Job Board

Job Category : Environmental Services
Location : Council Offices, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.15

BPCA qualified L2 and above- 1x day per week work till 5pm. overtime available for call out rota’s dog and live rats.
Driving Licence a must
Rate can be negotiable

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Southwark Council has statutory duty and contractual obligations to provide a pest control service to residents and client teams. Pest Control Technicians are there to provide the front line delivery of core pest control services through inspections, investigations, and surveys of suspected infestations and to carry out treatments or pest proofing works in line with legislative requirements and professional best practice.

Site visits may be within council owned or private properties; communal spaces such as lofts, plant rooms, basements or corridors; public realm locations such as parks; and commercial premises.

The list of pests included in the scope of work includes, but is not limited to:
1.1. Commensal rodents
1.2. Squirrels
1.3. Cockroaches
1.4. Bed bugs/fleas
1.5. Moths/flies
1.6. Tropical/garden ants
1.7. Wasps/hornets
1.8. Stray dog collection/transportation
1.9. Pigeon clearance/proofing

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Essential
Qualified to either Diploma in Pest Control with the British
Pest Control Association (BPCA part 1 and 2) or RSPH
Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent.
To understand issues around the delivery of all pest control
work activities in an urban environment and evidence of
continued professional, managerial and personal
development, within the relevant discipline.

Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice in H&S, pest control.

To understand how the principles of Equality Act and Public Sector Equality Duty impacts on all work duties.
To understand the basic safeguarding procedures and protocols for children and adults at risk.

Experience:
Experience in providing pest control advice to clients.
Experience of working with baits, traps, poisons and pest control equipment.
Experience of working effectively both independently and as
part of a team.
Experience of providing excellent customer service whilst working in a front line operational team.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Ability to handle, prepare and lay poison baits or spray insecticides, keeping yourself and others safe.
Ability to use technology equipment in line with the duties of the post.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records of visits and
actions carried out in relation to pest control and animal

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.40

Ongoing orders to cover any shift work for those candidates who may not already have a placement

Job Category : Housing
Location : Enfield Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.47

Description: The Specialist Resilience Housing Coordinator will provide specialist casework to applicants experiencing domestic abuse. The Resilience Team will also embed safeguarding best practices across the Housing Advisory Service. They must have expert knowledge of welfare, housing and homelessness policy, legislation, and practice, as well as specialist knowledge of Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding policy and practice.
Pay Grade: SO2

Female Only as Solely domestic abuse cases being handled.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Experience:

1. Significant experience of providing specialist homelessness casework to homeless applicants with more complex needs, such as survivors of domestic abuse
2. Significant experience of working collaboratively to improve outcomes for homeless applicants with more complex needs, such as survivors of domestic abuse

Skills:

3. Ability and experience to consistently deliver high levels of customer service to homeless applicants with more complex needs, such as survivors of domestic abuse
4. Ability and experience of ensuring all aspects of casework is carried out in accordance with legislation, strategies policies and initiatives set out at the national, regional and local level
5. Ability and experience of consistently achieving performance objectives in the provision of specialist homelessness casework
6. Ability to contribute to the identification, dissemination and embedding of existing and emerging best practice within the team, and across the wider Housing Advisory Service
7. Ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders, including applicants, members, partners, and so on

Knowledge:

8. Significant knowledge of welfare, homelessness and housing policy, strategies, legislation, and case law, and its implementation within a statutory homelessness service

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

1. High level of education or equivalent demonstratable experience
2. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.95

children centre staff – part of early help within children services
Purpose of the Role:
The post holder will play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team to support vulnerable families
to attend children’s centres and access support services, providing a high-quality services for
children and families (both in the community and in the families’ homes) to improve outcomes
for all children.
To work in partnership with families, parents/carers offering advice, guidance in an Early
Intervention role, to develop and enhance parenting skills.
Completing a range of assessments using the Signs of Safety and where appropriate referrals
to other services.
Safeguard and promote the well-being of children at all times.
The post holder will ensure they help deliver the Core Purpose of Children’s Centres to
improve outcomes and reduce inequalities between families with greatest need in: –
• Child development and school readiness
• Parenting aspirations and parenting skills
• Child and family health and life chances.

