Job Board

Job Category : Financial

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £18.54

A. Job Description

1. Resident & Community Contribution

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

•          Support the Council’s Policies to protect the public resources it administers.

2. People Management

•          No direct supervisory responsibility however may be required to provide advice and guidance to colleagues as well as assisting in induction and training of peers and new employees.

3. Operational Service Delivery

•          Responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective management of an individual complex caseload, making decisions and carrying out work actions as directed by the Counter Fraud Manager and Counter Fraud Lead Investigator.

•          Ensure all decisions are proportionately made with common sense and sound judgement, supported with lawful grounds.

•          Responsible for the proactive detection of fraud and irregularity, identifying and setting in place appropriate responses and actions.

•          Generate an awareness of fraud within stakeholder services, and in doing so ensure all suspicions of fraud are referred for assessment.

•          Assess and refine all information received, producing intelligence reports for referral and planning work actions to support new and existing investigations.

•          Identify any relevant witnesses, planning and effectively managing their interviews to maximise the information received.

•          Plan and manage the effective interview of suspects, including officer safety and public safety issues. 

•          Manage evidence to local standards for decision making, and evidential standards for law courts.

•          Attend County, Magistrates and Crown Courts to give testimony as a sworn professional witness, which may include justifying and explaining decision-making, actions, findings and conclusions at the discretion of the Court.

•          Maintain a current and in-depth knowledge of relevant Acts, codes of practice and local policies.

•          To ensure that all enquiries are carried out in accordance with relevant legal requirements and local policy.

4. Service Planning & Development

•          Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and understanding of own contribution in order to ensure delivery of this plan.

•          Assist in the development of the service through participation and contribution to team meetings.

•          Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and understanding of own contribution in order to ensure delivery of this plan.

•          Implement updated working practices to ensure that the service maintains a ‘commercial’ approach to its activities and adopts best practice wherever possible.

1. QUALIFICATIONS

Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFT) or equivalent professional qualification.

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.

Maintain professional Accreditation by conducting, recording and maintaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

3. EXPERIENCE

Demonstrable experience in any industry of successfully carrying out detailed verifications /investigations in a Counter Fraud Team or equivalent.

Experienced and effective investigative interviewer, engaging with individuals under a diverse range of circumstances and in contentious situations.

Experience of undertaking an investigative, problem solving role.

Experience and effective interpretation and application of Statute, Regulations and Codes of Practice relating to local taxation and valuation, in real world scenarios.

Experience and effective interview planner, building effective interview strategies designed to maximise information received.

Experienced and effective report writer, drafting effective reports for a broad and diverse readership including Heads of Service.

Experience and effective giving evidence as a professional witness in civil court, criminal court or tribunal.

Ability to apply a creative mindset to investigative problem solving, to question any assumptions that may have been made and to query the validity of all information received. 

Understanding and appreciation of criminal and civil law and its application to counter fraud work

Ability to effectively manage and secure material obtained and generated during investigations/inspections, including any exhibits, in accordance with CPIA, PACE and Council policy.

Understanding of the Statutes, Regulations and Codes of Practice, and local policy, that relate to counter fraud work, including public sector housing, council tax liability and premises liable for Non Domestic Rates purposes and the ability to:

          Identify appropriate lines of enquiry; 

          Determine the objective of pursuing a particular line of enquiry;

          Identify the investigative action(s) necessary to efficiently achieve that objective taking into account resources, priorities and proportionality; and

          Conduct enquiry actions and gather the maximum amount of material and information.

Tenancy fraud role responsible for effectively completing a range of high risk cases through a range of investigative methods with a primary focus on residential visits to confirm the legitimacy of service users. To Identify irregularities and fraud indicators and, where appropriate, referring the case to a Counter Fraud Investigator to commence a full investigation.

This role will include a significant visiting function which will require substantial regular work outside usual office hours.

A full driving license and access to a vehicle with suitable business insurance is essential

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Community Care Advice Centre, Redbridge Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £22.47

General Social Work Duties Duty cover in office when on duty

Job Category : General Industrial

Location :Harrogate, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 10.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 11:30

Salary: £10.50

Claro Road works depot, Claro road, Harrogate.

Cleaning duties 9:30am-11:30am consisting of stocking up/cleaning of staff toilets and kitchens. Sweeping Mopping floors. Emptying bins/Recycling materials.

