Job Board

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location :Mount Pleasant Car Park, Liverpool, L3 5RR, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week :1.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £11.82

To secure effective and efficient management of City Council’s various on/off street (including multi storey) parking. 

We work a 24/7 365 service dealing with members of the public on a face to face or through an intercom. We manage four multi story car parks for Liverpool City Council we need to have a number of staff on duty at any one time. 

In the event of an emergency, we are required to have staff respond immediately. We have key staff on duty with training to deal with any issues with members of the public, Health and Safety issues and patrolling all four sites for criminal activity and to evict rough sleepers. 

We control all car parks from one location and supply a service to the Arena and convention/exhibition centre. 

This role is subject to shifts on a 24/365 basis.

Job Category : General Industrial

Location : Cranfield Beach Lifeguard Station, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week :20.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :10:00

End Time :18:00

Salary: £10.79             

Duties and Responsibilities

1.         Maintenance of amenity and beach , including checks on equipment, litter collection patrols, cleansing of public building, pathways, car parks, slipways, toilets, signage and assisting higher graded operatives in their work.

2.         Patrolling the Council managed facilities to ensure protection of property and that Council bye-laws are enforced.

3.         Day to day maintenance of the facility, car park, signage, including toilets, shower block and play areas, and ensuring a high standard is maintained in these areas.

4.         Checking the safety of the facility and associated facilities prior to use by the public and, if required, recording details of checks carried out.

5.         Open and close the facilities and controlling traffic as required, and attendance at the facilities at all times when required.

6.         Enforce Council bye-laws and ensure good order is maintained at all times, and to ensure that appropriate report sheets are completed and that appropriate actions are taken in relation to any unauthorised activity on Council managed property.

7.         Complete a litter patrol of all Council managed facilities including the beach area.

8.         Working with / referral to appropriate officers with regard to general maintenance, breaches of bye-laws and any other issues relevant to the upkeep of the amenity.

General

1.         Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade / scale set for this post

provided such duties are deemed to be within the area of work.

2.         Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct.

3.         Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post.

4.         Participate in staff training and development activities to ensure that knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full are up to date.

5.         Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

6.         Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality.

7.         By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service.

8.         Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.

FACTOR AND CRITERIA

Experience

•          At least 6 month’s previous work experience of cleansing duties in a working environment.

•          At least 6 months’ experience working with members of the public.

•          At least 6 months’ previous experience of patrolling and enforcement duties eg, car park, litter control.

•          Experience of basic record keeping.

Skills and Knowledge

          Good understanding of health and safety practice relevant to the post.

          Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

          Ability to maintain high standard of cleanliness in accordance with specified requirements.

Job Category : Human Resources – General

Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £20.47

Role outcomes

 Provide advice and support in respect of job evaluation, job redesign, restructure, employee relations, contractual and other operational HR issues.

 Deliver an effective and timely HR Consultancy service by working in partnership with managers on HR related issues, such as those arising from restructuring, TUPE and change exercises.

 Develop and mentor the HR and Culture Assistants

 Evaluate the service provided to Directorates and meet regularly with users to review the service and work with the HROD Community to further develop monitoring mechanisms against which the HR teams’ performance can be measured.

 Attend and support managers on appropriate action to take on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence issues with minimal supervision, in line with Council’s policies and procedures. Where managers are new to this area, providing hands on support and advice and training to help up- skill the managers.

 Attend formal meetings/hearings/ case conferences/appeals as necessary and advise on management reports and correspondence in accordance with Council’s procedures.

Key activities

Use case management tools, case conferences, rag ratings to manage cases status and facilitating lessons learnt approach. Evaluating the effectiveness of the services provided by seeking feedback on employee experience across the Council on a regular basis.

 Promotes interdisciplinary co-operation, which actively pulls teams together to deliver service objectives. Also deliver services in line with our service level agreement.

 Develops a good understanding of business issues and how to identify and deliver HROD interventions and solutions to meet business needs.

 Interprets HR policies and terms and conditions and ensure that these are implemented fairly

 Work closely with the Head of Consultancy, Culture HR Partners, Trade Unions and OD Consultants to provide a seamless HR service.

 Assist in facilitating ER case conference and lesson learns to promote continuous improvement and ensure that the appropriate interventions are in place.

 Ensures the Council meets its obligations in terms of our People Strategy, Corporate plan.

 Deliver excellent customer and person centric services. Develop professional working relations with managers and coach managers on ER activities to build their HR Capacity.

 Manage and contribute to HR projects and assist in the development of HR policies.

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent or working towards CIPD level 5- Associate Diploma.

Understanding of the local government sector, the wider commercial market and new models of service delivery and the challenges facing the sector.

 Previous experience in Human Resources or HR consultancy role within a large and complex organisation

 Strong Employee Relations (including development of HR policies and guidelines) and employment law knowledge

 Understanding of equalities legislation and application in HR activities.

Desirable qualifications/ knowledge

Knowledge of e-capabilities for HR services and experience in and evaluating the effectiveness of the HR activities.

 MCIPD with evidence of continuing professional development  Accredited Mediator

Accredited Mediator

Essential experience

Experience of providing HR support on a full range of issues to line managers providing creative solutions to business problems

 Experience of significant casework in sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievances.

 Experience of managing change including re-structure, redundancy and staff transfers and the use of the relevant statutory and legal requirements.

