Contract, Full Time
Merseyside, Liverpool
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Driving

Location : Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £13.76

This role is key to supporting our markets service, during the busy Christmas period.

The Market Operative’s main focus will be driving our vans to and from markets (loading and unloading), building and taking down the stalls and general housekeeping. Reporting into the Lead Officer who is responsible for the running of the market, ensuring a good level of customer service.

This role will be City wide (with Liverpool Food Hub, L11 0ED as the primary base.) 35 hours a week (5 out of 7). Weekend work with some early starts (6am) and potential 1 late night a week (9pm).You must hold a level of driving licence required category 1 (largest vehicle to drive will be 7.5 tonne).

Job Features

Job CategoryDriving

Job Category : Driving Location : Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time :…

Contract, Full Time
Cardiff
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.47

Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council are working together to provide an innovative new Adolescent Resource Centre (ARC) / Edge of Care Service for 11-17 year olds.  Taking a strength based approach, our aim is to work co-productively with families to improve relationships and enable young people to remain living within their family home.

The ARC has been delivering services to young people who require intensive interventions and access to therapeutic interventions across Cardiff for the last three years. As a result of this success, alongside an increase in need and regional funding, the Service is expanding to become a Regional Edge of Care Service, which will operate across two locations across Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan. 

As part of this Service, you will be working within Cardiff’s experienced team providing flexible and responsive care packages of respite, intervention, outreach and family support. 

You will be working with young people across Cardiff at their homes and at our centres at a time of need delivering positive outcomes. You will provide structured, evidence-based interventions enabling families to develop problem solving skills, resilience and achieve positive change. You, and the team will provide a rapid response to children and families in crisis, enabling them to address and overcome the difficulties that have led to the family being at risk of breakdown, and prevent further escalation.

As a Support Worker, you will have some experience of working with adolescents who present with challenging behaviour, you will have experience in working with carers and as part of a wider team. You will be working flexibly that includes some evenings and weekends.   

Driving license and full use of a car is essential. Enhanced Child and Adult DBS needed.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Unqualified

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00Salary: £13.47 Cardi…

Contract, Part-time
Somerset
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Bridgwater House, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 22.50

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.79

The role involves managing incoming post including opening, sorting, scanning where required to the relevant service areas and ensuring outgoing mail is packed and despatched per our existing processes.

The position requires set hours to make sure it meets the business need and it is purely office based.

The office location will be Bridgwater House initially and then from 1st December it could move to County Hall in Taunton.


•          Assist with administrative work in order that all records are up to date.

•          Undertake regular stock checks to ensure waste is kept to a minimum.

•          Manage incoming post including opening, sorting, scanning where required to relevant service areas.

•          Sort and despatch outgoing mail including parcels.

•          Ensure wherever possible outgoing mail is despatched via hybrid provider.

•          Liaise with hybrid provider to resolve any issues.

•          Organising courier service in line with Somerset Council’s policy.

•          Operate and maintain machinery in line with Somerset Council’s processes.

•          Ensure Somerset Council Health and Safety policies are adhered to.

•          Manage group email boxes.

•          Use approved systems to prepare and process orders for stationery, goods, and services.

•          Any other reasonable duties requested by management


Qualification/ Knowledge / skills

Qualification 

Essential 

•          Relevant work experience and good standard of education, including excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

•          Basic administrative skills.

Desirable

•          Educated to GCSE standard C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent or qualified by relevant experience.

Knowledge 

Essential 

•          Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes including Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

•          Understand the principles of data protection (GDPR)

Desirable 

•          Good understanding of Council Services

•          Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and processes.

•          Knowledge of Royal Mail services and products.

Skills 

Essential  

•          Provision of excellent customer service

•          Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues at all levels.

•          Able to prioritise and work to deadlines.

•          Ability to work as a team but also confident working alone.

•          Able to perform efficiently and effectively under pressure.

•          Accuracy and attention to detail.

•          Resourceful and flexible in approach.

Desirable

•          Able to review processes and recommend betters ways of working.

•          Proficient in use of Council systems

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin & Clerical Location : Bridgwater House, Somerset Council Hours Per Week : 22.50 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:30 End Time : 17:00Salary: £11.79 The role i…

Contract, Full Time
Kingston Upon Thames
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

:Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary : £39,951.00

Top Point Salary : £42,840.00



About you: our role specification

Qualifications

● Educated to degree level with a social work qualification and Social Work England registration

● Evidence of continuing professional development

Skills and experience

● Experience of managing complex social work, making sure robust risk management takes place to manage assessed vulnerabilities and risk to protect adolescents and where appropriate members of the general public.

● Experience of undertaking effective assessment and care planning with child in need and child protection frameworks.

● Experience of tailoring support packages to the needs of young people and their families in line with the serviceʼs practice framework to achieve best outcomes.

● To work restoratively with all adolescents and their families

● Experience of working within an integrated working environment, including effective

multi agency working

● Experience of effective recording, monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance of

interventions within casework practice using a wide range of tools and management

information systems

● An awareness of risk management and safeguarding in the context of social care

including legislation, policy and procedures related to responsibilities

● Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with

colleagues / service users and taking action to solve them.

