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Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.44

Candidate will be required to work on site 75% of the week

Social Worker in Musgrove Park Hospital to support discharge planning

Job Category : Environmental
Location : Mercury House, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £11.18

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To provide administration and word processing support to meet the needs of the Waste and Street Scene business plan.

SUPERVISION AND GUIDANCE:
Reports directly to the Waste and Street Scene Manager
RANGE OF DECISION MAKING:
Day to day operational issues concerning own workload
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ASSETS, MATERIALS, ETC:
Responsible for filing systems and maintaining databases and statistical information

RANGE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To support the achievement of the Council’s objectives through the Waste and Street Scene service plan and supporting action plan.
2. Produce general correspondence, letters, memos, reports, minutes, statistical and graphical information and legal documentation etc using IT and audio equipment and a range of software packages.
3. Calculation, collation and submission of statistics in relation to waste data flow.
4. Calculation, collation and statistical analysis to enable submission of payments and receipts in relation to the Authorities waste and recycling tonnages.
5. Co-ordinate and manage the Council’s Commercial and Schedule Two clients, produce general correspondence including letters, memos, purchase orders and invoices in relation to the customers and maintain all appropriate records.
6. Assist with the re-uniting and re-homing of stray dogs
7. Creating/designing of leaflets, posters, booklets etc
8. To receive and respond to enquiries from customers, Councillors, other Council Services and external organisations. Making decisions, judgements in line with RDC policy and procedures.
9. Input to and maintain databases and systems and make recommendations and improvements as and when required.
10. To operate and maintain and advise on improvements for the IT systems associated with the Section including Webaspex, garden waste subscriptions and Camex systems. Act as deputy webmaster for the section and provide IT advice and guidance to other members of the team.
11. Undertake general administrative duties e.g. filing of documents and correspondence, photocopying, preparation of information and invoices, taking payments.
12. Receiving, carrying and storage of deliveries e.g stationery, PPE, boxes and bags.
13. Making appointments and arranging meetings.
14. Achieve agreed policies, targets, quality standards and service improvements set by the Waste and Street Scene Manager.
15. You may be required from time to time to undertake comparable duties in the team and other Units as determined by the Waste and Street Scene Manager.
16. To demonstrate an acceptance of and commitment to the Council’s Equalities and Diversity Policy.
17. A full clean driving licence and the use of a suitable vehicle.

Job Category : General Industrial
Location : Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.43

1. To ensure that the work falling within the Post-holders areas of responsibility is carried out to the agreed time and quality targets.
2. To fully understand and implement all relevant legislation in so far as it relates to the functions of the post.
3. To maintain records and compile reports on all relevant matters prevailing within the district, including monitoring the day to day conditions in the kennels, advising the Line Manager as required.
4. To investigate and seek resolution to complaints and enquiries from the public, and other agencies, on all matters relating to the functions of the post.
5. To patrol the district, including Council maintained beaches, on foot or in a vehicle for the purpose of deterring and/or detecting any breaches of the relevant legislation.
6. To inspect breeding establishments and guard-dog kennels, making recommendations for initial registration and annual retention of registration.
7. To supervise monthly and special markets, including the on-site allocation of non prebooked trading pitches, the collection of fees, the issuing of receipts and the lodgement of ‘pitch’ monies collected from traders.
8. To lift stray/unwanted/injured dogs and impound same at kennels used by Council.
9. To liaise with a veterinary clinic and authorise any emergency only pain relief treatment for any injured stray dogs.
10. To develop and implement an education and information programme aimed at responsible dog ownership
11. To support Community Groups by providing information, guidance and advice as required, encouraging the implementation of an inter-agency problem solving approach, through liaising with the USPCA, the Dogs Trust, Dept. of Ag. & Regional Development, PSNI, DoE, NIHE and any other relevant bodies, while participating in operations in conjunction with relevant bodies, e.g. alcohol patrols with the PSNI, which may involve evening work.
12. To assist, as required, in the organisation and delivery of any enforcement related familiarisation activities for other Council employees.