 Experience in conducting redundancy consultations/communication and providing direct support to line managers and employee during the process is essential.

 Experience of contributing to the development and successful implementation of HR policies or procedures.

 Knowledge of employment law and current best practice in people management experience in identifying and implementing improvements to HR processes.

 Reacts appropriately and in a timely way to current ER issues and problems and does so decisively.

 Acts promptly in crisis or other time sensitive situation, involving others where appropriate and ability to facilitate case conference and resolve long standing cases swiftly and successfully.

 Facilitation of training on HR matters and evidence of continuous professional development

 Proven ability to develop a good understanding of business issues and how to identify and deliver HROD interventions and solutions to meet business needs.

HR Consultant required for up to 12 months with experience of employee relations and restructuring within local government.  Based within a supportive and professional team, the role will require hybrid working – with a requirement to be on site 2 to 3 days per 

Job Category : Human Resources

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £140.00

Main Responsibilities

1. Delivery of a high quality, accurate customer focussed onboarding and employment screening

service for all our customer groups which are delivered within or exceeding our Service Level

Agreements.

2. To work closely with the resourcing team to process candidate’s compliance documentation

in line with Haringey Council’s Recruitment Policy

3. Responsible for providing a high level of customer service to all candidates, engaging and

building relationships

4. Liaising with candidates through the initiation of the compliance software as well as by phone

and face to face to assist them through the onboarding/compliance/screening process where

necessary

5. Arranging suitable times for candidates to attend right to work document check appointments that are customer focused and offer flexibility for the candidate.

6. Liaise with the Senior HR Officer (Compliance) where a candidate has disclosed information

on their DBS certificate which needs to be assessed against Haringey Councils Recruitment of

Ex-Offenders Policy and safeguarding requirements.

7. To maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure any disclosed information is shared on a

strict “need to know” process.

8. To ensure any disclosures are assessed and considered within a clear objective risk

assessment framework and all decisions and actions taken clearly documented and filed for

audit purposes.

9. Responsible for confirming the candidate’s appointment, agreeing appropriate start dates and

issuing all relevant employment documents in a timely manner and within agreed timescales.

10. Delivery of high quality, efficient HR Service customer query resolution aiming for first time

resolution and proactively suggesting updates to guidance materials to support ESS/MSS and

HR Self-Service.

11. Maintain the integrity of all HR Data, data flow, processes, and procedures

12. Delivery of accurate advice and guidance by ensuring up to date knowledge and

understanding of HR policies, practice notes and procedures.

13. Clear escalation and or handover of customer query ensuring customer and next team, e.g.

HR Advice, are fully briefed on requirements

14. Proactive review of common requests or issues to drive identification of future improvements

to guidance.

15. Continuous work with HR Support Service, the wider HR Team, and other council teams as

appropriate, to transform service delivery and increase digital utilisation for the council.

16. Proactively identify and implement current and future opportunities to increase ESS and MSS.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Up to date experience of employee screening, compliance and right to work checks

Experience of recruitment and onboarding within a medium sized organisation

Up to date knowledge of UK Regulatory, legislative, and local council requirements

HR Operations/HR Shared Service experience

Excellent teamwork skills

Excellent customer service skills to include face to face.

Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written correspondence

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to develop and deliver a first-class service

CIPD or relevant qualification/membership

Experience of using compliance software

Experience of other HR platforms, providers and systems

Experience in Digital transformation to improve and streamline services i.e. use of workflows

Under the leadership of the HR Operations management team provide a professional, high quality, accurate customer focused onboarding, employment screening and compliance service to all our customer groups. Working in partnership with the HR Support Services colleagues, the Resourcing Team and wider HR function to support a seamless on-boarding process and HR transformation.

Job Category : Housing

Location :Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:15

Salary: £20.57

Responsibilities and outcomes Key responsibilities:

• Provide excellent place based housing management services to tenants and leaseholders.

• Enforce SHP’s arrears recovery policy and procedure including proactive discussions with residents, pre-court visits and court/eviction attendance.

• Prepare cases for court action and represent the Council/SHP in court.

• Be responsible for residents on your patch at tenancy termination and sign up to ensure properties are returned in good, clear condition and let promptly.

• Complete settling in visits, probationary tenancy visits, and occupancy checks and enforce any breaches of tenancy.

• Provide advice and support of our vulnerable customers and where necessary signpost them to other services that are able to sustain their tenancy.

• represent SHP at case conferences and multi-agency meetings managing effective stakeholder relationships and seeking joint solutions to housing issues.

• Actively encourage and undertake resident consultation and community development initiatives that offer opportunities for residents to be involved and influence the services they receive. Identify and support residents who want to start new resident associations.

kills/Experience Essential:

• Maintaining detailed, evidence-based records using attention to  detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Remaining assertive whilst responding sympathetically and with understanding to residents with personal and sometimes distressing issues.

• Working on your own and as part o fa team with minimal supervision.

• Working in a fast paced and busy environment, happy to take on a range of tasks and be flexible and adaptable.

• The ability to manage your time and organise priorities so that work is managed efficiently and to high standards.

Proven track record of providing excellent customer services.

• Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data a n d information.

CIH or other relevant qualification.

We require 3 individual Housing Managers to cover secondment posts

Job Category : Housing

Location :23 South Mall, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week :35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £20.10

To provide support, guidance and training to unemployed participants with the aim of improving their chances of gaining sustainable employment.

