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Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Vision Products, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.84

Swap out Installer (Temporary FT 37 hrs pw) Grade Grade 4

Assistive technology department at Vision Products Pontyclun (RCTCBC) have three temporary vacancies, in the equipment swap out programme. This is a customer focussed job Changing home care devices from analogue to a digital set up. 

We are looking for staff who can meet the skills level required for the digital upgrade of outdated hardware.

Skills requirements:

•          Team workers with a flexible approach and good communication skills

•          Basic IT skills

•          Driving Licence 

•          Ability to follow instructions

•          Good organisational and communication skills

•          Ability to demonstrate to the customer (training will be provided)•          DBS required

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week : 15.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £37.35Deliverables: A competent Trading Standards Officer is required to undertake engagement projects with businesses to upskill them on current legislation for which we receive government grants e.g. Botulinum and Cosmetic Fillers and Single Use Plastics. The officer should be able to provide advice and guidance, assess business practices and identify concerns that lead to non compliance. They should be able to compile and provide a questionnaire for the projects to capture data that can be put on the Council’s database and provide a RAG rating to allow further interventions to be made if necessary. They should also be able to provide support to the team to follow up service requests in respect of the Tenants Fees Act and related tenants concerns involving letting agents and estate agents. The officer should have use of a car.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Windsor & Maidenhead)

Location : Town Hall, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.91

About the role

As an allocated social worker in the Duty and Assessment Team, you will manage a caseload of children

who may be on Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked Aer Children plans. You will undertake visits

to children and families and complete assessments and direct work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of

children and young people. Duties will include: having strategy discussions, safety planning, completing

Section 17 Single Assessments, Section 47 Enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, Initial Core

Group Meetings and Child in Need Meetings, court work including Section 7 and 37 reports, presenting

cases to Legal Panel, Public Law Outline letters and meetings, family network meetings, viability

assessments, applications for court orders including Emergency Protection Orders and Interim Care

Orders, and accommodating children with foster carers and connected persons.

Allocated social workers will investigate concerns regarding a child or young person’s safety or wellbeing,

make an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and decide on the most appropriate

course of action. A key part of the role entails building effective relationships with children and families

and working collaboratively with our partner agencies.


About you: our role specification

Qualifications

● Professional social work qualification, CQSW or Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or other relevant

qualification recognised by Social Work England.

● Active Social Work England registration.

● Proven evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills and experience

● Proven experience of building effective relationships with children, young people and families.

● Able to use evidence and professional judgment to make decisions and determine the risk of

future harm.

● Experience with CIN/CP/LAC.

● Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing

accurate reports, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children

or young people).

● Knowledge of relevant theory that informs practice.

● Knowledge of the legal powers and key duties required when safeguarding children and young

people, including key legislation both locally and nationally.

● Experience of assessing the needs of children and their families in accordance with the

Framework for the Assessment

● Excellent written skills and experience writing comprehensive reports for the Courts.

● Experienced in the use of ICT , including MS Word, Outlook, Google docs and case record

management systems.

● Car driver holding current full driving licence and to have use of own car for work purposes

Personal attributes

● A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values to support children and young

people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.

● Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and

pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

● Strong organisational abilities including time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving

and multitasking.

● The ability to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.

● Personal determination, drive and ambition to overcome obstacles, achieve challenging

objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children.

● Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and

across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 18.50

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.13


Job Purpose:    

To develop, co-ordinate and support practice learning arrangements for professional social work training and to promote and facilitate the achievement of post-qualifying awards and CPEL.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To support the Workforce Development and Training Manager in the implementation of the Social Care Workforce Development Plan as it relates to Adult Services and Children’s Services ( Social Care and Health Group).

2.  To co-ordinate arrangements for practice teaching within the Social Care and Health Group.

3.  To identify, train and support practice teachers and to provide support and guidance to students on placement.

4.  To co-ordinate arrangements for employees, who are seconded to undertake professional social work training.

5.  To work with colleagues, together with those in the Independent and Voluntary Sectors and with Higher Education Providers to establish and maintain a local Practice Learning Partnership for the provision of all practice learning opportunities within Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan.

