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Job Category: Management
Location: Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £144.00 per day

Experience:
• Proven experience of detailed interpretation and application of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Re-Use of Public Sector Information & the Data Protection Act.
• Expert knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 & the Data Protection Act 2018 exemptions and their application & the General Data Protection Regulation.
• Expert knowledge in the application of the Data Protection principles to Subject Access Requests when dealing with directly or giving advice.
• Significant experience working in information compliance
• Experience in the management of ‘Records Management’ practices
 
Skills:
• Ability to work alone and make decisions
• Exceptional ICT skills
• Ensure confidentiality of personal, sensitive data at all times and to promote & support this throughout the Council
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to interpret advice and instructions given by the Information Commissioner and other agencies
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to work under pressure involving continual change and management of conflicting priorities
• Ability to promote good governance and transparency
• Ability to deal with a substantial volume of work and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills and eye for detail
• High level of political understanding
• Has a high degree of integrity

Job Category: Commercial
Location: 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £20.11

Job Purpose:
To review, monitor and implement the Council policies, activities and procedures in relation to the operation and performance of tenant management organisations and other related issues and to formulate and implement proposals for change as appropriate.

To assist in the undertaking of the full range of functions for which the Business Unit is responsible.

Knowledge (incl. Qualifications):
Essential:
• Extensive knowledge of housing practices and procedures including a broad understanding of how they operate in the public sector.
• An in depth knowledge of housing issues and the structure and nature of housing provision.
• An in depth knowledge and understanding of tenant management organisations and their legal and administrative frameworks.
• Understanding of the legislation relevant to the post.
• An appreciation and understanding of health and safety issues and their relation to housing services.

Desired:
• Specific professional qualifications are not a prerequisite of the job but it is expected that the post holder will have a relevant degree or Housing qualification. In depth experience in an appropriate field can be substituted for formal qualifications.
• A knowledge of policy review and implementation processes.

Experience:
• At least 3 years experience of working with or dealing with housing or housing related public sector service, including experience of tenant management initiatives or possess a relevant qualification and 2 years relevant experience.  Experience to include:
• Undertaking communications and liaison with voluntary, national and local agencies including tenants’ and residents’ organisations.
• Producing and presenting reports of a complex nature.
• Monitoring and reporting performance.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Essential:
• To demonstrate the ability to:
• Undertake investigation and information gathering exercise.
• Produce and supervise the production of a range of written material and reports dealing with complex issues, against tight timetables.
• Present, explain and promote the content of policy and performance reports and initiatives orally and in writing.

Desired:
• Planning, implementation and co-ordination of projects policy initiatives.
• Undertake policy review, formulation, and policy development work.
• Lead on specific projects and represent the Unit within the Council and externally
• To supervise, support and monitor the work of trainees and other occasional staff.

Special Conditions of Recruitment:
• Comply with and promote the Council’s Equal opportunities policy.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the issues relating to equal opportunities in service delivery and provision within the Housing Department, and to actively promote ways of eradicating racism, sexism and other forms of negative discrimination through the Council’s policies and procedures.
• Will be required to work overtime or to attend meetings outside normal working hours.

Job Category: Social & Health Care Qualified
Location: Castlemead – Southwark Adult Social Care, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £24.83

The Mental Health Care and Support Team comprises social workers, occupational therapists and assistant practitioners and provides a social care service to adults whose daily lives are impacted by mental illness or impairment.The post-holder will undertake social care assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 and hold a caseload of service users requiring complex case management.
They will carry out direct work with service users to meet identified social care needs, carry out safeguarding investigations where required and develop strengths-based support plans to promote service users’ wellbeing and independence.

Job Purpose:
• To work as a social worker within the Mental Health Care and Support Team, supporting adults with mental health needs.
• The post-holder will undertake social care assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 and hold a caseload of service users requiring complex case management.
• Carry out direct work with service users to meet identified social care needs, carry out safeguarding investigations where required and develop strengths-based support plans to promote service users’ wellbeing and independence.
• The post-holder will need to be able to work creatively with service users who have complex needs or are hard to engage
 
The team comprises social workers, occupational therapists and assistant practitioners. Service users will have eligible needs under the Care Act 2014 and practitioners will tailor interventions to specific outcomes identified in collaboration with service users and, if appropriate, other professionals or family members. Team members will regularly undertake multi-agency work with other statutory, health and third sector organisations.