Candidates will have experience of working with vulnerable people and supporting with CV writing and employability skills.

Previous experience in a customer focussed role. Working face to face with applicants.

Remote working on occasion this role is mostly office based.

This role is up to 1 year placement

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time :08:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £39.73

THE ROLE 

There has never been a more exciting time to be in building control and as a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will be one of the lead technical surveyors providing guidance and advice on all building control matters. From your first day of employment you will be working on a wide range of projects across the borough including the construction of a brand new leisure complex, high rise apartment schemes and shopping centre complexes. This also includes supporting the Building Control Manager with service delivery targets, dealing with dangerous structures, demolitions and attending other emergency incidents. We have a number of partnership working agreements that you would lead on so it is important to develop effective client relationships.

As a lead officer you will work alongside a number of senior officers representing the Council’s Strategic Planning and Infrastructure function, which comprises Building Control, Strategic Planning, Development Management and Planning Enforcement. 

Enthusiastic and forward thinking, you will use your professional and technical skills to deliver statutory building control functions and contribute to customer focused, results driven service delivery. With the upcoming changes to the entire Building Control sector, you will be  dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.

You will be involved in virtually all aspects of the construction process, from pre commencement meetings to the final sign-off. You’ll be working with many different people, from technical experts and construction professionals through to householders looking to update, improve or even build their own home. No two days are the same!

We are fully committed to training and developing our staff and as our Principal Building Control Surveyor you will provide mentor support to trainees and assistant colleagues. We actively promote a good work/life balance including flexible working hours and some home working opportunities. We also promote flexibility in service delivery and use remote/mobile working technology.

This role is a hybrid working arrangement role. Typically, on site each day with daily virtual team meetings. Once a month, the whole building control team meet in the office.

THE CANDIDATE

To be successful in the role of the Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will be able to demonstrate the following key points:

Educated to degree level in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.

Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.

Demonstrable competence gained in plan examination, site inspections in a specialist skill area such as structural, thermal, access, fire engineering and/or external wall systems, working at or towards Level 6A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix.

Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.

An excellent working knowledge of legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice relevant to the service area, including associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority.

Substantial experience in Building Control and possessing the ability to effectively manage a range of projects from domestic and dwelling houses up to 5 storeys through to complex commercial, mixed use and high rise schemes, examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action.

Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials.

Demonstrate an excellent understanding of local government services and procedures.

Qualifications

● Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building

Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at

an equivalent level.

● Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with

relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.

● Demonstrate competence gained in plan examination, site inspections in a specialist skill area such as structural, thermal, access, fire engineering and/or external wall systems,

working at or towards Level 6A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix.

● Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety

Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022

Experience

● Substantial experience in Building Control and possessing the ability to effectively manage

a range of projects from domestic and dwelling houses up to 5 storeys through to complex commercial, mixed use and high rise schemes, examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action.

● Experience of providing high standards of customer service across a range of diverse activities

● The post holder must be able to demonstrate, using the competency framework, the ability to carry out the duties and tasks commensurate with competency level 6A.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

 Location :Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £12.09

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.         To provide a comprehensive personal assistant service for Executive Dean/Heads of School including diary and email management, assisting with personal organisation, setting up and maintenance of filing systems, fact finding, dealing with telephone calls and enquiries, drafting correspondence, arranging meetings/appointments including ordering catering and arranging car parking, receiving visitors, preparing papers, assisting with reports and the organisation of Faculty/ School events such as Away Days and conferences.

2.         To provide support to Executive Dean/Heads of School with finance processes in relation to Corporate/Purchasing Card, booking and arranging travel, accommodation, conferences, purchasing goods and services in line with Financial Regulations. 

3.         To support Executive Dean/Heads of School with the recruitment of staff in liaison with HR, including organising interview arrangements and timely notifications to HR in line with the recruitment procedure. Acting as a point of contact for HPL/ Ad-hoc staff contracts and coordinating the sickness absence in line with the University process. 

4.         To act as a central point of contact for the Faculty/School for other Professional Services such as Marketing, Estates Management, LIS, Telecoms and HR in relation to restructures, staff changes, staff recruitment and assist with access of space allocation; distribution of keys. To be proactive in signposting staff, in liaison with the Academic Service Resources Team, to self-service systems and guides.

5.         Specific to PAs to Executive Dean: To provide diary management support only for other management contract holders at Faculty level including the Director of Research. To support the Executive Dean in the preparation of reports, annual planning including fact finding, liaising with relevant services and acting as a point of contact to coordinate

Work Experience:       Substantial recent experience working as a Personal Assistant or equivalent

Experience of managing a varied and demanding workload using initiative and excellent organisational skills.

Experience and confident in the use of Microsoft Office suite of packages, electronic diary and filing systems.

Experience of servicing meetings and of organising, updating and maintaining accurate records and information.

Evidence of proactiveness in the continual review of working practices      Experience of working in an education environment

Experience of financial administration

Education/

Qualifications: A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Math’s at Grade C or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning

Word Processing/typing/IT qualification or demonstrable equivalent experiential learning           ‘A’ level or equivalent qualification

Temporary PA support to Dean and Associate Deans in School of Justice

Job Category : Planning

Location :Barnet Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £28.58

. Key accountabilities:

•          To contribute towards the implementation of a working culture that is result-orientated, customer-focused and an ethos of ‘right first time’ service delivery.

•          To undertake all duties with minimal supervision. 

