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Job Category : Education (qualified)

Location : The Deaf Centre, Sensory Support at DWS, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £11.37

To work under the guidance of Teachers of the Deaf to support the learning and inclusion of Deaf pupils under the care of either the Primary Deaf Base at Griffins or the Secondary Deaf Centre, with integration into the linked mainstream school(s): Darrick Wood School, Darrick Wood Junior School,  Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery School.

Essential requiremnts: 

* Previous experience

* BSL Level 1 minimum

* GCSE Level 5 Maths and English

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Support for Pupils:

Work alongside pupils checking understanding and providing communication support

(Sign/notetaking/lip-speaking)

Provide pastoral support to pupils

Support pupils in the mainstream classes and in the Resource Base

Assist teachers with the implementation of all teaching and learning plans

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with pupils

Participate in and support mentoring arrangements for pupils

Promote Deaf Identity and Deaf and Hearing Awareness

Motivate pupils in order to develop their self — esteem

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, etc.

Deliver daily carry-over of Speech and Language targets/activities/strategies Undertake rehabilitation for new Cochlear Implanted pupils

Support for teachers:

Working alongside Teacher of the Deaf to establish a rich and inclusive learning experience by:

⦁ Participating in lesson planning, record keeping, evaluating and modifying, clarifying and adapting support materials and language

Contribute to assessment and evaluation of pupil progress to inform planning

Liaise with Teachers of the Deaf on pupil achievement, progress and monitoring of inclusion strategies

⦁ Liaise with Teachers of the Deaf on the management of audiological equipment

Support for the curriculum:

Implement agreed learning programmes and respond to individual needs / abilities

Be aware of a range of strategies to enhance teaching and learning to make schooling accessible Monitor the need for and use of specialist equipment

Be aware of and support diversity and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Making resources to support learning and language development

Planning, preparing and delivering pre-and post-tutorials under the guidance of the Teacher of the Deaf

SKILLS & ABILITIES

A good command of English (written and spoken) is needed

Knowledge of Deaf Awareness and Equal Opportunities

Working knowledge of relevant Special Educational Needs policies and current legislation related to inclusion

Working knowledge of the National Curriculum

Understanding of child development and how children learn

Understanding of how to facilitate language development in young children with a hearing loss Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a professional team

Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning

Knowledge of multi — agency working

Ability to take initiative, be flexible and demonstrate creative thinking

KNOWLEDGE

Awareness of National Curriculum appropriate to the Key Stage Awareness of varied learning styles

Understanding of the impact of hearing loss/Deaf Awareness

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with special needs children in a mainstream school

QUALIFICATIONS

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or Grade 5 or above as a minimum

Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels, BTEC Level 3) are required

British Sign Language Minimum Level 1

Recent and relevant training in SEN / Deaf Awareness would be preferred

Job Category: Sec / Admin
Location: Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £11.91

Children’s Social Care are looking for an experienced minute taker to assist in their Business Support Service for the busy Cared for Teams and Young Persons Teams and attending other meetings as and when needed to take minutes. 
The ideal candidate will have proven clerical experience, be a team player and be able to work with set timeframes within a pressurised environment. Applicants will be expected to have excellent word processing skills, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word with experience of minute taking in a formal setting with the ability to take clear and concise notes.

The role entails working closely with other members of the Business Support Team and completing general administrative tasks for the service (for example, typing formal correspondence, filing, collating reports and records, answering the telephone, reception, covering for other colleagues as and when needed and post duties etc.). 

Liaising with all professionals within Social Care and other bodies outside of the Local Authority, good communication skills are essential along with the capacity to deal confidentially with matters of a sensitive nature and cope with the content of child protection information.  
The post is based at Magdalen House in Bootle but due to operational reasons, the postholder may be required to work in other establishments throughout the Sefton Borough. 

Please see attached job description and person specification for further detail.