Job Context:
Southwark Council is committed to supporting vulnerable adults to achieve independence and social inclusion via reablement, personal budgets, self-directed support, and provision of suitable placements. The post holder is expected to provide a proactive approach that encompasses these goals and sets out to achieve these aims.
 
This post is in the Mental Health Care and Support Team and the post holder will report to the Deputy Team Manager. The team provides a social care service to adults whose daily lives are impacted by mental illness or impairment, within the provisions of the Care Act 2014 and s117 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
 
If newly qualified, the post-holder will be enrolled on the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme offered by Southwark Adult Social Care and provided with enhanced supervision, a reduced caseload, peer support and a programme of professional development activities.

The post holder will be provided with opportunities for continuous professional development and will be expected to develop their specialist knowledge and skills, particularly in relation to:
• Assessment, support planning and reviews
• Safeguarding / Risk assessments
• Local resources and procedures
• Identification of continuing healthcare needs
• Identification of mental capacity, Safeguarding, DoLS and complex family issues
• Complex case management
• Multi-agency working
• Assertive outreach techniques
 
Grade/Conditions of Service:
• Grade 10
• Grade 9 if newly qualified, rising to Grade 10 on successful completion of ASYE
• Contractual hours: 36 per week in accordance with the needs of the service Monday to Friday.
 
Financial Responsibilities:
• The post holder will not be a budget-holder but must have an awareness of the need to work within a tightly controlled budget.

Job Category: Driving
Location: Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 07:00
End Time: 18:00
Salary: £20.00

Driver with a category D licence, DBS, Tacho card required and the relevant 35 hours CPC.
This is a split shift role:
• Hours range from 7am – 10.30am and 14.30pm – 18.00pm

Job Category: Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location: Yew Tree Lodge, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £15.00

Job Context:

1. The post holder will report to a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner/Social Worker and may operate at different tiers within the organisational hierarchy.
2. The post holder does not have line management responsibility.
3. The post holder will be required to occasionally work outside ‘normal’ office hours as required by their line manager up to 36 hours per week.
4. The post holder will work as part of a. team to support social workers and occupational therapists.

Qualifications/Experience:
• GCSE English & Maths or equivalent level of competency.
• Experience of completing assessments and/or reviews.
• Experience of working with adults/older people/people with a physical or learning disability and their carers in a community or hospital setting.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team work.
• Experience of preparing needs-led assessments/reassessments and support plans.
• Experience of using IT systems.
• Some knowledge and experience of moving and handling legislation and practice

Additional Requirements:
• The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its services to the community and in the employment of people. It expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work, and to undertake any appropriate training.
• Comply with Health and Safety Regulations associated with your employment.
• Be aware of the council’s responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018 for the security, accuracy and relevance of all personal data held on such systems and ensure that all processes comply with this.
• To treat all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence.
• There are strict rules and protocols defining employees access to and use of the council’s databases, any breach of which will be regarded as subject to disciplinary investigation.

• You may be required to work at any Council site or suitably identified location in line with agile working.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach in the delivery of work within the service area.
• Consequently, the post holder may be required to perform duties not specifically identified in the job profile but which are in line with the general responsibilities of the post with appropriate supervision and support when required.
• Deal with any Safeguarding issues that might arise, in line with the Council’s policies and procedures.
• Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures which an integrated Health and Social Care team will face.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 18.50
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £28.14

* This is a part time role, limited to 18.5 hours however this can be worked either 2.5 days each week or an alternating pattern of 2 full days one week, 3 full days the next to give a rolling average within budget ****

0-18 Children with Disabilities Team:
The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team within the 0-25 service has several functions, one of which is to provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children with disabilities to enjoy and achieve social inclusion. The team has a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, develop plans and provide services where appropriate. 
We will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved.

The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team undertakes statutory social work in the areas of Child protection, Children in Need and the initial stages of Looked after Children, as well as working within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings on occasion. 

Job Purpose:
To provide support and supervision to a range of professionals, contributing to the development of good practice or to coordinate a specific unit or service supporting individuals, in order to deliver high standards of personalised care services.

Key Responsibilities:
• You will ensure vulnerable children and young people with a significant impairment or disability are identified, protected and supported to achieve positive outcomes through the provision of well planned, integrated and coordinated services.
• You will have experience of court work, as candidates will need, or be willing to develop experience and skills to assess a persons capacity and authorise any deprivation of liberty before the courts
• You will be a qualified social worker with relevant Social Work England registration to practice and a good understanding of asset and strengths based approaches to social work.