Individual Education and Development
• Assurance of professional knowledge as evidenced by attendance at relevant
specialist courses and demonstration of the use of techniques learned.
• To participate in Individual Performance Review and supervision ensuring that the
objectives set reflect the Service.
• Evidence of attendance at courses in order to develop skills and knowledge required
of a Family Support Worker
• To participate in the development and delivery of informal training to others with
support.
• To have responsibility for organising own workload.
• To develop the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided.
• To attend relevant meetings and special interest groups –
• To sustain a working knowledge of relevant procedures including Safeguarding
Children, SEN procedures, Child Protection and other legal frameworks.
• Covering staff absences – CC sessions and front desk duty.
To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grading of the post

The post holder will be required to work in partnership with parents in exploring
problems and challenges and developing goals and strategies in line with individual
needs and aspirations; clearly identifying roles and responsibilities.
• To provide support to families in a way that encourages self-confidence and
independence.
• support access to early learning through introducing play activities, promoting Early
Years Care and Education services and signposting families to the range of services
available in the community.
• To provide good quality information, advice, develop and/or signpost parents
elsewhere to training opportunities (e.g. around parenting, ESOL, basic skills,
employability and benefits support, etc) based on identified needs.
• Provide and share information to parents on the Early Years Foundation Stage and
support them in planning for their child’s development, with a particular focus on speech
and communication.
• To be an active member of the children’s centre delivery team by attending team
meetings, staff training, network meetings and taking part in special events in connection
with the programme.
• Undertake Family Support using existing and established referral and multi-agency
support procedures as frameworks and procedures for supporting families.
• Co-ordinate an effective multi-agency approach with all cases.
• Hold up to a maximum of 20 open cases,
• Work as part of a Team Around a Family, acting as lead professional where
appropriate.
• Deliver services using the principles of “Signs of Safety”.
• Ensure that the provision of outreach family support services conform to the purpose
of the job specification, with any family requirements outside of the capacity of the role are
signposted or referred to the appropriate agency.
• To undertake home visits, telephone consultations, video calls and virtual meetings
when necessary, complying with Risk Assessments.
• Working alongside the early help team from the local authority to deliver a holistic
and seamless service to families with under 5s.
• Ensuring that both professionals and families know our core business and what
services we can offer and attending team meetings and training where appropriate.
• To work as part of the Triage team on a rota basis, screening cases using the threshold
guidance and responding to and allocating cases to the early help work trays. Working
under the direction of the EH triage manager on these days.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Somerset County Council, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.50

In line with attached JD – would be beneficial to have experience in Lettings as detailed below:
Role overview:
Assist in lettings service, involving managing the empty homes and lettings processes to minimise income loss and protect relet times, whilst ensuring each home is let in accordance with the Council’s Choiced Based Lettings Scheme, Lettings Policy and associated lettings procedures.

Responsibilities:
Advertising, shortlisting, verifying, offering and viewing our empty homes through Somerset Council’s housing allocations register and local lettings policy.
Develop effective relationships with the service’s in-house property services teams and other external voids contractors, ensuring all void works are completed efficiently and meet the Lettable Standard.
Work in partnership with the Tenancy Management Officers and Supported Housing Officers to ensure a collaborative approach in the allocation process aimed at improving tenancy sustainment.
Work collaboratively with the Rent Recovery Team and Tenancy Management Team, including a small team of benefit advisors, ensuring applicants are making advance rent payments with a full understanding of their affordability with any risks identified.

Hybrid working with 2 or 3 days a week in the office or out and about within communities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including English and Maths) Essential
NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, or significant relevant experience within housing; local authority or registered provider Desirable
Evidence of continuing development of professional skills e.g., through training qualification or experience Essential.

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

At least 2 years housing management experience in a similar setting with a registered provider.
Good understanding of the social housing; with a strong emphasis in housing management
Knowledge of working within Housing management, tenancy, and estates
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters with a wide range and spectrum of people in varying circumstances.
Experience of dealing with the general public and in particular vulnerable customers Experience of delivery of frontline customer services
Experience of working in an administrative role
Experience of recording and maintaining accurate statistical information

Knowledge and Experience – Desirable

Numerate
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, use own initiative and work with limited supervision.
An awareness of the Data Protection Act
An awareness of Health and safety in a social housing setting.
An awareness of welfare benefits and welfare reform
Experience of effectively triaging enquiries and signposting clients where appropriate

Skills
Excellent customer care and people skills and an ability to communicate well both face to face, by email and by telephone.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good organisational and administrative skills
Good keyboarding / word processing skills
Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as case management systems.