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: £168.04

Delivery of a high quality, accurate timely payroll service to all our customers.

2. Responsible for the administration of all payrolls, Teachers Pensions, all statutory and year

end reporting.

3. Supervision of the Payroll Officer day to day activities and their continuous development

4. Ensure compliance with legislation, HMRC requirements and any local council policies

including year-end administration/reporting.

5. To liaise with employees and managers across the council as well as external third parties on

payroll related issues.

6. Provide subject matter expertise on Payroll matters including the SAP Payroll/HR System.

7. Manage the balancing of payroll accounts including the raising of invoices.

8. Manage the overpayments administration and invoicing process for Salary and Pension

payments.

9. Manage the administration process for council benefit schemes.

10. Support new schools and TUPE incorporation.

Expert up to date Payroll knowledge and experience

Expert knowledge of HMRC and legislative requirements

Expert Payroll knowledge of inhouse payroll service delivery

Pavroll experience of local government

CIPP qualification and membership

Experience of using SAP Payroll

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

Expert team work experience

Passionate about Digital transformation to improve and streamline services

To deliver a professional, high quality, compliant and accurate customer focused payroll service to all our customer groups. To provide expertise, lead and support our Teachers Pensions service. Working in partnership with the HR Team to support HR Transformation.

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: £127.94

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: £127.94

1. Delivery of a high quality, accurate customer focussed HR Support service for all our
customer groups which are all delivered within or exceeding our Service Level Agreements.
2. 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.
3. Delivery of high quality, accurate HR Support administration service for all our customers
including current and past employees throughout their lifecycle of employment.
Maintain the integrity of all HR Data, data flow, processes and procedures
4. Delivery of accurate advice and guidance by ensuring up to date knowledge and
understanding of HR policies, practice notes and procedures.
5. Clear escalation and or handover of customer query ensuring customer and next team, are
fully briefed on requirements

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

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience Up to date HR knowledge and experience

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

HR Operations/HR Shared Service experience

Experience of HR Operations/HR Shared Service within local government

Excellent team work skills

Excellent customer service skills

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 qualification and membership

Under the leadership of the HR Operations management team provide a professional, high quality, accurate customer focused HR Support Service to all our customer groups which is fully compliant with regulatory, legislative, HMRC and local council requirements. Providing excellent fully compliant employee lifecycle administrative support services. Working in partnership with the wider HR Team to support HR Transformation

Job Category : Interims

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: £278.13 Per Day

Thorough knowledge of local welfare service provision and grant administration, administration and management and experience of working at a senior level within the welfare service provison for a minimum of three years.

Excellent analytical and communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels with the Council including members.

Experience of financial management within the local welfare environment.

Ability to manage and control key financial indicators, ensuring appropriate action is taken to address variances. 

Ability to lead and motivate a large workforce across a number of related services. Ability to consider strategic impact of approach and decision making.

Confident in presenting and promoting Haringey within the local welfare environment.

Ability to work within a highly regulated operational environment.

Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering a customer-focussed, quality service that delivers the Council’s corporate aims and objectives.

Knowledge and experience or using local welfare management systems such as NEC and Information at Work

Knowledge and experience of using IT tools including MS Office systems

1.         Responsible for the delivery of the Council’s local welfare  service: ensuring the service is fully compliant with legislation, financial regulations, and Council policies and procedures; is fit for purpose and exceeds its operational performance targets.

2.         To be part of the departmental leadership team to ensure a cohesive and strategic approach to joint goals.  Key service areas will include customer services, corporate debt and benefits as well as leading an effective and efficient working relationship with external suppliers and partners.

3.         Responsible for the review and ongoing continuous improvement of service delivery, ensuring efficient and effectives processes and a high-level of customer service.

4.         Responsible for the maximisation of residents’ income, links with corporate aims and the delivery of service aims within cost restraints.   

5.         Responsible for providing/completing key statistical data and government returns for local welfare and welfare-related government grants.

6.         Responsible for providing professional advice on all aspects of local welfare service provision and ensuring compliance to the agreed policies and financial regulations in relation to local welfare and associated areas.

7.         Responsible for managing budgets for relevant service areas to ensure service is delivered within budget and prevent overspends.

8.         Responsible for maintaining the staff establishment list and ensuring that it is set at a level required and afforded to provide the service. Ensuring ongoing recruitment is undertaken to provide cost effective staffing.