Previous experience in a Children with Disabilities team is preferred, but those with Child Protection experience will also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. You will hold a professional qualification and where necessary a professional registration
2. You will have considerable relevant post qualifying, practical experience in similar service areas and/or to have achieved a relevant post qualifying award
   3. You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, developments of social care policy, regulations, and codes of practice, systems, initiatives, processes and procedures
   4. You will have an ability to supervise others
   5. You will have good relationship building skills, which may involve dealing with emotive situations
   6. You will have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial assessments
   7. If relevant: you will have experience of care assessment
3. You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of,  appropriate specialist in-house software packages

Person Specification:
Essential:
• Recognised and relevant professional qualification e.g. DipSW, CQSW, CSS.   Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (KSE 1).
• Considerable post qualifying (relevant) experience in a local authority child care setting  (KSE 2)
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to children and young people’s services (KSE 3)
• The ability to mentor or supervise staff (KSE 4)
• Effective communication and relationship building skills, including handling difficult and sensitive issues (KSE 5).            
• Excellent Assessment and Analytical Skills (KSE 7)
• Effective care planning skills to produce child and outcome focussed plans for children (KSE 2 & 7)

Desirable:
• You will have achieved a relevant post qualifying award (KSE 2).

Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified
Location: County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £32.84

Somerset County Council has exciting opportunities for Practice Supervisors to join our Fostering teams in Sedgemoor, Mendip, South Somerset, and Taunton.The Key purpose of the role is to provide support and direction for our supervising social workers to support them in their work with our foster carers to get the best possible outcomes for our children.

You should be able to work with an increased level of autonomy and decision making; support less experienced colleagues with practice meetings and chair meetings as appropriate to support good outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

About us:
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of children, young people, and their families in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities to guide you to be the innovative and creative social worker you want to be. With a stable senior leadership team and permanent Team Managers you’ll be well supported with regular reflective supervision.

About the role:
• We are at an exciting point, implementing changes identified through a recent ‘improving children’s lives’ agenda, and we hold great ambitions of ourselves and our foster carers.
• We are strong advocates of relationship-based practice in all that we do for the benefit of the children and young people in our care.
• Working in our Fostering Service you will have the opportunity to support profound changes to a child’s life and to build long term relationships helping them achieve success.
• We place children and young people at the heart of what we do, working with their carers and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for their education, social, health and emotional wellbeing.

What we’re looking for:
• You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships with our foster carers and how you are able to make a difference for our children looked after.
• You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working across fostering services and with children and families.

Where we are based:
• Our four teams are based across Somerset in Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, and Shepton Mallet. You will hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.
• We’re supporting flexible working arrangements with a hybrid model of working from home with some work from area offices as appropriate to your appointment.
• Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £32.97

Requirement to be in office 2-3 days per week.

Mainstream Fostering team, therefore seeking first hand experienced and established social worker that can hit the ground from day one.
Pay rate is fixed per the regional agency MoU agreements and is not negotiable, no allowances beyond pay rate and normal work related mileage / expenses.

Job Purpose:
To provide support and supervision to a range of professionals, contributing to the development of good practice or to coordinate a specific unit or service supporting individuals, in order to deliver high standards of personalised care services.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. You will hold a professional qualification and where necessary a professional registration
2. You will have considerable relevant post qualifying, practical experience in similar service areas and/or to have achieved a relevant post qualifying award
3. You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, developments of social care policy, regulations, and codes of practice, systems, initiatives, processes and procedures
4. You will have an ability to supervise others
5. You will have good relationship building skills, which may involve dealing with emotive situations
6. You will have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial assessments
7. If relevant: you will have experience of care assessment
8. You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of,  appropriate specialist in-house software packages

Person Specification:
Essential:
• Recognised and relevant professional qualification e.g. DipSW, CQSW, CSS.   Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (KSE 1).
• Considerable post qualifying (relevant) experience in a local authority child care setting  (KSE 2)
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to children and young people’s services (KSE 3)
• The ability to mentor or supervise staff (KSE 4)
• Effective communication and relationship building skills, including handling difficult and sensitive issues (KSE 5).            
• Excellent Assessment and Analytical Skills (KSE 7)
• Effective care planning skills to produce child and outcome focussed plans for children (KSE 2 & 7)

Desirable:
• You will have achieved a relevant post qualifying award (KSE 2).

Job Category: Financial
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £18.81

We are looking for a person who can immediately start picking up and clearing claims backlog, with the main focus on liability claims.