6.  To promote and facilitate the achievement of post-qualifying awards and other Continuous Professional Development activities.

7.  To provide career development advice and guidance to staff.

8.  To prepare annual training plans and to contribute to the Social Care Workforce Development Programme Funding Application and Monitoring Report.

9.  To contribute to the management of budgets in relation to Practice Placement Funding, Social Work qualifying training and post-qualifying training.

10.  To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of both staff and student learning and development provision.

11.  To engage with strategic and operational managers in order to ensure that learning and development activities are an integral part of the Group’s Workforce Development Plan and Service Plans and that they support the achievement of Group and Corporate aims and objectives.

12.  To maintain an awareness of operational issues including research and national developments and maintain a good knowledge of the National Occupational Standards for all social care staff.   

13.  To ensure that all services are provided within a framework of Equal Opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and take account of the views of service users.

14.  To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.

15.  As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake other such duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation, at your initial place of work or based at any other establishment. 

Corporate Requirements

1.         To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

2.         To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. 

3.         To, as a statutory duty, adhere to the Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy and associated policies and procedures and to report concerns regarding the safety and wellbeing of children or adults at risk. In order to support you in this, you are required to access safeguarding training at the level which is relevant to this post. 

4. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.  

5. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.

Education 

& Training

            Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Evidence of post qualification professional development

A relevant Training and

Development qualification

             Master’s Degree in Social Work [post qualifying  level] or Advanced Award in Social Work or  Post Qualifying  Award in Social Work [incl. practice teaching]

Experience / Knowledge

            Substantial experience  of working in a social care setting 

Experience in formal training of colleagues and/or other professionals

Experience of supervising/ supporting/coaching staff, students or volunteers        Experience of working in different  settings

Experience/ knowledge  of the qualification  framework and the CPEL/PQ Framework

Experience of effective budget monitoring

Skills and

Abilities

Knowledge of social care legislation,  regulations  and guidance  and their application

Knowledge of Government

policy development in relation to the work of Social Services 

Knowledge of current issues in  practice

Knowledge of current research and the ability to undertake work related to research

Knowledge of social work and social care qualifications, National Training Targets and National Minimum standards

Excellent communication  skills including presentation  skills

Possess an understanding  of the Adult Learning process and the ability to use a range of training and development  skills and techniques

Excellent organisational, administrative and report-writing skills

Ability to work constructively with internal and external agency colleagues

Ability to represent the service at external meetings connected with Social Care training

Proficient IT user        

Job Category:   Qualified
Job location Sandford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6DT
United Kingdom
Essex Police
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.08 per hour

Main purpose of the role: 

Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means. The ISO will conducting a range of investigative and safeguarding duties, in order to secure best evidence and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations undertaken by the Department. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Interview witnesses and victims of crime, assisting in regard to suspect interviews, taking high quality, accurate statements for inclusion into case files and undertaking assessment of the veracity of statements and the potential reliability of witnesses in Court in order to ensure evidence is correctly captured and recorded to support investigations. 
• Coordinate and manage the seizure and viewing of CCTV, viewing material, analysing information, and recording elements in comprehensive reports of evidential and intelligence value; coordinate house to house enquiries in order to support investigations and provide evidence in person at court as required. 
• Undertake a range of investigative research through relevant systems and procedures, maintaining accurate records, analysing information, and producing a range of reports, in order to support the investigation of offences by the department. 
• Where necessary, support and liaise with victims and witnesses of crime, providing information and updates in relation to case progress and signposting them to the appropriate person, in order to ensure that they receive appropriate support and also to assist in progressing investigations. 
• Assist in searches, and act as exhibits officer when appointed, ensuring the integrity of evidence retrieved, recording receipt of exhibits, organising the storage and appropriate security of exhibits, including the handling of hazardous materials and returning items when authorised to do so, in order to ensure the continuity of evidence and the correct recording of physical evidence and property. 
• Submit complete and correct paperwork observing the highest professional standards, within set time limits and ensure evidential integrity through the collection of all relevant documentation, information or data that will be required by the officers to form an overall picture of the circumstances of the case. 
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and force policy, for example criminal law, PACE, CPIA and RIPA, in order to ensure investigations and documentation is of the highest standard and complies with such legislation and policy. 
• Ensure good communication and sharing of information with children’s social care, to ensure that child protection case conferences are attended, joint investigative and safeguarding actions are completed, and 3rd party material is obtained and viewed.
• Conduct safeguarding actions as required, as part of the investigative process to ensure risks presented to victims, witnesses and suspects are mitigated. 

