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Job Category:   – Admin & Clerical

Job location: Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE
Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £17.39 per hour

 Home Ownership Team Grade: Band 3 Reports to: Billing & Accounts Manager Purpose: Working together to deliver homes and communities where residents feel happy and secure. Values: High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen and Excellent Customer Service. Responsibilities & Outcomes Skills & Experience Expectations Key Responsibilities: ?

 Uphold SHPs Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations at all times (see overleaf) ?


 Make prompt contact and effectively manage service charge and major work accounts. ? 

Provide information on payment options and if necessary refer leaseholders to sources of advice. ?

 Refer appropriate service charge and major work debts to external solicitor. ?

 Recommend debts/credits for write[1]off/write-on. ?

 Identify and process refunds when accounts are in credit. ?

 Encourage payment by direct debit, create direct debit payments, and monitor direct debit payments and action direct debit BACS reports. ?

 Take payments over the telephone by debit or credit card. Essential: ?

 Customer Focused experience and committed to delivering excellent services and continuous improvement ? 

Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and work to deadlines ?

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write clearly and creatively in a range of formats ?

 Respond positively to support the team during periods of heavy workload or situations requiring a flexible approach ?

 To be able to work without supervision and as part of a team ? 

Good standard of numeracy, literacy and ability to use IT systems and software and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook ?

 Work to achieve personal and team targets by participating in team initiatives including occasional evening and Saturday working for which time off in lieu will be given. ? 

Work proactively to achieve SHP aims and objectives by meeting individual targets as agreed via appraisal/supervision. ?

 Use information technology accurately and effectively in accordance with SHP codes of conduct. ? 

Collaborate positively with all SHP staff to cover essential customer services as necessary. ? 

Attendance at resident forums, meetings with the Council and external agencies as required. ? 

Assist with the calculations of service charge actuals, keeping to deadlines and assisting with the printing and enveloping of invoices. ? 

Carry out any other duties within the scope of the grade as required by the line manager. ? 

Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with SHP Core Values, Standards, Targets, Policies and Procedures. ?

 Respond to correspondence, telephone calls, emails and complaints in accordance with SHP service standards and timescales. 

? Assist with calculation of service charge actuals. Key Outcomes: SHP aims to be a sustainable business and the recovery of debts and service charges, together with the effective management of the garage stock are important elements of this. This role is key to ensuring leaseholders and debtors understand their obligations and ensure that service charges and debts are recovered in an empathetic but firm manner, meeting the required targets. This role involves liaison with other colleagues within Neighbourhoods, Property Services and Finance. Assistance with the accurate & timely charging of the services provided to leaseholders is also required. Desirable: ? 

Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at Grade C and above or equivalent ?

 To hold a current valid UK full driving licence and have access to a motor vehicle Driving License Desirable Business Insurance/Own Car Desirable Enhanced DBS No Mobile Working Hybrid working Evenings/Weekends Occasional Jobholders are required to undertake any other duties within their capabilities as may be reasonably require

Job Category:   Planning
Job location The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.82 per hour

3-4 days remote, 1-2 days in the office. Some travel between sites.

Role Purpose

Provides a complete and comprehensive support and daily business management service to Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers ensuring that the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers is as informed, briefed and prepared as necessary to undertake their duties effectively. This provision will include the management of their schedule, coordinating meetings, research, work progression, responding to correspondence and responding to telephone enquiries to assist with the effective management and operation of the Planning Service 

As Support Assistant to Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers the postholder exercises judgement and discretion in determining priorities daily. They are responsible for managing every aspect of the manager�s day, taking care of key tasks such as managing meetings and booking appointments, as well as organising their correspondence, business letter writing, email communication and running professional errands. Enabling the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers to manage their time effectively because the Planning Support Assistant is taking care of certain tasks that allow the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers to focus on more important aspects of their role.

Acting as first point of contact for the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers, fielding all enquiries with tact and sensitivity whilst maintaining strong relationships and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

The role requires a large amount of autonomy, and the postholder will need to be particularly adept at prioritisation, often having to work with very little guidance from their extremely busy managers. This requires a deep understanding and awareness of their needs, to make good decisions under pressure.

Working in a dynamic atmosphere the postholder is required to adapt to the changing demands expected when working in a political and high-profile environment.

Qualification/ Knowledge /Skills/Experience 

Qualifications – Essential

Minimum of 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) including English and Maths or relevant experience 

Vocational Secretarial/Executive Support/Personal Assistant qualifications

Qualifications – Desirable

Local government work experience 

Knowledge – Essential

Good IT skills including experience using Microsoft Applications

Principles of good customer service 

Values and promotes equality and diversity. 