Hybrid Working – mainly working from home, with the odd occasion of coming to Badminton Road, Yate (ie collection of IT equipment)

About The Role: 
Reporting to the Insurance Manager, the post holder will help develop and maintain a comprehensive professional service to the Council, Members and other associated bodies in order to protect their assets and liabilities by way of Risk Management and Insurance.
They will ensure that claims are investigated, submitted and settled on the most beneficial terms for the council and promote the concept of Risk Management throughout the Council.

The Post Holder Will:
• Provide support to and deputise for the Insurance & Risk Manager where required;
• Manage a portfolio of, chiefly, Employers Liability & Public Liability claims from inception through to completion including assessing liability & quantum and reviewing medical records;
• Work closely with solicitors, loss adjusters, investigators and internal colleagues, to ensure correct decisions reached within timescales;
• Supervise two team members, providing support, training and overseeing their workload as required;
• Regular liaison with the Council’s Health & Safety Team;
• Providing feedback and advice on managing risks within the Council;
• Preparing reports on claims, insurance & risk matters;
• Managing the School Journeys and TP Hirers Liability covers;
• Participation in the review, identification and definition of the assets and liabilities of the Council to ensure a cost effective programme of Risk Management and Insurance.
• Arranging insurance cover when appropriate.
• Responding to enquiries and advising on matters concerning risk and insurance.
• Maintain and monitor an efficient and effective filing system.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. Significant experience within an organisation, delivering similar services.
2. You will have a relevant professional or equivalent degree level qualification or you will have equivalent relevant experience.
3. You will demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of contributing to developing processes, procedures and/or projects
4. You will have well-developed interpersonal skills for persuading, influencing and be able to build relationships and communicate effectively with customers.
5. You will have good literacy and report writing skills.
6. You will be able to understand and interpret complex data and provide solutions and recommendations to achieve appropriate outcomes.
7. You will have good analytical, numeracy and reasoning skills.
8. You will be able to work flexibly, cope with competing demands through good time management and work under pressure.
9. You will have the ability to monitor and or report on budgets budgets/financial information/resources.
10. You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use appropriate specialist in-house software packages.
11. If relevant: you will be able to assist in the management and develop a team.
12. Able to demonstrate the Council’s values and behaviours.

Person Specification:
Essential:
• Proven, sound experience in EL/PL claims handling with a good understanding & knowledge of Personal Injury Litigation including the Pre-Action Protocol and current CPR rules. KSE2
• Clear, fluent and concise written and oral communication skills are essential in order to ensure a professional approach to members of the public and commercial organisations with whom contact is constantly made. KSE4 KSE5
• IT literate preferably with experience in using a Claims Data Base, Reporting Systems and Word KSE10
• Ability to form conclusions and valid opinions from the analysis of evidence, demonstrating awareness and creative thinking about the needs and problems of the situation in hand seeking appropriate assistance where necessary; KSE5/6/9
• Total commitment to providing the best service through regular review and monitoring; KSE3
• Ability to maintain a high standard of work whilst working to strict deadlines; KSE6
• Exemplify the Council’s values and behaviours.

Desirable:
• An Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute or working towards the qualification. KSE 2
• Educated to ‘A’ Level standard or equivalent, together with experience of insurance gained in local authorities or the insurance market. KSE1
• An understanding and experience of the working of Local Government or other public services. KSE2

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.91

This role is to work with Children Looked After and Care Leavers to hear their views about the services that they receive, consulting with young people on policies.
There is also an element of participation, involving young people in interview panels for social workers, training of social workers with the young people.
The role may require some evening work and the occasional weekend.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will:

1. Provide intervention and support that is sensitive, understanding, reliable and of a high quality intervention in order to develop a rapport and establish appropriate relationships with children in care and care leavers
2. Work together with all relevant stakeholders to champion the views, wishes and feelings of children in care and care leavers in order to promote their best interests and deliver improved outcomes
3. Demonstrate an understanding, empathy and respect for children in care and care leavers and adhere to established standards and expectations for delivering safe and confidential services for vulnerable children in need.
4. Visit, telephone, and communicate on line with children in care and care leavers to consult in advance of their statutory review of arrangements in order to ensure that their voice is heard and taken into account as part of the care planning and decision making process
5. Make arrangements and support the Child in Care Council “Aspire” to meet on a regular basis and engage with a varied programme of activity that will aim to reach as many children in care and care leavers as possible, including those that are so-called “hard to reach”
6. Make arrangements and support the Child in Care Council “Aspire” to consult and engage with senior leaders and elected members to shape and inform the priorities and activity of the Corporate Parenting Board
7. Offer support to children in care and care leavers before, during and after attendance at formal meetings, eg: the Corporate Parenting Board, to help them prepare and participate in a meaningful and purposeful way