Vetting level: 

Recruitment vetting required.

Necessary experience: 

The post holder will be required to travel as part of their duty and therefore a full clean UK driving licence is essential. 

The post holder is required to be ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained. 

It is desirable that the post holder will have PIP2 and SOTO (Sexual Offence Trained Officer) qualifications. 

It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of safeguarding vulnerable persons, in order to undertake such actions during the investigative process. 

It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of criminal investigations, conducting interviews and taking statements in investigative process, with both adults and children. 

The post holder must have a high degree of flexibility to accommodate operational needs, be highly motivated, pro-active and possess excellent communication skills in order to deal with a wide range of situations and people throughout the spectrum of society, involving officers, members of the public and other organisations. 

The post holder must also have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and statutory partners. 

The post holder must be able to effectively prioritise their workload and able to work without close supervision, have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, manages multiple customer requirements and cases simultaneously. Therefore, proficient organisational skills are essential. 

The post holder must have good working knowledge of IT applications and systems with the ability to use Microsoft Office products. Ideally the post holder will have a good working knowledge of specific force intelligence systems such as Athena and PNC, although training can be provided. 

This role is a designated post. A high level of integrity is required due to the confidential and sensitive material dealt with by the post holder, with post holders expected to undertake a pre-employment health surveillance questionnaire prior to acceptance within the post. 

The role requires the post holder to be flexible. The post holder may be requested to work extended hours at short notice as required in order to support urgent operational needs, with a requirement to start at other designated locations as required. 

 Investigation Support Officer – Blue Light specific roles – Qualified

Job Category:   Qualified
Job location 10 Southway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3BU 
United Kingdom
Essex Police
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £15.08 per hour

Main purpose of the role: 

Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means. The ISO will conducting a range of investigative and safeguarding duties, in order to secure best evidence and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations undertaken by the Department. 

Main responsibilities: 

• Interview witnesses and victims of crime, assisting in regard to suspect interviews, taking high quality, accurate statements for inclusion into case files and undertaking assessment of the veracity of statements and the potential reliability of witnesses in Court in order to ensure evidence is correctly captured and recorded to support investigations. 
• Coordinate and manage the seizure and viewing of CCTV, viewing material, analysing information, and recording elements in comprehensive reports of evidential and intelligence value; coordinate house to house enquiries in order to support investigations and provide evidence in person at court as required. 
• Undertake a range of investigative research through relevant systems and procedures, maintaining accurate records, analysing information, and producing a range of reports, in order to support the investigation of offences by the department. 
• Where necessary, support and liaise with victims and witnesses of crime, providing information and updates in relation to case progress and signposting them to the appropriate person, in order to ensure that they receive appropriate support and also to assist in progressing investigations. 
• Assist in searches, and act as exhibits officer when appointed, ensuring the integrity of evidence retrieved, recording receipt of exhibits, organising the storage and appropriate security of exhibits, including the handling of hazardous materials and returning items when authorised to do so, in order to ensure the continuity of evidence and the correct recording of physical evidence and property. 
• Submit complete and correct paperwork observing the highest professional standards, within set time limits and ensure evidential integrity through the collection of all relevant documentation, information or data that will be required by the officers to form an overall picture of the circumstances of the case. 
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and force policy, for example criminal law, PACE, CPIA and RIPA, in order to ensure investigations and documentation is of the highest standard and complies with such legislation and policy. 
• Ensure good communication and sharing of information with children’s social care, to ensure that child protection case conferences are attended, joint investigative and safeguarding actions are completed, and 3rd party material is obtained and viewed.
• Conduct safeguarding actions as required, as part of the investigative process to ensure risks presented to victims, witnesses and suspects are mitigated. 

