoid rent
arrears.
● To work to meet and exceed performance targets, and to submit to information and
performance statistics relating to the work of the service
● Ensure systems are in place to monitor that performance targets are met and
exceeded
● To assist with the identification and implementation of best practice and innovation.
● Review existing policies and procedures to ensure that they remain in line with
legislative requirements and best practice.
● To promote the One Council One Kingston vision and values
● To ensure the effective signposting to support services of vulnerable persons coming
into contact with the service.
● To contribute to the preparation of a draft annual Team Plan for the service and to
assist with the review and development of performance targets.
● To have an awareness of the Adult safeguarding procedures, making referrals and
alerts where there are concerns and attending the resulting meetings if and when
required.

Equality and Diversity
● Embeds equity, equality, fairness and diversity into all aspects of team working and
service delivery
The person
In order to successfully deliver the responsibilities of the role, you will need to possess the
following

Knowledge & Qualifications:
● Possesses extensive knowledge of current issues, policies, benefits, and legislation
relevant to housing support provision.
● Demonstrates excellent understanding of quality procedures, systems, performance
issues, and customer-focused service delivery methods.

Experience:
● Has hands-on experience working in a busy front-line public sector housing team or a
similar environment with vulnerable households and in particular those sleeping rough
● Demonstrates proficiency in conducting high-quality casework.
● Capable of identifying, assessing, and responding to risk, sensitive, or difficult issues promptly to achieve positive outcomes.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Tadlow House, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:15
Salary: £13.21

2 Vacancies within this service

DBS is a MUST required.

MUST have a clean Full UK drivers license.
Manuel position physically fitness is a requirement
Report writing & basic IT skills is a must
Positions will be based in Kingston.
Monday – Friday 7am-3.15pm (36 hours a week)
Previous experience would be beneficial
Training will be provided.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF JOB
Customer Service and focus
● “It is of paramount importance that the Council’s objective of working within an
engagement culture with its residents is realised. This objective is multifaceted and
includes community led scrutiny, audit and testing of decisions and service provision,
and to ensure a greater level of information sharing, empowerment and engagement
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ESTATE SERVICES OFFICER – Role profile (July 2014)
by residents. This will be achieved by employing a range of formal and informal
methods to involve residents and it is the responsibility of every post holder in the
Council to contribute to the development and sustainability of this ethos.”
● To meet the Council’s customer service standards demonstrating professionalism and
courtesy at all times to colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
● Understands the needs and expectations of internal and external customers and
partners including service departments and partner organisations and to provide them
with information and advice relating to the service provided.
● To demonstrate a passionate “can-do” attitude to customer service and to demonstrate
ownership, responsibility, flexibility, collaboration with others and empathy that raises
the Council’s profile based on excellent communication skills.
● To act as the front line contact with residents to foster excellent customer care relations
between residents and the Council to include:
● To report complaints to the Team Leader Estate Services.
● Resolving initial complaints about the service.
● To attend Resident Association meetings as required.
● To be involved in resident participation and consultation activities.
● To effectively engage and involve customers in current and future service delivery.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Welshpool Ty Maldwyn Area Office, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £29.64

Social worker required to cover the Welshpool area with a mixture of both community hospital and community based work, opportunity for completion of CHC assessments via DST’s, complex case management, assessments and reviews as well as completion of MCA and BI Decisions. Pay rate approx £35 per hour excluding agency fees. Flexible working options available.

Experience

⦁ Post qualifying experience of working with Older People/younger adults and their carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

Experience of care management across a range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers

⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting vulnerable adults and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work, health or allied health practitioner qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ Registration as Social Worker with Social Care Wales/CQC

Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Other requirements

⦁ Possess a full driving licence and can travel extensively around the county.

Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : Laurence House – Fifth Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £15.64

MUST BE A DRIVER WITH A MANUAL LICENCE.

We need a caretaker to cover certain functions, which could include estate sweeping, cleaning communal spaces of blocks or assisting with bulky waste removal. Ideally, we’d prefer someone with a current DBS certificate.

