Job Category: Housing
Job location: Wallfields, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ,  East Hertfordshire District Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.71 per hour

Job description

  • Provide housing advice and assistance to customers in line with current legislation and council policy, providing a professional, sensitive and confidential service.
  • To be responsible for initial assessments of applicants in housing need that approach the council either by telephone, in writing, by email or following referrals made by other public bodies. 
  • To make decisions on whether an applicant is eligible for assistance, and if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days, notify the applicant in writing.
  • Book appointments for those that are homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 days and refer to the Senior Housing Options Officer (Prevention and Relief) .
  • For those applicants not homeless or threatened with homelessness within 56 working days provide housing advice in line with current legislation and council policy including providing assistance with applications for social housing. 
  • To keep up to date with changes in legislation, case law, and eligibility for benefits that may affect the advice and information given.

Job Features

Job CategoryHousing

Job Category: HousingJob location: Wallfields, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ,  East Hertfordshire District CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalary: £15.71 per hour Job des…

Contract, Full Time
Posted 1 month ago

 Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Llanfoist Depot, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LH,


Monmouthshire County Council


Hours per week: 37


Start date: Immediate start


Salary: £12.85 per hour



This role required Driving LicenceThe Purpose of this Role:- This role is essential in delivering our ambition to be safe, clean and sustainable as well as ensuring the Council can deliver on its commitment to provide a high performing recycling service. This is a vital function to ensure recycling and waste collections are undertaken in a professional, efficient and safe manner. 


 Your Responsibilities are:

  • To collect waste from households and businesses as determined by the Council�s recycling and waste strategy and collection schedules from a variety of receptacles/bins. 
  • Recycling and waste collections include:
  • Food wasteGarden wasteResidual waste (Black bags)Hygiene wasteDry recycling e.g. paper, glass, cansTrade waste To deliver a high quality Service to the Public by ensuring:
  •  
    • That all collections are made on schedule That the area is left in a clean and safe condition after collections have been completed That receptacles are placed back where they are collected from in a tidy manner taking care not to block pavements, driveways etcYou are professional, polite and courteous to all members of the public during your work.Assisted collections and extra allocation collections are carried out accurately
     
  • To monitor contamination in recycling collections (dry, food and garden waste) and undertake subsequent procedures.To work with a positive attitude – constructively and effectively as part of a team.To follow and comply with all Safe Working Practices, procedures and Health and Safety Policies.Undertake any training that is required to undertake your role safely and effectively.To report any incidents/concerns to your Area or Deputy Supervisor immediately.To ensure that all relevant paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner as requested by your Supervisors.To act as Relief HGV Driver/Team Leader if the need arises.  Relevant experience and licence must be held in order to do this. (HGV Driver rate will be paid).To work at other depots when operational necessity demands it.  Where this occurs the service will do its best to provide transport. Alternatively, if you use your own vehicle the Council�s mileage rate can be claimed
  • Job Features

    Job CategoryBuilding Services & Maintenance

     Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance Job location: Llanfoist Depot, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9LH, Monmouthshire County Council Hours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Sala…

    Contract, Full Time
    Merthyr Tydfil County
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Admin & Clerical

    Job location: Triangle Buisness Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF48 4TQ,


    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council


    Hours per week: 37


    Start date: Immediate start


    Salary: £13.26 per hour


    Based at unit 5 Pentrebach Mon to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00 Fri 08:00 to 15:30 Candidate will need to be within a suitable traveling distance to Unit 5 Pentrebach industrial estate Job descriptionTo assist and report to the current Highways administration in the day to day activities of the Highways departmentGeneral admin duties e.g Computer work, filing , letter writing, answering phone from stakeholders etc Will also be required to cover administrative duties when current admin is on annual leave etc

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

    Job Category: Admin & Clerical Job location: Triangle Buisness Park, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF48 4TQ, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Hours per week: 37 S…

    Contract, Full Time
    Carmarthenshire
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category : Admin & Clerical

    Location : Trostre Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council

    Hours Per Week : 37.00

    Start Date : Immediate Start

    Start Time :08:00

    End Time : 17:00
    Salary: £12.45

    We are looking to appoint one admin Assistant to provide temporary business support to various teams within the environment department. Working hours:- Monday to Friday starting between 8am-9am, working 37hours a week. Location:- at least 2 days a week working from our office in Trostre, Llanelli. 