Principles of data protection 

Skills � Essential

Ability to manage and prioritise Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers emails and correspondence and to assist them in managing their time.

Ability to manage information and produce routine correspondence. 

Ability to produce letters and other documents quickly and accurately to set deadlines. 

Good attention to detail.

Ability to work without supervision, using initiative to prioritise own and team�s workload, and to plan ahead to ensure that deadlines are met.

Ability to communicate easily at any level with the public, elected members of the Council, senior staff in Government Departments, other organisations, and other Somerset Council staff. 

Ability to convey information on complex or contentious issues both verbally and in writing.

Ability to influence and motivate colleagues and to work well as part of a team.

Ability to be creative in approach to problem solving and identifying areas of improvement.

Managing diaries and scheduling relevant meetings.

Managing correspondence, and emails and distributing as appropriate.

Preparing correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Providing an accurate and confidential administration service.

Administration of management events and meetings.

Accurate and methodical.

Flexible and committed approach.

Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.

Enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Support for colleagues in busy times and providing holiday cover.

Experience – Essential

Experience � Desirable

Local government and/or public sector experience, working with elected members in a political environment.

Dimensions of role

Undertakes other duties in support of the Head of Planning and Planning Service Managers as required.

 Job Category:   Social Care Qualified
Job location King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council

Hours per day: 7.5

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.98 per hour

 3 Days Per Week Onsite – 2 From Home

What will I be doing?

This post is short-term cover in our Family Safeguarding team, working with children and families supported at Child In Need level to progress their plans and work towards step-down or closure to Children’s Social Care. This is needed pending recruitment of permanent team members in early 2026. 

In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. 

Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you’ll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families. You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work. You will have experience of supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues and working with complex needs and risks, and will be happy to continue doing this with us in Somerset. 

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We are continuing to develop our use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of our multi-agency partners. Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions. We also use Magic Notes as an authority to support social workers with their recording. 

Anything else I should know?

Based in Bridgwater, we are open to flexible working options. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

 Job Category:   Admin & Clerical
Job location Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE

United Kingdom
Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours per day: 8

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.18 per hour

 Purpose: To ensure that works orders are scheduled through the In-house appointments system, repairs works are allocated to trade operatives and all works are carried out with minimal average turnaround time.  

• To plan and schedule the responsive repair works to be carried out by the operatives and sub-contract resource. 
• Ensure IT systems are operated effectively, operatives are using and updating their PDAs appropriately and schedule of rate codes are inputted correctly.
• To ensure repairs are monitored and updated on an ongoing basis in relation to job status, including jobs raised booked within target time, cancelled works orders, repairs without appointments, overdue jobs and all follow on jobs are actioned by the end of each day.
• The customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with service users, clients, and both internal/external stakeholders This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID, maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements. 
• A key person communicating between the resident and maintenance worker regarding ongoing work/s where required and liaison with colleagues to ensure accurate & timely information provided. 
• Work with all team members including, administrators, operatives, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure an efficient and productive service is delivered to service users and client and to support the attainment and maintenance of high levels of satisfaction with performance delivery in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
• Follow and support policies, procedures, initiatives and work instructions at all times and keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies and report to your Manager where damages occur. 
• Provide back up to all other planners, covering any absences and attending informal and formal company & client meetings and training sessions as required. 
• Ensure the effective management of the operatives diaries and respond accordingly to unforeseen situations such as prioritising emergency work, rearranging diaries due to sickness absence or training/meeting requirements.  Key role in managing the DLO diaries.
• Liaise with the supply chain to ensure subcontractors are allocated work in the prescribed manner and that they are aware of their obligations to make appointments with the residents.
• Ensure the IT records are kept up to day and input on the WIP (Work In Progress) so that it is kept at a manageable level.
• To work closely with the CET’s and Repairs Supervisors/Technical Inspectors to ensure the allocation of work/inspection referrals is as accurate as possible.

Job Category:   Financial

Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.05 per hour

1 day office, 4 remote – flexible Main Responsibilities & Duties

Process financial transactions in accordance with agreed practice and authorisation processes, eg Accounts Payable transactions, Accounts Receivable transactions, Cashiering processes, Master Data transactions, etc. (this role within the Cashiers Team)

 

Act as a local point of contact for administrative and/or finance related queries, providing advice & guidance to operational and other staff, suppliers and customers, eg AP/AR/Master Data/Cash handling processes, Financial Management Regulations, administrative policies.