Job Category : Planning
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £36.25

Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

Will need to undertake site visits, attend committee and some face to face meetings.

1 day a week / 2 days per fortnight on site

Workers have to attend if their applications go to Committee, and in the early days they will need to do a number of site visits to understand the caseload

2 Placements needed – 1 being placed in County Hall, Taunton and 1 being placed in Bridgwater House, Bridgewater
Qualifications:
Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI (Essential)

Knowledge:
Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters (Essential)
Good knowledge of planning, enforcement, planning policy, case law and relevant legislation (Essential)
Interpretation of legislation – interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement (Essential)

Skills:
Good negotiation skills and the ability to contribute positively to the resolution of issues (Essential)
Working under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising, organising, and planning own and others fluctuating workloads (Essential)
Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and proactively (Essential)
Adaptation and responding to change (Essential)
Ability to use influence and persuasion to achieve objectives (Essential)
Ability to use thoughtful judgement to manage complex service delivery (Essential)
Flexible approach to the working day (Essential)
Shares knowledge and expertise with others (Essential)

Experience:
Should have experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and competing workloads to maintain performance targets (Essential)
Should have experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry) (Desirable)
Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD (Essential)

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Riverside House, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £21.52

Rotherham Council are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Professional carrying a NEBOSH Diploma to provide short term cover whilst the team is experiencing a number of vacancies. In addition to the core Health and Safety experience and qualification the Council is ideally seeking someone with relevant experience in relation to safety management within construction however all applicants will be considered.

The post sits as part of the Corporate Health and Safety function with a remit across the Council and its varied activities and service delivery and so is an exciting opportunity offering a diverse set of experiences for the right candidate.

Job specific qualifications
NEBOSH National Diploma
Technical membership of IOSH
Desirable:
NEBOSH National General Certificate in occupational Health and safety
NEBOSH General Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
NEBOSH General Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
Training Qualification, such as AET, PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS or a trainer certificate

y Areas of Knowledge and Experience
Know-how (Level 6)
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory and performance standards
and best practice in this area

Managing and developing people within a service delivery organisation, including carrying out
performance and development reviews and recruitment and selection

Delivering customer services in a fast paced and high volume working environment
Experience of maintaining, developing and communicating with multiple and varied internal
and external stakeholders

Practical knowledge of financial procedures e.g. procurement/budget monitoring

Experience of reviewing and revising business processes and implementing new ways of
working
Experience of performance management, quality assurance systems and compiling statistics
and reporting information

Experience of successfully managing projects from initiation through to completion, including
the development and introduction of new initiatives

Using a range of computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, presentation software, internet and e-mail

Job Title : Adults Social Worker Level 3 – Band J
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.48

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ADULT SOCIAL CARE LOCALITY PROJECT TEAM for social workers with:

• Experience working with older adults and/ or adults experiencing the impact of physical, or cognitive, or learning disabilities
• Experience of working in community based/ locality based adult social worker teams

The role is as part of our focused project team helping us to ensure customers are assessed/ review in a timely manner, that safeguarding concerns progress within timescale, and support secured with the minimum delay.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of your assigned cases, intervening with legal and procedural authority, including under making safeguarding personal principals to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect. We are committed to using a strengths based/ person centred approach to empower individuals to develop and sustain their capacities for independent living and positive risk taking, in line with the principals of the Care Act

We are looking for people with a positive and enthusiastic approach, with a commitment to working with our customers. You will need to have experience of undertaking care Act assessment, support planning, Mental Capacity Assessments and making best interests decisions where needed and able to work at pace.

You will need to have experience of working within safeguarding policy and procedures, have an understanding of the legal remit of safeguarding under the Care Act, be able to carry out Section 42 enquiries.

