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Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified
Location: Mendip Hub, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £29.33

About the job

Why should I choose Somerset Council?

Good question.
Well, for a start, we’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset. And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.
If you’re looking for a place where you work truly matters – where YOU truly matter – we might be just right for you.
We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

We can offer you:
• Small supportive teams to progress your career.
• Strengths and relationship-based approach to underpin your work.
• Regular high-quality systemic supervision.
• Flexible working and trust in your professional autonomy.

What will I be doing?
• Working in CLA you will have the opportunity to support profound changes to a child’s life, building long term relationships to see them through their journey.
• Working in the Mendip CLA Team will give you a unique opportunity to work with unaccompanied asylum seeking young people.
• While we are looking for someone with this experience, we are able to consider all applicants as there will be additional training and support provided.

We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate and enthusiastic to join us in improving outcomes for our most vulnerable young people within the Children Looked After (CLA) service. We have come a long way in our improvement journey; join us as we strive to provide a gold star service for all children and young people.

Permanence is our passion for those children that need it the most; promoting positive outcomes for children both educationally and socially with reconnection for all families wherever possible.

Extensive training and development opportunities are supported by weekly CPD, on-site Consultant Social Worker support, pod working, and Advanced Social Work Practitioner (AP) Programme with role specialism.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
• 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.

Anything else I should know?
• Our Mendip hub is in the centre of Shepton Mallet, nestled in the Mendip Hills close to Glastonbury, Frome and Bath.
• DBS information.
• This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Job Category: Administration
Location: Durban House, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediately Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £11.59

Pay – Grade 5
Location – Durban House Bognor
Working arrangements – Mostly working from home, with occasional travel around the county needed. Current arrangement is 1 day a month in Bognor. 37 hours per week, over 5 days with some flexibility around working hours to cover the core hours 9-5.

Job Description –
The key skill needed is the ability to produce succinct and professionally presented and worded minutes and actions in relation to adult safeguarding. They will also need to undertake general admin duties, setting up meetings, distribution of confidential documents, electronic filing i.e. uploading to Mosaic and customer records, able to put information into a spreadsheet, monitor email inbox and respond to incoming messages. Reporting to a Team Leader, you will provide a customer focused and efficient administrative service, prioritising your daily tasks in accordance with team requirements and service objectives. You will be responsible for delivering a range of administrative tasks to a high standard of quality within agreed timescales. These are likely to include such tasks as note taking at complex (often sensitive and / or confidential) meetings, arranging large scale events and meetings, co-ordinating statutory panels, collating and presenting information in a clear format, preparing reports and agendas, producing accurate meeting minutes and spreadsheets, and updating council IT systems in order to support service delivery. You may be asked to work at a designated office, provide support remotely or work flexibly across WSCC office hubs, dependent on service needs. You’ll need to be able to demonstrate personal resilience, integrity and professionalism when participating in sensitive, potentially disturbing or highly confidential meetings or processes.

 Key Skills:

1. Good communication skills for answering telephone, email and face-to-face queries effectively, communicating with staff and customers.
2. Clear and effective written communication skills to produce accurate meeting minutes, write non-standard correspondence and reports, present data and financial information, and to write and respond to emails appropriately.
3. Good numeracy skills in order to work with figures and data to make sound and accurate financial calculations and data collection, working methodically.
4. Good analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse specialist information and draw practical conclusions and appropriate actions with an understanding of relevant policies and procedures.
5. Ability to identify the most efficient and effective ways of working, embrace change and adapt to changing situations and new ways of working positively and effectively, including the ability to learn new systems and processes.
6. Excellent IT skills enabling effective daily use of office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.

Job Description & Person Specification
 Qualifications and/or experience:
• 4 GCSEs with A-C / 4-9 passes including Maths and English, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.
• Relevant technical knowledge of procedures and practices associated with delivering an administrative service.
• Sound and accurate overall IT knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Some knowledge and technical skills in the use of major computerised systems (for example, SAP or Mosaic) – Desirable
 
Key responsibilities:
• Communicates with and develops good working relationships with relevant managers and colleagues in order to deliver an effective service.
• Delivers timely and efficient specialist administrative support to a team or across teams with an awareness of team requirements and priorities.
• Prioritises own day to day work, working with colleagues to deliver objectives and a customer focussed service.
• Produces accurate, factually and grammatically correct meeting notes and reports.
• Updates and maintains relevant computerised and manual records relating to the service appropriately and accurately.
• Follows procedures and processes in order to respond independently to day-to- day telephone, email and written queries including using initiative to resolve unexpected problems where necessary.
• Refers complex or technical queries, and those unrelated to the service appropriately, working under guidance on unusual or difficult problems.
• Appropriate and careful daily handling of confidential and sometimes sensitive or personal financial or other related information relating to the service.
• Responsibility for processing and / or raising Purchase Orders and invoicing.