Education / Qualifications
⦁ Grade C or above in at least 4 GCSEs or equivalent, one of which must be GCSE English Language or equivalent and one of which must be a GCSE in a numerate subject or equivalent.

AND
⦁ A minimum of 6 months’ previous experience experience in a related environment e.g.
enforcement, dog handling

OR
⦁ In lieu of qualifications, you must have at least 1 years’ experience in a related environment e.g.
enforcement, dog handling

Experience
Experience of carrying out investigations and preparing reports.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (Childrens)
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.76

Are you passionate about using the Play Principles and play methodologies to deliver better outcomes for children, young people and families? Are you a skilled professional committed to the adventure playground ethos of playworkers being a resource for children rather than leading or directing their play? Do you have experience of design, construction, modification and maintenance of adventure playground structures and features, to ensure that the playground can evolve and change in response to the children’s wishes? Are you a champion for diversity and inclusive practice, ensuring equality of opportunity for all young people?
We are looking for an experienced professional to join our award winning adventure play team at Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground – a unique form of open access adventure play provision where children can enjoy their childhood by engaging in the full possibilities of play.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Senior Playworker will be responsible for supporting the planning, delivery, evaluation and promotion of high quality, open access adventure play activities. You will:
Support the Play Manager with the development and delivery of term-time and holiday adventure play provision that promotes the development of physical and emotional well-being in accordance with the Playwork Principles.
Support the Play Manager in the day to day running of the playground, including oversight of staff, resources, building and site; health and safety and safeguarding arrangements.
Deputise for the Play Manager in their absence, ensuring service delivery.
Support the creation and maintenance of a safe, creative, and stimulating play environment.
Work with the Play Manager to ensure all legal health and safety requirements are met, including the undertaking of maintenance and repair of play structures and the playground site.

Work with the Play Manager to ensure equality of opportunity for all young people and actively challenge discrimination, including racism, sexism and all other forms of oppression and unjust attitudes, behaviour and practice.
This is a physically demanding role, with work predominantly outdoors on the adventure playground. You will be expected to deliver all types of play activities including but not limited to: fire and water play, structure building, arts and crafts activities, sport activities, creative and imaginative play, gardening and nature based activities. You will also be expected to support day trips and residential activities.
A good understanding of structure building, maintenance and repairs is needed; you will be expected to perform daily and quarterly inspections of play structures and the playground space, and carry out remedial repairs and ongoing maintenance to ensure the safety of young people attending the playground.
During service delivery you will be predominantly based outdoors, all year round and in all weather conditions.

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

You need to be available for service delivery at the following times:
Winter Term time: Tuesday to Friday – 10:45am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 10:45am to 4:15pm

Summer Term Time:   Tuesday to Friday 11am - 7:45pm
            Saturday: 10:45am to 4:15pm

School Holidays: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:45pm

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.98

37 hours available worked flexibly by arrangement.
Home working offered by arrangement, with some attendance at office expected.
Office location: Taunton

⦁ PA/Administrative support to Head of Corporate Property. These tasks include the following, but isn’t an exhaustive list:
⦁ Keep a close eye on inbox & bring to his attention anything you feel is urgent
⦁ Arrange all meetings requested by him or others. This can sometimes mean liaising with outside people to get times & dates
⦁ Keep a close eye on calendar & ensure any clashes are discussed with him & are then either accepted or declined
⦁ Help draft letters/replies to queries or complaints
⦁ Minute meetings or take action points
⦁ Send emails on his behalf as responses or to the department as a whole

⦁ Admin support for Major Projects team. These tasks include the following, but isn’t an exhaustive list:
⦁ Keep an eye on Property Services inbox where all invoices come into. This inbox also receives land queries occasionally, which need to be forwarded onto the Estates team
⦁ Pay all invoices once received signed from the Project Manager
⦁ Update fee history spreadsheet & project reports with latest billing figures
⦁ Supply project information to other teams on a monthly basis to keep them updated with latest projects in the Major Projects team
⦁ Raise purchase orders where required for the team

⦁ Occasional and ad-hoc Admin support for other member of the Property Management Team Major Projects team as may arise.