Personal attributes

● A passion to demonstrate and promote Achieving for Childrenʼs values (trust, value. respect)

through professional behaviours and relationships with all stakeholders● Ability to use a range of digital hardware and so

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified :Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children Hours Per Week :36.00 Start Date : Immediate StartBase Salary : £39,951.00 Top Point Salary : £42,840.00 …

Contract, Full Time
St. Helens, Merseyside
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Atlas House, Corporation Street, WA9 1LD, St. Helens MBC

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:45

End Time :17:30
Salary: £35.21

 The current role is for an experienced  social worker who will work within the Complex Safeguarding Team. This team is a small specialist team supporting children at risk of child exploitation. The right social worker will have experience of working with children and young people supporting their care plan to reduce risk , and undertake specialist assessment, and interventions to reduce the associated risks for this group of young people.  They will be responsible for a small caseload working alongside the allocated social worker , so could be working with children we look after, children subject to CIN or CP.  You will be working closely with the police within the team and  focusing on prevention, management of risk and disruption. You will be supported by the Complex Safeguarding Lead.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified Location : Atlas House, Corporation Street, WA9 1LD, St. Helens MBC Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :08:45 End Time :17…

Contract, Full Time
Somerset
Posted 1 year ago

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: £13.69

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**
Role purpose

•          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. 

Corporate Responsibilities

•          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.

Key results area          Accountability

Operational Service Delivery •          Carry out masonry / stonework repairs to walls, chimney stacks, flues, and pots, proficient with face brickwork & blockwork. Patch plastering and re-plastering of entire walls / rooms.  Repairs to and installation of concrete slab floors, paths, paved areas, manholes, gulleys and drains. Removal of fireplaces and blocking up / making good. 

•          Responsible for fencing repairs, installation of replacement and new fencing. 

•          Fitting of aids and adaptions for tenants with disabilities, i.e. handrails, ramps, and railings.

•          Carry out repairs to properties affected with damp and mould, such as Dryrod damp -proofing, tanking systems and chemical treatments incorporating complete replastering areas and DPC injection.

•          Undertake other trade repairs such as minor plumbing / carpentry repairs, tiling, and painting.

•          Ensure all works are planned and managed in line with timelines and ensuring that follow up visits are avoided. 

•          Ensure repairs are carried out to the letting standard and signpost tenants to their tenancy agreement or Somerset Council website for landlord / tenant repair responsibilities.

Strategic Delivery / implementation /Coordination  •          Carry out repairs using materials that are consistent with products used within repairs and planned maintenance teams. 

•          Report concerns and any disrepair in properties to limit further disrepair ensuring well maintained assets for the council. 

Performance Framework        •          Carry out works in order of appointment time, measured by the SMV (standard minute vales) per repair on the SOR’s (schedule of rates) system used to ensure effective productivity and value for money. 

•          Ensure ideas for future improvement is relayed to the supervisor. 

Project/Contract Management          •          Provide support on contracts or project work that relate to the relevant trade area. Oversee works carried out by contractors, raising concerns regarding any poor performance.

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills

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.

•          Flexibility and ability to multi-task.

•          High level of accuracy and attention to detail.•          Problem solving & decision making.

Job Features

Job CategoryTrade & Operatives

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 :16:00Salary: £13.69 To provide a r…

Job Category : Planning

Location : The Deane House, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.69

Role purpose

The s106 and CIL Officer is part of Somerset Council Planning service, tasked with monitoring the effective management and implementation of Section 106 (s106) agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The postholder ensures that developments contribute to the creation of sustainable communities through strategic planning and distribution of funds for infrastructure. The officer liaises with developers, stakeholders, and internal teams to monitor compliance, coordinate payments, and report on the impact of s106 and CIL contributions. They play a crucial role in planning and community engagement, ensuring that the infrastructure needs of the community are met in line with local development plans.

Accountabilities

•          Manage the process of securing s106 contributions and CIL payments.

•          Monitor compliance with s106 and CIL requirements.

•          Liaise with developers, legal teams, and other stakeholders.

•          Coordinate the allocation and expenditure of s106 and CIL funds.

•          Prepare reports on s106 and CIL contributions and their impact.

•          Ensure transparency and accountability in the management of funds.

•          Provide guidance on s106 and CIL-related queries to internal and external parties.

•          Develop and maintain a database of s106 agreements and CIL payments.

•          Collaborate with stakeholders to assess infrastructure needs.

•          Facilitate community consultation processes regarding the use of funds.

•          Prepare and review guidance notes and policies to clarify how the Council’s CIL and s106 processes operate.



Knowledge 

Understanding of the Town and Country Planning Act 

Knowledge of local government planning processes 

Familiarity with s106 agreements and CIL regulations 

Working with Exacom Planning Obligations Monitoring System

Working with Development Management Planning Systems

Knowledge of financial management principles 

Experience 

Experience in managing s106 agreements and CIL processes 

Background in planning or related field 

Experience of working with legal documents and contracts 

Working on detailed financial calculations 

Working with local councillors and/or community groups to deliver community 

infrastructure

Experience with database management and reporting 

Qualifications or Relevant Experience

Degree in Planning, Law, or relevant experience in a related field 


Skills 

Strong negotiation and communication skills 

Proficiency in financial and project management 

Ability to interpret and apply planning law 

Skills in data analysis and reporting 

Competence in stakeholder management 

Aptitude for strategic thinking and problem-solving

Job Features

Job CategoryPlanning

Job Category : Planning Location : The Deane House, Somerset Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :09:00 End Time : 17:30Salary: £13.69 Role purpose The s106 an…

Contract, Full Time
South Gloucestershire
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30
Salary: £24.38

PLEASE ENSURE ALL COMPLIANCE IS UPLOADED ON CV SUBMISSION

* This is an essential SW role within Adult Social Care, where you will be responsible for carrying out SW assessments needs and providing advice and guidance to our service users.  You will liaise and work closely with contacts from different sectors, health and the voluntary sector, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective, and that knowledge and best practice are shared. 