Job Category: Social Care – Unqualified
Location: Blue Dragon 179-185 Newport Road, Cardiff Council
Start Date: Immediately Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £10.42

Job Category: Social Care – Unqualified
Location: Blue Dragon 179-185 Newport Road, Cardiff Council
Start Date: Immediately Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £10.42

Cleaner required for CTS wash and workshop.

Job Category: Procurement
Location: Guildhall, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £19.73

Role Purpose:
• The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities.
• To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.
• The role reports directly to the Quality Assurance Lead.
• This role is responsible for monitoring, review and reporting of ASC service providers quality by liaising with service users, carers and service providers to ensure the quality of services commissioned.
• This role captures service user and carer feedback, maintains frequent contact with specific service providers, and collates information and intelligence to inform safeguarding, contract management, commissioning and procurement activity.
• This role works closely with colleagues across ASC to agree areas for review and improvement.

Job Category: Trade & Operatives
Location: Council Offices, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £19.39

Electricians which are qualified to the 18th edition and have their 2391 inspection and testing qualification.

Job Category: Retail Operatives
Location: ASDA House, ASDA
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 03:00
End Time: 10:00
Salary: £11.11

We are looking for up to 7 workers per day to pick home shopping orders for the hours between 03:00 – 10:30.
This job entails picking items from a shop floor environment and returning to the home shopping backup to unload picking trollies. Safety boots are not required.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical
Location: Docks Office, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £11.59

Administrator for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team.

Job Category: Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location: Sleaford County Offices, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 30.00
Start Date: Immediately Start
Start Time: 10:00
End Time: 21:00
Salary: £12.02

PURPOSE OF JOB:
• To be part of a residential care team that works collaboratively in order to support the delivery of highly personalised, quality care to children and young people in a homely environment.

Requirements:
Essential:
• Required to undertake Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care.
• Proficient information and IT skills to enable effective communication with internal and external agencies.
• To be a key team player and work closely with staff members and specialist workers from other agencies and organisations.
• The Postholder will require excellent written and oral communication.
• Positive attitude to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities.

Desirable:
• To comply with Children’s Homes Regulations, the diploma must be completed within two years of the commencement in post.
• Have an understanding of Health and Safety.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the impact of neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse has on young people.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the impact a disability has on a young person.
• The post holder will be expected to be able to apply theory to practice.
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and risk management.
• Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
• In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
• To hold a full current valid driving license.

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Newtown The Park Council Offices, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week: 22.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £33.60

Social Worker Mental Health required for 22 hours per week. Based in North Powys, flexible working available. AMHP desirable. Pay rate approx £35 per hour – negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Main Purpose of Post:
• To assess and manage the complex needs of people with a mental health issue and their carers to ensure their health, wellbeing and promote social inclusion.
• To liaise with professionals to ensure seamless care pathways which safeguard and promote independence.
• To promote joint working which supports the person centred outcomes to be delivered for people with a mental health issue.
• To undertake safeguarding investigations as required.
• To assist the Local Authority to meet their statutory obligations under Mental Health Measure and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and others.
• Undertake the role of an AMHP to deliver on the Local Authorities statutory requirements within the MHA 1983.

Experience:
• 12 months post qualifying  experience of working with people with mental health issues and their carers
• Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.
• Experience of complex casework 
• Experience of care management across the range of health and social care settings

Knowledge:
• Understanding of an individuals mental health needs and their carers needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting people with mental health needs 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 qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).
• AMHP or willingness to undertake training at the first opportunity following appointment to post.
• Registration as Social Worker with CCW/CQC

Other requirements:
• Current driving licence or ability to travel extensively around the county.

Job Category: Sec / Admin
Location: Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £11.82

Please be aware that Liverpool City Council’s overtime rates have changed to be aligned with what a permanent Liverpool City Council employee is entitled to. If a candidate works under 37 hours in a week, then please do not submit the hours using overtime rates. Please submit these hours using the regular rate. If the workers’ pay rate is under the SCP22 cap (£14.82), then please submit their overtime hours using the standard Saturday Overtime & Sunday Overtime rate types (if they have worked over 37 hours). If the workers’ pay rate is over the SCP22 cap (£14.82), then please submit their overtime hours using the Saturday Overtime (Capped Rate SCP22) & Sunday Overtime (Capped Rate SCP22).