There is the opportunity for hybrid working (a mix of home and office based working) during your time with us. However, during your induction there will be a need to work from our head quarters in the centre of Rotherham in order to be set up with IT equipment, undertake essential training and to meet managers and colleagues. There is also an expectation that you will undertake home visits with customers as needed and can travel independently to and around the Rotherham Borough.

Job Category : Legal – Senior Posts
Location : Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.80

Main Purpose of the job:

To handle more complex housing litigation work arising and in particular deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate in this major Council work area. This will include disrepair, possession, landlord and tenant and general housing advice.

Knowledge
Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context S

Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context S
Knowledge of progressive strategic and operational management practice S

An advanced understanding of the issues facing local government and an ability to rise to them S
Knowledge of practice and procedure in Courts, tribunals and Inquiries S

Aptitude

Ability to use initiative and experience to analyse problems, make decisions and exercise proper professional judgement without reference to others
Capability to work positively and imaginatively in conjunction with others at the most senior level in the authority and with partners to prepare and promote the Council’s policies and generally to deal with issues progressively

Ability and willingness to carry out special tasks and/or projects contributing to or leading multi-disciplinary teams as necessary
Ability to work under substantial pressure
Robust but creative approach in the interpretation and application of the law

Skills
(Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested) (To Be Tested – S)

Articulate and confident in oral and written presentation
Ability to present written information succinctly, accurately and clearly.
Ability to give clear and concise advice on the telephone, at meetings and in correspondence
Ability to draft complex and unusual legal documentation and deal with complex matters
Ability to assess priorities and meet conflicting deadlines
Ability to supervise, advise, guide and train less experienced staff

Experience

Substantial practical relevant experience of the appropriate area of work set out in the job description s
Experience of undertaking an extensive and varied legal caseload proficiently at a senior level S
Experience of managing staff and of ensuring performance of work programmes and objectives within strict legislative and other timescales S

General Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with relevant post qualification experience.
Current practising certificate with evidence of effective continuing professional development.

Personal Qualities

Ability to work as part of and lead and motivate a team of staff. S
Ability to contribute proactively to the management of the service through the management team and otherwise.
Dependable, self-reliant and self-motivating
Ability to anticipate problems and to develop appropriate solutions
Ability to liaise effectively with clients and to control clients’ work programme requirements

Job Category : Marketing & Communications
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.68

Join London’s best council and play a leading role in telling our stories. This is a mix of media relations – proactive and reactive – and work on digital content for social media, e-newsletters and other channels. Hybrid role with two days a week in Southwark, including Tuesday at our Tooley Street office near London Bridge. To start in early January 2025 until the end of March 2025. For a person with exceptional skills and experience, rate may be negotiable.
Hourly Umbrella rate: £34.56
There might be an option for extra payment for on-call duties, if the candidate is interested (for further discussion)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To promote the council’s key messages, initiatives and policies and protect the reputation of the council through the delivery of an effective proactive and reactive media service.

1.2 To give advice to members and senior officers on the most effective ways of generating positive media coverage and responding to a wide range of enquiries from all kinds of media.

1.3 To create and advise on effective and imaginative social media and other digital content about the council’s key messages, policies and initiatives.

1.4 To effectively use social media, e-newsletter and other council-owned digital channels to reach residents, peers and other groups with the council’s key messages.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
Professional (such as CIPR or NCTJ) qualification

Experience:
Public sector employment
Media relations
Crisis management

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 20:30
Salary: £22.08

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Behaviours

Essential:

1. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
2. Demonstrable experience working with children and young people aged 10-18, particularly young people who are vulnerable.
3. Ability to coach and develop young people’s interpersonal skills and confidence through training and youth support.
4. Ability to develop positive relationship of trust with young people who may have additional needs and considered at risk of harm
5. Have good knowledge and experience of all aspects of youth work curriculum and equality and diversity. Familiar with current legislation and Government policy related to young people and mentoring.
6. Experience of delivering one to one and group work interventions, information, advice and guidance for young people in a range of settings in response to their needs
7. Demonstrable strong interpersonal communication skills such as active listening, empathy, ability to constructively challenge and resolve conflict, solution focused skills, facilitation skills and clear writing skills.
8. Ability to work effectively with other professionals in a respectful and collaborative manner.