* You will review and monitor care plans and the quality of service provision and respond to changes need. This includes, develop, and evaluate reablement programs as part of care packages ensuring that programs to support independence are implemented.

* You will be responsible for managing your own caseloads or specific projects to ensure specialist inputs are obtained and effective outcomes achieved. 

* You will raise awareness of a range of care issues and their implications and carry out risk assessments and complete safe methods of work practice guides, in order to ensure that needs are assessed, and appropriate action is taken.

Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car (or able to use another appropriate means of travel) to travel to a range of locations including home visits.


Role Purpose

To undertake the assessment of needs, devising and planning action, implementing and evaluating it in order to promote independence and deliver a high standard of personalised care.

Or

If relevant to lead or supervise a team to deliver high standards of personalised care.

Key Responsibilities 

Carry out assessment of needs, providing advice and guidance to service users and their carers, in order to establish care plans where appropriate, ensuring that services are effective and meet legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

Review and monitor care plans and the quality of service provision, responding to changing needs and renegotiating service provision where appropriate.

Manage own caseloads or specific projects to ensure specialist inputs are obtained and effective outcomes achieved.

If relevant: supervise a small team on a day to day basis including allocations of casework, giving guidance, advice and feedback, ensuring that clear organisation and direction is provided and that all team members receive training support and development opportunities.  

Support the delivery of designated areas of work by coordinating day to day operations and contributing to developing projects and processes.

Raise awareness of a range of care issues and their implications and carry out risk assessments where appropriate, in order to ensure that needs are assessed and appropriate action is taken.

Develop and evaluate reablement programmes as part of care packages ensuring that programmes to support independence are implemented.

Liaise and work with contacts from different sectors, including health and the voluntary sector, sometimes as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective and that knowledge and best practice are shared.

Complete and present records and reports in accordance with professional and council guidelines.  

Take necessary action in accordance with Safeguarding procedures in order to protect vulnerable people.

Make recommendations for significant budget spend ensuring that maximum value is delivered for the resources deployed and contribute to budget management or directly manage a small designated budget.  This will ensure that the maximum value is delivered for the resources deployed.



Essential 

Degree in Social Work or equivalent (e.g. DipSW, CQSW, CSS) (KSE1). 

Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)   (KSE1)

Experience of working with a broad range of people including families in a social care setting (KSE 2)

Experience of, or be prepared to work in accordance with the Councils Safeguarding policies and procedures (KSE3, 4)

Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to social care. (KSE 2,3,4)

Experience of managing and prioritising a case load. (KSE2) 

IT skills to use client data system (with training if needed), and common software packages e.g. word, outlook (KSE7) 

Have good interpersonal skills, be able to carry out good quality assessments and outcome focused support plans and communicate findings and risks to service users, families, carers and keep detailed and accurate records. (KSE5)

To co-ordinate and lead a range of regional, sub-regional and corporate activity on behalf of the council in complex partnership settings in order to identify opportunities and secure improvements for the residents of South Gloucestershire by;

You will be required to travel widely within the Authority so you must either have a current driving licence and provide a car, or have access to appropriate means of travel.

Desirable

Completed, or prepared to work to complete, assessed year in employment (ASYE) (KSE1&2)

Some skills or experience of mentoring others (KSE4)Qualified Best Interest Assessor ((KSE1)     

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category : Social Care Qualified Location : Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council Hours Per Week :37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :09:00 End Time :17:30S…

Contract, Full Time
Lewisham
Posted 1 year ago

Job Title :ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT OFFICER

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

Location : Laurence House – Fourth Floor, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 11:00

End Time : 19:00

Salary: £20.59


Main Purpose of the job:

  • The efficient and effective collection of revenue in accordance with legislation and service objectives. To make enquiries to trace the whereabouts of absconders.
  • To have professional competence in all aspects of internal and external customer enquiries and to ensure that all customers receive a courteous, approachable, helpful and professional service.
  • To work as part of a team supporting Enforcement Agents dealing with the collection of varied Revenue Income streams.
  • Deal with complex queries including complaints by correspondence, telephone, interview face to face and electronically, ensuring; timely, accurate, appropriate responses and suggest remedial action where weakness in service delivery is identified. 
  • Upload records onto the computer and cleanse data as appropriate.

_______________________________________________________________

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

Summary of Responsibility and Personal Duties are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the postholder.  This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the postholder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.