All hours up to 37 in any one week will be paid at plain time. All hours above 37 in any one week will be paid at time and a half (double time on Sunday). For part time staff, overtime worked on Saturday or Sunday will attract the appropriate weekend enhancement after the first 2 hours which will be paid at plain time.

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £28.00

Worker will need to be registered with SCW

We are looking for an exceptional, hardworking and highly motivated Responsible Individual to provide management and leadership for Cardiff Council’s Residential Services.

On a day-to-day basis, you will provide leadership, support and guidance to Registered Managers and Deputy Managers to ensure services are fully compliant with regulatory requirements and provide high quality residential care for children and young people with a range of complex needs, including emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, along with autistic spectrum disorder and physical disability.

You will work closely with the Residential Operational Manager.

You will:
• Ensure that development plans for the individual care homes and the overarching Residential Service are in place, and that progress is robustly monitored to ensure timely and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the is a clear quality framework of service standards in place, against which performance is measured.

Job Category: Interims
Location: London Borough of Newham, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £278.13 per day

Overall Purpose of Job:
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership, co-ordination and management of cross service SEND provision, Inclusive Learning Support and ALS. Managing specialist and dedicated team of learning support professionals and SEND tutors, the post holder will ensure that the service has a demonstrable impact upon student progress, achievement, retention and personal development within Inclusive Learning.

The post holder will also lead on embedding the culture and ethos of inclusion and disability
support across the organisation.

Job Summary:
Grade PO5.
Teaching requirement: 144 contact hours per academic year
Responsible to: Our Newham – Learning & Skills Curriculum Area
Manager (English, Maths, Digital & SEND)
Responsible for: Line management of Tutors and Learning Support Assistants.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Extensive professional expertise and an excellent understanding of SEND pedagogy and ALS for adults.
• A good knowledge and commitment to Safeguarding, Prevent Duty and Health and Safety as they relate to the Inclusive Learning curriculum area.
• An excellent understanding of ALS funding streams, methodologies and conditions as they apply to ALS, including those with EHCP.
• A good knowledge of equity, equality and diversity matters with a proven track record of supporting disability and promoting positive culture and ethos of diversity and inclusion across whole organisations.
• Knowledge of best practice in pastoral support for adult students.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
• An appropriate qualification at degree level or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
• An appropriate teaching qualification (DTLLS /PGCE / Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent) plus relevant continuous professional development.
• Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a learning difficulties/disabilities related qualification
• A management qualification.

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
• Excellent understanding of the principles of inclusive teaching, learning and support and the centrality of diversity and inclusion.
• A substantial academic background / credibility related to the DfE Special Educational needs and disability code of practice.
• Thorough understanding of the JCQ document Access arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of EHC plans, including the process and evidence required.
• Significant experience of successfully managing a team of teaching and support staff with the proven ability to effectively support, motivate, train, develop and manage the performance of staff.
• Experience of business planning and effective deployment of staff and other resources.
• Experience of leading teams in the use of assistive learning technologies to facilitate quality learning and teaching.
• Demonstrable ability and impact of improving student achievement and working across organisations to support student progress and development.
• Experience in planning and delivering specialist CPD under the theme of SEND, ALS, support or inclusion.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to work flexibility to maintain service delivery.
• Willingness to work independently as well as with any relevant stakeholders.
• Duties undertaken by this post will require the post holder to have a fully enhanced DBS.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues and how this is observed and maintained.
• This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Job Category: Interims
Location: London Borough of Newham, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £298.00 per day

Overall Purpose of Job:
The post holder will provide strategic and thought leadership and management to the Curriculum Area to enable it to develop and grow in line with the Our Newham – Learning & Skills Curriculum Strategy and become a leading provider of lifelong learning in London and beyond. They will inspire and drive improvement and ambition for outstanding learning, teaching and assessment so that the area becomes and remains outstanding and develops and sustains strong financial health in the long term.

