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Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : Marsala Road No.122, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £16.50

There is no JD available as this is a one off position. You will have experience of customer service to vulnerable people and have an aptitude for technology. You will be working to a schedule of daily visits within the Lewisham borough to remove the existing analogue telecare device and installing and testing a new digital smart device. You will have patience, empathy and an ability to explain the service to the customer. There are 4 posts available and you will have a excellent communication skills between the customer, the team and the Telecare Officers. You will have the ability to learn quickly and have a basic understanding of the telecare service. You will need to have access to your own vehicle and have business insurance to cover driving for work and a clean driving licence.

Specification – Project A to D Linkline Telecare installer (4 required)

To work flexibly to exchange an analogue telecare device to a digital device in a domestic setting. 

To demonstrate to our customers and their carers the effective use of the equipment.

To keep accurate records of installations and information received at the visit.

Skills

To communicate effectively and sensitively with customers and their carers/next of kin.

To liaise with internal departments, external contractors and manufacturers.

To conduct yourself appropriately and professionally during your work and in particular in a customers home.

To have an aptitude for technology and DIY.

Requirements

Use of a car with business insurance. Clean driving licence

DBS Enhanced

Excellent communication and customer care.Patient and have an ability to explain instructions 

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 16:30

End Time : 23:00
Salary: £40.00

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is a vital service which provides out of hours cover for North Yorkshire Council and the City of York and is based in County Hall, Northallerton, although the service operates on a countywide basis.

The principle responsibility of EDT is to respond to out of hours requests where intervention from the Local Authority is required to safeguard a vulnerable child or adult until the next working day. 

As a qualified and registered Social Worker you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services. You will be dealing with complex cases that require thorough and robust risk decision making. You will have proven experience in Social Work in one or more areas of practice, including children, adults and families. 

We start work at 4.30pm Monday to Friday through until 8:30am the next working day. At weekends and Bank Holidays we cover the 24 hour day with a rota that requires various shift patterns.

Northallerton benefits from easy connectivity to the surrounding areas of York, Leeds and Teesside via a series of rail and road links, such as the A1 and A19, as well as being easily accessible to other towns and villages within North Yorkshire. 

The base is County Hall, the role is hybrid however candidates will be required to travel throughout North Yorkshire and York. 

Hours available are variable and up to full time. Shifts will be provided for the next 8 weeks. 

The nature of the work is that out of hours shifts may produce varying working hours and we can support flexible arrangements around this. 

AMPH qualification required

Knowledge

•          Knowledge and experience of good practice standards in relation to children, adults and families at a local level

•          Knowledge of the legal framework for working with children, adults and families.

•          Understand the role and value of families and carers as partners in supporting their children and adults to achieve positive outcomes.

Experience

•          Substantial post-qualifying experience within a relevant professional field.

•          Substantial case management experience of cases with complex, professional and ethical issues; which may include including adult and/or child protection, court proceedings, case conferences and other formal processes.

•          Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary working; which may include with children in need, looked after children, child protection, safeguarding adults and mental health.

Occupational Skills

•          Ability to deliver all aspects of children and adults work, including mental health, adult safeguarding and child protection.

•          Developed practice skills for this client group, including the ability to engage and communicate with children, young people, adults and families, and with a range of other stakeholders.

•          Ability to prepare written assessments, reports and service plans to a high professional standard.

•          Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively and to meet necessary timescales.

•          Ability to meet targets and manage own performance across a broad multi-disciplinary range.

•          Ability to deliver services and practices to agreed standards are maintained.

•          Support and challenge partners and other professional staff to ensure service and practices are delivered to the appropriate standards.

•          Ability to present, explain and negotiate the services’ activities and objectives in a wide range of contexts.

•          Competent in word processing, creating and manipulating spreadsheets, data inputting, accessing information from databases and electronic communication.  Expert skills with electronic case recording systems.

•          Customer-facing role requiring 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

•          Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA, AMHP)

•          Current registration with  HCPC

•          Supervision for managers’ module

•          Evidence of further progress in PQ development

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £20.02

Certified FRA installer to install and certify fire doors

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: MULTI-Trade Operative

GRADE: Craft 

RESPONSIBLE TO: HRS Team Leader

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

1. Carrying out carpentry work identified on job ticket to an 

agreed standard ensuring any associated work is completed 

or reported back to manager.

2. To undertake the basic duties and responsibilities of the post 

within a framework, this upholds and furthers our Equal 

Opportunities Policies and delivers effective and appropriate 

services fairly and without discrimination.