⦁ Support the Governance & Performance Officer with the collation and submission of performance/reporting data on behalf of the Corporate Property Group

⦁ Respond to emails received & deal with any enquiries
⦁ Make & receive phone calls in a professional manner

⦁ Manage own calendar/time

⦁ Minute disciplinary hearings where required

⦁ Manage distribution lists for the department

⦁ Input project risks on the Council’s database where required

⦁ Provide copy invoices to other departments such as Finance or Economic Development monthly

⦁ Ad hoc requests

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified (North Wales)
Location : Galluogi-Cae Glas, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £29.00

RNMH.RMN Preferred. RNLD ok too. RGN only with mental health experience and preferably someone who has worked with us before
Purpose
The main role of the Nurse is to lead the team to deliver a high standard of care to the people we support. The Nurse is responsible for managing the daily mental health and physical care needs of the people we support, liaising with relevant professionals as required.
Skills
⦁ Caring compassionate nature.
⦁ Excellent teamwork and people skills.
⦁ Good observational skills.
⦁ Ability to use initiative.
⦁ Ability to deal with pressured situations.
⦁ Efficient verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to risk assess and adhere to care plans
Required Qualification or Experience
⦁ NMC Registered with valid PIN.
⦁ Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
Minimum 6 months of experience in a nursing role.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (Central and South)
Location : Redwood – Clarenden Rd, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £10.75 Night: £11.75

male only

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (Central and South)
Location : Redwood – Clarenden Rd, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £10.75 Night: £11.75

Male or Female waking night

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (Merseyside and North)
Location : Balfour Road, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £10.75 Night: £11.75

Female Only
Previous experience in service

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (Central and South)
Location : Redwood – Clarenden Rd, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £10.75 Night: £11.75

Waking night support worker

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (South West)
Location : Woodside Farmhouse, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £11.25 Night: £12.25

Epilepsy- not essential
A long day can be picked up by 1 person (where applicable)
Purpose
To work as a team member in ensuring that a safe, supportive and caring environment is maintained which meets the individual and group needs of the people who live there and to demonstrate a positive and person-centred approach at all times.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (Merseyside and North)
Location : Elm Road North, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £10.75 Night: £11.75

support work to cover night shift will be working with trained member of staff
Purpose
To work as a team member in ensuring that a safe, supportive and caring environment is maintained which meets the individual and group needs of the people who live there and to demonstrate a positive and person-centred approach at all times.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (North Wales)
Location : Oak, Potens
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: Day: £11.00 Night: £12.00

support work to cover night shift will be working with trained member of staff
Purpose
To work as a team member in ensuring that a safe, supportive and caring environment is maintained which meets the individual and group needs of the people who live there and to demonstrate a positive and person-centred approach at all times.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £26.00

All candidates must have had the Covid-19 vaccination prior to being submitted to this order.
Minimum 2 yrs post qualified experience
Selby area or surrounding
Social work england registered
Knowledge of signs of safety
Flexible and responsive for visits in Selby area occasionally
Agency workers still to work from home
Knowledge
⦁ Good working knowledge, understanding and application of the Care Act and regulations.
⦁ Knowledge and understand of other relevant legislation for adult social care, for example the Mental Capacity Act.
⦁ Knowledge and understanding of social care policy developments and good practice at a local and national level.
⦁ Knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect of carers, equality and anti-discrimination legislation, maintaining a safe working environment, data protection and confidentiality.
⦁ Knowledge and understanding of how Equality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect and Human Rights will apply to this role.
Experience
⦁ Demonstrable experience of undertaking assessment of health or social care needs in a community setting. (Newly Qualified workers only)
⦁ Demonstrable experience of contributing to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. (Newly Qualified workers only)
⦁ Experience of undertaking assessment of health or social care needs in a community setting.
⦁ Experience of inter-agency collaboration practice.
⦁ Demonstrable experience of undertaking complex assessment of health or social care needs in a community setting.
⦁ Demonstrable experience of initiating the appropriate statutory and other actions required to undertake adult protection investigations.
⦁ Experience of working positively in a changing environment.
⦁ Relevant community experience for nursing qualified applicants