 

Administer financial schemes in accordance with agreed practice and authorisation processes, eg Purchasing Cards, Petty Cash, Construction Industry Scheme for tax, Controlled stationery etc.

        

Monitor the application of corporate processes & practices and that they are implemented consistently to prescribed standards, eg compliance to agreed AP/AR/Cash handling processes and authorisation of financial transactions.

 

Contribute, through participation in working groups, to the development of systems and processes, eg Dynamics D365, Income Management System (IMS) and financial information systems.

 

Contribute to, propose and implement, solutions to many and varied problems relating to financial systems, procedures and reporting, eg process controls and changes in regulations.  This may also include carrying out test transactions to ensure processes work as intended.

 

Oversee and maintain information on Finance systems, eg D365, IMS, Spreadsheets, etc.

 

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.

 Contacts & Relationships 

Internal contacts include members of Finance, budget holders, other officers dealing with finance transactions (including schools), colleagues in the Systems Team and HR. The purpose of this contact is to provide information and financial support.

 

External contacts can include suppliers, customers, internal and external auditors, colleagues in central government departments and finance staff in other authorities.

Job Category:    Building Services & Maintenance
Job location Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,
United Kingdom
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.68 per hour

1. Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules. 

1. To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook. 

1. Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear. 

1. To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc. 

1. When instructed attend all training courses. 

1. Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).

Qualifications and Experience 

Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential) 

Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable) 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together 

Supervision Received 

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors 

Education/Qualifications/Knowledge                                                     

       1.1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the Newport City area                    

1.2 Have an understanding of the demands/requirements      

      Experience                                                                                                        

2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in      

       2.2 Have supervisory 

Aptitudes and Skills 

3.1 Possess the ability to work on your own initiative 

3.2 Possess the ability to work as a good team player 

3.3 Possess  the ability to work to targets and deadlines 

3.4 Ability to identify priorities and manage the progress of your own work, and completing demands 

3.5 Possess good customer care skills

 Job Category:    Social Care Qualified
Job location Main Building, Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1YL
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.51 per hour

2 days remote, 3 days in the office.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner to join the Social Care Screening Team.

Children Social Work in Lincolnshire

This is an exciting opportunity to have real input into the efficient and effective delivery of social care in a nationally leading local authority. Our Children’s Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something we are extremely proud of as it reflects the quality of social work practice in Lincolnshire.

Our practice model is “Signs of Safety” and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan.

About the role of an Advanced Practitioner in the Social Care Screening Team

We are a dedicated team of experienced social workers working together to make decisions at the front door and determine the right level of support required for a child or family when concerns arise about their safety or well-being.  We work closely with our Social Care and Early Help colleagues and partner agencies screening contacts about children and young people as well as holding consultations to advise and guide partner agencies about the right support required for an individual child and their family. As such, this is a non-case holding role.

We believe that supporting emotional resilience is always important, but particularly so when you are working with families experiencing complex and challenging circumstances.  We will provide you with strong peer support, regular formal and informal supervision, group learning and team meetings. You will be further supported in your work through our excellent internal and external training learning offer including complimentary access to the Research in Practice, access to emotional wellbeing support/counselling. 

This is an exciting opportunity to have real input into the efficient and effective delivery of social care in a nationally leading local authority. Our Children’s Services is rated by Ofsted as Outstanding. This is an incredible achievement and something we are extremely proud of as it reflects the quality of social work practice at the Social Care Front Door. 

To apply, you will have:

• A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Significant social work experience and an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Social Care Intervention thresholds.
• A firm belief in the importance of social work values and practice.
• A strengths based and creative and innovative approach to problem solving.
• An excellent communicator who builds strong working relationships with colleagues, families and external agencies.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Above all, to want to achieve the best possible result for each and every child.

 Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ

United Kingdom

Sefton MBC

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate

start Salary: £22.38 per hour

Job Category:   Legal
Job location Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, Greater London, EC1M 5NW
United Kingdom
Southern Housing
Hours per week: 35
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £45.00 per hour

first week – full time office attendance then 3 days office , 2 days remote

Employee must have a valid and current Law Society Practicing Certificate (if a solicitor) or a Bar Council certificate with the ability to conduct litigation confirmed (if a Barrister). � Enhanced DBS and driving licence requirements are not applicable to this rol