Weekend working is required:
• Rota A: Mon to Fri 8-4. Weekend off
• Rota B: Mon to Thurs 8-4. Friday off. Sat & Sun 8-12 both days
Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

Sweep and clean all internal and external areas on a scheduled and a reactive basis, including the safe use of appropriate equipment, chemicals, and materials.
Remove fly-tipping, lumber or other bulky items, from communal areas and dwellings to an appropriate area, including loading vehicles and if appropriate, driving to a disposal site.
Carry out systematic checks on a scheduled or reactive basis, and ‘sorting or reporting’ problems, including but not limited to chutes, litter bins, communal lighting, fire safety hazards and communal repairs
Request and monitor repairs to communal areas, using appropriate means or as identified by managers or supervisors
Identify and report any welfare or safeguarding concerns about vulnerable residents
Identify and report nuisance, anti-social behaviour or criminal behaviour and provide evidence to support enforcement action – including the provision of information on individuals, actively looking for evidence as required, and providing witness statements
Look after and use appropriate uniform, personal protective equipment and devices relevant to your role including mobile phones and personal safety devices.
Ensure high quality outcomes across all task, including the compliance with and standards or systems required
Carry out any other tasks, commensurate with the grade, which managers identify.
To work weekends on a rota basis which is subject to review to meet the organisation’s needs

Equality & Diversity

Awareness of and a commitment to Equality of Access and Opportunity in a diverse community……….S
Understanding of how equality and diversity relates to this post……..S

Skill

A clean, full manual UK/EU driver’s licence…….S

Experience

Able to prioritise work to ensure service guarantees schedules and standards are met

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Laurence House – Second Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.80

SW posts in the Adults with learning disability transition team, candidate need to have a background in working with adults with LD, ADHD, Autism. Need to have completed ASYE , 2 years post qualifying. Must have good skill set including, strength based assessment, reviews, legal literacy, must have good working knowledge of legislation including MCA and DoLS , Safeguarding, Care Act. Equality Act. All assessments and Reviews are undertaken face to face. SW will have access to in house training and wider team learning events for CPD.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The main purpose of this job is to work as a care management social worker to assess the needs of vulnerable young adults and their carers, and to support them to arrange services to meet the needs and outcomes identified. The promotion prevention, independence and self-directed support, choice and control will be central to this post. Risk management and safeguarding will also be key parts of this role (including children’s safeguarding where relevant), together with case management support for those adult requiring frequent specialist intervention to meet their needs.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERSONAL DUTIES:

Main activity

1. Ensure service users and their carers receive timely and proportionate care management assessments of their needs that identify the outcomes they wish to achieve.
2. Promote service user independence and recovery, including the promotion of Enablement and linking the service user to community based services that enhance personal wellbeing.
3. To work as part of multi agency teams providing seamless health and social care services.
4. To ensure that service users and carers are involved in individualised and creative support planning, encouraging choice and control through the use of personal budgets, including Direct Payments as the default position
5. Work with Community Development Staff to help people access community based services.
6. Ensure that risk management and adult safeguarding procedures are adhered to in social work practice. Be aware of any potential children’s safeguarding concerns and liaise as appropriate with Children’s Social Care Services taking into account children’s safeguarding procedures.
7. Carry out any assessments and service users reviews to a high standard in a timely manner in accordance with procedures reflecting the needs and outcomes of the service user and carer

All CV’s must have the Lewisham coversheet attached or they will be automatically rejected

SW posts in the Adults with learning disability 18 + transition team, candidate need to have a background in working with adults with LD, ADHD, Autism. Need to have completed ASYE , 2 years post qualifying. Must have good skill set including, strength based assessment, reviews, legal literacy, must have good working knowledge of legislation including MCA and DoLS , Safeguarding, Care Act. Equality Act. All assessments and Reviews are undertaken face to face. SW will have access to in house training and wider team learning events for CPD.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The main purpose of this job is to work as a care management social worker to assess the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers, and to support them to arrange services to meet the needs and outcomes identified. The promotion prevention, independence and self-directed support, choice and control will be central to this post. Risk management and safeguarding will also be key parts of this role (including children’s safeguarding where relevant), together with case management support for those adult requiring frequent specialist intervention to meet their needs.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY AND PERSONAL DUTIES:

Main activity

1. Ensure service users and their carers receive timely and proportionate care management assessments of their needs that identify the outcomes they wish to achieve.
2. Promote service user independence and recovery, including the promotion of Enablement and linking the service user to community based services that enhance personal wellbeing.
3. To work as part of multi agency teams providing seamless health and social care services.
4. To ensure that service users and carers are involved in individualised and creative support planning, encouraging choice and control through the use of personal budgets, including Direct Payments as the default position
5. Work with Community Development Staff to help people access community based services.
6. Ensure that risk management and adult safeguarding procedures are adhered to in social work practice. Be aware of any potential children’s safeguarding concerns and liaise as appropriate with Children’s Social Care Services taking into account children’s safeguarding procedures.
7. Carry out any assessments and service users reviews to a high standard in a timely manner in accordance with procedures reflecting the needs and outcomes of the service user and carer
8. Work with advocates and carers where the service user does not have mental capacity to achieve outcomes in his/her best interests.
9. Ensure the principles of the Mental Capacity Act are applied where appropriate.
10. Ensure that all relevant case work recording is made on appropriate electronic systems in an accurate and timely manner. To be responsible for update Service User and Carer information and identifying and rectifying missing or incorrect information.
11. Manage own work and use both professional supervision, and the Council’s Performance Evaluation Scheme, as opportunities to seek advice and reflect on and develop practice.
12. Base decision making on research/evidence in consultation with others.
13. Prepare reports as required.
14. Work collaboratively with the lead officer, line manager and staff to provide positive peer challenge, and professional support to develop practice.
15. In personal professional practice (and that of supervised staff) promote an ethos of helping people help themselves or one another through initiatives to facilitate and support increased individual and community capacity. This includes utilising own resources, promoting social inclusion and community networks, reciprocal support and sustainable caring roles, through taking a strength based approach to assessment.

Partnership Working/ Team Work

16. Promote joint working at a frontline level, working in a multi-disciplinary way with colleagues in other departments of the Council and in Health.
17. Attend team meetings and foster a positive team working environment
18. Take responsibility for own and other people’s safety, by ensuring that team members and other staff are not knowingly exposed to the risk of violence
19. Alert line management to any situation of high risk which may attract negative public attention to the department.

General Duties

20. Adhere to legislation, guidance, proce

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Lewisham Library, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.92

Local Historian – Librarian

Working pattern 35 h/w on a 3-weeks rota including 1 Sat, 1 Sun, and 1 weekend off. Working pattern can be reviewed.

This is a key role responsible for the delivery of the Local History provision within the Local History and Archives Centre located on the top floor of Catford Library Catford Centre, 23-24 Winslade Way, London SE6 4JU.

You will be responsible for developing, driving, and evaluating local history material and projects that continuously improve services to residents. The post-holder will be working with the Archivist to develop current services to reflect current and future needs of our audiences.

Knowledge
Of the priorities for managing a local history and archives service
Of sources of information for local history
Of current developments within the libraries, museums and archives sector
Working knowledge of partners and potential partners in the heritage world
Excellent knowledge of managing projects with a range of partners
Good knowledge of delivering services to a wide range of customers and community groups S*
Good knowledge of the latest developments in heritage service delivery

Aptitude
To champion heritage services and infrastructure
For discovering, learning and sharing skills and knowledge
An inclusive team player with the ability to work collaboratively
For customer care and quality service delivery
For using primary and secondary source materials

Skills
Excellent research and discovery skills
Excellent display and exhibition techniques
Excellent communication skills, including delivering training
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good training skills

Experience
Excellent experience of working in a local history/archives environment
Excellent experience of promoting local history/archives services to a range of client groups
Excellent experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners
Excellent experience of delivering quality customer service within a Council environment
Good experience of leading and managing performance improvement
Good experience of interpreting community needs and responding appropriately
Experience of providing staff training and development
Experience of analysing information/statistics/performance and producing reports
Experience of undertaking project work with a range of partners
Experience of working with schools to promote the service
Experience of using ICT for information storage and retrieval

General Education
Literate and numerate
Good general education
Chartered or qualified Librarian, Archival qualification (or equivalent standard through relevant experience)

Personal Qualities
Enthusiastic about heritage and local history
Passionate about delivering quality services
Motivated to discover, learn and share new skills and expertise
Flexible approach to Service delivery
Adaptable and receptive to new ideas and willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances
Enthusiastic and customer focused
Creative

Job Category: Interims 8hr Day Rates
Location: Lewes and Eastbourne Council, Lewes and Eastbourne Councils
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £28.65

It is an exciting time to be joining our planning team. As Head of Planning, the successful candidate will play a central role in leading our team of planning and building regulations professionals.
The Planning First service area is a joint Development Management and Planning Policy team which covers the councils’ Local Planning Authority areas.

We are seeking an individual who is looking to grow with the organisation and provide innovative insights to achieving excellent performance within the service and deliver continued improvement through our transformation process, and beyond.

