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Job Category: Interims
Location: Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 16:00
Salary: £250.00

6 month project role
Project management of the post contract delivery of the Council’s house building programme; to deliver additional supply of council housing in the borough through regeneration, redevelopment and construction of new-build projects in the Affordable Homes for Newham Programme.
To realise the Council’s development aspirations through the successful delivery of a range of development contracts. Act as the lead representative and key project manager of each contract ensuring a quality product is provided for the Council’s residents. Ensure the Council’s requirements are met and the interests of the Council are protected with regard to, but not limited to; contractual compliance, programme management, legal requirements, building control, charging, audit, health and safety, and quality

QUALIFICATIONS:
An appropriate degree level qualification.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership or equivalent recognised institutional body is desirable but not essential.

EXPERICENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

1. Significant knowledge and understanding of the residential construction process and managing residential construction projects which include affordable housing.
2. An experienced project manager with a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering the construction of a variety of complex development and regeneration schemes within a similar organisation with comparable scope of responsibilities, budget and resources.
3. Experience of commissioning, instructing and client managing a range of professional consultancy services.
4. A high degree of commercial awareness and an ability to critique financial appraisals, manage costs, maintain and improve quality, deliver construction to set timescales, manage risk and anticipate problems and opportunities.
5. Detailed knowledge and understanding of traditional and modern methods of construction including promoting and encouraging innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
6. Experience of working with the GLA’s project systems and knowledge of the GLA / HCA bid submission process and information requirements and thorough knowledge of the GLA and Homes England working practices.
7. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the planning process and relevant national, regional and local planning and regeneration policy and legislation. In depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation, issues and policies at local and national level in relation to housing supply.
8. Extensive experience of working with developers/contractors and employers agents.
9. Able to demonstrate strong experience and knowledge of construction delivery of additional affordable housing supply.
10. Proven experience of implementing legal agreements for affordable housing supply, including knowledge of S106 agreements and unilateral undertakings.
11. Experience of dealing with resident and public complaints and consultation and engagement.
12. Experience of working in a multi discipline and cross-organisational groups.
13. Proven track record of effective construction delivery within Construction in Local Authority, residential, public sector or a large complex organisation.
14. Thorough understanding of construction forms and techniques including construction costs, and ability to knowledgeably advise the client.
15. Ability to represent the council during bid interviews and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
16. Experience and understanding of building regulations and legislation in relation to housing market.
17. Excellent relationship management skills, including developing new and maintaining existing relationships.

SKILLS AND ABILTIES:

1. Ability to interpret and appraise and oversee the development of planning drawings up to working construction drawings
2. Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to use specialist or project management software (such as Spreadsheets or SDS Sequel) to project manage schemes on site.
3. Strong project management skills with proven success in managing multiple large scale construction projects simultaneously.
   Strong organisational skills that ensure original plans are delivered and implemented resulting in desired outcomes.
   Excellent communication skills, able to interpret and write financial reports and deliver these to Senior Management.
   • Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, simplifying information to stakeholders.
   • Ability to meet tight deadlines, whilst dealing with conflicting priorities.
   • Ability to maintain grip of project objectives in line with corporate and service plan.
   • Strong ability to work collegiately within various teams.
   • Ability to build lasting, strong relationships and credibility quickly.
   • Proven stakeholder management.
   • Experience of successfully operating in an environment where priorities are constantly developed, changed and conflicting.
   • Truly flexible approach to working whilst adhering to Council policy and Newham’s Values.

Job Category: Admin / Clerical
Location: Saxon Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week: 18.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 10:00
End Time: 18:00
Salary: £10.31

Administrative Officer within our Children’s Contact Centre Service
Part-time role, 18 hrs per week (working hours; Wed 2pm till 6pm, and Thurs-Fri 10am till 6pm).
The primary base would be in Orpington Children’s Contact Centre, Lych Gate Road, Orpington.
We require someone with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills for this demanding and busy role.
The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and experience of providing a wide range of administrative support to a large team.
Good IT skills are essential including accurate and timely data entry and experience of using the full Microsoft Package.
This is a customer facing service so the ability to work with people is essential.