9.         Responsible for managing budgets and managing HR policies and records for the service.

10.       To procure and monitor external contracts and agreements to ensure value for money, quality, and performance delivery. 

11.       To live, promote & further embed Haringey’s Values of caring, collaborative, community focussed, courageous, creative

12.       Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability and lead change and continuous improvement in the service.

13.       Be politically sensitive and astute and advise elected members and senior managers on policy choices, prioritising and clearly communicating a recommended way forward. Ability to influence and inspire confidence.

14.       To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role. 

15.       To work closely with the Council’s Corporate Debt Team, customer services, benefits, and senior officers to ensure the service delivers the Councils priorities and commitments, ensuring partners and third-party suppliers’ work effectively with the Council, delivering a joint approach to debt management, database cleanliness, and management information

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : NEATH CIVIC CENTRE, Neath Port Talbot Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:30

End Time :17:00

Salary: £13.91

Main Purpose of the Job

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To provide practical tenancy support to young people who are accommodated in a young person designated supported housing project. Also providing support to any YP housed in temporary accommodation via the Housing Options service and working alongside colleagues within the Housing Options service and partners to ensure identified needs are being met.  . 

The service provided is in line with Housing Support Grant outcomes as below:

•          Feeling Safe

•          Contributing to the safety and wellbeing of themselves and others

•          Managing Accommodation

•          Managing relationships

•          Feeling part of the community

•          Managing money

•          Engaging in education and learning

•          Engaging in employment or voluntary work

•          Physically healthy

•          Mentally healthy

•          Leading a healthy and active lifestyle

Key Responsibilities 

•          To carry out risk assessments, support needs assessments and prepare, co-ordinate and assist in delivering an appropriate package of support with the aim of securing and/or sustaining tenancies or licenses and/or preventing homelessness for young people 

•          To work alongside the allocated Support and Accommodation officer where appropriate to work to the Personal Housing Plan and actions within it

•          To maintain accurate records of support sessions and correspondence

•          To assist and advise service users on relevant benefit claims

•          To work within policies and procedures to ensure that the section meets the requirements of the Housing Support Grant Outcomes Framework, including timely recording of outcomes

•          To work with the YP to maintain a good standard of accommodation 

•          To gain expert knowledge of the role of housing providers, tenancy support and advice agencies within the area and their contribution to the prevention of homelessness and to refer clients appropriately to identified agencies where the need has been identified

•          Establish effective liaison with other agencies in both statutory and voluntary sector to best the needs of the service user

•          Participate in the Housing Options out of hours rota to include weekends and bank holidays

•          To participate in supervision and appraisal sessions and to undertake personal development and training as identified

•          To comply with the Corporate and Directorate Health and Safety Policy and Procedures including participation in regular fire drills and to ensure that all residents are familiar with evacuation procedures in event of fire  

•          As directed by management to represent the service on identified groups and forums 

•          To work effectively as a team member by sharing information, providing cover for other team members commensurate with grade and contributing to the development of the service  

•          To work flexibly and in a non-judgemental manner

Support worker required to work with Ukranian households currently residing in Initial Accommodation or with hosts within the NPT county borough. This will involve support to source alternative accommodation ensuring it is affordable, advising on benefits and supporting with the resettlement into the property

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial

Location : Colley Lane Depot, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :06:00

End Time : 14:30

Salary: £10.79

Street Cleaning Operative for Bridgwater Town Centre working 5 days per week including Saturday and Sunday with 2 days off in the week.

To carry out street cleansing operations across Somerset. This includes litter picking, hand sweeping, bin emptying, fly tip removal and toilet cleaning, as well as other reasonable duties.
To be a member of the street cleansing team, carrying out duties that will enhance and maintain the environment, with little disruption to customers. 

Drive a non-LGV vehicle and machinery as required in carrying out the above duties.
Carry out basic care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including checking fluid levels, tyre pressures and wear, bulbs etc. and to maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy manner. Ensuring the Daily User Check is completed, and any defects found reported to your area supervisor or Operational Management. 

Understand, uphold, and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity, and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills

Essential

Good standard of education

Full UK Driving licence.

To be self-motivated and be able to provide a quality level of service with minimum supervision.

Desirable

Experience of a hands on, physical role

Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.

Job Category : Allied Health/Psychology

Location : London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £27.92

Hybrid working/Flexible 

Occupational Therapist required for First Response Locality Team

Deliver service activities and manage caseloads to ensure intended outcomes for customers and the Council are delivered within agreed service standards.