To provide legal advice and assistance routine/standard housing management and landlord & tenant matters and on more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include conducting efficient and effective litigation to include but not limited to, anti-social behaviour injunctions; anti-social behaviour possession claims; committal applications; tenancy fraud possession claims; access injunctions; housing disrepair claims; prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act; applications to the Court of Protection and money claims, briefing Counsel and/or conducting advocacy where appropriate in order to protect the interests of Southern Housing and its Group partners. Dependant on your level of skill and experience, to provide or assist in the provision of advice on and conduct of other contentious matters with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members. To include First Tier Tribunal cases; trespass/Right of Way/breach of Easement claims and other claims arising from contactor, Landlord and Leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms. To assist with instructing external solicitors for matters that cannot be dealt with in[1]house. To assist in developing the in-house legal provision to meet the needs of Southern Housing and its Group partners. To ensure that legal work is carried out in house where this is more cost effective including preparing and drafting all own pleadings on routine/standard matters and more complex matters, with support as appropriate to your level of skill and experience from more senior or experienced team members to include but not limited to, notices of seeking possession; claim forms; particulars of claim; defences; reply to defences; part 20 counterclaims; injunctions; committal applications, witness statements; case summaries; lists of issues; chronologies and trial bundles. Ensure communication between instructing officers and the legal team is effective and efficient. To assist in the development and to implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective provision of housing management and other litigation services and advice on landlord & tenant law including the provision of witness support in particular to those witnesses involved with anti-social behaviour cases which includes out of office hours visits to their homes, if required. To comply with the approved processes and procedures, including maintaining data records and registers as required by the Director of Legal Services. Ensure sound data management, both in case management and in passing on key data to other departments in a timely fashion. To keep up to date with the constitutional, legal and regulatory framework within which Housing Associations operate. This also includes keeping up to date records in requirements. To ensure that such knowledge is shared to encourage a knowledgeable and compliance focused culture. To support more junior legal team members and volunteers and provide assistance to the more senior team members and general assistance to the wider legal team. Liaising with clients, suppliers, and staff at all levels across the organisation. Build and maintain effective working relationships with external contacts and partners including updating colleagues in respect of changes in law. Ensure confidentiality, sensitivity, and a professional approach in all activities. To provide cover for other solicitors in the litigation side of the team and, dependant on skills and experience, for the Legal Services Manager (Litigation) in their absence

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified
Job location County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA,
United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £20.29 per hour

Job Purpose Social Workers will normally be appointed to work in a social care setting, from which they will work as a member of a team. The office base may in some circumstances be changed if the services are subject to corporate re-organisation. Social care services are structured into the first point of contact which is the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub at Annesley; Assessment Services in the North and South of the County; Locality Teams in Bassetlaw, Newark, Mansfield, Ashfield, Broxtowe and Rushcliffe, and Gedling; and the Through-Care Service based in Ollerton. Social Workers in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub assess the initial need for service and identify safeguarding concerns. In other parts of the Social Work Service, Social Workers work with children and young people and their families/carers. They have responsibility for the assessment of individual needs and the initiation and coordination of a range of services to meet them. They work with children and families with complex needs and high levels of vulnerability. They are involved in the management of significant risk in these cases. The post requires the post holder to organise and manage their workload independently, under supervision of the Team Manager.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hospital, Pontypool, Pontypool, NP4 5YA

 Torfaen Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary £29.22 per hour

We are currently looking for highly motivated dynamic individual to join Torfaen Adult Mental Health Social Work Team within Adult Services. The post is 37 hours. Adult Services is a multi-disciplinary division that works together with partner agencies to meet the social care needs of adult who experience mental distress within Torfaen. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals, to promote choice, control, positive risk taking and meaningful social inclusion in order to achieve positive recovery outcomes in the area that matters most.

The successful candidate will need to be a registered social worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) is desirable, if not, TCBC has explicit expectation that the successful candidate will undertake the AMHP course.  The candidate will have experience of a wide range of social care processes and excellent assessment and risk management skills. The AMHP qualification attracts an additional market supplement linked to being on the AMHP rota and paid on a monthly basis (the details of which can be provided). We are looking for flexibility, enthusiasm and dedication to working positively with individuals in the community and hospital settings.  The ability to work effectively as part of a team is a key factor.  In return, we will provide you with a supportive environment with good opportunities to develop your career. 

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location Civic Centre, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 3QZ United Kingdom

Lewisham Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.22 To provide a high quality, professional social work service to children in need, children in need of protection, looked after children (and care leavers where relevant) and their families in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures of the Council and best practice.

Contacts and Referrals Develop and maintain joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies.Attend meetings, including reviews and case conferences and make professional contributions to the proceedings.