JOB PURPOSE:
To provide administrative and general support including office cover within Bromley’s Early Intervention & Family Support Service, primarily to CAF & Children’s Contact Centre Service teams but across the wider service as well.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified to Level 2 including English and Maths, or significant relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Dealing with a range of people in a range of ways including face to face, correspondence and telephone calls.
2. Working effectively as part of a team to manage both own and shared workloads.
3. Using the full Microsoft Office package applications for a range of purposes.
4. Effectively undertaking varied clerical and administrative duties to support a team.

KNOWLEDGE:

1. A range of clerical and administrative duties to support a large team.
2. Microsoft Office IT package applications.
3. And a clear understanding of what equal opportunities and diversity means to service delivery.
4. And a clear understanding of what data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality means to service delivery.

Job Category: Interims
Location: Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 16:00
Salary: £250.00

6 month project role
Project management of the post contract delivery of the Council’s house building programme; to deliver additional supply of council housing in the borough through regeneration, redevelopment and construction of new-build projects in the Affordable Homes for Newham Programme.
To realise the Council’s development aspirations through the successful delivery of a range of development contracts. Act as the lead representative and key project manager of each contract ensuring a quality product is provided for the Council’s residents. Ensure the Council’s requirements are met and the interests of the Council are protected with regard to, but not limited to; contractual compliance, programme management, legal requirements, building control, charging, audit, health and safety, and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS:
An appropriate degree level qualification.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership or equivalent recognised institutional body is desirable but not essential.

EXPERICENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

1. Significant knowledge and understanding of the residential construction process and managing residential construction projects which include affordable housing.
2. An experienced project manager with a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering the construction of a variety of complex development and regeneration schemes within a similar organisation with comparable scope of responsibilities, budget and resources.
3. Experience of commissioning, instructing and client managing a range of professional consultancy services.
4. A high degree of commercial awareness and an ability to critique financial appraisals, manage costs, maintain and improve quality, deliver construction to set timescales, manage risk and anticipate problems and opportunities.
5. Detailed knowledge and understanding of traditional and modern methods of construction including promoting and encouraging innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
6. Experience of working with the GLA’s project systems and knowledge of the GLA / HCA bid submission process and information requirements and thorough knowledge of the GLA and Homes England working practices.
7. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the planning process and relevant national, regional and local planning and regeneration policy and legislation. In depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation, issues and policies at local and national level in relation to housing supply.
8. Extensive experience of working with developers/contractors and employers agents.
9. Able to demonstrate strong experience and knowledge of construction delivery of additional affordable housing supply.
10. Proven experience of implementing legal agreements for affordable housing supply, including knowledge of S106 agreements and unilateral undertakings.
11. Experience of dealing with resident and public complaints and consultation and engagement.
12. Experience of working in a multi discipline and cross-organisational groups.
13. Proven track record of effective construction delivery within Construction in Local Authority, residential, public sector or a large complex organisation.
14. Thorough understanding of construction forms and techniques including construction costs, and ability to knowledgeably advise the client.
15. Ability to represent the council during bid interviews and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
16. Experience and understanding of building regulations and legislation in relation to housing market.
17. Excellent relationship management skills, including developing new and maintaining existing relationships.

SKILLS AND ABILTIES:

1. Ability to interpret and appraise and oversee the development of planning drawings up to working construction drawings
2. Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to use specialist or project management software (such as Spreadsheets or SDS Sequel) to project manage schemes on site.
3. Strong project management skills with proven success in managing multiple large scale construction projects simultaneously.
   Strong organisational skills that ensure original plans are delivered and implemented resulting in desired outcomes.
   Excellent communication skills, able to interpret and write financial reports and deliver these to Senior Management.
   • Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, simplifying information to stakeholders.
   • Ability to meet tight deadlines, whilst dealing with conflicting priorities.
   • Ability to maintain grip of project objectives in line with corporate and service plan.
   • Strong ability to work collegiately within various teams.
   • Ability to build lasting, strong relationships and credibility quickly.
   • Proven stakeholder management.
   • Experience of successfully operating in an environment where priorities are constantly developed, changed and conflicting.
   • Truly flexible approach to working whilst adhering to Council policy and Newham’s Values.