Desirable:

Understanding of contextual safeguarding and youth work contribution to keeping young people safe outside of family/home context

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

1. A qualification in Youth Work or equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or other relevant professional qualification

Special requirements

Candidates: Please note you will be expected to meet these requirements of the role and they will be explored with you at interview.

1. The post holder must be flexible and available to work during school hours, evenings, weekends and holiday periods
2. The post holder will be required to travel in the community to fulfil their duties, a valid driving licence will be advantageous for this role

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.75

Are you exceptional and do you want to be part of an exceptional team? Enfield Youth Justice Service are advertising for a Referral Order, Reparation and Volunteer Officer to join our team and help us continue to deliver excellent, high-quality innovative work. All candidates must be able to work with a degree of flexibility to meet the needs of our service. We want applications from dedicated people committed to contributing to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, their families and the community.

We are looking to recruit a suitable candidate who is resourceful, creative and excellent at forming positive relationships of trust with young people, families and members of the community. The role will be expected to use trauma informed approach within their engagement of young people on a one to one or group work basis, providing volunteers and trainee volunteers with support, guidance, advocacy, and other activities. The role will also require the applicant to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications Excel, Word and PowerPoint being especially important.

Our ambition is to see children as children within youth justice services, treat them fairly and help them to build on their strengths so they can rehabilitate and make positive contributions to society. This role will contribute greatly to our ambitions by being key in supporting the development and recruitment of volunteers, working directly and indirectly with the young people in our service and share and maintain data.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and competencies.

1. Qualifications: Educated to a very good standard in English and Maths with further qualifications that demonstrate a commitment to continued personal and professional development and the capacity to understand complex, abstract issues and complete written work to a very good standard. Must have a very good level of written and verbal communication and presentation skills with a very good demonstrable knowledge and experience of IT use and administrative systems.
2. Knowledge: Some knowledge and understanding of the Youth Justice System and its aims and of child protection and welfare and criminal justice law as it pertains to young people with a good demonstrable knowledge of the issues affecting children and young people, particularly young offenders. Must have demonstrable knowledge of such issues as Criminal Justice and Welfare Legislation, Case Management, Recording and Quality Assurance. Must also have a very good demonstrable knowledge of Anti-Discriminatory and Anti Oppressive practice together with an ability to integrate these into all areas of practice. Must be IT literate with a high level of skill in programs and data bases such as Microsoft packages and Microsoft Excel.
3. Experience: Experience of working both in, and with, Children’s and Youth Services, preferably with young offenders, and experience of working in a very busy and challenging environment and working to deadlines in a high performing team with high standards of quality. Experience of producing, monitoring and updating complex database systems and the production of statistics therein. Must be able to work to policies and procedures whilst working under own initiative.
4. Personal Attributes: The highest levels of honesty and integrity are required of the candidate and they must be exceptionally well organised, with substantial experience in producing and presenting written and verbal information and the ability to manage a substantial workload. Flexible, dedicated, hardworking and with a commitment to providing the highest quality services as well as being clear, concise, rational and reflective in all areas of work with an ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and meet deadlines are essential attributes. Able to commit to working unsocial hours evening and occasional weekends to meet service needs and objectives are also essential.
5. Professional: Must be a team player who is able to communicate and develop relationships with a range of clients and professionals. and to adhere to personal and professional boundaries with an ability to produce work to a very high standard within deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must have the ability to work in a non-oppressive, non-discriminatory manner with colleagues and service users, valuing diversity and ensuring an appropriate delivery of service according to individual identified need.

Desirable Qualification(s) / other*

5 A relevant qualification such as a degree in Law / criminology etc. and / or Training in Youth Offending Work.

6 An IT and / or an administrative qualification.

7 Access and use of own car

Job Category : Housing
Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.36

“The Market Management Assistants will:

• provide high quality and comprehensive technical and administrative support to the Market Management Service in relation to any of the functions undertaken.

• help manage and monitor procurement, voids and repairs in accordance with the KPIs set for the service.
• collate and analyse performance information and ensure accuracy and robust reporting data for management and performance monitoring.
• ensure all enquiries into the team are dealt with timely and confidently and to have a full understanding of the purpose and work of all areas within the service.
• provide an effective, efficient and customer focussed service in line with the Corporate Policies and within national and local legislative requirements.