Qualifications (only if applicable)

⦁ Relevant professional / vocational qualifications to support direct work with children and young people eg; youth work, group work, teaching assistant, learning mentor, nurse, advocate, counselor

⦁ Recognised art, craft, cooking, computer, music, sport, dance and any other relevanpractical / activity based qualifications (or similar)

Knowledge/Skills
⦁ Knowledge and skills in planning and delivering a programme of group work activities and events

⦁ Knowledge and skills in engaging vulnerable children and young people, including those who are disaffected and so-called “hard to reach”

⦁ Knowledge of the statutory care system and the disadvantage that ex-children in care experience may experience in adult life eg: poorer health and education outcomes

⦁ Knowledge and application of child development and attachment theory in relation to vulnerable children

⦁ Excellent communications skills, verbally and in writing

⦁ Knowledge of children’s right and skills to ensure that children in care and care leavers are appropriately informed and supported to understand their rights and entitlements

Job Category : Interims
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £400.42 per day

This is a six month interim role working on children’s health and care commissioning. Work priorities will include:
a) Review of community paediatric services and support new models
b) Finalising specifications for commissioned children’s community health services
c) Implementation of change to children’s SLT and OT services
d) Working across agencies to agree priorities for joint working on children and young people services
Duties and Responsibilities

The post holder will:

⦁ Work closely with colleagues in the ICS and other key partners and stakeholders across the local health & care system in all areas of work.

⦁ Lead and co-ordinate commissioning in all assigned areas as part of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Commissioning Programme.

⦁ In all assigned areas, the post holder will undertake:

⦁ development of strategy, including commissioning strategies to agree and improve outcomes for children, young people and families of Bromley.
⦁ ensure appropriate needs assessments are undertaken and that commissioning strategies are evidence based.
⦁ pathway redesign.
⦁ development and implementation of relevant service and quality specifications and associated contracting mechanisms.
⦁ development and implementation of performance and outcome measures, and relevant evaluative frameworks.
⦁ children and families and public engagement, working with the communications & engagement team to ensure effective stakeholder engagement in assigned areas of commissioning responsibilities.
⦁ coproduction of service design and service outcomes with children, young people, parents and carers
⦁ be the responsible officer for ensuring good value for money across services and lead on projects to achieve financial efficiencies and better outcomes for children and their families.
⦁ take commissioning responsibility for both the CCG & LBB in managing joint funding processes for individual service users, acting within agreed protocols.
⦁ support relevant provider market development and procurement initiatives.
⦁ support relevant CCG and LBB governance and assurance processes
⦁ Co-ordinate contract management and performance arrangements for assigned commissioned services with relevant internal and external colleagues, stakeholders and partners (e.g. CCG Contracts Team and LBB Placements and Brokerage Service).

Education / Qualifications

Educated to masters level with additional in depth professional knowledge in own discipline over a
significant period

Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development

Management qualification

Experience

Experience of leading and helping to develop an integrated commissioning function and/or care service at a local level, working across multiagency settings, including within a health commissioning organisation and a local authority.

Senior management experience of commissioning health and/or social care across settings of care e.g. primary, secondary and community care

Experience and understanding of priorities attuned to children’s and family services with an acute awareness of safeguarding issues that children’s services manage day to day with the complexities and the high demand that this can place upon services provided to children.

Proven experience of planning, policy and development at senior level

Experience of successfully managing commissioning budgets and
negotiating service agreements
Experience and knowledge of public and service user involvement to influence service development.

Specialist knowledge of policy, redesign and contractual requirements across a broad range of commissioning areas

Evidence of delivering on ideas and concepts

Experience of change management and quality improvement in a complex environment

Experience of delivering financial and service benefits in change management

Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff at different levels

Significant experience of dealing with a variety of people and range of
professionals in an appropriate manner

Knowledge of NHS and local authority service development, improvement agendas; relevant quality standards and practice guidance

Job Category : Interims
Location : Lewisham Town Hall Chambers – First Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £307.00 per day

Main Purpose of the job:

The M365 Integration Specialist plays a vital role in Lewisham Council’s IT and Digital Services department, responsible for the seamless integration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 (M365) suite of applications and services.

As an M365 Integration Specialist, your primary objective is to leverage your expertise in M365 technologies to drive efficiency, productivity, and collaboration across the organization.