    Main Purpose of Job

    To provide efficient and effective range of business support functions to ensure that the Department’s aims and objectives are fully met and adhered to in accordance with the Authority’s financial regulations and policies.

    Key responsibilities

    • To provide financial and administrative support to contribute to the effectiveness of the Department

    • Process creditor & debtor payments for the Business Support unit to ensure the departments comply with financial regulations and performance targets.

    • To ensure the timely input of staff personnel records, to include staff absences and payroll data.

    • To ensure all systems are in place to comply with Audit requirements by maintenance of all appropriate financial and administrative records for the Department.

    • Preparation and creation of periodic management information reports as required by the line manager.

    • To accurately update computer systems and records with information, to ensure management information is accurate, up to date and produced on time.

    • Review, analyse and process all jobs and costing information to ensure management information is accurate, up-to-date and produced on time.

    • Liaise with contractors and clients where the need arises.

    • Advise managers of potential improvements in processes and systems that may be achieved to ensure the performance of the business units is continuously improving.

    • Monitor departmental and divisional mailboxes and calendars and respond in accordance with corporate policies.

    • Handle telephone calls when necessary to ensure a high standard of customer support is provided at all times.

    • To carry out general administration duties to include mail, typing, correspondence and filing systems.

    • Carry out any reasonable work related request to support line managers within the Department.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

    Job Category : Admin & Clerical Location : Trostre Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :08:00 End Time : 17:00Salary: £12.45 …

    Contract, Full Time
    London, Southwark
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category : Admin & Clerical

    Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £18.26The role is in the Homeownership Garages Team. The team manages Garages and Barrow Stores around the borough day to day management and the associated rent accounts.  Your role will be the first point of contact dealing with queries from the customers about their garages and their rent accounts, referring the more complex enquires onto the appropriate officer for rent income, lettings, repossessions or repairs . It will also be your role to register customers on the garage waiting list and assist with making offers and appointments to view. Also assisting the Income officer with basic rent income tasks and occasionally you may be required to assist the lettings officers with viewings. Your role will be assisting the Homeownership Manager to manage non-technical correspondence and queries from customers and assisting the team general with administrative support where needed. Under the guidance of the Homeownership Managers and Senior Letting Officer you will be allocated work which is more straight forward to deal with freeing up the rest of the team to deal with more complex issues. You should have excellent customer service and communication skills. Be proficient in using a range of IT tools and packages. There is no flexible working/ working from home in this role.Knowledge: Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in both the workplace and service delivery and the Council’s health & safety and tobacco policiesKnowledge of pertinent legislation, regulations, guidance and good practise and how they relate to public sector leasehold management and service charges.Knowledge of licences and other non-secure tenancy agreements and how to manage breaches. Knowledge of basic housing management services Experience:Substantial experience of income recovery for a portfolio of residential leasehold, and non-residential properties in a mixed tenure environmentExperience of dealing with debt recovery Experience of and ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated and committed to providing a service to customers. Experience of and ability to make decisions which are informed by analysing information from customers and systems. Experience of using a wide range of computer packages, including bespoke accounting systems. Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:Able to communicate effectively to a high standard, orally and in writing. Effective numeracy skills, able to interpret and calculate statistical information.  Ability to prioritise work effectively, to meet deadlines and to deal with conflicting priorities.  Ability to work to set standards and targets.  Effective time management skillsAbility to represent the Council both internally and externally communicating effectively with a wide range of people. Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated and committed to providing a service to customers. Evidence of a strong customer focus and ability to contribute to continuous improvement.Ability to use a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and housing management systems 

    The working pattern in 9am-5pm Monday to Friday in the office at Tooley Street, SE1. Tooley Street is between Tower Bridge and London Bridge in SE1 and is a 5 minute walk from London Bridge train/tube stations and is on a number of bus routes including 343, 47, 381, 43, 141 and 388.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

    Job Category : Admin & Clerical Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £18.26The role is in th…

    Contract, Full Time
    Wiltshire
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

    Location : Salisbury Hospital Social Care Team, Wiltshire Council

    Hours Per Week : 37.00

    Start Date : Immediate Start

    Start Time :09:00

    End Time :17:00
    Salary: £27.92


    Job Purpose

    To undertake social work / social care assessment with customers to support the discharge planning process.  