AssessmentUndertake continuing assessments of Children in need and their families to determine their care needs.Undertake assessments of need of children in need or care leavers.

PlanningIdentify and agree desired outcomes on the basis of assessed need.Identify and arrange interventions necessary to meet needs and desired outcomes.Provide a service where this offers best value and is within the capacity of the post-holder.Carry out social work case management appropriate to assessed need.Re-assess need as required.Initiate appropriate action to protect service users at risk.

Monitoring and Review Review care plans at pre-determined datesUndertake statutory visits to Looked After Children.Undertake safeguarding checks and visitsUndertake direct work with children and young peoplePartnershipEnsure that all work is undertaken in the spirit of partnership with children, young people and their families.Work with partner agencies in the process of assessment, planning and review for those children in receipt of the service.

Administration & Personal EffectivenessMaintain accurate and up-to-date records that give a full explanation of decisions taken.Complete required documentation within relevant timescales and comply with care management standards.Manage time and prioritise work demands.Contribute to the development of the team and people’s learning, including taking responsibility for personal continuous professional development.Participate in Supervision, Appraisal and Team Meetings

Service DevelopmentEnsure shortfalls in available services and unmet need identified in meetings are appropriately recorded and reported.Contribute to the monitoring and improvement of services.Undertake any tasks deemed necessary by the Team Manager to ensure an efficient and effective service.

Equal OpportunitiesBe aware of and actively promote the Authority’s equality policies and to reflect equality principles in one’s own attitude and behaviour.

Health & SafetyCreate and maintain a healthy, safe and productive working environment, undertaking risk assessments as may be required.

ConfidentialityRespect the right of individuals to privacy, maintaining confidentiality where this is required and appropriate.Identify when it is appropriate and lawful to disclose information related to service users and make necessary disclosures within legal and policy frameworks.

Supervision & ManagementSupervise students undertaking practice placement activities.Supervise unqualified staff.

Professional Mentoring & GuidanceProvide professional guidance and advice on social work practice to newly qualified and less qualified staff.

PracticeTake responsibility for more complex caseloads appropriate to the service, including cases where risks are high and interventions are of a complicated nature.Chair reviews, meetings or case conferences.

Job Category:   Housing

Job location: John Frost Sq, Newport, Newport, NP20 1PA,
United Kingdom
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.83

3-4 days in office and out on inspections, 1 day remote

Summary

We are seeking an Accommodation Officer to assist our busy team with bookings for temporary accommodation and with the management of Temporary, Transitional and Settled accommodation provided by the Council to respond to homelessness in Newport.

We are seeking an energetic individual with experience of providing housing services and a passion for making a difference. This post offers a wide range of experience, challenges, and personal and professional development to the successful applicant. 

Demonstrates resilience and a proactive work ethic, maintaining high performance under pressure. Able to manage stress effectively, adapt to challenging situations, and handle confrontation in a professional and constructive manner.

If you can evidence your ability to deliver effective services and outcomes in this field, we would love to hear from you.

Role location 

Based in Newport city centre at the Library in John frost square, this role also involves travel between properties. There is also an opportunity for some hybrid office/home working.

Key result areas

• Manage rent accounts keeping debts to a minimum
• safeguarding tenants and identifying support needs
• Management of placements and movements of clients to maximise suitable accommodation
• provide duty in the office completing license agreements, occupational contracts and housing benefit forms
• to be able to have own transport to travel throughout Newport

Job Category:   Management

Job location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU
United Kingdom
Lewisham Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £26.94

once a fortnight in the office at Laurence House

Main Purpose of the job: 

To  manage a varied caseload of complex investigations  referred  to the Anti Fraud and Corruption Team and ensure that cases are investigated to a high professional standard and in accordance to statutory requirements. 

To produce comprehensive, high level written reports  from investigations that include both conclusions and recommendations for the Director of the relevant directorate.

To ensure that fraud & corruption is prevented, detected and investigated.

To ensure that appropriate recommendations, sanctions  prosecutions were applicable are applied effectively. 

To perform the responsibilities of the post in a way that is consistent, adds value to the core objectives and values of the section and the Council. 

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

1. Self manage a varied caseload of  reported allegations of fraud or irregularities against Lewisham Council by members, employees, contractors, clients, or customers in order to deliver the service in accordance with legislative requirement, the Division�s service plan, policy requirements, internal disciplinary procedures and any other requirements as determined by the A-FACT Manager.