Knowledge and Experience

Proven experience as an M365 Integration Specialist or similar role, with a strong focus on M365 integration and administration.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite, including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate, Power Apps, and other related applications.

Proficient in developing custom solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).

Experience with Azure Active Directory, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Functions is preferred.

Familiarity with ITIL best practices and knowledge of IT security principles.

Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide effective solutions.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Experience of managing 3rd party IT and service suppliers

Solid operational understanding and experience of working within a Local Authority commercial environment.

Excellent experience of stakeholder management to an executive level

Experience of dealing with multiple concurrent issues and the ability to prioritise appropriately in line with commercial and business priorities.
Experience of networking/forming and sustaining relationships across the Council and with external partners

Strong understanding of technology requirements and good awareness of key trends and developments in the IT industry and potential commercial and operational implications

A general understanding of good practice in relation to digital solutions and potential implications in legal compliance and data protection.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Industry recognised architectural accreditation, e.g. ISEB,TOGAF etc.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams.

Ability to communicate and generate understanding on technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.

Able to think, plan and act strategically and develop creative and innovative solutions to complex issues.

Able to establish positive relationships with senior managers that generate mutual confidence and respect.

Ability to build effective teams and relationships and achieve results through others.

Ability to develop influential relationships with internal and external customers and partners at a senior level.

Able to assess and evaluate risk.

Ability to prioritise and delegate multiple work streams and monitor progress in a timely manner.

Highly developed and effective communication skills – oral, written and presentational.

Able to analyse data, identify recurring problems and implement change that delivers service improvements

Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategy and Architecture

1. Develop and implement strategies for integrating M365 components (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Yammer) with other enterprise applications.
2. Use APIs and other integration tools to design integrations between M365 and external applications.
3. Develop workflows to automate processes and enhance system user experience.
4. Develop and maintain technical documentation related to M365 integrations.
5. Provide support to internal teams, including end-users, project managers, and the applications team.
6. Maintain and develop knowledge across a range of IT specialisms and applications, providing detailed advice to users across the Council.
7. Identify and research new and innovative approaches to improve business processes and ensure compliance. Analyse current processes and identify alternative solutions or approaches where performance could be improved. Involved in the implementation of changes to these processes.
8. Manage and conduct IT risk assessments across the Council, identify potential risks, quantify the potential impact on the business making appropriate recommendations for mitigating risk. Ensure agreed levels of continuity across the Council are maintained.
9. Contribute to the development and testing of systems architectures and specific business or functional areas

Job Category : Administration
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 21.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
£12.02 per hour

The post is for 21 hours per week, and these can be worked as 3 full days or spread across the week Monday to Friday. Whichever approach, the candidate will be required to come into the office (Chichester) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Rest of the time can be at home but if they would prefer to come into the office that can be arranged.

Required experience and skills
(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)

Key Skills:

1. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence the actions of others and communicate and interpret information which may be complex, for example to produce a high-quality document with minimal guidance or produce clear, concise, accurate and impartial information. Including the ability to negotiate solutions across wide areas of the business and successfully convince others of the need to take a specific course of action, using appropriate strategies to deal with challenging behaviour/complaints.
2. Ability to work effectively as part of a team completing shared tasks in order to deliver a service to others and meet set deadlines.
3. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to write and present information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways that promote understanding, either verbally or in written/electronic form to a wide range of audiences and to carry out financial analysis and reporting.
4. Advanced IT skills, using Microsoft Office Suite, in order to be able to make best use of the service’s computerised databases, online provider portal, produce complex spreadsheets and analyse data.
5. Ability to organise/prioritise work, co-ordinate a variety of tasks in a clear and logical way and meet agreed deadlines that minimise the disruption to the business whilst meeting WSCC’s expectations and standards.
6. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate problems and resolve issues independently, planning solutions and making sound pragmatic decisions.

Qualifications and/or experience:
⦁ NVQ level 3 in Customer Care, or equivalent qualification or relevant experience demonstrating that level of customer service.
⦁ A good level of literacy and numeracy at GCSE / NVQ3, or equivalent English and Maths adult literacy and numeracy qualification or demonstrated experience.
⦁ An IT qualification or equivalent experience demonstrating excellent working knowledge of IT systems / procedures.
⦁ Experience of working in a customer service based or front-line service role.
⦁ Experience of management of data, and production of management reports.
⦁ Experience of using information systems and reporting tools.
⦁ Understanding of accessibility in relation to web and printed materials.
⦁ Demonstrable experience of working as a competent member of a project team in a rapidly changing environment, ideally in a project support role or equivalent.
⦁ Experience of using social media measuring tools and Google Analytics to track marketing effectiveness and produce reports for managers.
⦁ Experience of working within a local authority or other support organisation to deliver services – Desirable
⦁ Experience in information delivery or early years and childcare – Desirable