    To plan for the provision of support and / or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.  To support carers to continue in their role.

    To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care Legislation; and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council.

    To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.

    To provide professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators, working within the same locality/ environment.

    To uphold standards of practice for Social Workers as registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and in accordance with Codes of Conduct.

    Specific duties and responsibilities include:

    •     To undertake person-centred assessments (including Mental Capacity Assessments) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible, fulfilling their individual potential.  To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Hospital Team Manager and Supervisor.

    •     To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Department’s commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.




    Care job family overview:

    Support and assist the well-being of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security and development

    • Safeguarding, protection and care
    • Community, residential, day or field settings
    • Ongoing risk/needs assessment of and advice for individuals/groups
    • Specification of any non-council provision
    • Individual or small group emphasis
    • May involve personal care activities
    • Likely to involve immediate response to client 



    No full management of a team but will be required to monitor the quality and quantity of the work of others.  

    Will provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues to ensure whole team achievements are met.

    Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

    ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

    Professional qualification in area of specialism.

    Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

    Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.

    Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism.

    Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

    Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. 

    Planning and workload management skills.

    Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments. 

    Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria.

    Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    Proven ability to deliver training.

    Accurate record keeping and report writing.

    Good presentational skills.Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

    Job Features

    Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

    Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified Location : Salisbury Hospital Social Care Team, Wiltshire Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :09:00 End Time :…

    Contract, Full Time
    North Yorkshire, York
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category : Sec / Admin

    Location : West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, North Yorkshire Council

    Hours Per Week :37.00

    Start Date : Immediate Start

    Start Time : 09:00

    End Time : 17:30
    Salary: £14.60

    Supporting York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

    Please note this role requires the candidate to have lived in the UK for the last 3 years, as Police Vetting is required.

    Job Summary:

    The core focus of this role is to provide dedicated administrative and secretarial support to the Leadership team. The postholder will be responsible for managing the Leadership team’s schedule, correspondence, and engagements, ensuring all activities are well-organised and professionally executed.

    Key Responsibilities:

    •          Deliver confidential and comprehensive administrative support, including diary management, meeting preparation, and coordination of public appearances.

    •          Liaise effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.

    •          Ensure statutory and organisational deadlines relevant to the Leadership team’s duties are met.

    •          Assist with the planning and delivery of specific projects, events, and emergency responses as required.

    •          Uphold the organisation’s policies and standards, maintaining discretion and professionalism at all times.

    Key Skills and Attributes:

    •          Proven experience in diary management and scheduling in a high-profile or fast-paced environment.

    •          Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.

    •          Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

    •          High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

    •          Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

    This role will be full time and will work on a hybrid basis in York.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

    Job Category : Sec / Admin Location : West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA, North Yorkshire Council Hours Per Week :37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:30Sala…

    Job Category: Planning
    Job location:  Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202HT, Somerset Council
    Hours per week: 37

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £61.24 per hour

    Role purpose

    Act as the lead officer and manager for two of the four Area Planning Committees leading the two teams of DM officers focused on delivering high quality development in Somerset.  The postholder will report to the Head of Service, will deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and will be required to ensure that the service performs to an excellent level that meets national/legal requirements and responds positively to transformational change and the expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

    Knowledge / Experience / Skills

    Essential at full competence    Essential at recruitment

    Knowledge

    Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to planning and related functions (including environmental legislation and regulations                               

    Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools 

    Experience

    Operational and managerial experience of the delivery of local authority planning services, development management functions and team leadership  

    Experience of designing and implementing service transformation processes to deliver service change and improvement   

    Significant experience of leading, managing and developing a large team and service area      

    Significant experience of performance management in corporate context and external accountabilities         

    Experience of providing professional advice on complex and controversial applications to planning committees                                

    Knowledge of providing strategic input to wider place based policy development and strategy

    Experience of giving evidence at Public Inquiries/Development Plan Examination                       

    Significant experience of handling customer complaints and enquiries                             

    Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

    Educated to degree level, ideally in planning, geography or a related subject                  

    Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible to be a member    

    Management qualification ILM 5 or higher                                        

    Evidence of continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of the professional institute                              

    Skills

    Able to advise/guide senior management and elected members on complex/specialist issues related to the planning service areas, spanning local casework, service performance and long-term strategic planning.      