QUALIFICATIONS:
⦁ OCR (RSA II) qualification or equivalent, or equivalent experience
⦁ Word Processing qualification/experience
⦁ GCSE English and Maths (grades A-C) or equivalent NVQ qualifications

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
⦁ Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
⦁ Ability to take clear and concise minutes 
⦁ Demonstrable organisational skills.
⦁ Proven ability to prioritise work and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
⦁ Good communication skills

Job Category: Admin & Clerical
Location: Met Office
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:30
End Time: 16:30
Salary: £10.48

We have a fixed term opportunity until December 2023 for an individual to join our Resourcing Team within the HR/People function at the Met Office. Key responsibilities will include Onboarding new members of staff through the recruitment process, adding them to our People Systems to ensure they are setup ready to start their new roles.
The reason for the fixed term role is to enable our team to implement a new recruitment system by Summer 2023, so there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in this exciting project. For anyone passionate about Resourcing or working in HR, there is a possibility for a more permanent role in the team at the end of the year.

Skills such as accuracy to detail, working at pace, providing excellent customer service to managers and candidates, and being competent at using systems (ideally experience using HR systems but this is not expected).

Job Title: Environmental Health Enforcement Officer
Job Category: Environmental
Location: Municipal Buildings, Knowsley, L36 9YU, Knowsley Borough Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £17.06

Purpose of the job:
The Environmental Health Enforcement Officer will support the Environmental Health Team Leader and the wider Environmental Health and Consumer Protection team by providing technical assistance and carrying out enforcement work in relation to all areas of Environmental Health work under the immediate direction of a Senior Environmental Health Officer.

Duties and responsibilities:
This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder.  It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.

⦁ To undertake inspections and surveys as required across the broad range of duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Health service under the immediate direction of a Senior Environmental Health Officer.
⦁ To investigate complaints from tenants, private householders and businesses concerning drainage, disrepair, empty homes, accumulation of waste, pollution and other general nuisances.
⦁ To carry out proactive patrols of the Borough when directed, in order to identify and respond to nuisance and environmental concerns.
⦁ To provide assistance to Environmental Health team in terms of administration and inspection as directed.
⦁ To prepare reports and assist in the gathering of evidence, investigation of cases, and preparation of legal cases brought by the service.
⦁ To prepare and serve legal notices and fixed penalty notices and where necessary arrange for work to be carried out in default/  attend court to give evidence where directed.
⦁ To support the Environmental Health Team Leader in the development of policies and procedures, making use of best practice, innovative solutions and enhanced enforcement powers.
⦁ Support the Council in the implementation of the Empty Homes Strategy action plan.
⦁ Where directed, to undertake surveys of identified empty homes and to communicate with property owners in Knowsley to facilitate returning empty homes to use.
⦁ To have knowledge of legislation and policies relating to a range of Environmental Health matters and to provide guidance and advice to Elected Members, residents and businesses as requested.
⦁ Where negotiation with duty holders fails to bring about satisfactory progress, to pursue enforcement action under relevant legislation in conjunction with other Council service teams.
⦁ To support the Environmental Health Team Leader in tackling problems sites and developing neighbourhood action plans.
⦁ To utilise a range of technical equipment required to carry out the job including, noise monitoring equipment, CCTV, Mobile information technology devices etc.
⦁ To undertake work in relation to Public Health Funerals including inspection of properties, liaising with relatives, the Coroner, Treasury or other agency and complying with relevant legislation and procedures.
⦁ To undertake work to review planning consultations to determine Environmental Health impacts of proposed developments and draft responses as required.
⦁ If instructed, to support the service in relation to the collection of stray dogs and transportation to kennels.
⦁ To undertake work in relation to the Service and Council’s response to major incidents and emergencies as directed. 