• provide high level quality and comprehensive finance support services across the Market Management Service

• accurately and promptly enter accurate data into systems”

Job Category : Housing
Location : Edmonton Green Library, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.55

A housing coordinator is required to assess homeless service users in line with the local authority’s statutory duties.

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: £23.50

Two vacant post and one secondment post to cover within Community Mental Health
PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide assessment, care management and social work services to users and carers arising out of the Council’s
Duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group Policy. To provide the social work component of Barnet, Enfield
Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust’s multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Teams. To work in accordance with
Guidelines set out by local management and make full use of local voluntary and statutory resources in delivering a service.

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.

Listed are the five essential recruitment and selection criteria
ESSENTIAL
DipSW or CQSW or equivalent and HCPC Registered
Experience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory
framework
Experience of multidisciplinary team work A/I
Experience of care management A/I
Excellent written and verbal communication and engagement

DESIRABLE
AMHP
Driving licence

Job Category : Management
Location : Carshalton Road, Sutton, Greater London, SM1 4LE, Sutton Housing Partnership
Hours Per Week : 36
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £34.11 per hour

Manage a high quality service to customers and colleagues through delivering:
Customer Experience (Contact Hub) Services: Drive, own and nurture the organisations’ customer experience culture change, from quality of customer care, reputation management to service features and reliability. With strong empathy for customers
Allocation Services: Oversee and monitor that properties are allocated and let efficiently, to the organisations voids and lettings standard
Customer Resolution (Complaints): Lead the Customer Resolutions section in the continuous improvement of complaint and communication responses, recognising the Housing Ombudsman, Consumer Standards and providing assurance to the SHP board and wider stakeholders
Resident Engagement: To be the strategic owner of engagement with residents throughout the complaints process, and post complaints process,the customer experience service and to support the Resident Voice within the service delivery and maximising satisfaction
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Owner for the Customer Experience service working with EMT and SLT in delivering strategic and operational outcomes for residents
Be the Customer champion and advocate for SHP, have excellent communication and leadership skills and a record of elevating customer satisfaction, and ensuring customer needs and expectations are represented across SHP
Overseeing the data sources that capture the customer satisfaction, have a strong analytical mindset
Support and lead the customer access to services through digital, self service tools, and to lead on the ongoing improvements to processes and technology required.
Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure a cohesive customer experience and embracing SHP’s HOME values
Line managing, coaching team leads for their development and progression
Provide the organisation with continuous learning from complaints, the customer experience and the wider social housing sector
Leading on maintaining the Customer Excellence accreditation
Responsibility for meeting the SHP Customer Experience Service Standards, the Tenant Satisfaction Measures and the Complaints Resolution Policy and Process
Provide continuous learning and development for the teams
Deliver against Consumer standards for Residents, promoting trust and confidence and ensuring that both SHP and residents keep their sides of the bargain.
Lead a team to deliver outstanding levels of service to both internal and external customers whilst continually developing the service
Achieve value for money with a continuous improvement programme which increases performance whilst delivering efficiency savings
Manage supplier/main contractor contracts to ensure value for money and demonstrate excellent partnering and relationship management skills
Ensure the organisation is compliant with legal obligations
Lead the Customer Experience,Allocations and Customer Resolutions Teams to be efficient and effective, instilling a team spirit and resident focused culture, with an effective communication strategy at its heart
Network with similar organisations and more widely to enable benchmarking and continuous development of the service
Build strategic partnerships and collaborates with colleagues, involved residents, the council and strategic partners

Job Title : Lawyer (G10)
Job Category : Legal
Location : Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.85