Professional Qualifications/Training/Registrations required by law, and/or essential for the performance of the role
⦁ A professional social care qualification e.g. Social Work, DipSW, CQSW with current registration with SWE
⦁ A commitment to undertake ASYE if in first two years of qualifying as a social worker and not completed already.

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 18.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.47

To provide assistance to the duty Supervisor’s and to cover in their absence.

Job Category : Planning
Location : London Borough Of Barnet, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £35.76

Principal Planning Officers are responsible for a caseload of complex and varied projects in the Development Management team. They provide support and mentoring for junior staff across the service and are involved in project work across the wider Council. Principal Planning Officers act as leads on the project to support that Council’s vision and to contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management and Strategic Planning service, including engagement with developers and other key bodies in the delivery of quality developments and a robust planning decisions. The role is hybrid, attendance at the office is required for fixed days each week. There may be times when it is expected for the post holder to travel outside of the Borough to deliver services on behalf of Barnet.
Professional Membership/Qualification
Degree in Planning or Planning related subject. Essential
Member of the RTPI. Desirable

Job Category : Interims – Commercial (Finance, Procurement, Legal)
Location : Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.00

With the Adult care finance team – managing up to 3 manager
PURPOSE OF JOB:
To manage the finance team on a day-to-day basis to provide proactive, high quality financial advice in relation to all aspects of a substantive service area or corporate financial responsibility.

To assist with the management and oversight of one or more corporate financial responsibilities including the provision of financial advice to a number of commissioning strategies.

Ensuring effective management and monitoring of the Director Area’s revenue and capital expenditure.

Contribute to all responses to Government Department consultations relating to finance.

To ensure the effective management of resources in accordance with statute, the rules and regulations of the Council and the commissioning strategies.

To work effectively in partnership with others to develop effective corporate solutions to the challenges the Council faces.

Contribute to the delivery of services for area of responsibility. Assist, as appropriate, with:
⦁ Providing an integrated approach to performance management, quality standards and service delivery
⦁ Embedding new ways of thinking and working
⦁ Developing and maintaining strong, positive working relationships with commissioners, their teams/partners and across service areas as appropriate

To provide day to day leadership, advice and guidance to the provider team(s) and/or work within own area of responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

⦁ Preferably full CCAB accounting qualification with significant relevant experience. Minimum AAT with significant experience in a senior finance position.
⦁ Detailed knowledge of the Council’s constitution, Financial Strategy, financial regulations financial procedures, schemes of authorisation and their rationale within the control framework.
⦁ Knowledge and understanding of local government finance including service funding arrangements, principles of financial management, accounting principles and practice.
Detailed knowledge of accounting standards including, CIPFA Code of Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards and the impact these have on the Council’s Statement of Accounts
IT Skill
The post holder will need:
⦁ Excellent ICT skills including spreadsheets, word processing, the internet.
⦁ Excellent skills in the use and application of bespoke IT packages, the Council’s ERP system, Financial Modelling packages.
⦁ Excellent staff management skills to oversee the work of the team.
⦁ Technical accounting skills e.g. understanding and disseminating DfE school funding regulations, pooled budget arrangements and other financial arrangements with health and other partner organisations
Commissioning, Contract Management and Risk Management skills – an understanding of contract management and the tendering framework within local government and partner organisations. The post holder needs to be confident in dealing with representatives of service providers (e.g. Financial Services) and service users and be able to address performance and other contractual matters.
⦁ Ability to solve problems of a difficult nature, show innovation, show tenacity and demonstrate sensitive interpersonal skills.
⦁ Experience of working in effective partnership with external partners, agencies and work colleagues.
⦁ Strategic and analytical skills.
⦁ The ability to undertake work of a difficult nature which covers a diverse and challenging portfolio.
⦁ Effective management of budgets.
⦁ Demonstrable experience of managing and implementing change.
⦁ The ability to quickly establish strong positive relationships across the organisation at all levels.
⦁ The ability to influence others effectively.
⦁ The ability to establish credible relationships across partner and other external organisations that command professional confidence.
The ability to demonstrate effective motivational leadership and vision to staff at all levels including a positive attitude to change in order to develop and maintain services in a constantly changing environment