Vetting level: 

Recruitment vetting required.

Necessary experience: 

The post holder will be required to travel as part of their duty and therefore a full clean UK driving licence is essential. 

The post holder is required to be ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained. 

It is desirable that the post holder will have PIP2 and SOTO (Sexual Offence Trained Officer) qualifications. 

It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of safeguarding vulnerable persons, in order to undertake such actions during the investigative process. 

It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of criminal investigations, conducting interviews and taking statements in investigative process, with both adults and children. 

The post holder must have a high degree of flexibility to accommodate operational needs, be highly motivated, pro-active and possess excellent communication skills in order to deal with a wide range of situations and people throughout the spectrum of society, involving officers, members of the public and other organisations. 

The post holder must also have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and statutory partners. 

The post holder must be able to effectively prioritise their workload and able to work without close supervision, have the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, manages multiple customer requirements and cases simultaneously. Therefore, proficient organisational skills are essential. 

The post holder must have good working knowledge of IT applications and systems with the ability to use Microsoft Office products. Ideally the post holder will have a good working knowledge of specific force intelligence systems such as Athena and PNC, although training can be provided. 

This role is a designated post. A high level of integrity is required due to the confidential and sensitive material dealt with by the post holder, with post holders expected to undertake a pre-employment health surveillance questionnaire prior to acceptance within the post. 

The role requires the post holder to be flexible. The post holder may be requested to work extended hours at short notice as required in order to support urgent operational needs, with a requirement to start at other designated locations as required. 

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified
Job location Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE,
United Kingdom
Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £21.75 per hour

Herefordshire Council Adults & Communities Care Act Assessment Team are currently looking for an experienced Locum Senior Practitioner to carry out short term assessment & support planning with service users throughout Herefordshire who have recently left the hospital via Discharge to Assess and who may require ongoing services, information/advice and signposting. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, and we are looking for full-time, enthusiastic staff who enjoy fast-paced work to set timescales and are keen to support service users.

We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Practitioner who is a qualified, experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England and with a good knowledge of case management, excellent organisational skills, and effective decision-making skills, including positive risk-taking and conflict resolution. 

You will have a solid knowledge base within adult social work and strong interpersonal and organisational skills with a developed understanding of social care practice and legislation. You will have the ideas, values and knowledge that ensure that our responses are person centered, strength based, safe and effective with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the individuals you support. You will work on your own initiative in order to meet the requirements of the assessment process. You will have experience of supporting staff on a day-to-day basis, carrying out formal and informal supervision and have responsibility for overseeing, duty for team, allocations, triaging and sign offs of assessment/workflow. We are interested in staff with experience in hospital discharges, Continuing Health care, Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments, mental health, learning disability, physical disability and older people. You may also have a small caseload. 

You will have the ideas, values and knowledge that ensure that our responses are person-centered, safe and effective with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the individuals you support. You will work on your own initiative in order to meet the requirements of the assessment and review process. 

We are interested in staff with experience in hospital discharge, mental health, learning disability, physical disability and older adults. You will receive regular supervision from your line manager and we will provide you with opportunities to develop your practice to take you forward in your career. Hereford is a rural county and the ability to travel is integral to the post. 

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location Ty Brycheiniog, Brecon Enterprise Park, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8BT 
United Kingdom
Powys County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

Job Category:   Facilities & Environment
Job location Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG175HB,,
United Kingdom
Ashfield District Council
Hours per week: 37 
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.82 per hour


Overall job purpose

Carry out repairs and maintenance work to Council owned, private, tenanted and empty properties and any other Authority owned building in a multi-skilled environment whilst achieving high standards of customer care and satisfaction.


Key tasks and responsibilities � post specific

Carry out all types of repairs and maintenance work in a multi-skilled environment allied to the Painting trade discipline in Council owned, private, tenanted, empty properties and any other Authority owned building.

As and when required, diagnose necessary remedial works, make appointments/arrangements and organise materials required.