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on a locum basis for an initial three months with a likelihood of extension.
This is a full -time role which is offered on a remote basis.
The successful locum will be an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work, ideally within local government.
The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority and its partner District Councils.
The work is fast- paced and the locum must be able to cope under pressure whilst maintaining the highest of professional standards.
Excellent communication skills are a necessity together with good housekeeping on files and daily time recording.
The practice is Lexcel accredited, and the successful locum will also be expected to participate in Lexcel file reviews and audits.
An immediate start is required so all candidates with the necessary experience should apply without delay.
Benefits include approachable and flexible management, good relationship with client departments and the chance to be involved in a broad range of work including high value IT projects, frameworks agreements for adults and children’s services, collaborative procurements, and subsidy advice.
This is a highly rewarding role offered at competitive market rate to be discussed and agreed upon application.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must be a lawyer who holds a relevant qualification or has equivalent
experience.
Legal skills in one or more areas of expertise and a thorough and working
knowledge of all relevant law and procedure in a specialist discipline.
A good. broad, general working knowledge of the law applicable to local
government commensurate with grade.
Willing to adapt to new areas of work and take on tasks/duties related to his/her
acquired field of expertise competency recognising when he/she lacks the
requisite knowledge and requires professional support and supervision.
A competent advocate, if relevant to post and area of work.
A competent legal draftsmen able to depart from precedent to reflect new
requirements including in more complex documents.
Interpersonal skills to enable the post-holder to operate at this level, often
requiring sensitivity and diplomacy.
Management of a full and substantial workload of matters commensurate with
his/her level of expertise
Able to use his/her skills and expertise to command respect and authority with
those persons who he/she is required to influence, support and advise.
Able to influence and persuade.
Highly effective negotiating skills.
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing at all
levels.
Understands of the nature of local government in-house legal service and
contributes positively to service development and continuous improvement.
Able to supervise and provide professional support more junior colleagues in a
positive and developmental way.
Able to work as an integrated part of the wider Legal Services team, and
supportive of colleagues and management.
Able to provide out of hours advice liaison and support to clients requiring
immediate advice and decision-making in response to urgent demand.
Able to advise prepare and deliver training.
Knowledge of main office IT packages.
Keep up to date with changes to relevant law and procedure.
Able to travel and keep appointments
The specific knowledge, skills and abilities required with vary depending on the
needs of the role. Specific posts may necessitate advanced specialist
knowledge and skills. Post holders should be comfortable working with
ambiguity and uncertainty.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary:£18.22

Family time support worker for supervised contact

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : The Deane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £14.36

To provide a repairs and maintenance service to over 5,600 communal areas, tenanted properties and empty homes to the council’s standards, statutory requirements, and relevant building regulations.

This role is critical to ensure our housing stock in maintained to statutory legislation and repairs are completed to prescribed timescales, such as resolving defects causing damp and mould as detailed in the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL PART OF SMALL TEAM WHO WILL FOCUS ON DAMP AND MOULD CASES.

Full Time Role

Qualifications

Essential
Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics Grades C/4 or above)
Evidence of continuing development of professional and management skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.

Relevant qualifications in the built environment / construction for example: BTEC or equivalent Level 2 building or multi skilled maintenance operatives’ level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent experience.

Desirable
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
City and Guilds maintenance operations NVQ2 (plastering, tiling, carpentry, painting, and decorating. Kitchen fitting, flooring, screeding etc). Membership of a professional body, where such a relevant body exists.
Apprenticeship served.
Health and Safety Qualification

Knowledge

Essential
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
Demonstrates a range of management skills – able to deploy resources and staff, manage change and respond flexibly.
Organised, conscientious, energy, drive, confident and assertive.
Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation such as Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety Regulations.
Working knowledge of relevant regulations e.g. building regulations, decent homes and Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Compliance requirements in relation to housing and communal areas.

Desirable
A demonstrable track record and consistent achievement at professional level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
Able to demonstrate understanding, experience and knowledge of policy and activities within your area of expertise.
Relevant Local Government experience and understanding of the whole Local Government sector and its current challenges.
Facilitates organisational, individual, and personal learning and development.
Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos.
Experience with working with elected members, or in a political environment.

Skills

Essential
Excellent communication skills both written and oral, with a good telephone manner.
Use of electronic systems for workload, completion of repairs and reporting of concerns.
Good interpersonal skills.

Job Category : Interims
Location : Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JW, Swindon Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £39.57 per hour

This postholder will have extensive experience of improvement work and be comfortable working at pace. The focus of the role is to improve and develop social work practice through working directly with individual practitioners, delivering training and workshops, running reflective learning circles and creating practice briefings and resources. The post holder will also need to be experienced in quality assurance, raising standards and managing staff. There is an expectation that the postholder will be on site in Swindon offices at least three days per week.