•          To take a lead in providing high quality planning services to applicants, residents, and stakeholders, meeting evolving delivery priorities, issues and challenges. 

•          To lead on all types of Strategic and Spatial Planning tasks as necessary including working across Council directorates in producing a range of planning projects and documents including the Local Plan, Design Codes, site specific supplementary guidance, thematic strategies, and monitoring local plan delivery.

•          To lead on supporting quality decision making on complex major development from pre-application, application and appeal advice, including public examination / inquiries.

•          To act as dataset custodian and be a nominated person with subject matter expertise to act as the guardians of data quality within the Service.

•          To prepare and present written or oral reports and briefings to Members, Cabinet, Planning Committees, Members’ Forum and other bodies, and to attend and lead meetings with Members as necessary, and to support the preparation and management of agendas and meetings as required by the Senior Management Team.  

•          To make high quality planning assessments drawn from a spatial policy basis having regard to the Local Plan, London Plan and the NPPF.

•          To liaise with a wide range of public and private bodies including the Greater London Authority to provide the planning input to projects securing the redevelopment or improvement of land in the Borough. 

•          To act as mentor, role model and provide support to more junior planning officers and other staff within the wider service.

•          Any other duties commensurate to the role and grade.

•          Assist in training and mentoring junior members of the team.

•          Identify and maximise opportunities to increase revenue.

•          Represent the Council at public meetings and London wide events including but not limited to committee, hearings, inquiries, and Court. 

•          Any other duties commensurate to the role and grade

Professional Membership/Qualification

Degree in Planning or Planning related subject

Member of the RTPI

Experience & Knowledge

Exceptional knowledge of the Town Planning System

Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with complex major planning projects to deliver successful outcomes

Knowledge of supporting the preparation and adoption of planning policy documents and understanding of the statutory processes involved

Competent and confident to lead negotiations with stakeholders and communicate clear advice on proposals

A thorough understanding of planning issues and trends within London and national context 

Knowledge of the provision of administrative processes relating to planning applications

In depth knowledge of the legislative requirements associated with planning and awareness of planning reforms

Responsible for complex and varied strategic planning projects in the Policy team. Provide support and mentoring for junior staff across the service and be involved in project work across the wider Council.   

Lead on the project to support that Council’s vision and to contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management and Strategic Planning service, including engagement with communities, developers and other key external statutory and non-statutory stakeholders in the delivery of quality place-shaping, sustainable growth, including robust planning decision-making.    

Barnet’s new Local Plan is under independent Examination in Public and projected for adoption in early 2024. Our attention turns to local plan delivery and responding to key challenges anticipated through planning reforms and the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, including also delivering on a broader environmental remit and design agenda,  

The role is hybrid, attendance at the office is required for fixed days each week. There may be times when it is expected for the post holder to travel outside of the Borough to deliver services on behalf of Barnet

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 :17:00

Salary: £26.15

PLEASE ENSURE ALL COMPLIANCE IS UPLOADED ON CV SUBMISSION

* This is an essential OT role within Adult Social Care, where you will be responsible for carrying out OT 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.

This role is the majority of the time is office base with community travel, with the some homeworking. 

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1.         You will hold or be working towards a professional qualification e.g. degree, NVQ 4 or equivalent

2.         You will have relevant experience of working in similar service areas.

3.         You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, processes and procedures.

4.         If relevant: you will have a proven ability to supervise and allocate work to others, monitoring their performance and taking corrective action.

5.         You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues and service users. 

6.         You will have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial tasks.

7.         You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of, appropriate specialist in-house software packages.

8.         Able to demonstrate the Council’s values and behaviours.

Essential 

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. (KSE1)

Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).   (KSE1)

Experience of working with a broad range of people including , disabled people, families, partners in a social care setting and providing solutions including, reablement, rehabilitation, Telecare, equipment and adaptations. (KSE2,5)

Demonstrate good understanding of disability on activities of daily living (KSE2)Experience of, or be prepared to work in accordance with the Councils Safeguarding policies and procedures (KSE3)

Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to social care. KSE1,3)

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 plans and communicate findings and risks to service users, families, carers and keep detailed and accurate records. (KSE3,5)

Full clean drivers licence and assess to a car (or able to use another appropriate means of travel) to travel to a range of locations including home visits.

Desirable

Considerable post qualifying experience (KSE2)

Some skills or experience in  supervising and mentoring others (KSE4)

Qualified Best Interest Assessor (KSE1)

Experience of working with complex cases (KSE2)

Experience of working across other organisations i.e. health, third sector (KSE2)    

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location :Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £279.22

Knowledge

•          Extensive knowledge of current & developing national policy in relation to children’s services e.g., Children & Families Act, Part 3 (2014), Working Together 2013.

•          Degree level qualification or substantial equivalent experience demonstrating good working knowledge of IT systems/procedures

•          A practical understanding of the tribunal process, including collection, processing, provision and analysis of information.

Skills

•          Substantial previous experience working in health, social care or education environment with relevant SEND appeal experience

•          Experience of working in partnership with children, young people and their families, particularly those with complex SEND and demonstrating the principles of coproduction in these professional relationships

•          Ability to establish a successful and trusting relationship with the child or young person and family including empowering them to make decisions

•          Extensive experience of supporting and advising settings/other practitioners, including those from health and social care teams and other organizations

Enhancing capabilities

•          Good team player who can also work on own initiative with ability to prioritize tasks and competing deadlines

•          Ability to make and maintain positive working relationships with others within and outside of the immediate working environment     

•          Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•          Knowledge of all relevant current legislation and frameworks

Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

Professional qualification in area of specialism.