As Head of Planning, you will be responsible for:
• Leading the planning service
• Ensuring planning supports the strategic place shaping agenda.
• Evaluation, negotiation, recommendation of applications
• Ability to work with landowners and developers on ensuring high quality sustainable schemes are delivered.
• Leading the Planning Policy formulation
• Briefing committees and Council Members as well as representing the Council at appeals, hearings, and public inquiries.
• Leading planning service improvements and projects
• Assisting with recruiting and developing a well-functioning planning team and managing the team’s workloads, finances, and budgets.

To succeed as Head of Planning you must be competent in a variety of IT systems and packages. You will communicate with customers, colleagues, and managers of different social, economic, and professional backgrounds via face-to-face, email and telephone. You must also have:
• A recognised planning qualification.
• Full RTPI Membership.
• Aptitude for progressing applications and development projects.
• Aptitude for Planning Policy formulation.
• Management and supervisory experience.
• High level communication and presentation skills including clear, concise reporting and correspondence particularly concerning complex or controversial issues.
• A working understanding of The Building Regulations.

Job Purpose:
• To lead the process for development of the Local Plans, including commissioning of and support for specialists, and focusing on meeting the needs of customers, residents and Members through a consistent and robust evidence-based approach.
• To hold a unifying accountability over all aspects of planning strategy, policy and delivery, working closely with Head of Case and Specialist Services to ensure close alignment across planning policy and case work ensuring seamless end to end customer service.
• To oversee the planning functions for the two councils working with the Director of Planning and Regeneration and development partners in delivering our regeneration ambitions across the two authorities.
• To work closely with the South Downs National Park to ensure two planning authorities for Lewes work well together in terms of delivering spatial and economic development priorities of the local areas.
• To provide specialist expertise as required to meet the needs of the Planning Committee, especially around contentious cases.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Essential:
• Qualification at degree level or above in town planning or similar.
• Full corporate membership of RTPI

Desirable:
• Evidence of on going management training and development
 
TRAINING:
Essential:
• Management principles and practices

Desirable:
• Coaching
• Project Management
 
SKILLS and ABILITIES: 
Essential:
• Excellent communication skills.
• High level of financial planning and budget management acumen.
• Commissioning – demonstrable ability to determine the most appropriate provision in order to deliver and improve service outcomes in the most efficient, effective, equitable and sustainable way.
• Able to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and cost effective manner that delivers maximum value for money and reduce the need for subsidising the planning budget.
• Able to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work directly with elected Members on a regular basis, providing professional advice on sensitive matters related to planning and development
• The ability to impact and influence – influences stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes and drive positive change.
• Excellent relationship building and partnership working skills.
• Attuned to the formal and informal structures, organisational culture and politics of the council and partner organisations.
• Able to promote trust, purpose and collaboration internally and with key external partners providing effective community leadership.
• The drive to improve performance for internal and external customers and improve service users’ quality of life.
• Able to identify and implement better outcomes and processes. 
• Able to engage and help others to achieve improvements.
 
KNOWLEDGE: 
Essential:
• Excellent understanding of Planning policy context and recent legislatives changes and implications for councils
• Excellent understanding of development management and building control policy and practice
• Knowledge of council structures and skills in working effectively with operational and strategic managers and elected members.
• Experience of working with local partners including county councils and other districts and boroughs to meet our corporate priorities.
• Detailed knowledge of local government services and structures.

Desirable:
• Experience of working with South Downs National Park
 
EXPERIENCE: 
Essential:
• Experience of leading and managing professional planning staff at a senior management level in a local planning authority.
• Experience of working in a political context and able to build and maintain relationships with elected members, senior officers, staff and partners.
• Experience of evaluating and appraising programmes and services.
• Experience of successfully identifying and implementing changes to services to improve delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Proven track record of budget and people management experience.
 
PHYSICAL, LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
Essential:
• Willingness to work within the councils’ Management and Core competency frameworks
• An engaging, enthusiastic and positive manner with a strong “can do” approach
• Able to attend evening meetings, often at short notice.

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 social work teams including child in our assessment teams.
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.

JOB PURPOSE:
• To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people continuously improving outcomes.
• To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.

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:
• 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.

Special requirements:
Essential:
• 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.
Desirable:
• This post is designated casual car user.

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: Housing, Benefits & Planning
Location: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Hours Per Week: 24.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £50.00

A Tree Officer is required to work in the Planning Department, assessing tree works applications with potential also to assess impacts of planning applications/development proposals upon trees. Aided by existing P/T Senior Tree Officer.