2. Undertake the investigation of complex cases to a high professional standard, delivering an effective and efficient service which complies with legislative requirements such as employment legislation, the Criminal Procedures and Investigatory Act 1998, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Human Rights Act 2018, Fraud Act 2007, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984(PACE), Data Protection Act 1998(DPA), Road Traffic Act 1975, Housing Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and other relevant legislation as appropriate.

3. Monitor and review a varied investigation caseload, prioritizing to meet service needs, targets and legislative deadlines subject to frequently changing circumstances and conflicting priorities. 

1. Carry out all investigations with due regard to Lewisham Councils internal policies and procedures. Where relevant and appropriate review existing procedures and making recommendations where weaknesses are identified, thus making a positive contribution to enhance internal controls and add value to create robust internal controls that minimise the opportunity for fraud or irregularity.

2. To manage the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) bi-annual exercise and ensure that it is undertaken in a timely and efficient manner. To undertake the Council�s �key contact� role of co-ordinating cross-departmental input to this mandatory requirement thus ensuring that Lewisham Council complies with  the data requirements and timetable prescribed by the Audit Commission

3. Undertake interviews of officers, members, clients, contractors, partners and customers in a professional manner and in accordance with best accepted practices. Undertake interviews under Caution  in accordance with Police and Criminal Evidence Act, codes of practice.

4. Where interviewees elect not  to have their interview tape recorded, undertake contemporaneous note taking of such interviews and ensure that notes taken are agreed by all parties.

Job Category:  Hospitality

Job location: Nottingham
United Kingdom
Nottingham City Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £20.75

About the Role:

• Inspire and develop our catering teams to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Work alongside our management team to ensure all kitchens run to a high standard. Carrying out audits and providing recommendations for improvements.  
• Design and implement fresh, seasonal menus working alongside the food development officer ensuring that we meet School Food Standards and Food for Life criteria. Menus are only changed twice per year.
• Shinning a spotlight on our school meal offer by attending school events to promote our menus and food through taster sessions and demonstrations.
• Support and upskill our school cooks, helping them grow their craft and confidence.
• Drive continuous improvement across our schools and commercial catering operations, serving over 2 million meals a year. This may include checking portion sizes, turning a small-scale recipe into a recipe for 200 people.

The ideal candidate will:

• Awareness of school catering government food standards and working within these.
• Experience of working with allergen compliance and management in a school environment.
• Has experience and knowledge within a school catering environment or able to adapt knowledge to the environment.
• Be a natural leader who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a difference.
• Be someone who’s excited to bring the latest food trends and flavours into school kitchens.
• Able to drive to different locations to support kitchens. The role is based within Loxley House (kitchens) but school site presence will be required at times. This could be within any of the 52 schools covered by the council.

Job Category:   Interims

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1ASUnited Kingdom

Bromley Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £55,000

We work on a hybrid work pattern on average 2/3 days in the office but will require flexibility 

MAIN PURPOSE: To provide strategic leadership for all aspects of Development Planning in line with the Council’s Corporate Operating Principles.  To lead the preparation of Development Plans and the Council’s role in the London Plans. To lead and manage the functions of Development Planning Services in accordance with the core principles, key aims and priorities within Building a Better Bromley, the Bromley Local Plan and relevant planning legislation, guidance, practice and professional standards.To contribute to policy formulation at a strategic level and provide advice and guidance to the Chief Planner, Executive Director of ECS, Chief Executive, Chairman of DCC, Portfolio Holders for Renewal and Recreation and Council’s Executive.To demonstrate commitment to the Council’s, key objectives and values through contribution as a member of the Planning Services Management Team and contributing to the wider Departmental Management Team.

To lead Development Planning services in the delivery of best practice and best value through the establishment/maintenance of effective systems, targets and performance management that secures high standard of service delivery and secures positive outcomes. 

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE 

 2.1         Successful background of consistent achievement at Senior Management level in a local planning authority or other large complex organisation.

 2.2         Several years experience of management at a senior level of development plan preparation and/or planning staff management in the public and/or private sector. 

2.3         Experience of contributing to the development of strategy and successful delivery of strategic and corporate goals within a complex service area. 

2.4         Significant involvement in the preparation, management and control of large complex budgets. 2.5         Successful management of change, harnessing the strengths and talents of the workforce in a complex area within a large organisation. 

2.6         A track record of successfully building and developing partnerships both internally and externally and the ability to establish trust and credibility. 

2.7         Evidence of success in determining and evaluating service quality and identifying opportunities to achieve effectiveness and best value. 

2.8         A proven track record of communicating and negotiating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences whilst developing positive relationships. 

3.1         Extensive knowledge, experience and understanding of the major issues facing Planning Services and specifically Development Planning. 