● Identify and implement improvements in own work area in order to deliver continuous service improvement and improved outcomes to customers.

● Liaise with customers to review service requirements and resolve problems.

● Keep up to date with changes in policy/legislation/contractual requirements in order to ensure service delivery is effective and complies with appropriate regulations.

Budgetary accountabilities

1. Accountable for efficient, effective and economic use of resources. Demonstrating value for money. Reasonable and practicable, appropriate and necessary recommendations for use of finances and people resources, e.g. techniques, equipment, adaptations..

Specific accountabilities

1. Occupational Therapists must be registered with the relevant regulatory bodies and be responsible for maintaining the requirements as set out by the professional bodies to remain registered as a practicing Occupational Therapist. (State registration – HCPC and College of OT).

2. Occupational Therapists must practice in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics and uphold Occupational Therapy values at all times.

3. Occupational Therapists will practice in a way which upholds the principles of human rights and equalities. They will recognise and respond to the effects of oppression, discrimination and poverty and act in a culturally competent manner. They will have a sound understanding of the law and be able to apply legislation, conventions and policies which apply. .

4. Occupational Therapists recognise the fundamental principles of human rights and equality, and that these are protected in national and international law, conventions and policies. They ensure these principles underpin their practice. Occupational Therapists understand the importance of using and contributing to case law and applying these rights in their own practice. They understand the effects of oppression, discrimination and poverty.

5. Occupational Therapists understand psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, physical aspects and the impact of disability within their environment which influences people; human development throughout the life span and the legal framework for practice. They apply this knowledge in their work with individuals, families and communities. They know and use theories and methods of Occupational Therapy practice.

6. Occupational Therapists apply curiosity, critical thinking and analysis in their practice. They will be able to demonstrate this both in verbal and written form. They use Occupational Therapy theories and methods along with research based evidence and practice experience to intervene with people and inform their analysis, clinical reasoning and professional judgement.

Occupational Therapy qualification and to be able to meet the requirements of the HCPC the Occupational Therapy regulator and the College of Occupational Therapy.

2. A current valid UK driving licence and the use of a car for work, with valid insurance covering business use. Ability to travel around the borough and visit people in their homes and communities.

3. Demonstrate an effective and active use of supervision and appraisal for accountability, professional reflection and development

4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the application to Occupational Therapy of research, theory and knowledge

5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate Occupational Therapy practice, recognising the scope for professional judgement. (Relating specifically to the area in which this post works)

6. Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the range of theories and models for Occupational Therapy intervention including the impact of congenital, traumatic or chronic conditions affecting everyday life in the individual’s environment, facilitate interventions using techniques, equipment, adaptations and support, to sustain the maximum potential level of independence. To demonstrate a working knowledge of key concepts of attachment, separation, loss, change and resilience across the life course and the ability to make evidence informed judgements

7. Understand forms of harm and their impact on people, drawing on concepts of strength, resilience, vulnerability, risk and resistance. Recognise the factors that create or exacerbate risk and contribute to the assessment and management of risk. Be able to

identify appropriate responses to safeguard vulnerable people of all ages and promote their wellbeing

8. Be able to demonstrate use of Occupational Therapy methods, models and tools, to promote positive change, independence and to prevent harm, in doing so demonstrate

value and take account of the expertise of service users, carers, and professionals

9. Understand the authority of the Occupational Therapy role and use this appropriately and

confidently as an accountable professional,

Job Category : Operational & Support Staff

Location :THE QUAYS, Neath Port Talbot Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £10.98

Job Category : Interims

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £278.13 Per day

A. Job Description

1. People Management

          No direct supervisory responsibility however may be required to assist in induction and training of team members, other colleagues and new employees.

          Leading monthly on site project meetings with various contractors across all project locations

          Develop and lead a culture that ensures a reputation for innovation, creativity and development.

          Ensure compliance with key policy and procedure in areas such as health & safety, equalities and diversity and other statutory requirements.

          Develop and manage good co-operative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including multi contractors and residents across a number of different schemes on behalf of the directorate.

2. Resident & Community Contribution

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

          Promote the development of a customer centred culture within the service.

          Develop excellent working relationships with residents and the local community

          Ensure external agents and contractors that undertake work for internal or external customers adhere to the Council’s customer care standards.