General description of role:
• An opportunity has arisen for a well organised and effective individual to join our busy Development Management Service in the role of Tree Officer.
• The role will involve assessing planning applications in relation to the impact upon trees, and assessing proposals to carry out works to protected trees, liaising with applicants and their agents, where required.
• You will also have the opportunity to get involved in other aspects of the Planning service’s tree work, including the preparation, service and confirmation of Tree Preservation Orders and the investigation of unauthorised tree works.
• A minimum qualification of a National Diploma in Arboriculture or FdSc arboriculture is desired, although consideration will be given to candidates that are working towards these qualifications or can demonstrate strong working knowledge of modern arboricultural practices with at least 2 years’ experience, preferably within the field of development planning.
• You should be able to demonstrate ability to work on your own initiative, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be committed to putting our customers first.
 
Top duties / responsibilities of role:
1.Make assessments of planning applications in respect of their tree impacts
2. Suggest conditions and consider tree protection and/or landscaping details submitted
3. Assess proposals to undertake works to protected trees (TPOs or within Conservation Areas)
4. Liaise with applicants and their agents to find solutions, overcome issues or discuss concerns.
5. Prepare and serve Tree Preservation Orders
6. Assist with investigation of unauthorised tree works
7. Provide advice appeal or in prosecution as required
8. Maintain up to date arboricultural knowledge]
9. Provide general advice and support to elected councillors, officers of the planning service and wider Council and members of the public.

Job Category: Social Care – Unqualified
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: £16.14

An opportunity has arisen within the Client Support team for the above post to undertake Adult Social Care Financial Assessments and Reassessments. In addition to completing financial assessments, the role includes providing welfare benefit advice to maximise income for the individual and potential income recovery to the Council.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience of financial assessments or previous work in a financial role. A knowledge of Adult Social Care and Care Act 2014 is an advantage. We are looking for applicants who have excellent numeracy and literacy skills, can work with a high level of accuracy and can collate and analyse information from different sources.

You must have experience of delivering a customer focused service and be able to communicate with vulnerable adults, as well as building partnerships with internal and external agencies. An ability to manage and prioritise your own workload is essential as is experience in using Microsoft Office products.

The office base for this post is in Bootle, however, much of the working week will be spent working from home with some visits to clients in their homes throughout the Sefton borough. Therefore we are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, can demonstrate a flexible attitude and an ability to work from their own initiative.

Job Category: Trade & Operatives
Location: Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 16:00
Salary: £14.07

Roofing Labourer- working at height required

Main Responsibilities:
1. To carry out the full duties associated with the trade of a Labourer/Driver including:
a)   Carrying our deliveries normally within the borough.
b)   Transport to site and erect easy deck scaffolding to be used by others to carry out work later return and safely dismantle and remove.
c)   Picking up any rubbish and tipping within the borough.
d)   Use Catscan in order to trace and identify pipe work and services in foot paths and verges prior to excavation work being carried out.
e)   Working with other trades persons to assist and carry out breaking out and laying concrete/digging holes/ trenches/footing ladders.
f)     Sweeping up/tidying sites and alike as directed by our supervisor.
 
2. To carry out various labouring work for the repairs service.
3. Complete daily pro forma and other forms and provide simple reports as required.
4. Carry out work in accordance with agreed codes of safe working practice.
5. Take all reasonable care when working in a tenant’s property to protect the tenant’s furniture and fittings and generally to comply with Customer Care Code.

Knowledge and Experience:
• Must have working knowledge of general labouring including concreting.
• Must be willing to comply with agreed customer care code at all times.
• Must wear safety clothing supplied by Homes for Haringey.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibility with due regard to Homes for Haringey Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Must work in a confined space under Flats Stairs and alike.
• Minimum of 2 years experience.
• Hold a current CSCS card.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Participation in Emergency Standby Service as and when required.
 
Skills and Abilities:
• Literate and Numerate.
• Must be able to deal sympathetically with tenants questions.
• Must be able to work off ladders and scaffolds.

Job Category: Trade & Operatives
Location: Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 16:00
Salary: £18.67

Damp and mould operative.