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

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

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism.

Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. 

Planning and workload management skills.

Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments. 

Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria.

Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver training.

Accurate record keeping and report writing.

Good presentational skills.

Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

The main responsibility of the Tribunal Appeals Officer is to support Wiltshire Council in delivering to the legal requirements associated with the SEN and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST) appeal processes including representing Wiltshire Council at appeal hearings. The role requires the collation and analysis of information in order to support the preparation of reports from the local authority and other evidence in response to tribunal appeals, with support provided by the Tribunal Lead Worker. Close and frequent monitoring of conflicting deadlines and changing priorities will be required, as well as proactive responses to challenging situations. Specific duties include: -Arranging and organising the case discussion meetings for each appeal received into the Local Authority -Management of the administration and organisation associated with mediation and the SEND appeal process including the processing of paperwork associated with an appeal, including production of the tribunal bundle of documents prior to hearing, submitting statements to the tribunal -Production of accurate and high quality information for dissemination to the officers involved in the case, for example the SEND Team Manager or Education Officer and the local authority legal representative

Job Category : Driving

Location : Cloonagh Road Household Recycling Centre, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start              

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £10.42

Responsible for the operation of the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centre and the promotion of recycling to all site users.

In light of the on-going Reform of Local Government and the establishment of the new Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, it is expected that role will evolve and transform with on-going changes.  The post holder will therefore be expected to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation, and duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the purpose of the job or level of responsibility. 

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions.

The postholder is the Council’s interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cash handling in accordance with procedures, for all monies received at skip sites, to include issue of receipts and deposit of monies to safe.  Collection and recording of all prepaid vouchers presented by commercial customers using the site.

Control traffic entering and leaving the site, issue of directions for tipping and assistance to the public with tipping as required.

Responsible for the upkeep and cleansing of the site and its surrounds to include the site office and facilities.

Responsible for the general maintenance of the approach road and verge in the immediate vicinity of the site, which is under Council control, e.g. spreading of salt.

Completion of all associated records and paperwork as required, including site records and issue of Controlled Waste transfer notes. 

Ensure the skip site is opened each morning and locked each evening as appropriate, ensuring that the alarm system is activated accordingly.

Report to the Refuse Officer or other designated officer on damages, loss, repairs, etc, so as to ensure the continued safe running of the site.

Operation of CCTV recording system as required.

Ensure that materials are separated and placed in relevant skips, eg, timber, metal, green waste, in order to promote recycling on the site.

Responsible for application and monitoring of on-site pest control and insect control measures.

Separate and store electrical goods, fridges and freezers and white goods, in accordance with the model conditions of the site.

Operation of a full range of compactors, e.g. electrical and mechanical.

Direct service drivers to skip bay, making public aware of reversing lorry and any dangers that may occur, placing chains on skips and cleaning up any spillage that may occur.

Direct and instruct contractors attending sites to remove materials, in accordance with health and safety measures for servicing recycling receptacles on site.  Liaise with in-house and private contractors to service sites, as required.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Monaghan Row, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £12.02

Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a number of Council Officers on a 

daily basis including acting as point of contact for a service or department. 

2. Provide seamless confidential business support and administrative cover working cross departmentally as required within the Business Support Service. 

Provide business support to agreed service standards and standard operating procedures to ensure the highest standards of work, including effective and efficient turnaround times and work prioritisation.

4. Process and record applications, system transactions and queries in accordance with approved operating procedures.

5. Provide an excellent standard of customer service, including reception services and liaison with other departments of the council, external agencies and members of the public. This will include taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following through to completion.

6. Provide advice and information to colleagues and customers on business support processes.

7. Process and maintain a range of data and document management systems, this will include filing, archiving, retrieval, research, checking for accuracy, transfer of data to other agencies in line with statutory or service level agreement requirements.

8. Prepare papers and reports actioning recommendations and maintaining follow up and manage correspondence in accordance with departmental procedures.

9. Process financial transactions, to include recording and receipt of all monies (including credit card payments), bank lodgements, updating financial records, generating and processing invoices for authorisation, purchasing goods and/or services, maintaining stock control records, assisting with financial claims and budget monitoring in accordance with financial regulations and governance.

10. Operate and monitor the Council’s manual and computerised booking/requisition systems in accordance with approved procedures.

11. Acknowledge correspondence received and draft, issue and respond in accordance with departmental procedures and agreed timescales.

12. Organise meetings, prepare agendas, service meetings, take minutes, distribute all relevant documents, action recommendations and maintain follow up as required.

General

19. Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct.

20. Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

21. Lead by example by behaving at all times in accordance with the Council’s values and promote same within the organisation and externally.

22. Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality and ensure that personal and/or sensitive information under the control or access of the postholder is used, stored and maintained in accordance with relevant data protection legislation.

23. Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.

24. When required, assist in the execution of the Council’s Emergency and Business Continuity Plans.

25. Promote diversity across the organisation and in the Department by adhering to the Council’s Equal Opportunity policies and procedures and avoiding all forms of discrimination both as an employer and a service provider.

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified

Location :County Hall, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £31.98

Service Delivery: 

          Establish a constructive and collaborative working relationship with a range of different service users considering their needs and rights. 