Job Summary:
Grade P06.
Teaching requirement: 144 contact hours per academic year

Responsible to: Our Newham – Learning & Skills Head of Curriculum
Responsible for: Up to 1 Curriculum Co-ordinator, 1 Course Leader and at least
7 tutors

KNOWLEDGE:
• Extensive teaching expertise and an excellent understanding of pedagogy, including developments related to adult students.
• External professional networks relevant to the academic disciplines within the organisation and the delivery and development of adult education in London, with the ability to utilise them to facilitate growth.
• A good knowledge and commitment to Safeguarding, Prevent Duty and Health and Safety as they relate to the Curriculum Area
• A good knowledge of equality and diversity matters with a proven track record of promoting diversity within both a curriculum and employment context.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
• An appropriate qualification at degree level or above (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the Curriculum Area.
• An appropriate teaching qualification (DTLLS /PGCE / Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent) plus relevant continuous professional development.
• A management qualification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: EXPERIENCE:
• A substantial academic background / credibility in one or more of the subject areas / sectors within the curriculum
• Experience of working in an adult education or similar environment, with a commitment to the ethos of adult education and knowledge of current developments and issues in the sector.
• Significant experience of successfully leading and managing a team of teaching and support staff at operational level, with the proven ability to effectively inspire, support, motivate, train, develop and manage the performance of staff
• A proven, successful track record in the planning, managing and delivery of academic programmes from entry level to higher education
• Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex problems, consider risk and implement appropriate solutions.
• The proven ability to effectively manage physical and human resources, including complex budgets, to maximise income.
• Experience of leading teams in the use of learning technologies to facilitate quality learning and teaching
• Demonstrable ability and impact of improving student achievement.
Experience and proven ability of working with external partners and agencies and building partnerships and successful professional relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of interventions that enhance student wellbeing and mental health.

Job Category: Manual Labour
Location: Unit 1 Sandgate Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediately Start
Start Time: 07:30
End Time: 15:30
Salary: £13.33

The applicants must be able to drive.
Willing to drive trailer experience.
Good knowledge of grass cutting, mowers, strimmer’s ect.
Good knowledge of weeding and pruning.

Job Category: Financial
Location: 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £26.04

Education Directorate. Mainly service budget monitoring / management accounting.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The main purpose of your job will be to provide financial and management accounting support to the Education and Schools Division within Southwark Council. It will involve responsibilities such as providing financial and budgetary advice to budget holders, monthly forecasting, compiling of monthly financial reports, involvement in closing the accounts, updating the budget for the service area you support and might involve managing staff.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
• Qualified Accountant (CCAB) or Part qualified with relevant CPD
• Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of all relevant aspects of Local Government finance including Local Authority accounting, the finance of LG and financial administration
• IT literate, especially on financial management systems (ideally SAP), strong Excel skills

Experience:
• Previous experience with exposure to either Adults’ Social Care, Children’s Social Care, Education (Schools) or Pensions and Investments
• Detailed experience of the following:

• Financial Governance
• Financial Planning
• Financial Decision Making
• Financial Monitoring & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting

Aptitude:
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to establish good working relations with staff from across the organisation and from other organisations.
• Able to communicate in plain English to different audiences

Job Category: Technical
Location: Lambeth Civic Centre, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £135.17 per day

Describe in a few brief sentences:

1. Waste Environmental Enforcement Team
2. Enforce the Environmental Protection Act 1990 mainly under section 33 (fly tipping), section 34 (Duty of Care), section 46/47 (presentation of waste)
3. A self-motivated, lone worker with Enforcement experience and a drive to achieve and exceed targets. Experience in serving fixed penalty notices, liaising with various stakeholders and a team player is important for this position.
4. Advance knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation
5. Able to write professional letters to Councillors, residents with good command of English on a daily basis.
6. Able to work 35hrs five-day week including Saturdays
7. A full job description is available to request

Main purpose of post:
• To carry out environmental enforcement activity across the borough including (but not limited to), fly-tipping, littering, dog fouling, unlicensed street trading, commercial waste enforcement, enforcement of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO).
• The post-holder will be required to utilise the relevant statutory provisions to respond to a wide range of offending behaviour; working closely with other teams within Community Safety and the council in order to achieve the council’s objectives. The post holder will also be required to deliver planned activity outside of normal office hours (21 hours per month).

Professional Qualifications:
• A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and evidence of continuing professional development, or experience (one year) and evidence of professional development where no degree is held.
• The post holder must hold a full, manual UK driving licence, with no more than six points. This must be maintained throughout employment.

Key Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the current environmental crime related issues in London and knowledge of the relevant legislative framework.

Relevant Experience:
• At least one year experience in a similar front-line environmental enforcement, Consumer Protection or regulatory enforcement role.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant provisions outlined within the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Sound working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
• Provide response to Members Enquiries, complaints, warning letters. The use of Excel Spreadsheet.
• Demonstrable experience of working with partners across voluntary, statutory, community and business sectors.