Main Responsibilities:
1. To carry out the full duties associated with the trade of a Painter/Decorator for the repairs service including:
a) Strip and prepare general surfaces as required to allow for renewal of decorative finishes including woodwork and metalwork.
b) Hang lining and decorative wall and ceiling coverings.
c) Repair patches to ceiling and walls to enable application of decorative finishes.
2. To assist with and carry out other small work requiring skills other than the trade, including:
a) Transport to site and erect easy desk scaffolding to be used by others to carry out work later return and safety dismantle and remove.
3. Complete daily pro forma and other forms and provide simple reports as required.
4. Clear away own building materials where required.
5. Take responsibility for the health and safety activities applicable to the post as set out in the Homes for Haringey policy statements.

Knowledge and Experience:
• Must possess working knowledge of painting, decorating and paper-hanging.
• Must possess a working knowledge of site safety and how it affects working practices in relationship to yourself and other persons.
• Minimum 3 years experience.
• Essential – Trade apprenticeship and/or formal qualifications e.g. C&G, NVQ Level 2.
• Hold a current CSCS card.
• Awareness of working to promote equality of access to a service within a diverse community.
 
Skills and Abilities:
• Awareness of Health & Safety.
• Ability to carry out repair work in other trades.
• Must be willing and able to carry out own labouring.
• Must be willing to deal sympathetically with tenant’s questions.
• Literacy/Numeric –able to complete timesheets and basic forms and reports.
• Ability to ensure protection of tenants’ property.
• Able to consistently produce work to an acceptable quality standard and output level.
• Able to work off ladders and scaffolding as required.

Job Category: Technical – Property
Location: Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £34.48

We are seeking a Maintenance Contract Strategy and Planning Manager (R&M) to be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of repair and maintenance services for Hackney Council. The individual will play a key role in shaping roles and processes to optimise the service. Using their stakeholder management and technical expertise the role will ensure that Maintenance operates in line with best practice health & safety standards to ensure effective delivery and customer satisfaction metrics.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• The post and team provide multidisciplinary professional advice and expertise to all Council Departments and the Council’s Cabinet in respect of the Corporate property portfolio.
• Create and implement innovative strategies, processes, and procedures to improve customer outcomes, business targets, and operational efficiency. Resolve escalated customer complaints and queries and promote exemplary customer-first service at every opportunity. Build a strong relationship with the Senior Management of Maintenance suppliers to optimise the service they provide and play a key role in the future supplier strategy.
• The job holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of Hackney.
• Council’s estate through the planning and management of all mechanical, electrical, building fabric and general Maintenance Services. This will include ensuring full availability of properties and close management of all planned and reactive maintenance activities by contractors in conjunction with both the on-site managers and supply partners to ensure that execution of work is carried out in a cost-effective and productive manner.
• To implement and manage systems for the effective management of property information and to ensure that information is analysed to inform strategic decision making in relation to the delivery of Maintenance services, and to ensure statutory compliance across the estate.

Education:
Essential:
• Qualified in a relevant Property related degree.

Desirable:
• Qualified in a relevant building or related discipline i.e RICS or IOB.

Experience:
Essential:
• Significant experience in the development, planning and implementation of property maintenance programmes.
• Able to demonstrate experience of strategy development and implementation in a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrable evidence of managing outsourced consultants and contractors to deliver high quality, timely work.
• Able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation related to Property Maintenance.
• Able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the rights and responsibilities in the Landlord/ Property Occupier interface.
• The ability to make recommendations based on sound risk management principles and contingency planning, within financial, legal and ethical frameworks.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of integrating functions within private sector organisations.

Knowledge:
Essential:
• NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (General or Construction).
• Relevant legislation and codes of practice.
• Building Regulations and their application.
• Council Procurement procedures.

Skills and Abilities:
Essential:
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Communication skills are paramount in this role as is the need to be able to communicate diplomatically with many different stakeholders, explain project works to widely differing audiences with widely differing styles and needs, especially external contractors.
• Able to demonstrate how to manage contentious matters to ensure satisfactory outcomes
• Ability to lead and manage a professional team to ensure the successful delivery of service and act as a mentor/coach to support their professional development and monitoring of the team against objectives.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and flexibly to secure good value for money.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, gain their confidence and persuade them to cooperate with initiatives where required.
• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence, persuade and build relationships in an enthusiastic and diplomatic way.
• Excellent time management skills; the ability to plan and juggle a number of tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to take an innovative approach and solve problems pragmatically and creatively.
• Confident user at a minimum of intermediate level of business software and products – for example cloud based productivity and collaboration suites such as Google Workspace and/ or Microsoft 365. Also experience and practical application of asset management databases and other property information systems.

Desirable:
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, a team player who contributes to team events and the work of the team as a whole.