  1. The postholder reports to the Enforcement Agent Team Leader. 
  1. Planning own daily schedule of work allocated to them by the Enforcement Agent Team Leader or other senior managers.
  1. The post holder has no line management responsibility or supervisory responsibility but at times will be required to provide training and supervision on specific tasks to trainees and other officers.
  1. The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to meet service requirements.             
  • To deal with all internal and external customers enquiries in a courteous, approachable, helpful and professional manner.
  • Good knowledge and  use of the internal memo system to help gather information and share this with other council Departments.
  1. Deal with customer enquiries within specified timescales.
  1. Interview customers and make arrangements for payment.
  1. Account for monies received and control the use of a manual receipt book and other documents, in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.
  1. Ensure that all Controlled Goods Agreements are kept in a secure place and available on request to justify fees applied.
  1. Support the enforcement Agents by assisting with the allocation of their work load cases.
  1. Enter reports via appropriate devices/databases in accordance with the Councils processes and procedures.
  1. Comply with procedures to maintain an accurate database, fulfill audit requirements and meet/ exceed internal and external accreditations.
  1. Provide information, support and advice to stakeholders and other services in order to meet the Council’s overall standards in service delivery and customer care 
  1. Be able to differentiate between those avoiding payment and those who may need a more sympathetic approach, with knowledge of welfare rights.
  1. Identify training needs, assist in preparation and delivery of training and to undertake training as required.
  1. Ensure all necessary action is taken to collect revenue efficiently and effectively.
  1. Keep the Team Leader informed of all matters concerning the post holder’s workload on a regular basis.


DEPARTMENT: Revenues                                                                    GRADE:  SO1

            Note to Candidates

The Person Specification is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job.  It has been used to draw up the advert and will also be used in the shortlisting and interview process for this post.

            Those categories marked ‘S’ will be used especially for the purpose of shortlisting.

If you are a disabled person, but are unable to meet some of the job requirements specifically because of your disability, please address this in your application.  If you meet all the other criteria you will be shortlisted and we will explore jointly with you if there are ways in which the job can be changed to enable you to meet the requirements.

Knowledge                                                                                          Application/Interview

1          

Equal Opportunities

Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies and an aptitude for extending Equal Opportunities in service delivery. 

Experience of applying Equal Opportunities to working practices in own area of work.

2          

Knowledge

Detailed knowledge of Council Tax and Business Rates and Sundry Debts Enforcement legislation

Knowledge of Welfare Rights issues. 

Detailed knowledge of Taking Control of Goods legislation and fee structure 

Good knowledge of monitoring computerised workflow systems 

Working knowledge of the Magistrates Court, County Court and High Court proceedings for the recovery of unpaid revenue and ability to represent the council as necessary.

Knowledge of Lone Working Policy

Knowledge of excellent practice in customer care

3          Aptitude to;

Work effectively across service areas

Think laterally to develop creative and innovative solutions

Undertake work place assessments in line with Health and Safety requirements

4          

Skills

Good level of written communication skills 

Good level of verbal communication skills and public speaking

Good level of administrative and organisational skills

High level of interpersonal skills

Excellent time management

5          

Demonstrate Experience of:

Working within a Revenues or similar environment.

Planning, managing and monitoring programs of work  

Interpreting and applying legislation.

Experience of managing conflicting priorities, under pressure, to meet service objectives

Experience of dealing with challenging customers    

6          

General Education

Sufficient to enable the preparation of statistical data, interpret legislation, produce reports, respond to complaints and present information to Senior Officers.           

7          

Personal Qualities

Flexible

Assertive

Self Motivated

Positive attitude towards change

Decisive

Commitment to delivering a responsive service and excellence in customer care   

8          Circumstances

Comply with dress code

Occasionally attend evening meetings           

9

Physical 

Must meet LBL requirements for the post, including an eye test.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Title :ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT OFFICER Job Category : Admin / Clerical Location : Laurence House – Fourth Floor, Lewisham Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :…

Contract, Full Time
Enfield, Greater London
Posted 1 year ago

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


1.         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.

2.         ORGANISATION CHART:

      Director of Mental Health Enfield

                            |

                Assistant Director                                                           Head of Council’s Mental Health Service              

                           |                                                                                             |

        Service Line Service Manager —————————————————–|

                           |                                                                                             |    

               CMHT Manager —————————————MH Service Manager (Care Management and Assessment)

                           l                                                                                             |        

               Senior Practitioner ————————————————————– |                                                                           :                     

                          |                                                                                              |

                 Social workers ——————————————————————|

3.         SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Practice supervision for Students on placement

4.         DUTIES:

Collaboration with the multi disciplinary team in order to: –

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.11 To undertake safeguarding adult enquiries

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

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

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

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

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


            ESSENTIAL       

1.         DipSW or CQSW or equivalent and HCPC Registered A

2.    Experience and knowledge of mental health work and statutory framework   A

3.         

Experience of multidisciplinary team work    

            Experience of care management       

5.         

            Excellent written and verbal communication and engagement        

Listed below are the two desirable criteria 

            DESIRABLE      HOW TESTED

1.         AMHP

2.

            Driving licence

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Contract, Full Time
Newry, Newry & Mourne
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category:  Financial

Location: Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:00
Salary: £11.44

Job Features

Job CategoryAccounting & Finance Jobs

Job Category:  Financial Location: Downpatrick, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Hours Per Week: 36.00 Start Date: Immediate Start Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 17:00Salary: £11.44

Job Category : Driving

Location :London Borough of Newham

Hours Per Week : 20.00

Start Date : Immediate Start  

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 18:00

Salary: £13.65

Job Features

Job CategoryDriving

Job Category : Driving Location :London Borough of Newham Hours Per Week : 20.00 Start Date : Immediate Start   Start Time : 07:00 End Time : 18:00 Salary: £13.65

Contract, Full Time
Reigate, Surrey
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Earlswood Depot , Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:15
Salary: £13.56

General description of role

To carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment,

including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.

To ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA

standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.

To ensure that maximum vehicle availability is maintained at all times.

To ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.

You will be working as part of an excellent team in a busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide

the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very

high standard.

We are also an MOT test station which carries out MOT testing on Private Hire and Hackney Carriage vehicles

operating within the borough. We also take MOT bookings from the general public.


Top ten duties / responsibilities of role

Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to vehicles, plant and equipment as directed by the supervisor.

To maintain vehicles to the standard required by DVSA, so as to achieve maximum vehicle availability.

Carry out necessary diagnostic work and specialist repairs where possible.

Carry out MOT testing (Nominated testers only) and assist when necessary.

Attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

Ensure that all necessary information is recorded and passed onto the appropriate supervisor prior to the completion

of each task or working day.

Ensure that work area is kept tidy.

Adhere to all relevant Health & Safety requirements relevant to your working environment.

You may, on occasions, be required to work overtime to ensure that sufficient vehicles are available to meet the

needs of the end users.

Participate, as required in the Councils Performance Appraisal Scheme; observe the Councils Health & Safety

policies and guidelines; participate in training identified to assist with personal development needs.


Qualifications

City & Guilds or equivalent mechanic qualification E

Basic standard in English & maths E

DVSA approved Nominated MOT Tester or prepared

& eligible for immediate training E

Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements E

HGV Driving Licence (Cat C) E

Experience and achievements

Good all round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned

maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and

light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection

Vehicles)

E

Able to cope in a physically demanding role E

Ability to produce high quality work within specified

time frames E

Experience of maintenance & repair of Ground

Maintenance equipment P

Understand the importance of good customer

service E

Role required competencies and behaviours

Ability to work unsupervised E

Good, reliable timekeeper E

Team player EGood interpersonal skills

Job Features

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Contract, Full Time
Hillingdon, London
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Parking

Location :London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £400.00

The Parking Projects Manager is responsible for the delivery of a number of transformational Parking Services projects, including development and implementation of relevant policies, and the development and implementation of a parking strategy for the Council. The post-holder will be expected to work across a range of departments, reporting to individual sponsors, and managing different stakeholders. Successful delivery of the portfolio will be a key part of achieving Hillingdon’s transformational and improvements to the service.

A. Job Description


1. Resident & Community Contribution

  • To demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of ‘putting our residents first’. 

2. People Management

  • No direct supervisory responsibility however may be requirement to assist in support of peers.

3. Operational Service Delivery

  • Deliver relevant projects, often of a highly complex and sensitive nature, by allocating resources within an agreed budget, managing project teams where appropriate, taking decisions to ensure the delivery of agreed outcomes, and ensuring effective dialogue with and between senior officers and other stakeholders.
  • Work with other project managers and service managers to ensure that dependencies with other major change projects and business as usual work are understood, mapped and managed. 
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies as they effect the Portfolio and wider organisation, working with the service to coordinate a comprehensive response. 
  • Direct the work of cross-functional and/or project teams, where these are in place, balancing the competing demands of different projects and prioritising workloads accordingly. Negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors where necessary. 
  • Lead and act as a champion for relevant projects, ensuring staff are aware of intended objectives, outcomes and benefits. 
  • Work with the Head of Service to develop and deliver communications and engagement plans for relevant projects with internal staff, as well as with external partners and stakeholders. 
  • Support and participate in meetings, networks, and communications mechanisms that maximise the understanding of relevant projects. 



1. QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Project Management Professional, Agile, or equivalent)

2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business including occasional working outside of usual hours

3. EXPERIENCE

Experience of successful delivery of major change projects in local government Parking Services environment.

Experience of working at a senior and complex level to manage and coordinate strategic projects. 

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of innovative approaches to transforming services in local government and their practical application.

Highly developed inter-personal skills, including the ability to empathise with others and to influence, negotiate and persuade peers and more senior stakeholders to pursue desired courses of action that will help deliver projects, enhance services and fulfil corporate priorities. 

Highly effective and persuasive in both written and verbal communication at all levels, using a variety of communication styles.

Ability to apply project management techniques to manage projects efficiently and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

Ability to identify creative, realistic solutions to problems and deal appropriately with issues which may be controversial or sensitive.

Ability to prioritise competing demands in a heavy workload under intense and diverse pressures, delivering multiple projects simultaneously. 

Ability to lead and secure commitment from staff who aren’t direct reports, and motivate them to succeed. 

Ability to work in partnership with contractors to deliver transformational change


5. COMPETENCIES

Respectful

Putting Our Residents First’. Delivers the Customer Care Promise; is welcoming and helpful. 

Treats all customers and colleagues with dignity and respect according to their individual needs.

Takes responsibility for own development and wellbeing. Encourages constructive feedback and is self-aware of own strengths, wellbeing and development needs.

Demonstrates active listening skills, shows compassion and takes ownership.

Collaborative

Adopts a ‘One Council’ approach to service delivery.

Works towards Council’s vision and priorities. Actively listens and contributes to team meetings and decisions. 

Actively participates in learning activities and applies new knowledge and skills in the workplace.

Efficient

Gives clear information about service standards and timescales.

Plans, prioritise & organises workload to meet deadlines. Is quality orientated and accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive and negative).