Key responsibilities
Responsible for providing effective and efficient day to day support to managers and the wider team. This includes supporting development, implementation, collating and analysing information for the on-going monitoring progress of projects and performance. Monitor and plan available resources to review service delivery and action as necessary.
Keep records/plans up to date, provide detailed progress reports and ensure that all project/programme information is collected, maintained and archived according to acceptable standards i.e. compliance with GDPR.
Devise and implement mechanisms for ensuring that requests for project/ programme information from the business are responded to and provided in a timely manner.
Ensure data on Ofsted registered and non-registered childcare is up to date.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 14.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
salary: £14.93

This role is supporting the Southwark 2030 programme which is a high priority for the CEO and Leader. This role is required because of the additional work over the coming months which cannot be covered by the agency delivering the Southwark2030 work or the current internal team due to struggles recruiting to the team.

Job Title : Rapid Response Care Assistant.
Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Halewood Centre, Halewood, L26 9UH, Knowsley Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 22:00
Salary: £10.42

We are looking for 3 staff members to work on a new project , within the borough of knowsley, Supporting people at home who are on virtual ward . this will be for six months we are looking for x2 staff to 30hrs over 5 days and 1 staff 24hrs over 4 days
1) Must be car driver and have a uk licence, mileage will be paid
2) Must have all mandatory training and be competent
3) Must be able to use mobile phone teqnolodgy
4) Must have experience of looking after people in there own homes

Job Title : Pay, Reward and Benefits Specialist PO6 (PERM)
Job Category : Human Resources
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : Newington Barrow Way, London Borough of Islington
Start Date : 04/09/2023
Closing Date :13/08/2023 12:00
Base Salary : £51,783.00

Salary PO6 – £51,783 – £54,825 –
Cover letter and CV required on submission.
Desk based work style – which requires attendance in office of a minimum of one day per week. Flexibility is required as we area a Place based organisation and this role would require in person attendance at meetings and negotiations. Other benefits listed in job ad.
We don’t need a payroll specialist (these are the bulk of candidates put forward in the past). We do need someone to act as the specialist for HR colleagues and the organisation for; pay allowances, grading advice, job evaluation (GLPC and Hay), reward, renumeration and staff benefits. Someone who can work with and analyse data, build and maintain relationships with suppliers and Union colleagues. Understanding of legislation and best practice for fair and equitable pay and reward schemes.
Qualifications
CIPD qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience
Substantial experience of leading on pay and reward matters within a complex, unionised organisation, (including strategy development, negotiations and implementation).
Experience of leading on the delivery of advice, guidance, both within the HR service and to others within the Council on remuneration, overall reward management; employee benefits and strategic management of the Council’s job evaluation scheme
Monitoring, analysis and interpreting HR management information to inform pay and reward strategies.
Assessment or provision of benefit packages.
Knowledge of local authority pay arrangements including pension provision.
Ability to benchmark salary and other data, plus cost of benefits, to assess and devise programmes that best fit the council.
Ability to understand, assimilate, interpret, present and clearly communicate complex information.
Strong writing and presentation skills to prepare business cases and informational materials on compensation and benefits plans for employees.
Ability to create and build effective relationships with a range of senior managers, stakeholders and professional staff.
Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective working relationships both internally within HR and the wider council, with trade unions and externally with other employers, government departments and professional associations.

Key responsibilities

To provide strategic and technical subject matter expertise, advice, guidance and management on pay, reward and benefits practice.

To lead on the design and ongoing delivery of pay and grading structures, benefits strategy and reward and recognition schemes.

To lead on the provision and application of job evaluation, Labour Market Intelligence and recruitment and retention strategies for hard to fill roles, including use of Market Factors.

To lead and provide strategic direction to the development of pay, performance management, reward, recognition and benefits strategies, policies and systems, ensuring the adoption of best practice and alignment to the objectives of a high performing modern council.

To act as the council’s expert on remuneration, providing high quality consultancy advice to HR and others within the council on pay, reward and benefits ensuring practice is fair and equitable and in line with the reward strategy, local, regional and national agreements and e.g. HMRC regulations.