Skills, knowledge, experience: 
⦁ Ability to embrace the values of KMBC.
⦁ At least two years experience of working within an Environmental Health, Empty Homes, or private housing renewal service
⦁ Experience of undertaking surveys or inspections
⦁ Up to date knowledge of Environmental Health related legislation and good practice.
⦁ Experience of developing relationships internally and externally, working with Partner organisations to deliver shared goals and outcomes
⦁ Evidence of recent relevant training/qualifications.
⦁ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the public, staff and Management (face to face, telephone, reports, letters and emails).
⦁ Being able to get things done through working with other people and assisting them to maximise their contribution to deliver necessary outcomes.

Job Category: Social Care (Qualified)
Location: Sleaford County Offices, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Salary: £24.50

Level 2 social worker requried to work in the Children in Care team south based.  There can be extensive travel, it would be an advantage to have knowledge and experience of completing diverse assessments.   
PURPOSE OF JOB:  
 
It is expected that the post holder will have at least two years, post qualifying experience.  
 
The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families. This involves holding a more complex caseload. This will include undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary. All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people. The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules. 

Requirements:
Recognised qualification in Social 
Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc) 
Registered with the HCPC and 
ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately

Job Category: Revenues / Benefits
Location: Hackney Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £23.28

Looking for candidates who have extensive benefits systems  experience e.g. Academy & Comino [Civica], Good knowledge of Housing benefits Regulations. A good understanding of the transactions, payments, overpayments & subsidy areas of Academy would be essential. 
In order to be successful at this role one would need experience of using both QBF and SQL in relation to benefits.

Other tasks include:
⦁ Configuration/reporting on Comino 360(w2) 
⦁ Provide support for  upgrade/migration to W3 
⦁ SQL related work on Capita One Revs and Benefits system. 
⦁ Support  implementation of software releases including testing, system administration, rollout and guidance for end users

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Rutland House, Halton Borough Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £35.21

Social Worker to manage a caseload of child in need, child protection and children in care through to permanence. This will include Court work, completing assessments and planning for children. 

Main Purpose:
This is an experienced practitioner role. With specific responsibilities for dealing with more complex cases, including assessment and appropriate management of risks and providing casework supervisions to other team members. Work with service users and other stakeholders to assist service planning.

Key Responsibilities:
⦁ Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases.
⦁ Provides casework supervision to other social workers in the team and may also supervise students, trainees, less experienced professional team members, support staff and volunteers.
⦁ Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases.
⦁ Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers.
⦁ Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary. 
⦁ Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities. 
⦁ Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards.
⦁ Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
⦁ Work effectively on complex situations, use their initiative and evaluate their own and others practice.
⦁ Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
⦁ Recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advise others.

Qualifications and Requirements:
⦁ Professional qualification in Social Work plus considerable experience in a relevant field.
⦁ Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application.
⦁ Supervisory skills, as may supervise students, trainees, support staff and volunteers.
⦁ Analytical, planning and communication skills.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical
Location: Newcastle Visitor Information Centre, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £11.18

To provide clerical, reception and secretarial support as allocated. To assist with the implementation and provision of quality standards and customer care in the Tourist Information Centres and assist with the implementation of Northern Ireland Tourist Board Minimum Standards. 
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary:
⦁ To provide clerical, reception and secretarial support as allocated. 
⦁ To assist with the implementation and provision of quality standards and customer care in the Tourist Information Centres and assist with the implementation of Tourism NI Standards. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
⦁ To provide tourist information and advice to the public and other bodies as requested. 
⦁ Respond to both face to face and telephone enquiries from members of the public. 
⦁ To assist in the day to day operation of the shop, including use of the cash register, general maintenance, stock control and merchandising as required. 
⦁ Receipt, security of money and preparation of lodgements as required. 
⦁ To operate and maintain manual and computerised information/filing systems including databases and spreadsheets together with the operation of a computerised accommodation reservation system. 
⦁ To assist in the operation of a festival office and process ticket sales for major events in the District. 
⦁ Assist with a range of clerical tasks including the preparation of timesheets and accounts for payment etc. 
⦁ Process correspondence and complaints in accordance with the Councils policies and procedures escalating to the appropriate officer where appropriate. 
⦁ Provide a secretarial and word-processing service including drafting and word-processing letters, agendas, minutes, reports etc. 
⦁ Undertake a range of clerical tasks including filing, faxing, photocopying, keeping records of meetings etc. 
⦁ To attend meetings and receptions as required. 
⦁ To contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required. 
⦁ To assist in the preparation and implementation of the Service Business Plan. 
⦁ To ensure that corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. 
⦁ No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description. 
 