3. Measuring up for required materials i.e. Doors, fittings etc.

4. Erect, use and dismantle access equipment i.e.. Steps, ladders,

platforms.

5. First fixing: – floor joists, frames, linings, stud partitions, floor 

boarding, stairs and handrails, fascia boards and soffits etc.

6. Prepared to provide an emergency out of hours service on a 

rota basis (where required).

7. Record and document all work activities and submit information 

to required timescales.

8. To be responsible for personal Health and Safety and for those 

affected by your actions or omissions.

9. Follow Health and Safety instructions given by a Co-ordinator.

Actively make use of risk assessments system.

10. To be responsible for undertaking weekly vehicle checks and 

 reporting defects to the Co-ordinator.

11. Any other duties as deemed necessary by senior staff.

Ref: CM 01 2

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Ability to build good relations with Client Officers and customers.

2. To be able to deal with customers in a professional, friendly and 

considerate manner.

3. Ability to manage personal workload and cope with a variety of 

tasks.

4. Must be able to use initiative to assess situations and decide on 

appropriate action.

5. Must have a responsible attitude and show genuine concern for all 

works carried out.

6. Ability to work to a high standard of quality and efficiency 

motivated by performance related payment scheme. 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Hold an NVQ level 3, relevant City and Guilds certificate or 

equivalent.

2. Minimum of 3 years experience is essential.

3. Hold a full clean driving licence

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)

Location : Horncastle Area Office, Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:45

End Time : 17:15
Salary: £32.04

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES

1. To undertake case management responsibility for a caseload of complex

cases, including development of appropriate packages or programmes of

care, working in partnership with individuals, their families, carers, and with

other agencies which will include those with the most complex problems

2. Undertake assessments of needs, risks and options for children and young

people with the most complex/high risk care needs and/or circumstances,

in accordance with legislative requirements, all relevant policies and

procedures and agreed performance targets.

3. Intervene in emergency situations to protect vulnerable adults/ children

and young people and initiate the appropriate statutory or other actions

required: undertake adult/child protection investigations, as requested.

4. Provide advice and support, and as appropriate co-work with other social

workers or multidisciplinary team members in relation to complex cases.

Offering shadowing to new Lincolnshire County Council employees and

social work students.

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 Coachingand mentoring skills that will be actively employed on a daily basis.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

Location : Laurence House, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £22.78

The Early Help Coordinator will be based in the Lewisham MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub).
Main Purpose of the job:

Partnership development: This role is critical in the development of relationships with partner agencies to

ensure there is strong collaborative working to achieve positive outcomes with families. The post holder will

play a key negotiating and mediation role as well as providing information, advice and support to partners.

Early Help Coordinators will provide training and scaffolding support to professionals across the

partnership. This includes, but is not limited to, support with developing Family Advice Record & Plans

(FARPs), previously known within Lewisham Family Thrive as the Early Help Assessment (EHA);

facilitation of Team Around the Family (TAF) Meetings; facilitation of Team Around the School (TAS)

Meetings; and bespoke training via the LSCP, among other mechanisms. and the development of clear

action plans with clarity of roles and responsibilities of all parties. Crucial to the role, is negotiation and

supporting agencies in their work with families, building on the existing positive relationships in a child and

family’s life.

Key to the above is the tracking, monitoring and analysis of plans and data to facilitate improved practice

across the partnership.

Front Door for Families The role is also critical in relation to providing high quality information and advice

and ensuring that referrers and families are signposted and supported to access the most appropriate

service and support for them first time. Early Help Coordinators will also sit within the Front Door for

Families, alongside Children’s Social Care and other partners to provide advice and guidance when

referrals do not meet Safeguarding thresholds and liaising with partners to ensure early help is in

place.

Integrated Neighbourhood Working: As a main focus of this role you will be part of a team that works to

support the implementation of a new neighbourhood based service in Lewisham, including the development

of a Family Hub approach. The neighbourhood offer will deliver the right support to families at the right time,

joining up universal services, and targeted early help services including those delivered by LBL,

commissioned by LBL and delivered by other agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.

Knowledge

3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Good working knowledge of current legislation and policy regarding safeguarding for

children and families, and the legislative and national policy and guidance context for

early help for children and families

A sound working knowledge of Safeguarding and Early Help procedures, CSC

thresholds and the Supporting Families agenda

Knowledge of the FARP and Team Around the Child/Family process Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1998 and information sharing issues Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and case management systems

Able to build and sustain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders,

including children, young people, parents, carers, voluntary and statutory groups

9) Ability to engage, empower, motivate and influence individuals and partner agencies 10) Ability to work flexibly across teams and agencies and challenge existing working

practices

11) Able to produce concise and detailed reports

12) Ability to chair multi-agency meetings 13) Ability to deliver training to a range of audiences

A positive attitude to change

15) Ability to reflect on own practice and development

16) Ability to problem solve

17) Ability to work under pressure

18) Ability to resolve conflict

Skills (Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested)

19) Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and influence practice

S8

development

20) Skills in using knowledge of legislation to support and improve practice of others

21) Ability to analyse and interpret data and present results S9

22) Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal.

