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Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Civic Offices, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £10.41

Provide Payroll Administration support to the various Council departments
Maintain employee records
Experience of using Oracle HR system (desirable)
Recording sickness information accurately and on a timely basis
Ensure staff payroll information is accurate
Assist supervisors as required
Maintain strict confidentiality of data in accordance with GDPR regs
Deal with staff in a sensitive way when dealing with payroll queries
Ensure information is filed appropriately

Job Category : Administrative / Clerical
Location : Maidstone House, Swale and Maidstone Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:30
End Time : 14:30
Salary: £10.30

Customer Services is the first point of contact for all customers contacting the council through a variety of different channels, including telephone, web forms, web chat and social media requests. The Technical Customer Support Agents are responsible for handling enquiries on behalf of 14 different services for the authority, making decisions on behalf of back office services.

Ensuring that an excellent level of customer service is consistently provided for internal and external customers. Handling social media enquiries and providing digital support and promotion.
Experience
Demonstrable experience of working in a challenging customer focussed office environment
Experience of dealing with customers on the telephone
Experience of dealing with customer complaints
Experience of adapting communication styles to suit different communication channels
Experience of using social media

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grades A-C/4-9 or equivalent which must include English and Maths

A recognised qualification in Customer Service
As this is a customer focused role the ability to converse at ease with customers adapting communication style to suit differing audiences and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential
IT literate with the ability to input, retrieve and interpret data accurately whilst using several computer applications and devices simultaneously
Ability to navigate websites and online forms to find relevant information and deliver this in plain English to suit different customers abilities
Ability to work on own initiative and have confidence and are responsible for making their own decisions when responding to enquiries
Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute towards team goals
Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to effectively liaise with external organisations and collaborate with internal services to identify opportunities for existing customers

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal particularly in managing customers where English is not their first language

Job Category : Public Health
Location : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.06

The Health Protection Practitioner will provide specialist advice on Covid-19 and our Test
and Trace programme in Lambeth.
The postholder will work as part of the Public Health team providing specialist expert advice
on wider Public Health work, which will include a range of infectious diseases including
notifiable diseases, as well as vaccination immunisation and screening.
This role will lead on the response to covid clusters and outbreaks in high risk settings, with
responsibility for decisions about outbreak management and leading on multi-agency
outbreak responses.
The postholder will also be responsible for identifying and leading the implementation of
health protection and infection control systems.
The postholder will work with a range of public and private sector agencies to provide a
health protection function across Lambeth, in partnership with regional resources and the UK
Health Security Agency (successor to PHE).
The Health Protection Pratictioner will line manage and supervise two or more situational
staff memembers.
Through management of staff and resources, the postholder will ensure that services are
delivered in accordance with the Public Health policy.

Relevant Experience
Relevant experience as a practitioner in a related field and maintenance of good relationships with managers, staff and external contracts
Experience of risk management and associated reporting.
Experience of supporting/assisting the development and delivery of presentations, training and/or education
Qualification
Registered Nurse with current professional
NMC registration OR First degree (Health Related) or demonstrable equivalent experience and Working towards registration with an appropriate health or science related professional body OR
Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £32.00

Please note that applicants MUST have experience of the implementation of SEND legislation 2014 within a local authority
The legislative framework for SEND changed as a result of the Children and Families Act 2014. The changes were significant in terms of extending the age range covered by the legislation to 0-25 years and introduced enhanced responsibility for engagement with parents/carers and children and young people to shape developments at both strategic and individual level. There is also increased emphasis on key partners including LA, education providers and health to work collaboratively to ensure the outcomes for children and young people are maximised. A new Ofsted framework was introduced in 2016 to monitor the performance of local areas in terms of SEND and compliance with the requirements of the new Code of Practice.
The strategic direction for the development of SEND in NY is underpinned by a strategic plan for SEND which includes developments to strengthen collaboration and decision making at locality level, the creation of local multidisciplinary SEND teams together with the reshaping of the continuum of educational provision for 0-25 year olds with SEND .
Knowledge
Knowledge of Legislative framework for SEND
Detailed knowledge of SEND practices and protocols and inclusion in education
Knowledge of current best practice
Detailed awareness of current national developments in terms of SEND and Inclusion and High Needs funding
Significant level of knowledge in relation to the identification of children nd young people with SEND
Knowledge of performance outcomes for LAs and education settings in terms of SEND and Inclusion
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including Ofsted and CQC
High degree of understanding around the latest research and evidenced based interventions