 
General:
⦁ Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct. 
⦁ Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. 
⦁ Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Council’s values and promote same within the organisation and externally. 
⦁ Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality and ensure that personal and/or sensitive information under the control or access of the postholder is used, stored and maintained in accordance with relevant data protection legislation. 
⦁ Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required. 
⦁ When required, assist in the execution of the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans. 
⦁ Promote diversity across the organisation and in the Department by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunity policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider.

Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified
Location: Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £27.64

Sutton’s Court and Adoption Team provides a specialist service to Children within care proceedings, working closely with Courts to secure their safety and wellbeing through the means of permanency. 
I am looking for an experienced Team Manager to manage a dedicated court team (3-4 Senior Social Workers). The Manager must have court experience and a good knowledge of managing cases within care proceedings.  
This service mainly works from home however you will needs to attend the office at attend monthly team meetings and any other face to face meeting. You will be part of an experience management team and you will receive direct support from the Service manager. 
You will need to have a proven record of team management and demonstrate a good knowledge of the court system and legislation. You will need to demonstrate an ability to ensure that Court reports are of a high standard and have a good knowledge of care planning.  

Job Category: Social Care (Qualified)
Location: St Giles Family Centre, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:45
End Time: 17:15
Salary: £27.50

Experienced and competent Children’s Social Worker required for a range of front line safeguarding work. Must be able to safely manage a varied / demanding case load of Child Protection, Child in Care and Legal cases and be able to make decision and work autonomously to a degree.
Must be able to undertake Section 47 enquires, have good written skills, be able to complete a range of assessments, formulating clear analysis and plans, using Signs of Safety, and be able to work restoratively with families.

PURPOSE OF JOB: 
• The role will involve dealing with the most complex cases, in order to maintain credibility and experience in the field.
• The role has acknowledged depth of expertise, including the assessment and appropriate management of risk.
• To provide a safe child-focused service and to assist in achieving a satisfactory standard of health and the personal development of the child.
• To develop a specialist interest related to child and family care work in order to advise and assist staff and the management team in the area of practice, evidenced by the acquisition of post qualification. To contribute to the professional development of the team, and promotion of social work as a profession 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
The postholder will be expected to have: 
• A recognised qualification in Social work (Dip SW / CQSW / CSS) 
• Registered with the HCPC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately 
• One completed Post Qualification module t with a commitment to undertake and complete other Post Qualification modules.  
• To complete Practice Educating 1 and 2 to enable Lincolnshire County Council to provide a wide range of placements, either prior to appointment or to have commenced the PE1 course and then complete within 6 months of appointment to the role. 
• A minimum of three years post qualified social work experience  
• In-depth knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning; in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory frameworks; acquired through professional qualification in social work plus post qualification training/award at higher or advanced level or equivalent expertise and experience in relevant field, including practice teaching 
• Maintenance of Advanced Social work professional status to be maintained and assessed 3 yearly by internal and external verification.
• Practioners will need to show continual professional development and training and maintain HCPC registration 
• Developed IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems  
• Report writing and communication skills to an advanced level 
• Sufficient knowledge and practice ability to take a case form referral to a final hearing/closure with a minimum of direction and support Coaching and mentoring skills that will be actively employed on a daily basis.