Solution focused, challenges existing practices and suggests new ways of doing things.

Shows Integrity

Aware of Local Government purpose.

Considers financial implications of service delivery. Cost-conscious, aware of budgetary controls and escalates decisions where appropriate.

Open & Honest

Willing to try new things, accepts responsibility and learns from own mistakes.

Remains positive and engages with change and service improvement. 

Remains open-minded to new ideas.

To be open and honest.

Job Features

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Job Category : Parking Location :London Borough of Hillingdon Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00Salary: £400.00 The Parking Projects Manager …

Contract, Full Time
Monmouthshire, Wales
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Legal
Location : County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.65

We require 2 x qualified Civil Enforcement Officers (trained to a minimum of Level 2 City & Guilds for Parking Enforcement Officers). The position will include enforcement/patrolling of on and off street parking regulations throughout the County. A current valid driving license is an essential requirement of the role, as Officers will be travelling across the County in a vehicle provided by the Authority.

Job Features

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Job Category : LegalLocation : County Hall, Monmouthshire County CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £13.65 We require 2 x qualified Civ…

Job Title :Environmental Health Practitioner

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Bridgwater House, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time: 18:00

Salary: £34.13


·           The role requires working over the usual range of Environmental Protection functions, primarily Statutory Nuisance investigations, but also ideally planning and licensing consultations, public health cases and environmental permitting inspections 

End Time : 18:00

·           This role offers hybrid working allowing work from home or a Council Office. They should expect to carry out field work and be office based for on average 2 days per week. The North office is in Bridgwater. The nature of EP work is that it is mainly reactive and some flexibility on this might be needed/possible.

·           Typical hours Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm

Day to day work would involve:

·           Investigating Statutory Nuisance complaints by way of standard procedures, using record forms, the Noise App and installing noise equipment where appropriate

·           Responding to Planning and Licensing consultations

·           Carrying out Environmental Permit inspections

·           Enforcement -collecting evidence under PACE rules.

·           Utilising Civica APP data management system  

·           Liaising with other colleagues in the Environmental Protection Team -Somerset North and other Somerset colleagues on policy/procedural matters.

Qualification 

Essential 

BSc (Hons) Environmental Health or MSc Environmental Health or equivalent, or qualified by strong, relevant professional experience. 

Driving License and vehicle or ability to travel easily across the Council.

Compliant as Authorised Officer as defined by FSA Code of Practice Competency Framework – essential. – (May be applicable depending on discipline)

Desirable 

EHORB Registration 

Member of CIEH

Knowledge 

Essential

Up to date comprehensive knowledge of legal, technical, and professional matters in relation to Environmental Health (Environmental Protection) areas of responsibility, legislation, and codes of practice.  

Understanding of PACE and RIPA.  

Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.

Understand the principles of data protection.

Understand the implications of health inequality and issues around vulnerable persons  

Desirable  

Project and/or change management  

Understanding of Council services and governance   

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate understanding, and knowledge of policy and activities across Environmental Health functions.  

Desirable  

Professional competence / expertise and proven experience in the relevant specialism(s)  

Experience of working for a local authority  

Assisting in planning and delivering projects/ programmes  

Preparation and presentation of reports to a variety of audiences

Experience of taking enforcement actions including legal cases, evidence preparation and presentation.   

Skills & Abilities  

Essential

The ability to communicate both orally and in writing, particularly in relation to report writing, presentations, meetings and negotiations.  

Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, partners, members and business representatives.  

The post holder will be required to make frequent decisions and act without ready access to a senior officer.

Effective organisational skills.   

Self-motivated and works well within a team.  

Flexible, able to cope with a variety of tasks and an ability to prioritise competing demands.  

Job Features

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Job Title :Environmental Health Practitioner Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services Location : Bridgwater House, Somerset Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Sta…

Contract, Full Time
Hillingdon, London
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Interims

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £32.21

The postholder leads the development and implementation of the Borough’s Domestic Abuse and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy and plans. This includes supporting the Domestic Abuse Steering Executive and overseeing the Hillingdon Domestic Abuse Advisory Services and commissioned support services. A key requirement of the postholder is to develop the partnership approach to the prevention of violence against women and girls and domestic abuse and the provision of relevant services across statutory and other agencies. The postholder co-ordinates and leads on the delivery of a range of complex projects and initiatives including events, aimed at tackling VAWG and DA in order to address the priorities outlined in Hillingdon’s domestic abuse and VAWG strategy. They also oversee the Domestic Abuse Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Steering Group to quality assurance domestic abuse case work to drive improvement across the partnership and facilitate Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) and action plans resulting from those.

A. Job Description


  1. People Management
  1. To be responsible for the selection, development and performance of the staff supporting domestic abuse activities, including interim staff funded by grant, in line with the Council’s HR policies.
  1. To ensure all team members receive the appropriate level of communication to maintain engagement with the Council’s activities.
  1. Lead the strategic and operational development and performance management of domestic abuse programmes, including project staff from other organisations.  This includes delivery of excellent, value for money services in compliance with budgetary, statutory and professional practice responsibilities.
  1. To develop a performance management culture, ensuring high standards of customer care, conduct and performance are met, taking appropriate actions to proactively address shortfalls in performance standards.
  1. To lead on managing change, new ways of working and implementing new business processes, ensuring that performance does not deteriorate whilst improvement is embedded.
  1. Through training and personal development to create a competent, resilient and multi-skilled team.