23) Presentation/ training skills S10

24) Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

25) ICT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

26) Excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines, on own or with

partners.

Experience

27) A sound career history and experience of working with families and children requiring

early help support

28) Experience of working in a multi-agency environment – developing and maintaining

relationships across services and supporting them to work together to achieve

coordinated responses to children’s needs.

29) Experience of working independently and setting own priorities.

30) Experience of assessing & analysing information about the needs of children and

families

31) Experience of effectively promoting equality and diversity. 32) Experience of working in a diverse community

33) Experience of managing change within a multi-agency working environment, with front-

line, middle management and/or senior management level34) Experience of delivering training

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location :Cillefwr Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 06:00

End Time : 14:00
Salary: £12.84

The following agency staff are working with us at present on Grounds & Cleansing they have agreed to work for refuse on the up coming bank holiday so that they can submit a time sheet.

Paul Dray (Cleansing)

Nathan George ( Grounds)

James Bingham (Grounds)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Operational Duties:

1.Collect recycling or refuse from the kerbside or other agreed collection point and load into vehicle in accordance with operational plans, procedures and codes of practice including the lifting/ manoeuvring/sorting and returning of a full range of refuse and recycling containers ensuring that refuse and recycling items are collected at all times and missed collections are avoided by the end of the scheduled day.

2.Operate any fitted power mechanism including automated loading/compaction equipment in accordance with service procedures and vehicle requirements and to assist the driver in operational activities on the round and at tipping locations to reduce and control the potential risks to Health & Safety.

3.Be responsible for supporting the driver to manoeuvre the vehicle safely around the streets and carry out reversing assistant, traffic control and signalling (banks person) duties in accordance with safe working procedures and utilising reversing aides to minimise the risk of personal injury to other members of the crew and to members of the public.  

4.Undertake a visual inspection of sacks and containers to ensure that prohibited/contaminated waste is not collected and that recyclable waste is deposited in the appropriate vehicle compartment to avoid cross contamination. Identify and report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver any non-compliance and where necessary apply approved notices to the bags or container.

5.Ensure that any debris or spilt refuse from damaged sacks is cleared up immediately, and where heavy littering has occurred, report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships

Willingness to comply with ongoing job related training requirements, new information and instructions

Job Related Skills and Competencies

Ability to understand, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions

Good communications skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships

Ability to identify and report on vehicle defects

The ability to use physical effort for sustained periods of working

Knowledge

Relevant Health & Safety legislation 

Experience

 Experience of power mechanism operation/ operating various plant and machinery

Personal qualities

A flexible approach and the ability to demonstrate commitment towards achieving high standards in service delivery. 

Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions

Willingness and ability to work as part of a team

Willingness to comply with service requirements in relation to personal protective clothing and equipment

Desirable Criteria

Large Goods Vehicle Licence Category C.

Refuse/recycling practices and operation of power mechanisms

Geographical knowledge of Carmarthenshire

Job Category : Financial

Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary :£52,759.00

To provide leadership to the benefits administration team to ensure that a responsive, efficient, innovative, customer led service is provided to all scheme members and employers.

To manage the benefits team to ensure a high-quality service is provided to all its Members and employer bodies. Support the team in developing their understanding of the rules of the pension schemes they administer, as well as wider pension related legislation and guidance. Provide advice and expertise for all non-standard members’ queries that require escalation to ensure they are resolved in a timely manner and that the service targets outlined in the Fund’s Administration Strategy are met.

The post will also be part of the management team to ensure the service is developed to meet the changing legislation requirements and to provide support to Fund projects.

Supervision and/or

Management of

People

Full accountability for a team of staff including; managing performance, monitoring quality and

quantity of work; disciplinary matters; employee wellbeing; training and development

Indicative

qualifications

Degree in relevant profession, or equivalent experience/skills

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role

ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities, demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

Level 4 in management or equivalent experience

Knowledge and

Skills Experience of managing, motivating and developing a diverse team of staff

Experience of managing staffing budgets

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

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines,

legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.

Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads of a team to achieve

deadlines

Thorough knowledge of other areas of the authority relevant to the service.