          To meet and communicate with key stakeholders of schemes to ensure that they are fully briefed on contract and supplier arrangements that relate to their development project.

          Lead the programme of resident, community and stakeholder participation and consultation events for development projects.

3. Operational Service Delivery

          To take a brief from the Manager, Capital Programme to achieve forward programme and delivery of targets to meet the requirements of the Development programme and key stakeholders.

          Deliver financial appraisals, risk maps, project programmes, and regular update reports for all allocated development projects as required.

          Undertake project management of schemes on cost, quality and delivery from inception to the end of the defects period post-handover.

          Ensure that internal design forums are convened on a timely basis for all new development schemes.

          Develop clear specifications for works, goods and services, and ensure that all contract administration is carried out in a compliant and timely way with consultant and contractor performance reviews, reports and meetings clearly documented and recorded.

          Monitor contractor’s performance in carrying out defects works, ensuring a high quality service is delivered to all stakeholder groups.

          Ensure that all statutory and compliance obligations are formally documented and implemented through the Council’s risk management systems.

          Ensure all relevant approvals are sought to maintain delivery timescales.

          Through regular consultation with the Manager, Capital Programme and other departmental staff, ensure that all projects meet the Council’s design standards and exceed quality of other locally comparable projects and are continuously improved to deliver value for money.

          Develop and maintain cross functional links throughout Development and Assets providing advice as required in considering all relevant legislation and regulation in respect of new build developments.

          Oversee change control, accounts management and project management as part of contract management

          Manage any end of contract issues including supplier poor performance.

Construction/ property related degree or equivalent experience.

Evidence of continued professional development.

Relevant professional qualification in discipline covering building and construction e.g. RICS

2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Hold a current UK Drivers Licence or equivalent and have vehicle available for use at all times.

Able to fully access buildings/building sites/ rough ground in order to carry out aspects of the role.

A disciplined approach to time and workload management is essential. 

May be required from time to time to attend evening meetings

3. EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managing a portfolio of new build development projects from initiation to delivery.

Significant experience of the development process including land and property acquisitions, building contracts, design and technical standards.

Experience in procuring and managing consultants and contractors.

Significant experience of identifying, engaging with and managing a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups and partner organisations.

Experience of contract management, project management and change control

Experience of challenging silo attitudes to encourage effective relationship building inside and external to an organisation.

Evidence of involvement in change management and delivery of service and professional practice improvements.

Experience of building collaborative relationships that engender a sense of teamwork.

Experience of developing and managing a strong customer service culture.

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Thorough understanding of property development financial analysis.

Thorough understanding of HCA funding, regulatory standards and funding requirements.

Understands the complexities of political dynamics and use this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively.

Understanding of the operational and strategic issues related to the development of both commercial and domestic properties.

Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, able to analyse information and interpret it for non-experts.

Strong influencing expertise, able to work intuitively and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Highly numerate and IT literate, able to work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and a range of development appraisal systems.

Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.

Knowledge of the Councils standing orders and reports.

“The London Borough of Hillingdon is looking for is candidate with a surveying or construction background, preferably chartered (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB) with a number of years experience working on a diverse range of projects as a Programme/Project Manager. They will be working on a range of capital works projects (housing, community buildings or corporate buildings) and will need to be able to take their allocated projects from inception to completion. Some local authority experience is an advantage but not essential. A broad background would be advantageous, i.e. a mix of professional, contracting and Local Authority. They need to show experience in leading projects, meeting budgets and timescales and be self sufficient. They will be required to demonstrate experience of having progressed multiple programmes/projects through to completion. Enthusiasm and a willingness to get things done is essential.”

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :Ty Dewi Sant, Flintshire County Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £31.98

We are looking for an experienced level III Social Worker with significant experience of working within Mental Health services.  They must hold a clean driving licence and be registered with ‘Social Care Wales’.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT NEWLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE

The post holder, as an integral part of a range of Mental Health Services in Flintshire will provide  early intervention/prevention support to people with identifying with mental health problems and their carers /families.  The post holder will play an important part in the provision and development of Community Care activity within the team, to include joint assessment, care planning/support/signposting to community options.  Support will include individual and where applicable, group and team approaches.  The post holder will be encouraged to develop areas of expertise in accordance with the needs of the Community Mental Health service.  The post holder will be committed to the principles of Social Services Well Being Act and working in partnership with key stake holders.  This includes other agencies, such as Health and Voluntary Sector Organisation’s as well as service users and carer’s. The postholder will develop knowledge of community options, make links with resources available, develop creative responses  and offer these to people identifying with mental health problems.