Job Category: Housing
Location: Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £20.00

The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets resident’s needs. The Market Management Service delivers Temporary Accommodation and Private Rented Housing Services, including the procurement, allocation, and management of almost 4000 homes.
The Housing Solutions Team provide housing management services to approximately 1200 temporary accommodation homes, including leased statutory accommodation and supported accommodation.
Housing Solutions Officers will support households in temporary accommodation, dealing with a wide range of issues, from queries, complaints, housing advice, disrepair and ASB. You will proactively help residents find housing solutions and move-on from temporary accommodation into the private rented housing. You will also ensure the temporary accommodation is maintained to the required standards and work in partnership to address tenancy issues.

THE ROLE:
• We are recruiting 3 Housing Solutions Officers to join our Housing Solutions Service.
• We want ambitious, proactive people who can find creative and innovative solutions to local problems and a passion for customer service.
• You will be equipped with mobile technology and will be responsible for all aspects of tenancy and property management, including repairs, inspections, investigating complaints and dealing with tenancy related issues.
• You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT skills and be able to work autonomously and inclusively in a team
• You have experience of working in Homelessness, Housing Management or have working knowledge of housing law and/or homelessness legislation.
• You should also have a valid UK driving license and have access to own vehicle to perform your duties.
• These roles are hybrid working.

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
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: £18.82

To provide holistic assessment to clients with a disability or their carers, using a therapeutic approach to restore daily living skills and maximise levels of function and independence within this client group. The provision of advice, equipment and or adaptation, as appropriate to meet the needs of that client or carer. Adhere to the Performance Management framework within the Directorate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Diploma or Degree qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

EXPERIENCE:
• Assessment and analysis of function skills including moving and handling risk assessments.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND APITUDES:
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Demonstrate an empathic approach to peoples’ problems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the delivery and development of Occupational Therapy Service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of and be prepared to work to professional guidelines issued by HCPC.
• Value people as individuals and be prepared to work in partnership with clients.

OTHER:
• Thorough understanding of client-data legislation requirements.
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
• Work at any location across the Sefton Borough.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK.
• The Council operates a no smoking policy. Employees are not allowed to smoke in the workplace or to take smoking breaks during work time.

Job Category: IT
Location: Runnymede Borough Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £22.10

Runnymede Borough Council are refreshing end user IT equipment and require resource to roll out equipment.
The project requires that each desk in the council is provided with a docking station, 27inch monitor with gas arm. This equipment replaces old smaller monitor screens, docking units, laptop stands and user peripherals.
New equipment is currently boxed in the project room. Monitors will need to be attached to the gas arm, asset tagged and prepared prior to the deployment.
A Runnymede employee will deal with the interaction between the head of service, end user and quality check. A Runnymede employee will be always present to guide and assist.
Once the new equipment has been deployed the screen resolution and ergonomic distance should be set. A short training exercise for each end user is required to detail how to use ‘Windows Virtual Desktops’ and ‘Snap Assist’.
The job involves tidying cables, cleaning desks, connecting IT equipment and testing functionality. Old equipment will need to be removed to the project room ready for secure disposal. This job will be physically demanding.

Job Category: Education
Location: Kingsway Learning Centre, Widnes, WA8 7QY, Halton Borough Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £13.68

Applicants must have the below:

• Specialist qualification (or extensive experience) relating to individual subject area (e.g. Membership of International Guild of Artists, etc)
• Teaching Certificate (adults) eg Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, PGCE, Certificate in Education
• Further training in the field of Adult Learning relevant to the post
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualification or willingness to work towards within 12 months.