Ability to interpret and analyse statistical and numerical data, drawing conclusions from the data

to inform decision making.

Experience of defining and developing systems, policies, procedures and / or practices.

Experienced project manager with a good understanding of project management methodologies

and systems.

Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload prioritise and set deadlines.

Transformation management skills to advise on process flow, removal of waste and duplication

within and across service areas.

Ability to produce business focussed, user friendly reports, policy and project documents where

appropriate.

Authority and credibility to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues,

customers and partners

Creativity and

Innovation

Work on own initiative to manage own activities and the work of the team contributing to longer

term activities / plans for the service area.

Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve

complex issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality

and efficiency of services.

Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory

guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action – within the boundary of

well-defined policies.

Allocate work to the team monitoring quality and outputs

Proactively manage staffing issues

Research and resolve problems, provide advice and guidance to the team on processes and

procedures

Lead research and development of systems, policies, procedures and / or standards within

specialist area

Analyse data/information to highlight and prioritise issues for further investigation,recommending solutions where appropriate.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 16:30

End Time : 23:00

The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is a vital service which provides out of hours cover for North Yorkshire Council and the City of York and is based in County Hall, Northallerton, although the service operates on a countywide basis.

The principle responsibility of EDT is to respond to out of hours requests where intervention from the Local Authority is required to safeguard a vulnerable child or adult until the next working day. 

As a qualified and registered Social Worker you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services. You will be dealing with complex cases that require thorough and robust risk decision making. You will have proven experience in Social Work in one or more areas of practice, including children, adults and families. 

We start work at 4.30pm Monday to Friday through until 8:30am the next working day. At weekends and Bank Holidays we cover the 24 hour day with a rota that requires various shift patterns.

Northallerton benefits from easy connectivity to the surrounding areas of York, Leeds and Teesside via a series of rail and road links, such as the A1 and A19, as well as being easily accessible to other towns and villages within North Yorkshire. 

The base is County Hall, the role is hybrid however candidates will be required to travel throughout North Yorkshire and York. 

Hours available are variable and up to full time. Shifts will be provided for the next 8 weeks. 

The nature of the work is that out of hours shifts may produce varying working hours and we can support flexible arrangements around this. 

AMPH qualification required

Essential upon appointment

Knowledge

•          Knowledge and experience of good practice standards in relation to children, adults and families at a local level

•          Knowledge of the legal framework for working with children, adults and families.

•          Understand the role and value of families and carers as partners in supporting their children and adults to achieve positive outcomes.

Experience

•          Substantial post-qualifying experience within a relevant professional field.

•          Substantial case management experience of cases with complex, professional and ethical issues; which may include including adult and/or child protection, court proceedings, case conferences and other formal processes.

•          Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary working; which may include with children in need, looked after children, child protection, safeguarding adults and mental health.

Occupational Skills

•          Ability to deliver all aspects of children and adults work, including mental health, adult safeguarding and child protection.

•          Developed practice skills for this client group, including the ability to engage and communicate with children, young people, adults and families, and with a range of other stakeholders.

•          Ability to prepare written assessments, reports and service plans to a high professional standard.

•          Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively and to meet necessary timescales.

•          Ability to meet targets and manage own performance across a broad multi-disciplinary range.

•          Ability to deliver services and practices to agreed standards are maintained.

•          Support and challenge partners and other professional staff to ensure service and practices are delivered to the appropriate standards.

•          Ability to present, explain and negotiate the services’ activities and objectives in a wide range of contexts.

•          Competent in word processing, creating and manipulating spreadsheets, data inputting, accessing information from databases and electronic communication.  Expert skills with electronic case recording systems.

•          Customer-facing role requiring 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

•          Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA, AMHP)

•          Current registration with  HCPC

•          Supervision for managers’ module•          Evidence of further progress in PQ development

Job Category : Buildings Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Valleys Innovation Centre, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:30
Salary: £22.00

To provide high-quality, professional building services and to ensure an effective, efficient and responsive interface between the Group and its customers, clients and stakeholders.

To assist with the team duties as a team member, but with a particular expertise in the field of electrical, fire and security services, in the execution and delivery of the Council’s statutory and preventative maintenance programme, to ensure compliance is maintained in all areas. 

To assist and in the gathering, upkeep and population of asset management and database information, to assist the Corporate Team in managing the Council’s property assets and the preparation of Asset Management Plans and condition reports.

Participate in the Council’s Net Zero Carbon initiative.

To co-ordinate electrical, fire and security building services in relation to projects.

Participate in the delivery of compliance of electrical, fire safety and security within the Council.