Job Category: Environmental
Location: Worcestershire Regulatory Services, Wyatt House, Farrier Street, WR1 3BH, Bromsgrove District Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £30.00

Environmental Health Practitioner to carry out food safety interventions

Main Purpose and scope of the post:
⦁ To carry out the enforcement of all relevant provisions of environmental health legislation.
⦁ To undertake inspections for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and to investigate complaints.
⦁ To assist and support the team manager in implementing the service plans and ensuring the service fulfils its statutory functions and a wider public protection role.
⦁ To provide advice and education to the public and businesses on environmental health/public health issues.

Specific Post Responsibilities:
⦁ To carry out routine/programmed inspections of business/trading premises to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.
⦁ To carry out sampling of food and other products and substances and test purchasing for examination or analysis.
⦁ To undertake formal investigations of of complaints, accidents and outbreaks of infectious diseases under minimal supervision, including background research, obtaining statements, gathering physical and documentary evidence and preparing prosecution reports.
⦁ The service of statutory notices (subject to qualifications and experience) for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
⦁ Prepare reports for submission to Council committees and other audiences working to tight timescales and deadlines.
⦁ To appear in Courts and at Public Enquiries as may be required.
⦁ To study and keep appraised of the scope of work carried out by the Regulatory Service and the changes in relevant legislation.

Experience:
⦁ Experience of an enforcement role in environmental health 

Skills Required:
⦁ Ability to understand and analyse complex problems and interpret and implement complex legislative provisions
⦁ Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences and to negotiate to gain support on key issues
⦁ Ability to organise oneself in the face of conflicting demands and priorities responding positively and appropriately in emergency situations
⦁ Ability to work under severe pressure and to meet multiple deadlines and performance targets
⦁ Highly developed oral and written skills to include report writing and presentation
⦁ The ability to supervise staff when necessary
⦁ Political sensitivity

Knowledge Base:
⦁ In depth current knowledge of environmental health legislation and issues

Qualifications / Training:
⦁ BSc in environmental health or an equivalent qualification approved by the chartered institute of environmental health and current registration with the Environmental health officers registration board

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, L35 5DR, St. Helens MBC
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £16.60

St Helens Cares is the new approach to delivering Health and Social Care in St Helens; bringing together a wide range of public and community service organisations to work in partnership, with a united goal of improving people’s lives and improving the place as a whole. St Helens Council is proud to be part of this partnership.
Key to this vision is Contact Cares; which aims to simplify the way we access health and social care services from nursing assessment to social care; reablement to audiology, safeguarding to occupational therapy (medicines management).
Based at Nightingale House our Occupational Therapy Team are committed to supporting and assisting people with disabilities to improve their quality of life and be as independent as possible in their home environment.  You should have an interest in developing your skills working with adults with disabilities who have complex needs, and will be responsible for the provision of specialist equipment and adaptations to promote independence.
You should have a good understanding of complex physical disabilities and experience in the provision of equipment and major adaptations.  Knowledge of up to date moving and handling techniques and good IT skills would be an advantage.  An agile policy is in place enabling staff to work from home.

You will be an experienced HCPC registered Occupational Therapist, confidently able to work on your own initiative, juggle a busy workload and build strong working relationships.  You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate credibility with professionals from partner agencies.
If you have the ability to assess needs, prepare care plans and can implement accordingly with a working knowledge of current legislation this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)
Location : Sleaford County Offices, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £24.50

Level 2 social worker requried to work in the Children in Care team south based. There can be extensive travel, it would be an advantage to have knowledge and experience of completing diverse assessments.
PURPOSE OF JOB:

It is expected that the post holder will have at least two years, post qualifying experience.

The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families. This involves holding a more complex caseload. This will include undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary. All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people. The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules.