Job Category : Human Resources

 Location :Halton Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £19.81

Halton Borough Council is embarking upon an exciting change management process.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Employment Relations Advisor to join our Human Resources Operations Division for 12 months.  This important and high profile role will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of employment relations matters to school leaders, governors and business managers under a Service Level Agreement. Reporting to the Employment Relations Service Manager this role will work independently within a Local Authority environment. You will work in an established team of Employment Relations Advisors and Principal Advisors, be a team player and key asset in advising on all ER matters.

The role requires the post holder to have proven HR experience in general with a solid background of dealing with employment relations matters, ideally within a Local Authority or educational establishment/environment.  You should have a strong knowledge of school terms and conditions of employment and issues affecting school staffing arrangements . You will have the ability to juggle a busy caseload, with experience of coaching and advising Head Teachers and Governors on all ER issues and organisational change.  You should also have experience of working on employment related projects in line with policy and procedures, best practice and employment legislation.

You will be able to deal with and manage a varied and challenging workload which will include including advising and supporting at internal employment hearings and appeals.   In addition you will manage and proactively review both long and short term sickness cases, including occupational Health/ill health retirement.

The policies and procedures you should have experience in include investigatory processes, disciplinary, Grievance, Bullying & Harassment etc,.  You will also provide support to managers and Schools on all organisational change projects including TUPE, restructures and redeployment.

Key Duties 

1          Provide a human resources advisory service to management, head teachers and elected members to enable the Council and its schools to be compliant with statutory requirements and adhere to agreed Council policies and procedures. 

2          Ensure a team of staff deliver an effective, efficient and cohesive human resources service to a specific directorate ensuring that all obligations under employment and statutory timescales are met and all staff are fully aware of current issues. 

3          Advise on differing terms and conditions of employment and contractual issues including their interpretation and application.

4          Develop and negotiate changes to human resources policies in response to legislative changes and other initiatives to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are compliant.

5          Advise and support management in negotiations and consultations with recognised trade unions, including attendance at formal consultation meetings.  

6          Liaise with Council solicitors on employment matters particularly in relation to termination and matters which may result in claims to an Employment Tribunal to ensure the Council is fully protected in such matters.

7          Design and deliver human resource related training to employees, managers, administrative staff, elected members, head teachers and school governors to ensure legislative and best practice is adhered to.

8          Undertake specific work as directed by management to achieve the desired outcomes of a project or report.

9          Attend corporate, directorate, regional and national meetings and steering/working groups, including evening meetings to represent the Human Resources Division

10        Liaise with external organisations to promote joint working.

Experience 

Experience of advising managers on terms and conditions of service, including pay and pensions.

Partnership working

Design and delivery of training events

Experience of interviewing, particularly at a senior level

Experience of working collaboratively with trade unions, managers, head teachers, elected members, school governors and external groups

Experience of policy development and review

Experience of dealing with formal procedural issues, such as disciplinary, grievance, capability, bullying and harassment, TUPE, etc.

Skills & Abilities 

Ability to produce clear written briefs and reports and present these to managers, elected members, etc

Interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)

Ability to produce clear written briefs and reports and present these to managers, elected members, etc

Ability to interpret complex legislation and information

Ability to monitor and continuously improve systems, processes and procedures 

Negotiating and persuasion skills 

Develop all areas of human resources working

Ability to be organised and systematic in approach to work

Ability to work to independently, to tight timescales and to prioritise own workload

Undertake formal presentations

Job Category : Professional

Location : Welshpool, Powys County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £25.00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist based within the Powys Council Social Services Team until 31.03.24 to provide assessment of people’s needs to support them to move into our new Extra Care Scheme in Welshpool. Working in partnership with our Social Work Team, Clwyd Alyn Housing association and others to support people to move into their new home within the Extra care Scheme. The applications are open now and the homes will be ready to move into in February 2024. Home working possible with face-to-face visits as required. Details of the scheme can be found here Neuadd Maldwyn Extra Care Scheme, Welshpool, Powys : ClwydAlyn Housing Please contact Diane Whittingham on 01938  551893 for further information”. Pay rate approx £35 per hour.

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified

Location : Sumner House, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £30.06

Service Manager within Safeguarding and Family Support

Managing a 3 Team Mangers in full time post and one part time Team Manager for Parenting Assessment team

Responsible for upholding good practice standards whilst meeting KPIs