2.0  Customer Management 

2.1 To develop and ensure effective delivery of statutory functions. To provide expert knowledge and advice on interpretation and implementation of legislation related to the post holder’s specialist areas of work and knowledge, developing relevant policies and appropriate standards for the provision of a comprehensive service. To act as an expert resource to the Council in this respect.

2.2  Maintain a detailed awareness of your service areas and environment, ensuring that the skills, knowledge and experience of yourself and your staff are relevant to the ongoing and future needs of the service through the appropriate implementation of staff development and learning.

2.3 Proactively seek feedback on services provided and use this information to review and improve service provision.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to degree or diploma level in a relevant area, or equivalent and relevant operational experience.

Formally trained in investigation skills and techniques or equivalent relevant operational experience.

Post graduate qualification or similar in a relevant technical area.

2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work outside core working hours according to need (for example to attend meetings in the evenings or at weekends or to carry out site visits and monitoring activity during anti social hours).

UK driving licence or equivalent, and the use of a suitable vehicle at all times.

Ability to undertake site visits and inspections at various locations throughout the borough.

3. EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience of managing a team responsible for delivering domestic abuse / VAWG programmes, working closely with partners in a multi-agency setting, using risk based assessments.

Significant experience in preparation, management and control of large complex budgets.

Preparing written reports and presentations to Members, senior managers and staff groups, including organisations outside of the council, presenting complex information in language used every day.  Delivering training.

Extensive experience of commissioning complex services, including assessing complex data sets, preparing needs assessments, working collaboratively to devise solutions, commissioning services and monitoring outcomes. 

Successfully leading multiple, complex projects involving a range of partners, including senior managers.

Extensive experience of working in a challenging partnership environment with senior representatives, developing positive working relationships to achieve the required targets and outcomes.

Track record of effective leadership, with proven ability to provide vision and direction to individuals and teams so as to gain ownership and commitment.

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

An advanced level of knowledge and experience of domestic abuse and associated relevant legislation.

The ability to prioritise work and to work under pressure, meeting expectations and deadlines, consistently.

Well-developed verbal, written communication and customer care skills and able to produce accurate reports and correspondence to a high standard.

Specialist technical knowledge of subject matter pertinent to one or more areas of the team’s work.

Well-developed team and interpersonal skills appropriate to the need to successfully communicate with residents, some of who may be vulnerable.

Knowledge of duties and responsibilities connected with this role under Health & Safety at Work legislation.

Good and effective understanding of practical implementation of procurement and commissioning of services and relationship management. Proven ability to manage and maintain budgets and report accurately.  

Proven ability to successfully plan and manage complex projects involving a wide range of stakeholders that cross service and professional boundaries.

5. COMPETENCIES

“Can do” positive attitude

Demonstrates a commitment to changing work practices and processes, and a willingness to try new ways of working or thinking.

Takes responsibility and delivers results

Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions.

Team working

Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.

Communication

Demonstrates well developed written and verbal communication skills; and the confidence to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.

Customer CareDevelops contacts and relationships with customer/ client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision

Job Features

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Job Category : Interims Location : London Borough of Hillingdon Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salary: £32.21 The postholder leads the de…

Contract, Full Time
Cardiff
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £19.81

Job Purpose:    

To work with people with Learning Disabilities and their carers to achieve personal outcomes and to enhance their independence and coping skills.

To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for the client group.

To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk.

To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

1.         To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and 

     demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the  

     Code of Practice for Social Workers. 

2.         To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make 

     informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute 

     to service planning.

3.         To assist individuals to enhance their independence and achieve outcomes.

4.         To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including protection of vulnerable adults. 

5.         To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstances of individuals and their families and the need for procedural and legal intervention to meet their immediate needs.

6.         To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs. 

7.         To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.

8.         To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable       professional judgement.

9.         To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work, using professional and      

     managerial supervision and support to improve practice. 

10.       To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.

11.       To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.

.

Competencies (as per Behavioural Competency Framework)

            •          Putting Our Customers First – Level 3

•          Getting Things Done – Level 3

•          Taking Personal Responsibility – Level 3

•          Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – Level 3 

Education 

& Training

            A good general education 

Degree in Social Work or Equivalent

Experience / Knowledge

            Experience of working with and assessment of Adults who require support services.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues. 

Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.

Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.

Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner. 

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.

Advocacy Skills

An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines and with agencies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. 

Personal Attributes

Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Commitment to principle of partnership.

Non-judgemental and caring attitude.

Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision. 

Commitment to using information technology systems.


Special  Circumstances

            
Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £19.81

Job Purpose:    

To work with people with Learning Disabilities and their carers to achieve personal outcomes and to enhance their independence and coping skills.

To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for the client group.

To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk.

To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

1.         To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and 

     demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the  

     Code of Practice for Social Workers. 

2.         To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make 

     informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute 

     to service planning.

3.         To assist individuals to enhance their independence and achieve outcomes.

4.         To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including protection of vulnerable adults. 

5.         To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstances of individuals and their families and the need for procedural and legal intervention to meet their immediate needs.

6.         To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs. 

7.         To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.

8.         To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable       professional judgement.

9.         To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work, using professional and      

     managerial supervision and support to improve practice. 

10.       To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.

11.       To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.

.