Job Category: Sec / Admin
Location: Rutland House, Runcorn, WA7 2GW, Halton Borough Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £11.50

Working on site with learners.
Review Education Health and Care Plans.
Working with employers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working under the direction of the Supported Internship Programme Team Leader, the post holder provide work related support to individuals participating in the Supported Internship Programme. A key focus will be to assess and provide support to individuals with a disability or learning difficulty and help the intern develop the skills to perform and learn the work tasks of the Supported Internship through job accurate, efficient and safe guidance. The post holder will also assist with helping the individual acclimatise to their work environment and, in partnership with the tutor, provide support within the learning environment to enable the individual to progress and achieve the identified outcomes.

EDUCATION:
• Functional level of literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2) or willingness to achieve.
• Educated to Level 3 in Additional Learning Support or training qualification (eg PTLLS) or care related discipline or equivalent level of experience in the employment, training or care sector.

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience of working with young people and/or adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in an workplace or educational setting.
• Experience of mentoring and coaching, particularly in relation to learners with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Experience of working on employability or training programmes to assist people into or back to work.
• Experience of working with employers.
• Experience of job searching/job matching using a variety of tools, methods and resources both 1:1 and group sessions.
• Experience of effective team working to achieve results.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of government or local initiatives available to employers.
• Understanding of government and other funded programmes for Supported Internships, supported employment, etc.
• Knowledge of equality and diversity issues.
• Knowledge of the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the interns in order to recognise and act on issues that may emerge.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Analytical and problem solving skills e.g. being able to match employers’ requirements with those of interns.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences e.g. young people and adult interns, tutors, HR managers, Employment Advisors, (oral/written).
• Commitment to safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and adults.
• Well organised and disciplined e.g. effective diary and time management.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative.
• IT skills including use of database, spread sheets, word.

Job Category: Social Care – Unqualified
Location: Rose Taylor Day Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week: 30.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 15:00
Salary: £9.50

JOB SUMMARY:
To assist in the provision of the catering service to the standards required by the authority.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Some experience of preparing and cooking food
To be able to communicate at a reasonable level
To be aware of procedures with regards to cleanliness and storage of food, including food rotation.
To be able to complete simple forms and read basic instructions in English (this is required as cleaning rotas need to be filled in as do other daily records and instructions are often written)
To have received an introduction to Food Hygiene training
Needs verified photo ID.

HEALTH & SAFETY:
Must have experience in catering or service industry and have knowledge of Food Hygiene Regulations. Must be well presented with high standards of personal hygiene. No jewellery or nail polish to be worn. All catering staff must have undergone pre-employment health screening.
Personal Protective Equipment
Must possess overall, headgear, sensible shoes with non-slip soles essential.

Job Category: Housing
Location: Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £17.57

To work with residents of Enfield, including tenants, owner occupiers and local community groups to create a pleasant, safe and secure environment where they can live in peace, feel safe and be proud of where they live without fear. To receive reports of crime and ASB, respond within relevant timescales and record reports on ASB database. To contribute towards the ASB Team’s overall performance by complying with agreed Key Performance Indicators and other relevant deadlines.

To manage complex cases of crime and anti-social behaviour of all priority levels regardless of tenure. To complete ASB risk assessments, to ensure effective risk management plans are in place for victims identified at a higher risk of harm. To use a variety of legal and non legal remedies as part of interventions to deal with those engaged in anti-social behaviour and crime. To investigate and deal with issues including (but not limited to):

• Domestic Abuse
• Mental Health
• Hate Crime
• Child Sexual and Criminal Exploitation
• Vulnerable Adults
• Drug Attractor addresses
• Brothels
• Misuse of Public Spaces
• ASB and Crime on Housing Estates

To manage priority 1 level cases on behalf of council housing. To promptly challenge anti-social behaviour, working closely with relevant teams in Council Housing and other internal services and external organisations. To work with Police and other agencies to use a variety of legal and non-legal measures that are available to tackle crime and ASB reported in and around Enfield Council’s social housing stock.