To lead on pay negotiations (as delegated) with the council’s trade unions, including reporting to the Executive and associated committees such as Audit and Scrutiny Committees as appropriate and production and presentation of e.g. the council’s pay policy statement, gender pay gap data.

To be the council’s expert on pay legislation, negotiating bodies and frameworks for e.g. equal pay, gender pay, minimum wage, London Living Wage, holiday pay, to protect the council from legacy or future risks, ensuring legislative and other case law changes are monitored and implemented in a timely way to minimise risk and cost.

To understand the market in order to lead on the provision and application of competitive benefits packages, specifying and procuring products and services, plus managing contracts that maintain Islington as an employer of choice

To be responsible within HR for collaborative work with payroll and pensions colleagues, driving take-up by ensuring benefits are clear and easily accessible including ability to sign up for schemes and consideration of total benefits statements.

To work collaboratively with the resourcing lead to develop recruitment and retention strategies for hard to fill roles, working closely with HR colleagues and managers and using regular benchmarking and labour market intelligence to enable the council to remain competitive.

To review the reward and benefits offer and ensure it is modern and competitive and aligns with the council’s objectives and priorities and to provide oversight of the council’s approach to job evaluation, maintaining consistency and fairness.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders to help build an organisation that attracts and retains talents and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents.

Contribute to the development and implementation of ‘Be Islington’ to support the achievement of the council’s vision.

Develop and implement a flexible total reward strategy and approach for the Council that recognises the varying expectations of a modern, diverse and inclusive workforce, and better aligns reward with organisational values and performance.

To provide oversight of the council’s approach to job evaluation, maintaining consistency and fairness.

To explore opportunities and lead on the development and management of financial and non-financial recognition schemes and frameworks.

Work with colleagues to design and deliver a reward and recognition framework that supports the achievement of appropriate behaviours and high performance.

Job Category: Environmental Services
Location: Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £16.84

Main Purpose of the job:
To provide an efficient and responsive pest control service for residential and commercial premises within the borough.   
Ensure that relevant statutory responsibilities, Council and Directorate policies are effectively implemented.

Knowledge:
Detailed  knowledge of public health and nuisance pest species, their habitat, biology, significance and measures used for their control.
Detailed  knowledge of Health and safety and other relevant legislation.

Aptitude and Skills:
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to organise, plan and prioritise own workload.
Able to keep accurate records.
Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
 
Experience:
Good practical experience and understanding of pest control operations and methodology.
Experience of dealing with the public in a diverse cultural environment.
 
General Education:
Must hold a recognised Pest Control qualification or have relevant experience in the field.
 
Circumstances:
Able to work evenings and weekends. 
Must hold full UK Driving License.

Job Category: Engineering & Surveying
Location: Eros House, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £25.00

Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified
Location: Laurence House – First Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £29.72

Main Purpose of the job:
• To work as an expert social worker on the most challenging and complex cases.
• To model and support others to deliver reflective practice that meets local standards and is congruent with the vision, values and practice framework, promoting relationships and engagement with children, young people and families.
• To support and deputise for the Team Manager providing supervision, advice, mentoring and consultation to newly qualified and less experienced social workers. 
• To manage and evaluate the performance of colleagues in line with guidance for Assessed Supported Year in Employment (AYSE) and Council policy.
• To lead on promoting the continuing professional development of colleagues within the service, including facilitating team practice development and group supervision sessions.
 
 
Knowledge:
• Of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and associated guidance and regulations.
• Of Child Protection Policy, Procedures and Practice.
• Of relevant theory in relation to child and family assessment, safeguarding and permanence planning.                                                                      
• Of issues faced by children and families from ethnic minority communities.
• Of methods and to help others learn.
• Of methods to raise performance at an individual and Service level.                                                                               
 
Aptitude:
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans for intervention and service provision for children and their families.
• Ability to work in partnership with children and families and carers and other agencies.
• Ability to produce clear, literate and appropriate reports and correspondence for a wide readership and to a high standard.
• Ability to organise own work.
• Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.
• An ability to use Information Technology.
• An understanding of the role of all parties in court proceedings and the different levels of responsibility/authority within a Local Authority setting.
 
Skills:
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Offering advice, motivating, mentoring and supporting social workers/senior social workers.
• Ability to help others learn and develop
 
Experience:
• At least 3 years post qualifying experience in children’s social work, including safeguarding and permanence planning.
• Experience of transferring learning/knowledge to others.
 
General Education:
• Good general education with good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• DipSW or equivalent.                                                                                   
• Registered with Social Work England.

Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified
Location: Wearside Service Centre, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £29.72