Competencies (as per Behavioural Competency Framework)

            •          Putting Our Customers First – Level 3

•          Getting Things Done – Level 3

•          Taking Personal Responsibility – Level 3

•          Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – Level 3 

Education 

& Training

            A good general education 

Degree in Social Work or Equivalent

Experience / Knowledge

            Experience of working with and assessment of Adults who require support services.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues. 

Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.

Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.

Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner. 

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.

Advocacy Skills

An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines and with agencies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. 

Personal Attributes

Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Commitment to principle of partnership.

Non-judgemental and caring attitude.

Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision. 

Commitment to using information technology systems.


Special  Circumstances

            
Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start  Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salar…

Contract, Full Time
Lincolnshire
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)

Location :The Chappell Centre, Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £30.44

A Practice Supervisor is urgently required for the South Holland FAST team (Family Assessment Support Team) in Spalding for a minimum period of 3 months. This is one of three such roles in the same office and involves the management and supervision of a group of 6-8 social workers/social work apprentices. The team has a very positive reputation for sound professional practice. We have an extremely good record in respect of staff retention, with the majority of staff permanent. A solid track record in safeguarding work, inclusive of care proceedings and supervision of staff, is required. We need someone who is confident in managing child protection thresholds. The successful applicant will manage, on a 3 weekly rota basis, a duty system and be responsible for planning and managing workloads.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

This is a first tier line manager post to assist the Team Manager in the efficient and

effective delivery of social work service.

Practice Supervisors are qualified social workers whose primary function is to supervise

the practice and decision-making of Approved Child and Family Social Workers, and to

develop the skills of individuals and teams within child and family social work services.

This requires experience of working with a high level of social complexity and risk of

harm, and is likely to require substantial experience of working within the statutory

system.

Provide supervision to other Social Workers in the team. May also supervise

students, trainees, less experienced professional team members, support staff

or volunteers.

To promote and govern excellent practice, and the delivery of the directorate’s statutory

duties and responsibilities.

MAIN DUTIES:

1) o Deputise for Team Manager as required and support the Team Manager in service

planning activities, reviewing the service to ensure value for public money and potential

efficiencies maximised.

2) o The post holder will manage between 6-15 social workers for whom they will have direct

supervisory, appraisal and day-to-day management. Provide supervision to other Social

Workers in the team maintaining oversight of and supporting the ongoing casework held

by the workers supervised. Shape and influence an environment which enables excellent

practice by setting high standards and motivating others to do the same. Provide a safe,

calm and well-ordered environment for all staff, ensuring that processes are fit for purpose

and efficient.

3) o Conduct annual appraisal of staff whom the post holder has responsibility for and ensure it

is undertaken in accordance with Directorate policies.

o Strike a balance between employing a managerial, task-focussed approach and an

enabling, reflective leadership style to achieve efficient, day-to-day functioning.

Recognised qualification in Social

Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc) 

Registered with the HCPC and

ensure that registration is

maintained and renewed

appropriately

Post qualifying Practice Educator

Level 1 and/or 2 or other post

qualifying specialist award, or

commitment to learn within 6

months

Professional curiosity 

Collaborative, able to work in partnership

Driving Licence 

Relationship building skills, socially

confident and adaptable 

Emotionally resilient 

Strong writing and reporting plus

evaluative skills to and advanced

level

Conscientious 

Evidence of the individual seeking

out continual development

opportunities, to include leadership,

supervision, mentoring, coaching or

similar.

Completed post qualifying training

for example Consolidation module,

Advanced Childcare Award, Practice

Educator 1, Practice Educator 2,

ILM 5

In accordance with Part 7 of the

Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency

Duty), the ability to converse at ease

with customers and provide advice

in accurate spoken English is

essential for the post.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial Care – Qualified

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified) Location :The Chappell Centre, Lincolnshire County Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :09:00 End Time : 17:30 Salary: £…

Contract, Full Time
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Posted 1 year ago

Job Category : Leisure

Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:00

Salary: £15.65

To be point of contact and to act on all daily maintenance work, escalating as appropriate. To undertake a range of duties to keep the site safe, in a good state of repair. An understanding/good knowledge of basic carpentry skills.

1.To act as the responsible maintenance supervisor for Rhondda Heritage Park.  To ensure that the premises are secure, safe and maintained to the required standard .  To be responsible of the Health and Safety of RHP and main point of contact for contractors and grounds persons. To act as responsible maintenance of specialised heritage equipment, pool plant, heating & ventilation systems  across the service.  

2.   To provide the necessary assistance to the Duty Manger in delivering Events at the Welsh Mining Experience.

3.   The driving of the provided vehicles and the movement of equipment between locations, subject to the appropriate age and licence.  To manage the movement of equipment and supplies between locations.

4.Assist with the setting up, organising of events at the Welsh Mining Experience in line with the key priorities of the council.

5.   Contribute to the undertaking of risk assessments in relation to events in line with the requirements of the HSE.

6.To hold keys for the premises for which they have responsibility for.   

7.   Responsible for monitoring and adjustment of the lighting and heating of the premises.

8.   Responsible for car parking arrangements to include overspill arrangements.

9.   Responsible for responding to any cleaning of the premises 

10. Responsibility for the storage of and use of chemicals, in line with COSHH regulations 

Job Features

Job CategoryLeisure

Job Category : Leisure Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:30 End Time : 16:00 Salary: £15.65 To be point of c…