To follow policies and procedures when dealing with victims and perpetrators of anti- social behaviour. To refer high risk cases and locational issues to existing multi-agency panels i.e. CMARAC and PPSG.

To represent the ASB Team at case work management meetings relevant to Crime and ASB ie Domestic Abuse MARAC and Integrated Offender Management Panel

Job Category: Driving
Location: 14 Centre Way, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 16:300
Salary: £12.25

ICES. Community medical equipment, delivery driver and stores officer. Over see recycling cleaning and storage of equipment and deliver equipment and set up as required. Standard DBS required, customer facing.

Job Category: Management
Location: Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £250.00

We’re looking for a learning and development professional with strong project management skills to work for the London Borough Havering. 

It’s an exciting period of change; developing people capabilities and introduction of a Learning Management System is key to the success of this change. You will report to the L&D Manager and work to shape and implement, both individually and as key contributor, the learning and development provision. You will design, implement and evaluate a variety of learning solutions.   

It is a hybrid working style with a requirement to attend Havering offices once or twice a week working 36 hours a week.

Some of the projects you will lead and contribute to include:
• Commissioning, implementing & developing a Learning Management System
• Designing & developing people capabilities through Skills Academies
• Embedding a learning culture
• Commissioning external partners to deliver development solutions
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Developing and embedding blended learning approaches; including use of digital solutions and learning technology
• Change management

We are looking for someone with:
• Learning and development experience and expertise
• Project leadership and management skills
• Knowledge and experience of developing learning management systems
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence, is highly organised and able to work using initiative
• The ability to work closely alongside and consult with various stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent facilitation skills at various levels of organisation
• Knowledge and experience of developing learning management systems
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent relationship skills and desire to work in a highly collaborative team

Job Category: Administration
Location: County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week: 15.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £10.13

Candidate’s Pay Rate: £10.13 to £11.43 per hour
Please note we require 1 part time person, working 2 full days (candidate can choose the days) at County Hall, Chichester. The post will require a mix of home and office working.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrable office experience using administrative office systems and practices.

ROLE DEMANDS:
• The job will be subject to competing priorities and will require the job holder to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• The job requires extended periods of concentration in order to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Initiative: Works within recognised procedures to meet business needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Consistent high use of IT equipment.

DISPOSITION:
• Good understanding of data management, including collection and processing.
• Relevant theoretical or organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating an administrative service.
• Good knowledge of a wide and varied range of ICT software.
• Experience of working within administrative office systems/practices and providing effective flexible administrative support to various service areas.
• Demonstrable evidence of organising and handling data sets, of turning data into information and providing administrative output i.e. Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to take electronic notes in meetings.
• Good at organising day to day workload in order to follow/meet a given brief.
• Experience and confidence in dealing with people and the ability to establish credibility at all levels of the organisation.

Job Category: Administration
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
Salary: £10.13

Candidate’s Pay Rate: £10.13 to £11.43 per hour
Please note we require 2 full time staff, based at County Hall North, Horsham. The post will require a mix of home and office working.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrable office experience using administrative office systems and practices.

ROLE DEMANDS:
• The job will be subject to competing priorities and will require the job holder to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• The job requires extended periods of concentration in order to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Initiative: Works within recognised procedures to meet business needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Consistent high use of IT equipment.

DISPOSITION:
• Good understanding of data management, including collection and processing.
• Relevant theoretical or organisational knowledge of systems, procedures and policies associated with operating an administrative service.
• Good knowledge of a wide and varied range of ICT software.
• Experience of working within administrative office systems/practices and providing effective flexible administrative support to various service areas.
• Demonstrable evidence of organising and handling data sets, of turning data into information and providing administrative output i.e. Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to take electronic notes in meetings.
• Good at organising day to day workload in order to follow/meet a given brief.
• Experience and confidence in dealing with people and the ability to establish credibility at all levels of the organisation.

Job Category: Administration
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
Salary: £10.91

£10.91 to £11.69 per hour
Please note we require 1 person, to be based at County Hall North, Horsham. This is a full time position, requiring home and office working.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrable experience of using administrative systems and practices.
• Good general knowledge of IT software and related systems / procedures.
• Competent note taking skills (electronic).