Requirements
Recognised qualification in Social
Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc)
Registered with the HCPC and
ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately

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

Supervising Social Worker – Fostering Team -East
Responsibilities include:
Providing support and supervision to foster carers
Completing Annual Reviews and attending panel
Supporting the development of the service

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Slary: £360.37 per day

A Finance Manager is required to provided expert support to the Repairs and Maintenance Service. Accountancy experience in the public sector is essential and you will need to demonstrate the ability to support managers with budget monitoring, forecasting, cash flow analysis and to lead in closing the accounts for service areas. You will also need to produce performance analysis both financial and operational to measure outputs against cost.
You will also need to support Service Heads with expert analysis on financial performance and to provide interventions and mitigation’s for overspending budgets. An ability to use local IT systems is essential and you will be required to provide support for systems improvements to ensure financial information is accurate and reliable.
KNOWLEDGE:

Excellent understanding of managing service improvement plans, including income performance and people data.

To be able to evidence adherence to internal control, governance and anti-fraud frameworks.
Ability to think and act tactically and strategically; able to respond quickly to changing complex circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities and achievements required.

Excellent ICT skills and knowledge of systems to support front line services.
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Excellent knowledge of financial procedures and management systems

Proven ability to produce financial accounts and forecasts and to interpret financial activity to measure financial performance.

Ability to review financial accounts and to communicate complex information to non-finance based staff. This will include making recommendations to rectify financial pressures and to provide expert financial analysis on new business
opportunities.

Good project and programme management skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Financial management experience at a senior level in the public or private sector.

Understanding and experience of the delivery of front line services and contract management.

Evidence of successful innovation, initiative and consistent achievement within a business finance environment.

A track record of working in financial management at a corporate level and developing good working relationships with a wide range of differing bodies/clients.

A proven ability at managing and delivering change at both organisational and service delivery level.

Experience of financial systems to interrogate and analyse financial performance.

Experience of using ICT in supporting front line services in
becoming more cost effective and efficient

Experience of producing financial management information to deliver continual improvement in front line services.

Experience in successfully delivering change programmes that positively impact on service performance across a diverse customer base.

A proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets through an innovative and ‘can-do’ approach
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong leadership skills – ability to organise and motivate multi- disciplined work groups.

Ability to produce financial accounts, and to provide financial forecasts including cash flow analysis.

To provide analysis and insight on financial performance and to make recommendations for business efficiencies and growth

Ability to relate to and work with people at all levels.

Financially astute and able to interpret data and provide insight and opinion on financial performance

Be proactive in understanding future service requirements and the ability to support the successful implementation of change to front line service provision.

A strong customer focus and the ability to inspire confidence with elected Members, colleagues and staff, and with the community.

The ability to translate plans into reality and a history of achieving results at both operational and strategic level.

Good oral and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical
Location: County Hall, Somerset County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £16.60

Main Responsibilities & Duties:
• Responsible for supporting all aspects of the successful delivery of projects or other time specific work assignments to defined time, cost and quality. Including project planning; change planning and management; resource planning; communications planning; stakeholder engagement, proactive risk analysis, management and resolution and benefits realisation.  
• Supports the establishment and management of appropriate governance arrangements, including production and maintenance of key documentation – business case, project mandate, highlight reports, project plan etc.
• Coordinate the delivery of change activities associated with programmes and projects of change.
• Be a positive ambassador of change.
• Provide advice and guidance on change and project management activities, tools and methodology in support of programmes and projects of change.
• Work with staff at all levels across the authority.
• Act in an advisory capacity to ensure services are ready to operate new processes or within new environments that are associated with the implementation of a new system, process or transformation.
• Ensure the effective understanding and operation of any specific statutory or regulatory duty contained within the role.
• Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Job Category: Financial
Location: County Hall, Somerset County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £11.18

• Ability to collate and record data, facts and figures with care, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to form and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to communicate with others in an appropriate, concise and accurate manner, orally and on paper.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise time.
• Ability to solve issues and/or seek advice when necessary.
• Ability to enthuse, lead and supervise.

Happy to accept 2 years referencing for this role.