Attend repairs and maintenance appointments on time and complete works on the first occasion, in one visit and within target times.

Completion of repairs and maintenance in other trade disciplines where deemed competent to complete these.

Minimise disruption, mess and dust to the customer�s home and possessions and leave in a clean and tidy condition using cleaning materials and equipment as necessary. Removing or making arrangements for the removal of waste/debris upon the completion of any works on a daily basis.

Assist in the end of year stocktaking processes.

Undertake Portable Appliance Testing as required.

Operate vehicles utilised for general Stores operations e.g. Forklift Truck & Telescopic Handler.

As required assist with the day to day operations of the Stores facility ensuring accurate stock checks are completed and all documentation associated with the Stores facility is processed.

Report any repairs, maintenance, health and safety hazards, customer enquiries, breaches of tenancy, safeguarding or vulnerability that is identified during the post holder�s day-to-day activities.   

Complete any required written or electronic documentation and records including time monitoring to enable the accurate calculation of costs, salary and property information.

Operate a fleet vehicle including identifying and reporting defects.

Skills     

Excellent communication skills � verbal and written    

Excellent interpersonal skills – face to face and telephone        

Meeting deadlines

Knowledge         

Building Construction and Repairs and Maintenance

An understanding of Local Authority and Social Housing

Experience        

Building Construction and Repairs and Maintenance

Dealing with the public and other outside agencies

Qualifications 

Essential/ Desirable

Evidence

City & Guilds NVQ level 2 (Painting) or equivalent          

Essential

Application/Documentation

A current valid driving licence 

Application/Documentation

A multi-skilled Tradesperson qualification        

Counterbalance forklift truck and telescopic handler driving licence  

Desirable

Additional information / other requirements of the post

The post involves driving and so the Post-holder will be required to undertake relevant DVLA licence checks.

The Post-holder may be required to work out of normal working hours / attend evening meetings / work weekends and / or Bank Holidays as part of their role. 

The Post-holder may be required to work as part of the Emergency Out of Hours Standby Service as part of their role.

Job Category:   Building Services & Maintenance
Job location Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3UY,
United Kingdom
Southern Housing
Hours per week: 35
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £23.29 per hour

The Role: 

We have a great opportunity that has arisen within our dedicated Reactive Repairs team for a Maintenance Surveyor. You will support the team in providing a robust and responsive void property repair service for Southern Housing. You will manage contractors to ensure that all Southern Housing owned and managed void properties are inspected and repaired to a high standard and on time. In doing so you will ensure that all statutory and regulatory requirements as well as health and safety compliance are met. 

Please note: Your main base will be our Sittingbourne office, with regular travel across the Kent region. You’ll have the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager.

What you’ll need

• Experience as a building surveyor in a maintenance environment carrying out pre and post inspections.
• Knowledge of relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials.
• Knowledge of construction and design and construction related defects and how to avoid them.
• Knowledge of procurement law and different forms of contract
• Knowledge of contract management.
• The ability to use the appropriate IT tools to produce reports, documents, emails, including using Excel and Word to compile reports for different audiences.
• A full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified
Job location County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA,
United Kingdom
Monmouthshire County Council
Hours per week: 22.5
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.24 per hour

Working in the fostering team, successful candidate with be a qualified social worker with recent experience of fostering.  The role is primarily dealing with duty queries in the office: placement finding , following up enquiries, liaising with agencies and the child’s social worker in order to source the right placement for the child.

There is also the requirement to be flexible and undertake emergency viabilities or anything of an urgent nature which arises as part of the fostering duty requirement.

The role is 3 days per week ideally Wed – Fri but we can be a bit flexible. The successful candidate will need to be available within 2 weeks

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified

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

 Bromley Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £27.82 per hour

Job Category:   Building Services & Maintenance
Job location Wade Road Depot, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PL, United Kingdom
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £38.00 per hour

Candidates should meet the following criteria 

• A qualification in horticulture or other relevant discipline; 
• A proven track record of managing a large Grounds Maintenance work force. 
• A customer focused approach; 
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal. 
• Be able to pick up new systems and adapt quickly to the role.
• Keen to make a difference, even in a short period of time.
• Full driving license

The post is based at our Wade Road depot and the role is based fully at this location with site visits being undertaken as part of the role.  Please note, hybrid working is not available due to the nature of the role. 