ROLE DEMANDS:
• The job requires concentrated mental attention over lengthy periods and prolonged concentrated sensory attention in order; to take minutes, word process documents, and prepare complex documents for distribution.
• The work will involve exposure to people or subject matter, which can place emotional or environmental demands on the job holder.
• The job requires extended periods of concentration in order to ensure work is completed accurately.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Consistent high use of IT equipment, sometimes over prolonged or lengthy periods to take notes; prepare complex documents or data or audio type.
• The role will include a requirement for sitting in a fixed position whilst taking notes at meetings.
• Travel across sites when necessary.

SKILLS:
• Competent note taking skills (electronic) including high levels of accuracy and speed for taking minutes of complex meetings.
• Competent administrative skills to deliver a flexible and efficient range of administrative support tasks to various safeguarding service areas, demonstrating an awareness of the Service Level Agreements.
• Act in an appropriate manner and with discretion, whilst hearing confidential, sensitive or disturbing information.
• Produce correspondence such as letters, reports, emails, minutes, presentations to a high standard of presentation, grammar, spelling and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide a polite and courteous ‘meet and greet’ service to meeting delegates including service users who may at times be distressed or angry; taking into account there may be barriers to understanding.
• The ability to organise, plan and meet own set targets whilst working in conjunction with colleagues to deliver the team objectives, within timescales.
• Good knowledge of a wide and varied range of IT software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and administrative systems such as electronic diaries, filing and databases.
• Responsible for the care of, accuracy, confidentiality, security and maintenance of admin related manual and/or computerised information.
• Remains up to date and compliant with all relevant policies, procedures and systems in order to uphold standards of best practice associated with operating an administrative service.

Job Category: Administration
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
Salary: £10.91

£10.91 to £11.69 per hour
Please note we require 1 person, to be based at County Hall North, Horsham. This is a full time position, requiring home and office working.

JOB PURPOSE:
A member of the Business Services team who is responsible for providing a range of administrative support within and across safeguarding administration services as determined by the Team Manager or Business Service Manager.
Responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient, professional and flexible administrative service to support our client. Undertaking a range of administrative tasks as directed and maintaining excellent customer service and standards of work in order to uphold and enhance the reputation of the Business Services team.

Working on an assignment basis the Safeguarding Administrator will provide a range of administrative services requiring daily liaison with colleagues of all levels in both the Business Services and Council teams. Regular contact with people who use the Council’s services, who may, at times, be distressed or angry. The Safeguarding Administrator will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to take account of the changing needs of both the Business Services and Council teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrable experience of using administrative systems and practices.
• Good general knowledge of IT software and related systems / procedures.
• Competent note taking skills (electronic)

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Consistent high use of IT equipment, sometimes over prolonged or lengthy periods to take notes; prepare complex documents or data or audio type.
• The role will include a requirement for sitting in a fixed position whilst taking notes at meetings.
• Travel across sites when necessary.

Job Category: Admin / Clerical
Location: Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £14.39

To provide a first class professional customer service to residents and customers of London Borough of Hackney as a first point of contact. To resolve complex technical enquires from visitors in relation to a wide range of housing management and leasehold enquiries including repair notifications, rent and general housing management enquiries. To possess extensive technical knowledge of a wide range of functions, policies and procedures in order to resolve resident concerns and provide a one stop shop service. To contribute towards service development plans and support the management in implementation of these plans.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location: Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:15
Salary: £32.63

Team Leader, Safeguarding Team
36 hours a week (5 days), 3 days a week in the office minimum.
Parking available.
London Pledge applies.

• Directly managing a team of 4/5 workers.
• Responsible for all direct management, professional and case supervision.
• Chairing strategy meetings, authorising reports etc.
• Managing performance of sub-team and formally reporting every Monday on this.
• Managing duty for a week (1 in every 5 weeks).