What you will deliver:

The provision of co-ordinated design solutions to deliver projects from feasibility stage, to

ensure design and costing deliverables are fully assessed and developed by the project

team.

The Design and Management of multiple ranges of Electrical Building Services, including

lighting, power distribution, IT infrastructure, fire detection and alarm systems, closed

circuit television systems, security alarms and restricted access systems, etc., plus lift

installations (both passenger & goods) and automated door systems, barriers and gates.

The preparation of designs, specifications, estimates, contract documentation and the

issuing of works orders, to enable and maintain the procurement process.

The financial management of projects, including supervision and checking of claims for

payment, together with the approval of invoices ready for processing by finance officers.

The management of construction and/or installation projects ‘on site’ and the supervision

of contractors and/or sub-contractors for the provision of the full range of Electrical

Services, including the quality control thereof.

Provision of technical advice to stakeholders/customers in respect of Electrical

Engineering Services and related projects.

3. Ensure that surveys are undertaken in compliance with the Statutory Regulations and

requirements of the Council’s contract documentation in respect of programming.

Assist in the production and on-going update of the Authority’s Asset Management

Database, including the undertaking of property condition surveys.

Promote positive lines of communication between Service Groups to ensure information

is accurate and timely.

Assist in the monitoring of contractor performance.

Assist in the monitoring of contracts within revenue budget allocation.

Provide periodic reports in relation to contract/contractor performance and budget

allocations.

Promoting energy saving and the provision of advice on improvement measures, inconjunction with the Council’s Energy Management Team.

Job Category : Environmental Services

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:45

End Time : 17:00
Salary: : £19.94

Must have 6 months (or more) experience in dealing with Formal Representations and/or informal appeal made against the PCN (issued within London). Full understanding of TMA 2004 & RTA 1991 is required.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As a member of the Parking appeals and representations team, they deliver a timely and effective service for the Parking and Network Management team and the wider council. The post holder will be expected to produce work to a consistently high standard and to use their experience, knowledge and aptitude to weigh up the evidence in each case, whether it is a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), parking permit or parking control suspension and make balanced judgements.

Parking and traffic enforcement is crucial to delivering three of the council’s plans: Climate Change, Air quality and Streets for people. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.         To investigate and respond to all parking related correspondence, including formal and informal representations and appeals received as a result of enforcement of PCN issued to motorists.  This includes the external Environment and Traffic Adjudicators who sit at London Tribunals and make the final decision on any parking or traffic penalty in an adjudication hearing which evidence is presented by the officers to trained solicitors or barristers who are the adjudicators. 

2.         To ensure other parking enquiries are dealt with, in line with the statutory process and timescales, internal key performance indicators (KPIs), civil procedural rules (CPR 75) and the council’s communication procedures to deliver a high standard of customer services to the residents and visitors of Southwark.

3.         To attend external Adjudication Hearings and give evidence and prepare proofs of evidence as required preparing and determining a plan for any complex cases highlighted in accordance with the legislation.  

4.         To ensure that all incoming parking permit applications and parking control suspension applications are dealt with (including requests for further information) in line with the set time limits given by the appeals and representations managers.

5.         To answer phone calls in the specialist parking customer service centre, dealing with incoming emails, parking permits, parking control suspensions and Paybyphone services, resolving residents and visitors requests and issues in a timely and clear manner.  

6.         To accelerate and identify any themes and trends arising from representations, complaints and concerns to their line manager reporting and sharing case issues. 

7.         To manage and prioritise their own workload in response to changing demands from management. 

8.         To ensure that daily quality and quantity performance standards are met or exceeded and that correspondence conforms to the relevant quality, policy and legislative standards 

9.         To ensure that enforcement practices and required enforcement infrastructure complies with agreed procedures and standards and to take responsibility for reporting non-compliance issues to the appropriate teams. 

10.       To authorise the cancellation of and initiate refunds as a result of PCNs being cancelled, permit or suspensions ending before their expiry when required in accordance with the parking services policies.  

11.       To assist in the mentoring of new staff providing guidance and training on local parking policies, procedures and legislation. Providing advice and guidance on complex parking and traffic cases liaising with other internal or external bodies to resolve queries.

12.       To carry out other duties and tasks which may from time to time be required to meet the needs of the service and to deputise for the Appeals and Representations Manager in their absence.

JOB CONTEXT

            Organisational Objectives: 

            The council has a statutory duty to undertake parking and traffic enforcement and this role deals with the outcomes of managing the limited kerb space on the highway. 

            Contributes to the delivery of the Council’s streets for people strategy, Climate change and Air quality strategies.