    Resilient by nature and have excellent communications skills, due to the significant portions of their time they spend interacting with the public, statutory consultees, stakeholders and elected representatives.  

    Ability to provide professional advice and guidance      

    Attention to detail in checking decisions                            

    Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organisations                 

    Good interpersonal skills and a team player

    Job Features

    Job CategoryPlanning

    Job Category: PlanningJob location:  Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202HT, Somerset CouncilHours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £61.24 per hour Role purpose Act as the lead …

    Contract, Full Time
    Herefordshire
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Interims
    Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
    Hours per week: 37

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £41.14 per hour

    1 day per week

    Herefordshire

    45p per mile business mileage

    Herefordshire Council are seeking an experienced Travel Plan specialist to join our team on a part-time basis, approximately one day per week, to develop and implement a new, financially sustainable Travel Plan process for Herefordshire Council.

    This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional to establish a robust system that can be self-sufficient and deliver lasting change across the county. You’ll be responsible for the following:

    Establishing a System: You’ll build a cost-neutral process for delivering Travel Plans in schools, new developments, employment centres, and healthcare facilities.
    Building a Team: You’ll create and lead a small team to deliver these services, with the ultimate goal of making the program financially independent.
    Driving Impact: Your work will directly benefit Herefordshire, promoting sustainable travel, reducing traffic congestion, and improving air quality for residents.
    The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and implementing successful Travel Plans, with the ability to create and manage a team. This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record in building self-sustaining programs. Experience in project management and relevant qualification is preferred.

    If you’re passionate about sustainable transport and have the skills to build a transformative program from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryInterim Executive

    Job Category: InterimsJob location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire CouncilHours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £41.14 per hour 1 day per week Herefords…

    Contract, Full Time
    Somerset
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: IT

    Job location: Somerset County Council, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, Somerset Council
    Hours per week: 37

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £41.14 per hour

    Post will be 9-5 X5. Hybrid working will require the post holder to come into County Hall for project meetings when required. May on rare occasions need to go visit other sites in Somerset.

    Role purpose

    We are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst to join our team in a technical ICT environment. The Business Analyst will work closely with Technical Solution Designers and Project Managers. They will gather, analyse and document business requirements from Customers from across all departments in SC. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of multiple technical areas, including power platform, networks, applications, and operating systems. They will understand how processes, systems, data, roles and responsibilities all Interact. Additionally, they must possess a strong desire to learn new skills and technology continuously.

    Knowledge 
    Experience in business analysis, preferably within the public sector or a similar environment.
        X        
    Good knowledge of ICT systems and infrastructure, including power platform, software development methodologies, hardware infrastructure, databases, and network management.
        X        
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from senior management to end-users.
        X        
    Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing ICT and data management, including GDPR.        X    
    Proficiency in creating detailed documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and user manuals.
        X        
    Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
        X        
    Good knowledge of risk management        X    
    Experience 
    Experience managing projects would be advantageous, including planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
            X    
    Experience in identifying opportunities for business process improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
        X        
    Proven ability to analyse complex problems, identify solutions, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
        X        
    Experience in identifying opportunities for business process improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
        X        
    Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications
    Higher-level qualification in a related field such as project management, business analysis, or a similar discipline    X        
    Relevant certifications in project management methodologies such as Agile or PRINCE2         X    
    ICT Technical certification/qualification        X    
    Qualifications in risk management        X    
    Qualifications in stakeholder engagement and communication        X    
    LEAN or LEAN Six SIGMA Qualification        X    
    Qualifications in equality, diversity, and inclusion        X    
    Skills 
    Organisation: Strong organisational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively    X        
    Analytical Thinking: The ability to dissect complex problems and identify viable solutions through detailed analysis and logical reasoning.    X        
    Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ICT tools and systems, including software development life cycle (SDLC), data modelling, and system integrations.    X        
    Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication to liaise effectively with stakeholders, document requirements, and present findings.    X        
    Project Management: Experience in managing projects, including planning, executing, and monitoring progress to ensure timely delivery.        X    
    Stakeholder Management: The ability to engage with various stakeholders, understand their needs, and ensure their requirements are met.    X        
    Problem-Solving: Strong capability to identify issues, think creatively, and implement effective solutions quickly.    X        
    Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in all deliverables.    X        
    Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing environments and new technologies quickly.    X        
    Team Collaboration: Skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.    X        
    Knowledge of Business Processes: Understanding of business process design and improvement to optimize and streamline operations.
        X        