1.         The post holder will undertake a range of community care and safeguarding assessments, in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks, needs and options. 

2.         Develop and implement care plans, which are clearly linked to the needs of clients and identify any unmet needs and outcomes 

3.         The post holder will construct value for money care packages; commission a range of services designed to minimise risk and improve quality of life of service users and carers 

4.         The post holder will work with individuals and their families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning 

5.         Manage an allocated case load of clients; regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in client’s needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the care plan and ensure it remains an effective use of resources. 

6.         The post holder will develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, their families and carers; provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict where appropriate. 

7.         The post holder will liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities; act as advocate on behalf of clients and carers within the local authority and with health agencies and voluntary organisations 

8.         The post holder will update case-notes and other records, write reports as required; if required give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings. 

9.         May supervise a social work student on placement, trainees, support staff or volunteers. 

10.       Continue to undertake post qualifying training such as CPEL credits that will meet the requirements of the Care Council for Wales, including experienced practitioner awards, such as Practice Assessor, Best Interest Assessor, Deprivation of Liberty Assessor etc.  Upon completion of such qualifying programmes the post holder will engage in the practice

Social Work qualification (CQSW, CSS, DipSW) 

At least two years post qualifying experience As social worker assessing and managing risks.  Designing outcome focussed care plans.

Previous experience of working with older people and their families / carers.

Knowledge and Experience

Proven ability to undertake assessment of older people and their families / carers in conjunction with other professionals as required 

Ability to arrange, monitor and evaluate care plans 

To use initiative and make decisions without consultation where appropriate 

To be creative and innovative in approach and designing care plans

Reviewing and monitoring care arrangements 

Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team. 

Working knowledge of legislation as pertains to social care 

Skills

Commitment to a needs led approach to maintaining maximum independence and to offering people opportunities to remain in their own homes.

Able to work with a wide range of professions and care providers

To be committed to working as part of an experienced team 

To value diversity and use positive terminology referring to service users

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)
Location :Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £38.00

OT’s required to support with physical disability community enablement service.
Requirements:
• Experience of working with physical disability
• Experience of devising rehabilitation programmes and system of work
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptation
• Willingness to cover half of the County
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to train and work with rehab community assistants to ensure programmes are followed correctly

Please contact Prashant Agrawal – Head of Occupational Therapy for further information regarding this project. Email: prashant.agrawal@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Establish therapeutic relationships with people who use services that understand the impact and long term consequences of disability. This may involve collaboration and consultation with colleagues in health and other agencies. Assessing people’s needs including any non-social care needs e.g. housing, health care and work.
Manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder’s experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.

Undertake assessments on more complex cases in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.
Identify and assess needs holistically involving service users and carers. Planning and designing innovative solutions to maximise independence of people with disabilities.
Able to work as part of a team offering support and specialist advice to colleagues and acting as a representative of occupation therapists as and when required.

Develop person centred care and support plans which promote independence, rehabilitation and take due regard for the health and safety of people using services, informal carers and care workers.
Supervise up to four non-registered social care practitioners (e.g. Equipment and Adaptations Officers or Moving and Handling Review Officers), including planning, allocation and checking of work including setting targets, dealing with day to day capability and conduct issues/ providing basic staff welfare and support/ identify training needs.
Supervise / mentor students or act as Practice Educator, where appropriate to Occupational Therapy students and mentor newly qualified OT’s undertaking the preceptorship programme.
Undertake moving and handling risk assessments according to the Moving and Handling policy, ensuring that the outcomes are appropriately recorded and the risks managed.
Able to present cases in appropriate, suitable and concise manner and undertake the tasks required following the decision in a manner which assists progress and contributes to the positive reputation of the Directorate.
Work in partnership with Agencies in relation to discharge, joint working, recommending services be provided by other agencies and establishment of joint care packages.

Ensure case files and records are accurate in line with Directorate policies and
procedures.
To work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire’s Safeguarding policies and Procedures.

Professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in occupational therapy
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Current HCPC occupational therapy
registration. 
Minimum of 2 years post qualification
practice experience. A 
Demonstrable commitment to continuous
professional development. 
Ability to enable and support the professional development of colleagues through supervision and mentoring
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Enhanced knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory adult care practice and occupational therapy.
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Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well.
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Working knowledge of occupational therapy theory and research and its application to practice.
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Interpersonal, verbal and written
communication skills. 
Analytical assessment skills.
Knowledge of disability issues.
The ability to work autonomously in
identifying and addressing need and risk. I
Ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others.
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Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a more complex caseload.
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Ability to co-ordinate the review of service provision against identified needs.
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Ability to secure change in practice through constructively challenging individuals and services.
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Ability to promote the social inclusion of
adults and families you work with. I 
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Job Category : Construction & Trades

Location : The Alps Depot, Vale of Glamorgan Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:00

End Time :16:00

Salary: £13.17

NVQ level 2 in bricklaying and is versatile in different trades. 

Experience is vital and full UK driving licence required.  

Weekend work available when required

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Thomas Hardy House,  Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £25.69

We are looking for a L3 Social Worker to work within the Domestic Abuse Team supporting families affected by Domestic Abuse. The majority of the work is Child In Need with some assessment work and we work with all members of the family including the perpetrator and wider family network to help create safety. 

5 years + experience

4.         DUTIES:

1)         To carry out assessments and undertake care management in the area of specialism. ( Disabled children and their families )

2)         To make recommendations for service provision in accordance with the Children services threshold and eligibility criteria.

3)         To provide a social work service to designated service users.

4)         To manage, monitor and review care plans, involving disabled children and young people and their families, and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.

5)         To work at all times within the Council’s Financial regulations.

6)         To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for families within budgetary resources of Children Services.

7)         To comply with the Children Services recording policy and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required.

8)         To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.

9)         To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets.

10)       To undertake training as required and be proactive in undertaking activities to enhance professional development.

11)       To work as part of a team, participating in the Duty system as required.

12)       To attend and contribute to team meetings, practice meetings, peer supervision and other meetings as appropriate.

13)       At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities/ Race Equality and Health and Safety Policies as an integral part of the post.

14)       To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Team Manager or Centre Manager.

15)       To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children Family Proceedings Courts, within the relevant time-scales to attend Court and represent the Children Services. 

16)       To undertake any other appropriate duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Division specified in the children Act 1989 and 2004, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and 2006 and their families to include:

                      The investigation of alleged neglect, ill treatment or abuse of children and to make enquiries as to the need to provide services to such children, instigate agreed Child Protection procedures or an application to Court for an appropriate Order in respect of such children.

                      The supervision of children made subject to Child Protection Plans within the guidelines set out by the Enfield Safeguarding Board

                      The assessment and care planning of Children Looked After by Enfield in order that the Group’s statutory responsibilities are met.

1.         Degree in Social Work (minimum Upper Second, if classified) or equivalent. Must be HPCP registered.

2.         Knowledge and understanding of child development, relevant social policy and key legislation, with strategic reference to safeguarding

3.         Excellent spoken and written English, and computer literacy adequate to case recording and production of fit-for-purpose reports within strict deadlines

4.         Communication skills in direct work with children, and proven ability to work in partnership with parents/carers, ensuring children’s needs are paramount.

5.         Familiarity with diversity/equality principles in general, and specific experience of working in a culturally/ethnically diverse locality

Familiarity with Attachment theories in relation to risk assessment and management

Successful completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £24.22

As a member of our Environmental Enforcement team, you will be responsible for enforcing a range of environmental legislation across Kingston and Sutton. The role includes investigating complaints about fly tipping and other waste offences, identification and enforcement of abandoned vehicles, tackling unlawful mooring on the river Thames and using a range of measures to resolve complaints for our residents.

You will be part of a small team that delivers a range of environmental enforcement functions across both Boroughs. The work of the team is varied and the role involves managing a caseload, responding to urgent requests and taking part in targeted enforcement activities. You will be expected to keep detailed records as you investigate allegations and determine the most appropriate enforcement action to secure resolution to issues. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work accurately and diligently.

You will bring experience of investigation and enforcement activities preferably in environmental enforcement. Conversant with PACE and RIPA, you will be confident at investigating offences, gathering evidence, taking statements, preparing case files and attending court.

This is not a uniformed officer role and you will not be expected to undertake patrols or issue penalties on the spot.

Good ICT skills are essential. You will be mainly working out in our communities so access to a car for work and a full driving licence are essential.