Job Category : Driving
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:15
Salary: £11.95

To carry out horticultural works within the housing estates
Full UK driving licence
Experience with the use of power tool

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire
Hours Per Week : 38.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £13.94

Retrospective issues – previous placements cannot be extended due to the service agreement.
Job Purpose:
The Buildings Manager is responsible for ensuring delivery of safe, quality, customer focussed services across the Estate and throughout our buildings; positively impacting on the customer experience.

The Buildings Manager will play an essential role in coordinating and delivering holistic services; leading on the coordination and implementation of cleaning, maintenance, activities and events within and external to Buildings and the wider Uclan Estate.

Work Experience
Demonstrable experience of managing multifunctional services and teams
Experience of working in a customer service environment and experience of customer liaison
Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships across service areas and with a wide range of customers
Experinece of quality management, implementation and monitoring
Experience of monitoring and controlling resources.
Direct line management experience of managing medium to large groups of staff with knowledge of team building, communications and staff motivation.

Experience of Performance management
Experience of managing numerous and sometimes conflicting priorities
Education/ Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experiential learning
IT Literacy and familiarity with computer packages ie Microsoft Office

Job Category : Financial
Location : Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £21.03

The post sits within the Finance & Customer Service Directorate, in the Finance Business Partnering team providing financial support to the Regeneration and Environment Directorate. This post will be a Finance Business partner to the R&E service.

The post holder will provide a professional, efficient and comprehensive financial support service and contribute to the delivery of the Council’s core finance functions in accordance with sound financial practice. The post holder will need to bring passion, experience, and expertise to continually drive forward the R&E Business Partnering Team. Key objectives are to:

⦁ Support the Finance Manager in the delivery of key work programmes across the Regeneration and Environment Directorate Services Team
⦁ Support the Service Directorate in financial management, control and reporting matters including relevant statutory/regulatory responsibilities (in accordance with guidance/regulations/professional standards and deadlines)
⦁ Manage and direct the work of the Regeneration and Environment Business Partnering Team
⦁ Lead on specific areas of work or tasks, including the maintenance of the Directorate grant register, year-end processes, including the production of the Notes to the Accounts, budget monitoring and budget setting.

Essential:
⦁ You will hold, or be studying for, or aspire to work towards a CCAB qualification.
⦁ Substantial experience working in a finance or audit service
⦁ Able to ensure the production of accurate and timely financial management information
⦁ Ability to deal with complex issues and enquiries, including liaison with auditors and provision of technical advice
⦁ Successful direct staff management experience
⦁ Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to develop new systems or processes

Desirable:
⦁ Experience of working in R&E finance
⦁ Understanding of Regeneration and Environment Services and challenges in the sector
⦁ Experience in the production of Local Authority Statement of Accounts, related working papers and audit documentation

Job specific qualifications
CCAB /CIMA fully qualified / member or part qualified actively studying or prepared to work towards a CCAB qualification.

NQF Level 7 qualification e.g., Post Graduate Certificates and Diplomas with a considerable breadth and depth of knowledge across the relevant specialist area, or a range of areas