Main Responsibilities & Duties:
• Maintain systems to enable practices and procedures to operate to specified standards (e.g. administer imprest and unofficial funds, verifying clients personal finance records, security of cash).
• Prepare orders for goods/services, receive and check delivery notes, invoices and accounts. Process invoices for payment after certification by an appropriate senior member of staff. 
• Check financial information and arrange amendments as necessary (eg monthly downloads and uploading of journals).  Deal with general queries from colleagues, suppliers and clients relating to the financial information systems (eg payment queries).
• Prepare invoices for services/goods provided, receive and check payments, update financial records and investigate debt recovery.
• Use IT systems to input and extract information and distribute information to appropriate staff (eg SAP, spreadsheets)
• Extract statistics for the completion of statutory returns, drawing relevant issues to the attention of Senior Officers 
• Act as a point of contact for staff, clients and suppliers to give routine advice and information relating to the work of the team.
• Prepare and process routine correspondence, reports and other documents 
• Contribute to the office management of departmental buildings in the area, to propose and implement solutions to many and varied problems (eg ICT, accommodation, health & safety).
• Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do.
• Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

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: 08:30
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £15.36

Job Requirements:
• All candidates must have had the Covid-19 vaccination prior to being submitted to this order. 
• Be responsible for the development and co-ordination of reablement plans 
• Directly commission packages of support for adults with care and support needs or carers to achieve identified outcomes.
• Undertake assessments of need with Deaf, deafened and deafblind people as allocated by your line manager and where indicated, to undertake assessments of need with carers. 
• Provide social work services to Deaf, deafened and deafblind people or people with vision loss, including:
• Community work to help support, develop and stimulate local Deaf communities.
• Providing targeted interventions to people requiring help, including safeguarding, in mental health settings and in overcoming everyday barriers to social participation.
• Acting as ‘Best Interests Assessor’ for the whole of Sensory Services following appropriate training.
• You will facilitate 1:1 and group sessions with North Yorkshire County Council staff and other professionals working with members of the Deaf community to promote awareness and understanding of Deaf culture.
• The post holder will work with the Team Manager to contribute to the development of communities to enable the empowerment of Deaf, deafened and deafblind people. 
• Liaising with local, universal and other services to promote vulnerable people’s access to them. 

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

Occupational Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to use persuasion, influencing and/or negotiation techniques to influence others.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
• 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 : Engineering & Surveying
Location : Bracknell Forest Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary : £55,596.00
Top Point Salary : £60,650.00

To be the lead technical adviser on all Mechanical & Electrical matters.
Key Objectives of the role
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Asset Management, to lead and manage the Councils energy strategy and identify energy saving greening initiative works.

To review options to reduce the Councils energy costs, across the estate, in line with the Councils climate change strategy.

To be the lead technical adviser on all Mechanical & Electrical matters.

To lead the Councils Mechanical & Electrical services to the Councils property stock, to include designing and managing the works from inception to completion.

To liaise with and manage third party consultants and contractors. To be able to offer advice for other departments and provide updates to stakeholders
Skills and qualifications

Accredited Building Services Degree

Evidence of continuous professional development

Proven Autocad and NBS experience.

Experience of managing a technical team to provide all Mechanical & Electrical related advice and manage construction works from inception to Completion working alongside consultants
DESIRABLE
CIBSE qualification

City & Guilds apprentice trained advance craft and/or C&G 2391 Testing and/or Gas Safe registered

Competence Summary
(Knowledge, abilities, skills, experience)

Detailed understanding on managing consultants, to deliver one off capital projects, which include Mechanical & Electrical services.

Experience with developing a client brief, designing, and delivering projects in excess of £1m.

Knowledge of EU procurement regulations.

Significant experience in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or skilled in one discipline with a sound knowledge of the other, in a similar role from either a public or private sector background.

Experience of providing technical support to and managing projects and programmes, initiate improvements and ensure lifecycle value for money.

Detailed knowledge of building and service contract administration and contract law.

Experience of overseeing, maintaining, planning multiple compliance work streams and projects.

Management level experience which demonstrates the ability to analyse, interpret and report on complex information which includes the use of information technology and systems as an analytical and management tool.