Essential:

● Proven experience of enforcement activities in environmental enforcement, including

the investigation of fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles.

● Conversant with PACE, RIPA and relevant legislation, you will be confident at

investigating offences and experience of gathering evidence, taking statements,

preparing case files and attending court.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good computer literacy

● Experience in dealing with members of the public, good interpersonal and customer

care skills.

● Good organisation skills, an ability to work independently under pressure, prioritise a

varied workload, problem solve and make reasoned judgements The Role:

● Investigate fly-tipping complaints on private and/or unregistered land, or where required on the highway or public land when our enforcement contractor is unable to do so.

● To investigate and follow the appropriate process for reports of abandoned vehicles.

● Investigate suspected trade waste offences, providing a problem solving approach to

issues of waste storage and collection in areas of mixed residential and commercial

uses.

● Gather evidence and prepare case files, reaching a decision on the issue of notices,

penalties or prepare referrals for prosecution. Appear as a witness, giving evidence in court as required.

Job Category : Sec / Admin

Location : County Hall, Raikes Lane, Mold CH7 6NB – Phase 2, Flintshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £11.18

To support the team during the summer months due to increased work with Free School Meals and School Essentials Grant. To include updating systems, working on reports and communicating with customers, support workers and schools.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location :Downpatrick Leisure Centre, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week :22.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time :17:00

End Time :22:30

Salary: £12.02

Business Support Officer – Down Leisure Centre 

Monday 5pm-10.30pm

Tuesday 5pm – 10.30pm

Wednesday 5pm-10.30pm

Thursday 5pm-10.30pm

Job Category :Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location :Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 20.00

Start Date : immediate Start              

Start Time :08:30

End Time :17:00

Salary:£13.24

Urgent Cover Required for: 

ASAP

NIGHTS – 21:00 – 07:00

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Unqualified

Location : The Vine, Plymouth City Council

Start Date : immediate Start

Salary: £11.81

Manual handling and Dysphasia training essential

Key activities

 Support service users with all aspects of personal care, eating, drinking and PEG feeds. Ensuring a person is treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect at all times. (40%)

 Support and empower service users to develop daily independent living skills, including simple snack/ meal preparation, shopping, managing service user’s personal monies. Enable service users to make informed choices, delivering a range of identified activities. (10%)

 Use a variety of communication methods to aid communication, independence and choice making. (20%)

 Assist with the safe administration of medication and emergency rescue medication, in accordance with the health/ medical needs of service users. (5%)

 Support customers to access social/community activities of their choice, build, and sustain relationships with their peers, family, friends and wider community. (15%)

 Undertake daily report writing, including the completion of service user’s daily diaries, Incident/Illness Report Forms, seizure record charts and assessments. (5%)

 Advocating for individuals who attend the service to ensure their voice is heard. (5%)

 Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

 Literacy skills to keep records and contribute to reviews and meetings.

 Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex

needs.

 Knowledge and experience of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity

when supporting the service user group.

 Undertake personal care tasks in accordance with Manual Handling

Regulations.

 Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development.

 Experience and understanding of people with a learning disability.

 Knowledge of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity when working

with people with a learning disability.

 Basic level of literacy and numeracy.

 Basic IT Skills.

Essential to Driver Role only

 Must hold a current, full UK driving license.

 PCC Minibus Driver Certificate or willingness to attend the training course.

 PCC Driver & Passenger Assistant Certificate or willingness to attend the

training course.

Desirable qualifications/ knowledge

NVQ Level 2 in Care/Health and Social care Diploma

 Learning Disability Qualifications (LDQ)

 Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who challenge the

service.

 Knowledge of relevant Plymouth City Council policies and procedures.

 (E.g. Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, Manual

Handling Regulations).

 Knowledge of other relevant legislation covering disclosure, safeguarding

health and safety, discrimination and human rights.  Current, full UK driving license

Essential experience

Physical skills, co-ordination required for operating specific equipment such as hoists, feeding and mobility aids while supporting service user’s personal care and mobility needs.

 Effective communication skills through Total Communication, with the use of signs, symbols, photos, gesture and objects of reference.

 Skills to implement individual and group activities/sessions, with clear aims and objectives.

 Ability to support service users with transport requirements.

 Caring skills required as jobholder is dealing with the basic needs of

demanding service users.

 Supporting the demands of service users, especially when working in the

community, requiring some interpretation of information or situations to respond to service users’ needs.