            Delivering effective and cost efficient services to the residents and motorists of Southwark

            Delivering high standards of customer service to the residents of Southwark. 

Formally reports to:    Appeals and representations manager

Education to include Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent and/or proven experience of parking enforcement and appeals legislation.

Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally.

Knowledge of the civil parking and traffic enforcement legislation, parking adjudication processes and guidance.  

Knowledge of the back office process for enforcement of parking and traffic penalties.

EXPERIENCE

Proven experience in working in a customer service or administrative environment, having to compose formal correspondence.

Experience of analysing data to carry out investigations and to inform decisions using computer systems and databases.

Experience demonstrating a proven ability to work with contractors and officers in a penalty charge notice enforcement environment to deliver excellent customer service.

APTITUDES AND SKILLS

Ability to effectively prioritise and meet deadlines when faced with conflicting priorities with creativity, tenacity and enthusiasm.

Ability to work independently to meet agreed work plans, deadlines and required performance targets.

Ability to deal with a variety of correspondence and prepare written replies and reports.

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to represent the parking team with officers at all levels. 

Excellent customer service skills and confidence with both written and verbal communication delivering high quality customer outcomes.Ability to diffuse difficult situations and resolve conflicts.

Job Category : Interims

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £595.24

You will:

–           Be a CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant with substantial experience and track record of effecting change. 

–           Work proactively and collaboratively to support our permanent finance team, offering skills and knowledge transfer to enable sustainable working methods in the medium term and to support the career development of our valued team members.

–           Provide expert financial analysis, insight and advice into the development of robust business cases for transformational change in service delivery and to secure associated cost reduction/ income generation.

–           Work proactively with service colleagues to develop ambitious but deliverable interventions to reduce cost and/or generate income at scale based upon your lived experience of meeting similar challenges in other complex organisations.

–           Provide constructive challenge and advice to the Service, ranging from Executive Director, through to individual Budget Holder in order to maintain expenditure within approved budget.

–           May be required to engage with elected members in relation to projects which you become involved in.

–           Provide direct support to the Head of Finance Business Partnering in establishing consistent financial working practices and procedures to a high standard and a disciplined approach to financial evaluation and options appraisal.

This will be a hybrid role with requirement to be on site as requested.

Job Category :Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 22.50

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £14.84

SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT ROLE

OFFICE AND HYBRID BASED LOTS OF INVESTIGATIVE PHONE LIASION AND WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE TEAM SENIORS, PROFESSIONALS AND PARENTS TO ASCERTAIN WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN NEXT WHEN SAFEGUARDING REFERRALS COME IN TO US.

3 DAYS PER WEEK. 1ST MONTH IN OFFICE, 


1.         EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/ KNOWLEDGE

•          BTEC Health and Social Care or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or willingness to undertake further training.

•          A good working knowledge of relevant policies and legislation, in particular the All Wales Child Protection Procedures and Social Services and Well-being Wales Act (2014), especially as they relate to children who may be in need of care and support or protection.

•          Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

2. EXPERIENCE

•          Experience and understanding of child development, either from personal and/or professional experience.

•          Experience of working with children, young people and families who are facing difficulties and who may be living away from home 

•          Experience of building and maintaining relationships with children and their families and working honestly, constructively and collaboratively with families in stressful situations

3. COMMUNICATION / INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

•          Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with children, young people and families

•          Ability to resolve conflicts and have difficult conversations with parents.

•          Ability to build and maintain working links/relationships with other agencies/professionals, communicate effectively and work in partnership

•          Ability to maintain and update clear and concise records and produce clear reports evidencing a good level of written skills

4. APTITUDE AND SKILLS

•          Ability to work as a team member

•          Ability to prioritise work and make decisions within own level of authority

•          To display an understanding of and ability to work within the council’s policies and professional boundaries including child protection and confidentiality

•          To be computer literate and to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills

•          Ability to keep accounts and concise case records in paper form and electronically

•          A full / current driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

•          To be committed to professional development and supervision and appraisal process

•          Must have ability to use home wi-fi if working at home

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: £40.26
Service Manager to manage the Children and Young People’s Disability Service

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 8.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 19:00
Salary: £12.21

• To ensure that the Reception area is kept tidy at all times.
• To receive, record and arrange the safe custody of lost property.
• To assist in the promotion of the Centre.
• To assist at major functions as directed by the Manager.
• To prepare accounts for dishonoured bookings in accordance with agreed procedures.
• To assist in clerical functions as required.
• To supervise Casual Receptionists and provide guidance as necessary in their duties.
• To update Facebook/social media as and when required.