3.2         Experience in Planning Services including the effective management and delivery of Development Plans. 

3.3         Ability to lead strategic planning to develop effective Development Planning Services. 

3.4         Ability to be effective in operational and service management at the most senior level. 

3.5         Ability to take on accountability of programme or project management of significant changes in service areas and in the context of cross-portfolio service issues. 

3.6         Ability to manage effectively large and complex financial budgets. 

3.7         Experience of the effective analysis and management of data to support service evaluation and planning. 

3.8         Ability and knowledge of Council vision, priorities and strategy. 

3.9         Ability to lead, empower and motivate others and form effective relationships. 

3.10       In depth knowledge of Chartered Town Planner professional standards as relevant to Planning Services and how they can be adhered to. 

3.11       Understanding of Performance Management processes in partnership arrangements.

 3.12       Ability to manage the political interface and external relationships. 

3.13       Excellent communication, negotiating and influencing skills, including presentation at Committee, Planning Examinations, Hearings and Appeals and/or at Court.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD
United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £31.50 per hour

We are looking for x2 social workers to join our Fostering Team. 

Key Role & Responsibility of the Fostering Social Worker

• Providing support and advice to foster carers – mainstream and kinship carers (hybrid case work)
• They will keep in regular communication with the child’s SWs, the fostered child/ren, foster carers own children
• Make regular visits to the foster carers’ homes – announced and unannounced 
• Support with home finding for the children needing to come into care – alongside the placement team and CSW
• Assessing the services/support the foster carers will need to care for the fostered child.
• Providing regular supervision – this will include identifying training needs/opportunities.
• Ensuring the foster home meets all the development needs of the child/ren living with the carer
• Assessing and raising concerns whether there are safeguarding and/or standards of care matters.
• Write foster carers annual reviews. 
• Attend appropriate meetings – the fostered child’s Reviews Meetings , Support/Stability Meetings and any other as appropriate (PEPs)
• Attend Foster Panel as required.
• Cover day time duty rota
• Ensure DBS, Health Assessments, Safer Caring Policy  and other related household checks are in place is in place and the Foster Carer Agreement is updated.
• Ensuring that the foster carer is working to and meeting all the National Minimum Fostering Standards (NMS) in their practice

There is a hybrid working arrangement in place where the Team have access to their office space 3 days a week with one day mandatory in the office which is currently on Wednesdays to attend team/service meetings.

Job Category:  Interims

Job location: Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London, IG2 7QZ,
United Kingdom
Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.57 per hour

The first month will be in the office, then it will be one to two days in the office to check on progress 

Project Piece � Pension Reconciliation and Process Review.

Concise piece of work in respect of Teachers Pension Scheme to

Complete annual reconciliation of records received from internal and outsourced Payroll Functions and payments over to pension fund

Support in the completion of internal and external audit of returns for current and prior years 

Review of current internal and external communications and processes updating for ease of reconciliations in line with regulatory and statutory compliance.

Strong background in teachers pensions / Scheme & requirements

Dealing with schools and outsourced payroll companies

Experience in Teachers Pensions porthole

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA
United Kingdom
Monmouthshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.24 per hour

•  To manage a caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group.
• To work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for children, young people, their families and carers in accordance with the principles of the 1989 Children’s Act.
• To complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths and risks.
• To formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of children, families and carers.
• To implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity and resilience of their parents and/or carers.
• To undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.
  
   
• To assist in developing the existing services for children, their families and carers and to help shape future services.
  
   
• To work as part of a team and thereby contribute to the development of the service.
  
   
• To supervise students, where appropriate.
• To initiate and develop effective working relationships with foster carers as professionals. 
  
   
• To initiate and develop effective working relationships with partner agencies.
  
   
• To develop own professional skills through supervision sessions and through undertaking appropriate training and development.
• To maintain awareness of changes in legislation, related policies and practices and implement these within own professional practice.
  
   
• To maintain accurate records, which are up-to-date.
  
   
• To work in a flexible way, if the need arises, so that tasks not specifically covered in the job description are undertaken.
• To maintain safe working practices for self and others, in accordance with the authority’s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work. 

Job Category:   Interims

Job location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU
United Kingdom
Lewisham Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £79,629.00

We are recruiting for the position of Head of Payroll and Pensions. Please ensure that candidates meet the following essential criteria: Demonstrable expertise in managing payroll and pension functions within a local government setting. Proven ability to lead and develop a team, ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational requirements. Strong understanding of payroll systems, pension schemes, particularly LGPS, and all relevant UK legislation.