          Undertake comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessments with families to identify the needs of the children, young people, and parents. 

          Plan keyworker sessions in line with Intervention Plans to meet the needs of individual service users adhering to effective safeguarding practice. 

          Work within a multi-disciplinary team (on an individual or group work basis) to deliver interventions to meet the identified needs of children, families, parents, and carers. 

          Involve parents, carers, and families in planning, decision making and evaluation and promote the participation of children and young people. 

          Deliver services in line with equal opportunities practices. Pay due and professional attention to issues of diversity. 

          Contribute to evaluation of services to develop models of good practice. 

          Maintain professional practice standards in line with established best social work practice. 

          Comply with relevant policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety policy. 

          Provide reports including the Assessment of Parents for a variety of audiences including the Family Courts, Conferences, and Reviews. 

          Liaise and work alongside staff from other agencies including the Courts and Local Authorities to ensure that assessments and planned interventions are effectively carried out. 

          Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, briefings, and training events. 

          Take responsibility for developing your own and others professional knowledge and skills. 

          Any other duties that may be required commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

          Social work qualification. 

          Registration with Social Care Wales 

          Substantial demonstrable experience working as a Social Worker in children and families’ social work. 

          Experience of taking responsibility for case work planning, co-ordination, monitoring and review. 

          Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment. 

          Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of child protection best practice, research and legislation. 

          Experience of undertaking family assessments including parenting assessments for Court. 

          Evidence of ability to deliver appropriate programmes of direct work through keyworker sessions. 

          Experience of working with families where substance and alcohol misuse is a factor. 

          Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills, including providing reports to courts and conferences. 

          Experience of engaging with service users, involving them in planning, decision making and evaluation. 

          Evidence of ability to work in an equal opportunity and anti-oppressive framework. 

          Evidence of ability to effectively manage time, priorities, and resources. 

          Evidence of IT skills at an intermediate level including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Social Work Practitioner in the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Family Drug and Alcohol (FDAC) Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Work Practitioner for the Family Drug and Alcohol Specialist Team (FDAC), reporting to the Team Manager. 

The FDAC Team is midway through a two-year pilot project and has excellent partnership relations with its stakeholders and the Family Court Judiciary. Thanks to the collaboration between Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan Children’s Services has ensured development of this innovative way of working with families in the Court Process. The FDAC Team have received funding from the National Lottery Wales and are looking for a Social Work Practitioner who is committed to continuing to develop their learning and practice, as well as support the development of the FDAC Pilot in Wales at such an exciting time.

The post holder will form part of a multi-disciplinary specialist team, based in Cardiff Children’s Services, to work with families who have children subject to care proceedings being held in the Family Drug and Alcohol Court. FDAC provides a problem solving, therapeutic approach to care proceedings which aims to improve the outcomes for children by helping parents change the lifestyles that have put their children at risk of harm. It seeks to address the issues around substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health, offending behaviour and relationships and parenting that has led the families in to Care Proceeding. The work addresses the trauma and the entrenched drivers and behaviours behind the issues giving rise to proceedings to achieve safer and more sustainable family reunification and ensure swifter placement with permanent carers when that reunification is not possible.

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: £10.42

Job Specific Requirements

1.         To undertake training to learn the OLM CareFirst system in detail and understand 

      the work processes that have been developed to use it.

2.         To log, diagnose and resolve CareFirst application problems where appropriate.

3.         To liaise with appropriate sources to answer queries that cannot be resolved 

      straight away.

4.         To maintain all records relating to the Helpdesk, and run reports as necessary.

5.         To report any errors/inconsistencies to the CareFirst Systems 

      Administrator/Development Officer.

6.         To support the Systems Administrator/Development Officer in correcting records and maintaining the CareFirst database.

7.         To assist with the development of guidance and maintenance of the website.

8.         To provide information from CareFirst and associated systems.

9.         To provide cover to the adjacent Service Area’s helpdesk when required.

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.  

Educated to GCSE standard or 

equivalent.

Experienced and competent in using PC 

Applications, including 

Microsoft products.

Experience of providing 

application support to staff on a regular basis.

            Knowledge and experience of the 

social care environment and work processes.

Knowledge and experience in 

using CareFirst.

Demonstrate / Give an example of accuracy / attention to detail has been used

Able to prioritise and organise own work.

Working with team members to deliver the service

Proactively promote the benefits of IT in the social care workplace 

Confident and calm manner in providing effective telephone 

support to staff.

Occasional work on testing upgrades which may be outside normal office hours.

            Occasional training of end users will be required both on and off site.

CareFirst is the case management system used by social services and communities staff to record their service user information. The system also provides key performance indicators. The CareFirst Information Assistant provides assistance and support to end users of the CareFirst system.

To provide a single point of contact for internal / external users of CareFirst to log, expedite and, where applicable, resolve their queries or problems. 

What We Are Looking For From You We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, confident person to join a small team in helping to provide a single point of contact for Children’s Services internal users of the current social care electronic case record system CareFirst and the move to Eclipse.

The successful person will be expected to set up new users and organisations on the system as well booking staff on to the appropriate training sessions. Duties will also include, logging, expediting and, where applicable, resolving queries or problems from users and various data cleansing of records.  Similar experience of being involved in a Helpdesk/customer service role and technical ability with applications would be useful.  Good excel skills are essential as is any experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Forms

This is a hybrid working post, although during the implementation of the new system Eclipse the candidate may need to attend County Hall on a number of occasions in any working week depending on the identified tasks. 