    Job Features

    Job CategoryIT Jobs

    Job Category: IT Job location: Somerset County Council, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, Somerset CouncilHours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £41.14 per hour Post will be 9-5 X5. Hybrid …

    Contract, Full Time
    The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Professional

    Job location: Colcot Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF628HE, Vale of Glamorgan Council
    Hours per week: 40

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £14.74 per hour

    Job Features

    Job CategoryProfessional

    Job Category: Professional Job location: Colcot Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF628HE, Vale of Glamorgan CouncilHours per week: 40 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £14.74 per hour

    Contract, Part-time
    Merthyr Tydfil County
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Admin & Clerical

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

    Hours per week: 18.50

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £13.26 per hour

    Job Purpose

    To staff the Lifeline and Emergency Planning Control Room on a rota basis. 

    Must have the ability to work alone and operate within a flexible shift pattern (this will include Nights/Weekends/Bank Holidays).

    To receive calls via all communication networks, e.g. landlines, PNC, fax and to ensure that each call is adequately and properly dealt with.

    Ability to speak Welsh is desirable

    Technical skills required

    Must be able to demonstrate relevant experience of using telephone systems to engage with customers.

    Some knowledge of the Housing Repairs System is desirable, but not essential.

    Using the Community Alarm Service.

    Amount of experience required

    Knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act.

    Experience of working with I.T. systems.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

    Job Category: Admin & Clerical Job location: Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 8AN, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Hours per week: 18.50 Start date: Immedia…

    Contract, Full Time
    Herefordshire
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Social Care Qualified

    Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

    Hours per week: 37

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £38.00 per hour

    Job description

    We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Herefordshire Council as Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

    This is a key role for safeguarding children and young people across Herefordshire.

    You manage the Position of Trust process in respect of adults in the children’s workforce  where there are concerns that they have caused harm or intend to cause harm to a child in accordance with statutory guidance (Working Together 2023).

    You will maintain a diverse range of sensitive relationships within the Council across Directorates and with external agencies including (but not limited to) schools and education providers, early years providers, health providers, police, charities, independent, private, faith and voluntary groups at a local, regional and national stage.  You will also work as appropriate with HR services within the Council and across all partnership agencies.

    Additionally you will ensure that senior leaders are kept fully informed in respect of those situations that may result in adverse or negative publicity.

    Day to day duties will include:

    Chairing all meetings in respect of managing allegations in respect of individuals who have caused harm or may pose a risk to children

     Challenge, as required, decisions made by employers in respect of their employees which do not assure the safeguarding of children

    Provide advice across the safeguarding partnership in respect of interpreting and implementing Safeguarding Procedures and policies

    Deliver (as required) multi-agency training to ensure that best practice is achieved across all sectors (content exists)

    Prepare a quarterly performance report for delivery across the sector which highlights new issues, challenges thinking and identifies learning

    Ensure that the client information system in respect of adults who may pose a risk to children or have caused harm to a child is maintained

    The post holder will comply with and promote the Council’s Health, Wellbeing and Safety at Work and Confidentiality policies and ensure these are implemented effectively within his/her areas of responsibility

    Essential Requirements: 

    Social Work Qualification – Degree or equivalent 

    Relevant Experience within children’s services 

    Social Work England Registration

    Job Features

    Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

    Job Category: Social Care Qualified Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council Hours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £38.00 per hour Job descr…