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

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

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £13.69 per hour

The Purpose of this Role:- 

The business support function in Childrens’ Services comprises of a team of highly skilled colleagues who are committed to deliver a a flexible and resilient business support service, capable of responding quickly and positively in line with circumstances and demand.

Administration

• Responsible for timely and professional managing of incoming and outgoing correspondence from the social work teams (e.g. letters, emails, mail merges and verbal communications)
• Responsible for storing information correctly e.g file management of paper and electronic notes and records 
• Gather information and copy to respond to Data Protection Subject Access requests (DSARs) and requests from the Police
• Responsible for administrative tasks e.g. photocopying, scanning, printing, room bookings, transport and hotel bookings etc.
• Data base validation, reporting and updating databases as we move from one system to another
• Booking meetings, diary management and sending meeting invites and corresponding minutes
• Responsible for maintaining supplies and stock control (e.g. Stationary)
• Conduct timely digital “file audits” to ensure that Children’s files and Plant have appropriate documentation prior to transfer to the next team
• Setting up new starter laptops via the guidance sheets and linking the phone
• Recording equipment, keeping logs of resources as required
• Adhoc administrative or related IT tasks to meet service requirements as requested

Human Resources

• Support managers with general administration and recruitment if needed 
• Assistance with the recruitment process, invites and facilitation of interivews

Staff Development and Support

• To assist with training, supporting and sharing knowledge with new starters and existing colleagues. ( PLANT, systems and all other processes) 
• Assisting the Social work Teams with software or laptop issues when in the office

Skills and requirements for the role

• Recent and strong admin and IT skills are essential
• Excellent attention to detail 
• First class phone manner and customer service skills
• Must be a team player and be keen to help and support colleagues
• Must have a can do attitude
• Evidence of commitment within a role and resilience is also a requirement
• Flexibility is key to this role since things can change and do change unexpectedly – must be happy with this kind of situation as it wont’ suit everyone.

Full training is provided

The successful candidate will have access to a car and live within 30 mins drive max of the office. We are based rurally and the bus service is virtually non existent and therefore is not an option.

Job Category: Technical

Job location Lambpit Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL11 1AR, United Kingdom
Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 15

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.81 per hour

This placement is for a person to soley work on the National Fraud Initiative Data Matching exercise. The successfully candidate must have extensive experience in work on NFI matches including data entry, prioritisation of match investigation, investigation work and be outcome focused

To provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting service to the Council on the control environment by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisation�s objectives.

To objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of the control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources.

To assist the Council:

• to improve its operations and accomplish its objectives and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. 
• in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement. 

To provide levels of assurance to Chief Officers and Senior Managers by auditing, advising and reporting on a portfolio of high and medium risk departmental and key system audits. This in turn enables the Head of Service – Audit & Technical to provide assurance to the Council�s Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team on the adequacy of the Council�s control environment.

To fulfil the above by reviewing and evaluating:

1. the effectiveness, adequacy and application of internal controls;
2. the extent to which the Council�s assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds; and
3. the suitability and reliability of financial and other management information used within the authority.

To use experience, initiative and professional judgement when undertaking all internal audit work, including investigations as necessary.

To supervise and mentor internal auditors.

To comply with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION               

Part-qualified CIPFA (diploma level) or equivalent CCAB.

or

Holding one of the following Professional Qualification: AAT, IIA or QICA

and

Proven experience of being an Auditor within the Public Sector.

To achieve all of level 3 skills competencies (per CIPFA �Audit Skills Matrix�) and be working towards achievement of the relevant level 4 skill competencies,

Use of ICT hardware and software to carry out audits, including relevant systems for data matching purposes.

Evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships.

Evidence of being able to deliver the audit plan and special audit investigations to planned timescales.

Demonstrable experience of the latest audit skills, methodologies and practices.