The successful candidate must have attention to detail, good accuracy and organisational skills, good communication skills, be able to prioritise and possibly have some experience in the use of databases.  Team working is paramount!!

Job Category : Administration

Location :Crawley Library, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week :40.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £10.79

Pay – Grade 3

 Location – Crawley or Chichester

Working arrangements – Some home working will be facilitated .

Required experience and skills

(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)

Key Skills:

1) Literacy and numeracy skills in order to understand complex written instructions describing tasks, type documents or take complex messages.

2) Ability to interpret information, such as service complaints, and then redirect them to the appropriate person to provide quick and accurate resolution.

3) General IT skills including Word and Excel (or equivalent packages) for word processing, data processing, creating basic presentations, maintaining basic computer databases and production of straightforward statistical data etc.

4) Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to provide clear and concise advice and guidance to a range of clients, including the ability to provide helpdesk duties in an appropriate manner.

5) Ability to plan over the short term in order to organise bookings, monitor orderings and co-ordinate requests.

Qualifications and/or experience:

• 4 GCSEs with A-C passes including Maths and English or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.

• Experience of working in an administration, research or customer service environment – Desirable

Key responsibilities

As directed, undertake a range of tasks effectively and efficiently within timescales e.g. collating straightforward / basic statistical or management information, general administration tasks, manual or electronic filing, telephone calls and desk-based research.

As a member of the administration support team, undertake a range of tasks as allocated, which may include support to colleagues to manage workloads across the team.

Make simple bookings, such as rooms, transport, refreshments, people etc as directed.

Input information into a database, produce defined basic presentations and templates, and/or input, update and maintain straightforward spreadsheets. May include the use of mail merge functions.

Communicate face to face with internal and external clients in an appropriate manner, including meeting and greeting visitors / clients. This may involve undertaking helpdesk duties.

Undertake telephone and scanning duties, including receiving and sending emails, taking clear and accurate telephone messages, occasionally competently transferring calls in an appropriate manner, and scanning a variety of documents.

Responsible for physical resources such as maintaining and ordering supplies, tracking delivery progress and preparing information packs as required.

Responsible for handling or processing information in order to collate and distribute papers, undertake sensitive office filing as directed and maintain records.

Support equality and diversity and respect customers, clients and other members of staff regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin.

 Job Description : We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Bridging Team, as a temporary Administration Support Officer. This is a key role that will work with our team who provide coordinated front-line support directly to Afghan residents located in Bridging accommodation in West Sussex and a diverse range of partner organisations. Most days you will be based in Bridging accommodation, working closely with the wider team providing practical and administration support where it’s most needed. This is a varied role and will include making and receiving telephone calls, undertaking desk-based research, recording details of research in record keeping systems such as excel spreadsheets and practical tasks such as making up information packs. You will also provide routine administrative support within and across the service, and be responsible for the effective and efficient provision of a direct / indirect administrative service to clients, undertaking a range of tasks as directed.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :Mary Woollett Centre, Doncaster Children’s Services Trust

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:30

End Time :17:00

Salary: £32.10

Job Category : Technical

Location :Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £17.53

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.         To provide an efficient and effective service to clients who are enquiring about, have made an application for, or have received approval for, the various types of grant or loan assistance provided by the Council.

2.         To organise and oversee all technical aspects of the Housing grants / loans process from receipt of initial enquiry through to completion. Visiting client’s in their own homes providing the required level of advice and information and maintaining regular contact with them at each stage of the case

3.         To Inspect properties with regard to the legislation and standards appertaining to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, the Decent Homes Standard, Disabled Facilities Grant and other relevant standards, as appropriate. To visit properties and undertake surveys to identify eligible works, prepare detailed plans and specifications / schedules of work to meet the needs and to check and analyse plans, specifications, estimates, bills of quantities and variations in connection with all applications for assistance.

4.         To maintain and review an up-to-date Register of Preferred Contractors

5.         To administer the Contracts for Works, instruct contractors and monitor the quality of workmanship.

6.         To assist & contribute towards the development of a Private Service

7.         To liaise with and maintain good working relationship with the Occupational Therapist, Client, and all other relevant partner agencies: to design adaptations that meet the needs of a disabled person(s), interpreting recommendations made by OT’s and advising where appropriate, alternative cost-effective solutions organising and overseeing all aspects of the housing grants/loans process from receipt of initial enquiry through to completion.

8.         To Undertake inspections to assess and verify unforeseen / additional works in line with current procedures and carry out interim valuations and recommend payments to contractors. To carry out completion inspections and certify final accounts and authorise payments in accordance with Councils financial regulations.

9.         To monitor and control the progress of jobs on site and standard of work completed, whilst ensuring they all comply with relevant standards and that clients are satisfied with the improvements or adaptations. Resolving any outstanding matters to the satisfaction of clients and senior officers. To keep up to date with developments in the maintenance/adaptation of buildings and attend relevant training courses.

10.       Give general advice and/or apply the current legislation and Council policy with regard to housing renewal and the financial assistance made available by the Council.

11.       Working with the Principal Housing Improvement Officer to establish and implement a contractor code of conduct, monitor contractors against the

criteria and recommend action as appropriate. Provide technical support, in conjunction with the Home Improvements team, to clients irrespective of whether they are receiving financial assistance from the Council.