    Contract, Full Time
    Worcestershire
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Manual Labour

    Job location: Tintern Avenue, Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8HA, Worcester City Council

    Hours per week: 37

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £12.47 per hour

    Grounds maintenance experience with use of maintenance powered hand tools, push mower etc finish to a high standard as this is a role within cemetery grounds. Understanding of the sensitive nature of the environment and able to take instruction and read write fluent English for RAMMs etc Essential that the candidate can tow to C1+E category with experience of towing.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryManual Labour

    Job Category: Manual Labour Job location: Tintern Avenue, Astwood Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8HA, Worcester City Council Hours per week: 37 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £12.47 per ho…

    Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

    Job location: Swan Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1NE, 

    Central Bedfordshire Council

    Hours per week: 10

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £12.46 per hour

    This role required Enhanced DBS

    Job Features

    Job CategorySocial Care – Unqualified

    Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified Job location: Swan Lane, Sandy, Central Bedfordshire, SG19 1NE,  Central Bedfordshire Council Hours per week: 10 Start date: Immediate start Salary: £12.4…

    Contract, Full Time
    North Yorkshire
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

    Location : White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire Council

    Hours Per Week : 37.00

    Start Date : Immediate Start

    Start Time :08:30

    End Time : 17:30
    Salary: £26.38

    Building surveyors required for a project working with Align Property Services to be completed by March 2026 (may be extended)

    Working hours are Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 17:00

    Work will be across the below locations. 

    Required to review housing stock, predominately across Selby, Harrogate and Richmondshire. 

    Fully trained and qualified building surveyors

    Job Features

    Job CategoryBuilding Services & Maintenance

    Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance Location : White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :08:…

    Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

    Job location: Llanfoist Household Waste Recycling Centre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AQ,  Monmouthshire County Council

    Hours per week: 43

    Start date: Immediate start

    Salary: £12.85 per hour


    This is to cover an employee on long term sickness. currently signed off for two months, it may turn out that it will be longer.

    The Grounds and Cleansing Section forms part of the Neighbourhood Services Department which includes some of the most high profile services that the Council provides � Recycling & Waste, Street Cleaning, Cleansing and Grounds Maintenance.

    Our Purpose:-

    �To provide a safe, clean & sustainable environment�.

    Specific to the Commercial and Operations section we want:

    • Our residents to have an environment which is safe, clean and sustainable. Specifically we will undertake to keep streets and green spaces clean and tidy whilst ensuring we are able to maintain in the most sustainable manner available to us, creating a sense of pride and safety in our communities.
    • To work and support our residents as they become more sustainable and reduce their impact on the environment. We will do this by depositing less into landfill and recycling as much as is possible.
    • To promote the creation of our Pollinator Policy and to establish more environmentally sustainable habitats on land owned and maintained by us.
    • To provide a high quality, after cost effective service on behalf of the council for our external clients, whilst ensuring financial benefit to the council.
    • To have a more flexible and multi trained workforce.
    • To provide all our staff with the level of training that would be expected from us in addition to help promote personal improvement and personal development.

     Your responsibilities are to:-

    • Grass cutting activities using both hand held and ride on equipment to open spaces, schools etc.
    • Assist with grave digging and cemetery related tasks when suitable training has been prided, eg machine operator, manual handling.
    • To maintain horticultural features inclusive of shrub bed and areas of annual bedding.
    • To carry out the marking and maintenance of various sports facilities.
    • To undertake landscaping of open spaces.
    • Arboriculture work.
    • To empty litter bins and to carry out litter picking to open spaces, verges and hard surfaces (reactive or proactive/scheduled).
    • Respond to fly-tipping service requests ensuring the correct process is followed for evidence collation. 
    • To ensure that vehicles are kept clean and that daily safety inspections are carried out.
    • To ensure that all plant and machinery is used in accordance with manufactures advice and instruction.
    • To carry out other duties and works to provide services for the Authority and commensurate with the terms and conditions .
    • Collect waste:-
    • Bank holiday rota � but only when the operative has indicated a willingness to be included in the rota for Waste.
    • Normal working day:- only when staff shortages are at such a level that there is no alternative and all other appropriate means to ensure cover have been exhausted.
    • To abide by all Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice to ensure your own safety and that of your colleagues
    • To abide by the principles and practice of equal opportunity as laid down in the Council�s Equal Opportunity Policy.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryBuilding Services & Maintenance

    Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance Job location: Llanfoist Household Waste Recycling Centre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AQ,  Monmouthshire County Council Hours per week: 43 S…

    Job Category: Facilities & Environment
    Job location:  Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN, Swindon Borough Council
    Hours per week: 37
    Start date: Immediate start
    Salary: £12.35 per hour

    Job Features

    Job CategoryFacilities & Environmental Services

    Job Category: Facilities & EnvironmentJob location:  Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN, Swindon Borough CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalary: £1…

    Contract, Full Time
    Merseyside, Sefton
    Posted 1 month ago

    Job Category: Admin & Clerical
    Job location:  Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC
    Hours per week: 36
    Start date: Immediate start
    Salary: £13.63 per hour

    JOB PURPOSE:    To provide administrative support to the Children with Complex Needs Service, including the minuting of Strategy Meetings & other Professional meetings as and required.

    MAIN DUTIES:

    1. To type formal reports, letters, memos, and any other appropriate correspondence.
    2. To organise the collation and filing of reports, files, registers and any other appropriate records in relation to the work within Children with Complex Needs Service.
    1. To attend Strategy Meetings and any other meetings when necessary and to act as minute taker where appropriate.
    2. To maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and to comply with required administrative procedures, particularly the liaison with other agencies.
    1. To provide administrative support to the Help and Protect Teams
    2. To process incoming and outgoing mail & telephone handling.
    3. To prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings.
    4. To participate in available training, and developmental activities as required.
    5. To contribute as appropriate to developments within Children’s Services.
    1. To undertake any other duties as directed from time to time to meet the exigencies of the service.
    2. For operational reasons, it may be necessary for the postholder to work in other Children’s Services sites on a temporary basis.
    3. To ensure that client information data is lawfully gathered, accurate and up-to-date and only divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the local government common law duty of confidentiality. Failure to apply these duties can lead to the individual or the Department facing court proceedings.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    1. OCR (RSA II) qualification or equivalent, or equivalent experience
    2. Word Processing qualification/experience

    EXPERIENCE

    Proven clerical experience. 

    Work as part of a team.

    Experience in providing the full range of word processing services in an office environment.

    Proven experience of minute-taking in a formal setting

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

    Job Category: Admin & ClericalJob location:  Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBCHours per week: 36Start date: Immediate startSalary: £13.63 per hour JOB PURPOSE: &nbsp…

    Job Category: Catering & Hospitality
    Job location:  45 Church Hill Road, Walthamstow, E17 9RX,  London Borough of Waltham Forest
    Hours per week: 21
    Start date: Immediate start
    Salary: £16.79 per hour

    Job description

    The Cook role is for Alliston house – Residential Care Home for Older people living with Dementia.

    • The cook will be required to prepare and cook meals for our residents on daily basis
    • Make sure choice of meals are offered, including cultural and dietary meals 
    • Be responsible for ordering food supplies, taking stock and ensuring their rotation
    • Will have overall responsibility for ensuring safe running of the kitchen and meeting all Statutory organisational requirements (CQC & Environmental Health). 
    • At least 6 months experience of working in a residential kitchen setting for older people over the age of 65 years living with Dementia is desirable, but not essential
    • Need to hold relevant cooking qualifications
    • Minimum certificate on Food & Hygiene Level 2 
    • Ability to maintain accurate records
    • Understanding of the dietary needs for older people 
    • Knowledge of health & safety and cooking processes 
    • Attend training courses relevant to your role 
    • Enhanced DBS 
    • Post is for 21 hrs a week (Alternative Weekends & Bank Holidays) with opportunity to do extra hours if required

    Job Features

    Job CategoryHospitality & Catering Jobs

    Job Category: Catering & HospitalityJob location:  45 Church Hill Road, Walthamstow, E17 9RX,  London Borough of Waltham ForestHours per week: 21Start date: Immediate startSalary: £16.7…