To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Division’s Health & Safety Responsibilities document.
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.
To comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policies and procedures and undertake any relevant health and safety duties in accordance with local arrangements.
To support the Council to play its part in tackling Climate Change and meeting its Carbon Reduction targets across the services it delivers and also in the goods and services it buys or commissions from other organisations.
All staff have a valuable and vital role in keeping people safe. Any person with concerns regarding the safety of a child or adult at risk, OR the behaviour of a colleague towards a child or adult at risk, has a responsibility to report this immediately. This should be done via the person’s Line Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead or contact the Cwm Taf Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub.

Knowledge / Education:

1. Working with Others Is tactful, polite and respectful.
   Knows the role of other teams and individuals and uses this to help resolve Service Users’ issues.
2. Communicating Effectively Listens to others and actively checks their understanding.
   Thinks about and consistently uses the most appropriate form of communication.
3. Meeting Customer Needs Takes responsibility for resolving customer queries.
   Considers the needs of different groups e.g. children, senior citizens, disabled people.
4. Demonstrating Technical Ability Understands data protection and doesn’t disclose private information inappropriately.
   Takes responsibility for keeping job relevant knowledge up to date.
5. Achieving Results Takes initiative and can work without close supervision.
   Is flexible about re-arranging priorities to account for changes and new information.
6. Maintaining Safety and Wellbeing Takes responsibility for complying with all relevant H&S procedures and legislation.
   Anticipates and reports any risks and faults to the correct people quickly.

Job Category : Interims

Location :County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30
Salary: £342.26

Job Title – Project Accountant

Directorate – Finance & Procurement

Reporting to – Strategic Finance Business Partner – Place

Role purpose

The Project Accountant at Somerset Council will be responsible for overseeing and managing financial aspects of various Economic Development Regeneration Capital projects within the council. This role involves ensuring accurate financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for these projects, while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The postholder will collaborate with project teams to provide financial insights and support, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and on time. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, project management methodologies, and the ability to analyse financial data to inform decision-making. The postholder will play a key role in facilitating the integration of financial processes across different projects, promoting continuous improvement and efficiency in financial management practices. Additionally, the Project Accountant will be responsible for liaising with stakeholders to communicate financial performance and risks, and to develop strategies for mitigating financial issues. This position demands excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Accountabilities

•          Develop and manage capital project budgets, ensuring alignment with overall financial goals.

•          Monitor projects and provide regular financial reports to stakeholders.

•          Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential risks.

•          Ensure compliance with financial regulations and council policies.

•          Collaborate with project teams to provide financial guidance and support.

•          Prepare and present financial performance reports to senior management.

•          Prepare relevant grant applications and government returns 

•          Facilitate the integration of financial processes across multiple projects.

•          Conduct post-project financial reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Knowledge 

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Familiarity with relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of budgeting and financial planning processes

Understanding of risk management in financial contexts.

Awareness of financial software and tools used in project accounting.

Experience 

Proven experience in accounting and financial management.

Experience in managing project finances.

Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports.

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Experience in conducting financial analysis and identifying trends.

Experience in public sector financial management.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

Professional certification in accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Additional training in financial software and tools.

Continuous professional development in accounting and project management.

Skills 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Proficiency in financial software and tools.

Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Park Avenue (65c), Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £25.78

4.         DUTIES:

Collaboration with the multi disciplinary team in order to: –

4.1 Undertake assessment of need and establish eligibility for services under Fairer Access to Care and the Care Programme

      Approach for adults with mental health problems and their carers and families

4.2 To provide a social work services for adults with mental health problems and their carers

4.3 To manage, monitor and review care plans involving service users and carers in liaison with the other workers and agencies as necessary to meet service user’s assessed need. Including users of residential accommodation and other purchased placements

4.4 To act as a care coordinator according to the requirement of a care programme approach

4.5 To work at all times within the Council’s Financial Regulations in coordinating packages of care and other services

4.6 To be aware of resources available within the mental health speciality 

4.7 To make use of information management systems including technology in the recording and retrieval of information required

4.8  To comply with local recording policy and other documentation as required by the Directorate

4.9  To be managed and receive professional supervision and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets

4.10 To work within a multidisciplinary team participating in duty rotas systems

4.11 To undertake safeguarding adult enquiries

4.12 To undertake training as required including training as an Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor

4.13 To undertake the duties of an AMHP participating in the boroughs AMHP rota

4.14 To carry out all duties according to the professional code of conduct and with due regard to Council and Mental Health Trust Policies

4.15 To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post and as directed by the line manager or other senior managers

4.16 To keep abreast of current legislation, government policies and guidance relating to mental health and vulnerable persons.