12.       To keep full and careful records, including inputting on IT systems, of all activity for the purpose of updating case files, colleagues and managers on progress of enquiries, applications, current cases and completions.

13.       To assist in the development and implementation of performance targets related to all current activities of the section. To adhere to and improve upon the standards defined in the customer charter for delivering private sector housing services. To assist in preparing reports for use by the Principal Housing Improvements Officer on the results of inspections / surveys made.

14.       To keep abreast of changes in the building industry and reviewing pricing mechanisms, schedules and specification systems on a regular basis. To assist the Principal Housing Improvements Officer in the development of standardised schedules of work / layout plans, quality control manuals and procedures required to deliver a comprehensive and effective service.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Qualified to at least HND/HNC level Building Construction and / or Surveying or equivalent

E.C.D.L. or equivalent Computer qualification

EXPERIENCE

Considerable experience in a residential building / surveying related discipline with detailed knowledge of the building industry, surveying practices and techniques, adaptations and general domestic building maintenance / repair practices.

Experience in the production of detailed specifications, schedules of work and plans using CAD programmes. Ability to compile and maintain a schedule of rates, tender preparation and negotiation, contract administration, quality and cost control.

Experience in delivering DFG and renovation type grants/loans including the inspecting of houses.

Considerable experience in the application of housing renewal legislation relating to private sector housing, including the supervision of building works and contractors with the ability to maximise income and minimise costs.

Experience of working in an environment providing a service to the public with an understanding of customer care issues.

Experience of working with clients, internal departments and external agencies.

Job Category : Interims

Location : Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £399.20

Key Responsibilities:

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

● Undertake a full range of pre and post surveying services including project management, quality and cost control, for projects that form part of the capital and revenue investment programme.

● Project manage and deliver the match funded Energiesprong project to completion ensuring that all milestones are achieved

● Monitor performance and identify areas of non-compliance to requirements and implement remedial actions for improvement.

● Ensure all criteria of the match funding milestones are recorded and met allowing for financial draw down of funds

● Specify, design and provide suitable and cost effective options and choices to key stakeholders for delivery of work for consultation and agreement.

● Work with the Client Manager & Quantity Surveyor to procure projects in compliance with SHP, LBS, OJEU processes and contract standing orders and restrictions

Skills & Experience

Essential:

● Ability to work independently, exercising good initiative and judgement

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Proven time management and prioritisation skills.

● Proven experience and ability to deliver excellent customer care and valuing diversity.

● Proven attention to detail and ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.

● Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets

● Experience of managing refurbishment contracts from inception to final account

● Experience of conducting structural, condition and measured surveys

● Working knowledge of building construction, best practice and Regulations

● Working knowledge of current forms of building contract and implementation including NEC form

● Experience of managing and monitoring budgets, implementing action plans to address adverse variances

● Technical expertise sufficient to understand complex issues in construction, engineering and maintenance in the delivery of projects.

● Understanding and experience of leasehold service charging including consultation requirements for qualifying works (S20).

Qualifications:

● MRICS, CIOB, Degree or HNC or relevant qualification and/or management experience or equivalent in investment, repairs and maintenance

● Desirable: NEBOSH, Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent qualification

Job Category : Manual Labour

Location : Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours Per Week : 40.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £15.18

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

● Undertake driving duties including multiple deliveries and collections, loading and unloading of large and bulky building materials, parcels and refuse.

● Collect goods, materials & equipment from stores and / or external suppliers and deliver to trade staff working remotely as part of the “Ring & Bring” service to support delivery of repairs Right First Time.

● Ensure all documentation (for example goods received notes) are retained and returned for the proper control and administration To complete, accurately and timely, all documentation, including daily work records, schedules, material / plant requisitions etc as required for the proper running and administration of the organisation.

● Provide hands-on assistance and support to craft workers (all trades) in carrying out their duties

● Maintain, clear and clean workshops, sites, offices and other buildings ensuring compliance with the health and safety regulations.

● Ensure safe methods of working and full compliance with health & safety regulations at all times. Carry out all work in an efficient, safe and tidy manner causing the minimum inconvenience to the resident with due regard and respect given to their personal circumstances, needs and belongings.

● Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications with minimum supervision and able to use initiative to resolve work problems.

● Responsible for maintaining contact and working collaboratively with Repairs Team Supervisors and Planners to provide updates on the progress of work to ensure overall service objectives are met.

● Communicate effectively and courteously in particular with residents

The role requires a laborer with a focus on groundworks which will include fencing, drainage, clearances and supporting an experienced skilled groundworker. 

This also includes heavy lifting, loading and unloading of materials and equipment. Hands on assistant to all trades where required. 

The post requires a clean and valid driving licence

Knowledge and understanding of building trades and the sequence of work

● Experience of working in a maintenance environment on properties in occupation.

● Able to work independently using own initiative to resolve problems seeking guidance when appropriate

● Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-skilled environment

● Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles of Health & Safety at Work

● Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Council’s equal opportunities policy as it relates to the nature of the post

● Good oral and written communication skills

● Excellent front-line customer care skills.

● Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage

own time effectively to meet service timescales and

objectives.

● Ability to use new technology for example PDA’s to

receive work and input data

Qualifications or Proven Experience:

● Certificates of attendance in Health & Safety training relevant to the role

● The post requires a clean and valid driving licence.