Specific experience in the investigation of suspected and actual frauds.

Experience of working to formal quality standards.

An accredited qualification in the use of ICT Hardware and software

Application form / interview

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to organise work using a flexible approach in order to meet deadlines.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Evidence of excellent persuasion skills to varying levels of managers to gain acceptance of recommendations.

Ability to analyse and evaluate issues, form an independent and objective position, with some thought of originality, having an enquiring mind and not accepting unsatisfactory situations or responses.

To maintain confidentiality.

Car driver.

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location : Parc Myrddin, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.26

An exciting opportunity to join Waste Minimisation and Recycling within Carmarthenshire Waste and Environmental Services

FT starting point scale E.  Hybrid working based at Parc Myrddin offices, Richmond Terrace, Carmarthen SA31 1HQ for minimum of 2 days a week and hybrid working available.  Possible need to travel to other office locations in county as required.  Therefore driving is desirable

Main essential skills needed are being able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of individuals.  Being able to use excel spreadsheets and set up new ones if required for basic data capture and monitoring.  Assisting in the scheduling of other staff’s work, liaising with them and recording the outcomes of that work, and editing parts of our website.  Training will be provided for the latter, a basic knowledge of the recycling service available to residents in Carmarthenshire would be expected and can be found on our website.  Further waste knowledge can be learned on the job, though an interest in recycling and the environment is needed.  The job is Mon-Fri though there may be odd occasions when there are community events on weekends that we are asked to attend, though this will be notified in advance.  There may also be odd occasions where an earlier or later shift pattern may be required, but again notice will be given in advance of this:

We are looking for motivated, driven and customer focused individuals who believe they can make a real difference on advising Carmarthenshire residents of our recycling initiatives. As a division we service all households within the County by providing residents with a kerbside recycling scheme and various other reuse and recycling initiatives.  

Your role will be to support the development and delivery of the promotional elements of the Waste Strategy, to increase and improve the County’s recycling performance. Updating digital content on waste website pages and responding to social media enquiries. 

To support the development of a strategy for identifying areas/locations/households that have a low or poor participation recycling schemes, introduce specific education and awareness initiatives to target these areas with the aim of increasing recycling.  Deal with written, in person and telephone complaints and requests from members of the public and undertake the necessary duties to ensure that all are satisfied with the outcome in accordance with the principals of Customer Care, whilst following the reduce, reuse, recycle ethos.  

You will be an excellent team player with the ability to work effectively with others and confident in your approach. You will need to have an assured approach to dealing with residents on a one to one basis on the telephone or face to face.

You will need an understanding of Carmarthenshire recycling schemes and an awareness of Welsh Government Waste Strategy and the key issues facing the Council’s waste section on waste management, minimisation and recycling issues

A basic knowledge of Welsh is required or a readiness to work towards a basic level of conversational Welsh is required to accomplish this post. Support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.  

You will need to be able to accommodate flexible working patterns.

If you think you have the qualities we need, we would like to hear from you.

travel to work mileage is not paid for, any travel requested during the working day other than commute is usually done in work vehicles not via mileage and personal car use.

As shown on profile language requirement is as follows:

Welsh Language level written 1

English Language level written 5

Welsh Language level verbal 2

English Language level verbal 5

Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location :Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £50.00

A Tree Officer is required to work in the Planning Department, assessing tree works applications with potential also to assess impacts of planning applications/development proposals upon trees. Aided by existing P/T Senior Tree Officer.The role will require frequent site visits so yes office presence is required at least half the working time