Experience of reviewing supply chain and processes and the introduction of new technology and systems across teams and services which successfully identified waste and maximised efficiencies
Demonstrable experience of effectively managing contractors and consultants to deliver a high quality, customer focussed and value for money service.

Experience of monitoring programmes and budgets in excess of £1m.

Intermediate level of PC skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Project.

Ability to produce clear concise reports.

Sound and logical thinker.

Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regs.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Good negotiation and organisational skills.

Work alone unsupervised or as part of a team

DESIRABLE
Working in a Local Authority in a similar role.

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30

We will pay either £35 per hour and £150 per week expenses, or £38 per hour (no expenses).

Location: Mid Sussex 

Job Description:
In this varied and challenging role, you will work with both Health & Social Care colleagues to provide an excellent Social Work Service. 
In West Sussex we have a real focus on strengths-based approaches and community led support; both yourself and the team will be working hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission, wherever possible. 

As an experienced Social Worker, your focus will be on delivering statutory social work service. This includes undertaking complex work, and ensuring work is delivered in a timely manner. You will work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future. You will remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will also carry a small complex case load and supervise a small number of staff within the team, including supporting our duty function. 

The role will involve you working with the Northern area Social work teams. These teams comprise the Mid-Sussex, Horsham and Crawley teams, working out of County Hall North and Crawley Library (if designated to work with the Crawley team). To provide an accountable statutory social work service to those people who access or need the service to include assessment, planning and review. The worker is expected to work within organisational, policy and legislative requirements. 

Key Accountabilities: 
• Act as a professional representative for the service by working with a focus on delivering services to those people who access or need the service, acting with integrity, professionalism and respect on behalf of the organisation, ensuring at all times that the needs of individuals are paramount. 
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 
• Prepare for, and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances, implement care packages and evaluate and monitor progress considering best value care package options. 
• Participate in a help desk/duty system and manage a caseload under regular supervision. Assess needs, risks and options taking into account legal and other requirements. Work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and gain a good understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area. 
• Report any allegation or suspicions of abuse or potential abuse of a vulnerable person to an immediate manager or supervisor. Contribute to Safeguarding Investigations and child/adult protection planning where appropriate. 
• Use professional knowledge to negotiate with and on behalf of those people who access or need the service and with a wide range of providers and other professionals. 
• Ensure effective implementation of department policies and procedures in line with statutory responsibilities. 
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and produce case reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies. 
• To contribute to initiatives and development work as required. 
• To develop effective working relationships and communicate effectively with those people who access or need the service, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals in order to deliver the appropriate interventions. 
• Prepare for, attend, contribute and participate fully in supervision. 
• Support Family Aides/Community Support Workers and sessional workers in providing care and support for vulnerable people and their families as required. Assist in supervision and mentoring of students as appropriate. 
• Ensure the best value use of resources particularly when commissioning work. 
• Responsible for small expenditures from an agreed budget when appropriate. E.g. making necessary purchases in relation to situations arising with people who access or need the service. 
• Responsible for the care of, accuracy, confidentiality, security and maintenance of all individuals’ records and related manual and/or computerised information, including highly sensitive and confidential adult/child protection issues. 
• Support equality and diversity and respect individuals, carers and colleagues regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin. Challenge oppressive practice and behaviour. 
• Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold a high quality seamless service. Identify own continuing professional development needs and strive to meet these. 
• Equalities – Supports equality and diversity and respects anyone in contact with, working for and using the services provided by West Sussex County Council regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin.

It is a generic SW role – They will be undertaking general social work within a locality team as per the role profile. We work with customers from 18 to end of life irrespective of conditions.

Work that will be undertaking will include but not limited to:
• Adult Safeguardings
• Care Act Assessments and reviews 
• Mental capacity Assessments 
• Working and contributing to a duty rota as required 

The candidate will be expected to spend 2-3 days per week doing visits, and the rest of the time can be worked from home.