ESSENTIAL

DipSW or CQSW or equivalent and HCPC Registered

Experience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory framework

Experience of multidisciplinary team work

Experience of care management

Excellent written and verbal communication and engagement

DESIRABLE

AMHPDriving licence

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 28.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £16.00

we need 1 x 28 hr   to work a 4 week rolling rota to include  working one weekend in 4. hours being 9.30am – 5.30pm 4 days weekly.

The candidates would need to be flexible to change a working day in an emergency.

applicants must have a level 3 NVQ/QCF in adult social care

2 years experience of support adults to provide reablement and maximise core skills, this being by completing risk assessments and carrying out medication needs assessments and putting in place a care plan for carers to follow that’s personalised

Must have experience of carrying out medication needs assessments and putting in place risk assessments and mar sheets.

candidates must have a full drivers licence and access to a car for this role. mileage will be paid for travel during working hours.

candidates must have IT experience in using excel and word along with internal service systems, this is a substantial part of the day to day record keeping and assessments of this role, which are all electronic

be able to lone work using own initiative.Be able to communicate clearly in English , verbally and in writinng

Promote continuous improvement in financial management practices.

Knowledge / Experience / Skills

Knowledge 

Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Familiarity with relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of budgeting and financial planning processes

Understanding of risk management in financial contexts.

Awareness of financial software and tools used in project accounting.

Experience 

Proven experience in accounting and financial management.

Experience in managing project finances.

Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports.

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Experience in conducting financial analysis and identifying trends.

Experience in public sector financial management.

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.

Professional certification in accounting (e.g., ACCA, CIMA).

Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).

Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Additional training in financial software and tools.

Continuous professional development in accounting and project management.

Skills 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Effective communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Proficiency in financial software and tools.

Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Working Conditions 

This role involves working within a dynamic and supportive local authority environment. Candidates should be prepared for the following conditions: 

•          Work Hours: Standard working hours are 37, with occasional requirements for evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines or attend community events. 

•          Location: Remote working with occasional travelling to County Hall Taunton to be agreed

•          Work Environment: The role involves working both independently and as part of a team, with access to modern office facilities and resources. 

•          Health and Safety: Adherence to all health and safety regulations is mandatory, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees. 

Dimensions of the role 

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Working Arrangements 

Somerset Council’s dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position.

Corporate Accountabilities•          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 – Unqualified

Location : Community Link, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 32.50

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 15:30
Salary: £14.84

Lone worker supporting service users to access activities in the community

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Enfield Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week :35.00

Start Date :Immediate start

Start Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.00

Job Category : Interims

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £278.13

Background

The Benefit Service requires support to undertake a review into the Council’s approach to Tackling Inequality. This review will assess the current functions undertaken by the Council’s Financial Support Team and consider the options for delivering an improved Service.

Key functions of the post

Reporting to the Benefits Manager, lead a 3-month project across the two teams to:

•          Establish a strong mutual understanding of each other’s objectives, work, outputs, and outcomes

•          Establish a new approach to working together to ensure that residents, officers and members are clear about the respective service offer 

•          Establish joint reporting on both teams’ outputs and outcomes

•          Inform a collaborative design of a new integrated service model to support residents experiencing financial hardship

This will involve:

•          Review of inflows/outflows

•          What is the current service offering

•          Operational capacity

•          Staff development requirements

•          Areas of failure demand

•          Review of outcome tracking

•          Could data be used to improve efficiency/effectiveness of service

Expected outputs

It is expected that, during the duration of the contract, the post holder will deliver:

•          A comprehensive review document, covering all aspects highlighted earlier in this document.

•          Provide the Officers with a point of contact to input into the review and highlight opportunities for improvements.

•          A draft project plan to support Service improvements.

•          Proposals for a new integrated team, including draft JDs & growth bid, if required.

Key skills and experience

• Significant experience of Project Management, delivering agreed outputs and benefits on time and in budget 

• Experience of planning project activities, estimating resource needs and monitoring progress against a plan

• A track record of delivering at pace in a complex organisation 

• Experience of redesigning processes and services to deliver better value at lower cost 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills, and an ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, both within and outside the council. Experience of producing business cases, project briefs and other project documentation.

• Experience of working effectively with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams, senior managers, and partner organisations.

• A good understanding of the issues Councils currently faces and the landscape across local authority / Corporate services, and the particular governance and accountability requirements 

• Knowledge and understanding of equity issues in relation to providing public services.

• Commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Adopts a can-do attitude by identifying problems/issues and finding solutions