Main Purpose of the job: 

To be the strategic lead and responsible for Lewisham Councils payroll and pensions services, serving approximately 3,000 Council employees, 3,000 School employees and 28,000 pension members including active, deferred and pensioners. The annual payroll for the Council is over �170m and the value of the Lewisham LGPS is circa �1.85bn.

As a member of the Finance Leadership team you will contribute to the overall leadership and management of the Finance function by taking leadership of the payroll and pensions service. Setting the direction, developing and managing an efficient, effective and responsive payroll and pensions administration service. Fostering a skilled, customer-focused, and high-performing environment which seeks to innovate and improve.

To ensure the data integrity of the Payroll Oracle Cloud system and the Altair pension system, including the legacy system and archived data required to be accessed and retained under LGPS legislation. To ensure that changes to regulations are reflected in system updates to validate system integrity. Exercise controls to prevent losses of resources and data from fraud or error.

To serve as the principal expert on all payroll and pension related matters, offering advice and support to senior management and stakeholders on payroll and pension issues and identifying the impact and implications of national imperatives and legislation developments. 

Summary of Accountabilities and Personal Duties

1. Develop and manage a full suite of payroll and pensions processes that ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements whilst still prioritising the customer experience. Lead and develop a strong working relationship the Council�s Employee Services team, ensuring that there is a streamlined approach to the development of HR and payroll processes.   

1. Ensure best use of payroll and pension administration resources through defining priorities and securing appropriate resources to achieve the Council�s objectives. Lead, manage and develop the payroll and pensions administration teams to ensure efficient and effective performance, customer service and delivery, taking proactive and remedial action when necessary.

2. Be responsible for the operation, management and development of the: payroll and pensions modules of the Council�s ERP system; the Altair pensions system; and the legacy and archive systems by ensuring a constant review of skills, new developments, upgrades and technology to facilitate the accurate and efficient payment of salaries wages and pensions. 

1. Be responsible for the implementation of systems of control over payments or amendments to system data to minimise losses from error or fraud and to be accountable for meeting all statutory or scheme deadlines, to avoid prosecution and fines, including on behalf of external clients.

Knowledge

Evidence of a strong intellectual grasp of local government policy especially in relation to statutory Payroll and Pensions Administration and accounting           S

Knowledge of relevant Local Government Accounting regulations and codes of practice          S

Detailed understanding of audit requirements and programmes.          S

Understanding of implementing and operating electronic payroll and accounting systems     

Demonstrates an understanding of current challenges and opportunities in local government

S

Substantial experience of working in a dynamic environment within a large public or private sector organisation.                  S

A thorough understanding of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations and administration        

Aptitude              

Excellent numeracy skills with experience in complex payroll and pension calculations.          

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll and pension issues.   

Able to prioritise, and provide clear guidance including the establishment and maintenance of a performance management culture

Skills                                       

Strong leadership, management, and motivational skills with experience in developing teams.            

Proven experience in interpreting and implementing payroll and pension legislation. 

Ability to develop and deliver presentation materials clearly and concisely to a range of audiences    

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.  

Ability to act and think strategically, translating this into deliverables.

Ability to reconcile corporate and strategic objectives

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Experience        

Significant experience in payroll and pension administration roles

S

Extensive experience at a senior level managing payroll and pensions functions within a complex organisation, preferably within the public sector or local government.            S

Evidence of having developed and delivered effective performance measures and performance improvement programme in the delivery of services S

Experience of working with payroll and pension software systems (e.g. Oracle Payroll ,Altair Pension system ), including system implementation and enhancements.              S

General Education

A relevant degree or professional payroll or pensions qualification (e.g., MCIPPdip) or equivalent qualifying experience or at least 10 years of experience in managing payroll and pensions             

Equality & Diversity

Awareness of and a commitment to Equality of Access and Opportunity in a diverse community        

Understanding of how equality and diversity relates to this post            

Ability to demonstrate commitment to the principles of equality in employment and service delivery 

Personal Qualities

Strong leadership, management, and motivational skills with experience in developing teams.            

Must be financially fluent, cost and contribution conscious with a focus on value for money  

Energetic, determined, robust and resilient enough to cope with the demands of the role.       

Able to establish positive working relationships with partners and colleagues across different disciplines.    

High standards of integrity        

Commitment to learn � desire to acquire new knowledge, skills and approaches.        

Circumstances

Able to attend meetings in the evenings; to work outside normal office hours; and to work beyond minimum hours as and when required to achieve deadlines.