Job Category:  Interims 

Job location Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom

Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37.5

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £47.67 per hour

Purpose:To take responsibility for the development and management of all aspects of parking including managementof staff, on and off-street parking, civil parking enforcement and moving traffic enforcement; and toproactively advise and support the Network Manager and Head of Highways and Transport in developingand determining policy and service objectives.Key responsibilities and accountabilities:· Develop and maintain the Council’s parking strategy as set out in the Local Transport Plan, as wellas all other guidance documents and processes which assist with the delivery of parking services toensure the Council meets its obligations under all relevant legislation· Manage the performance of the Council’s parking contractors to ensure customer service standardsare met and procedures follow DfT guidance and regulations to protect the Council’s reputation.· Lead on parking contract development and procurement, working closely with the council’s supportservices.· Oversee and manage the performance and development of parking IT systems for use in both themanagement of enforcement activity and as a customer facing portal. This includes responsibilityfor managing all parking assets such as ICT systems, signs, lines, cameras and P&D machines· Oversee management of parking at all off street car parks (Multistory and surface);· Work closely with the service to ensure that TRO’s, lines and signs are enforceable and to supportthe roll out and operation of EV charging in support of the Council’s Climate Change Strategy.· Develop and regularly monitor local and corporate performanceManagerial· Lead and manage the Parking Team producing the annual service plan and Annual Parking Reportand mentoring and developing staff to ensure continuous improvement and succession planning.· Lead and manage the Parking Team including 1:1’s/MPCs, PDRs, sickness absence monitoring.Professional · Advise and consult the Cabinet member(s) during the development of policy, public consultations, decision making and the implementation of key projects in the service plan. Brief them on significant service risks and sensitive operational matters. · Support the council’s democratic functions by providing information and advice to councillors, drafting reports for Cabinet and Scrutiny and attending Committee meetings with senior officers. Decision making: · Take responsibility for the management and control of the Parking budget(s) to ensure regular forecasting of income and expenditure, proactively managing budget variances and inputting to the council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy. Knowledge and Experience · Significant experience as a Parking subject matter expert in a Local Authority setting · Excellent personal and interpersonal communication skills including team building, motivation, leadership and ability to maintain and develop effective partnership working. · Track record of developing staff, building effective teams and leading multi-disciplinary staff to achieve organisational aims and objectives · Ability to add value through expert knowledge and understanding of the portfolio and to work at a strategic level to guide business decision making. · Well developed data interpretation, analytical analysis, planning, benchmarking, project management and implementation skills. · Ability to make considered logical and rational decisions in a timely manner and communicate them clearly. · Highly developed written, presentation and report writing skills, using effective language to convey convincing ideas and arguments and simplify technical and complex information. · Ability to identify and respond to the political context advising Members, senior managers and directors where necessary. · Good level of understanding of the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act and other relevant legislation in relation to parking. · Budget management experience · Experience of managing teams · IT experience including the MS Office suite of systems alongside relevant Parking IT Systems Creativity and innovation · Lead on liaison between Parish Councils and other organisations locally and nationally to ensure that the Council’s policies and strategies align with best practice parking management whilst taking local factors into consideration.

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified 
Job location Ladywell House, Park Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1EG, United Kingdom
Powys County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £26.65 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to work in a small dynamic adult social care reviewing team. We are looking for a qualified social worker, who has:

•            Passion for empowerment and person-centred practice

•            Delivering strengths-based services and working towards prevention

•            Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills

•            Ability to work to complex and conflicting demands.

•            Commitment to the achievement of the highest possible standards of professional practice by all team members through co-working, coaching/mentoring and the provision of advice, guidance and assistance.

•            Experience in undertaking strengths-based reviews and assessments

Job Category:  Social Care Qualified
Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £32.56 per hour

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Children’s Advocacy and Independent Reviewing Service as a Child Protection Co-Ordinator. 

You will be joining a well-established team, who work closely together keeping Somerset’s values at the heart of what we do. 

The role is a perfect professional development opportunity for an experienced Social Worker, Advanced Practitioner or Team Manager. Please know that it is essential for you to have at least 5 years post-qualifying experience. 

The role of a Child Protection Co-Ordinator is integral to driving forward excellent  planning for children in Somerset. You will be overseeing and reviewing each child’s child protection plan, leading quality assurance activity such as practice evaluations, dip reviews, feedback gathering and analysis of the so what for the child. You will use support, review, and challenge to advocate for children in our care. Linking closely with the Service Improvement Team, this dynamic service combines opportunities to support improving standards across the organisation with direct contact with children to ensure that children and young people in Somerset have an independent voice in the decisions that affect their life.

**4 Days Per Week Onsite Minimum**