The team holds Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings until final order.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field i.e. social work, leadership and management.
• Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional
• Development

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Significant social work practice and experience of working on safeguarding cases, some of which are complex, including preparing for and presenting evidence in court.
• Experience of managing case workers who deliver social work with children, young people and their parents/families with safeguarding issues.
• Experience of permanency planning and supporting practitioners to ensure thorough and thoughtful care planning for children.
• Experience of managing people, performance and professional development to get the best out of the team.
• Strong experience of positivity engaging with vulnerable and high risk children, young people and families and of developing and implementing effective interventions in order to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Strong experience of working within an integrated working environment, with a range of
• Multi-agency providers in the context of the team around the child/family.
• Experience of effective recording, monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance of interventions within case work practice using a wide range of tools and Management Information Systems.
• Strong awareness of risk management and safeguarding in the context of social care including legislation, policy and procedures related to responsibilities.
• Knowledge of equality and a desire to work with others to promote diversity and to challenge anti discriminatory actions or practice.

Job Category: Facilities & Environmental Services
Location: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 14:00
Salary: £9.50

The role of the cook / snack bar co-ordinator at the Banstead Community Centre will be to deliver a range of hot lunches, snacks and refreshments They will have a clear understanding of food safety and be confident in a professional kitchen environment.

***This is an urgent order and is required to start Monday if possible if not Tuesday ***
The rate on this order will be increased to £13.00 Per hour LTD on successful placement.

General Description of Role:
The Casual Cook will be working in one of the three Community Centres – Woodhatch, Horley or Banstead. The role involves running all aspects of the catering service at the centre by providing meals, snacks and beverages to members and users of the centre, delivering the service in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

This role is to predominantly provide cover across the centres as and when required.

Responsibilities of Role:

1. To work with the centre’s manager to provide the catering offer, ensuring tasty, healthy, and varied meals are provided.
2. To prepare and serve a range of hot and cold meals, snack bar lunches, snacks, cakes and beverages as required and prepare three course meals for centre events or hirers.
3. Liaise with kitchen staff, management, and customers to ensure the smooth running of the catering function, and deal with any customer concerns.
4. Provide excellent service to all café and centre customers – taking their orders, answering questions, handling cash and card transactions, serving food and drinks, and clearing tables, in a friendly, polite and efficient manner.
5. Maintain a calm, organised and professional approach at all times, including during busy periods.
6. To maintain and clean the kitchen and café area and all equipment including appliances in a clean, tidy and safe state. (NB role includes cleaning the kitchen, including equipment and floors.)
7. To clear tables and wash up (washing up is done by hand prior to sterilising), and to ensure that tea-towels, tablecloths etc. are laundered daily, working cooperatively with other staff and volunteers.
8. To undertake all duties in compliance with Safer Food, Better Business food safety procedures and level 2 Food Heigan (Training will be provided if necessary.), To be responsible for relevant monitoring, evaluation and record keeping, including records required for compliance with Safer Food, Better Business food hygiene regulations.

Job Category: Social Care – Qualified
Location: Northallerton Registration Office, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:30
Salary: £22.96

All candidates must have had the Covid-19 vaccination prior to being submitted to this order.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of physical and sensory impairments and learning disability on independence and activities of daily living for all age groups.
• Understanding and application of the social model of disability.
• Knowledge and understanding of how Equality & Diversity, Dignity & Respect and Human Rights apply to this role.
• Wide knowledge base of disability equipment and its application.
• Theoretical and applied medical, surgical, sociological, psychological and, psychiatric knowledge.
• Knowledge of the basic framework of community care legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic health and social care policy.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect of carers, equality and anti discrimination legislation, maintaining a safe working environment, data protection and confidentiality. .

EXPERIENCE:
• Post qualification experience of occupational therapy practice in a community setting. (Not newly qualified OTs).
• Experience of undertaking assessments and interventions with people of all ages.
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. (Not newly qualified OTs)
• Experience of working positively in a changing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Professional skills and registration in line with the Health Professions Council and College of Occupational Therapists.