Experience
Substantial and relevant experience of working with children and young people in education
Significant experience of collaborative and partnership working across a wide of stakeholders including schools, settings, partner organisations,
parent and carers and children and young people  In depth experience of people and budget management  Experience of intra and inter-agency work.
Experience of managing a range of staff
Experience of effective change management and transformation
Good understanding of government policy process
Experience of analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, report writing and delivery of high quality presentations to a variety of audiences
Occupational Skills
Strong performance management with ability to audit and evaluate.
Ability to plan for and implement change effectively to improve services
Planning and project management skills
Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills and to motivate teams and partnerships
Excellent organisation skills and the ability to organise and prioritise the work of the team effectively to agreed national and local standards.
Ability to work at a strategic level to develop, manage and sustain innovative service approaches.
Ability to horizon scan at a national level to predict policy direction and ensure services are planned ahead of policy implementation
Highly effective communicator able to influence relations with partners
Strong commitment to Anti Discriminatory Practice
Considerable understanding of prudent Budget Management within a context of complex budgets.
Good Presentation skills (written and oral)  Proficient IT skills, e.g. email, word etc.

Job Category : Human Resources
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Must have TUPE experience ****
PAY RATE £22.31 per hour

• Provision of high quality and consistent HR&OD advice guidance and support in a cost effective and efficient way that positively impacts customer effectiveness, efficiency and confidence
• Ensure all customers receive effective HR&OD advice in a cost effective and efficient way, and are given consistent advice on the interpretation of HR&OD policies, procedures and legislation
• Deliver a responsive and flexible service that supports organisational and service priorities

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
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: £13.39

I require 3 officers to work on a Council Tax Arrears and Maximisation Project.
The officers are required to be multi skilled in Collection and Recovery work, Including Charging Orders and Bankruptcies.
To assist in the day to day delivery of revenues, benefits and / or customer services for the council, according to legislation, council policy and procedures.
To contribute towards the provision of high quality, professional customer facing revenues & benefits and other services that provide value for money for the council and local residents.
To operate as a generic officer across the core activities of the service with a focus on customer demand and performance.
We are a Northgate site, all Officers are expected to be proficient users

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

⦁ Core Values

Demonstrate a commitment to the corporate vision for customer facing services and an ability to model the behaviours reflecting the Council’s core values and organisational beliefs in the delivery of such services.

⦁ Communication

Sound oral and written skills, demonstrating an ability to deal with and communicate complex information in a clear and understandable way.

Able to communicate effectively and sensitively through face to face and/or more remote contact as required, delivering a high quality service.

⦁ Change Management

Display a willingness and ability to support the successful implementation of organisational and cultural change where necessary.

Be enthusiastic and proactive about change, with a sound ability to work across disciplines and service boundaries as required.

Demonstrate openness to suggestions for improvements and an ability to participate in the implementation of creative and innovative solutions to the challenges facing the service. Demonstrate a bias for action and an ability and willingness to support new opportunities.

⦁ Personal Development and Performance

An awareness of required performance standards and the need for on-going personal development to minimise error rates and achieve a performance which ‘gets it right first time’, and improves service comparability with other authorities

Able to work within, and contribute towards, a motivated and professional workforce with a willingness to address areas of improvement.

Invest time and personal effort in continually raising own performance demonstrating a drive towards continuous personal development.

⦁ Team Working

Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships across the functions of the service and key stakeholders.

⦁ Local Government

To have a general awareness of the key issues facing local government and the service, as influenced by external economic and political factors. Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges and sensitivities posed by providing public services in a multi-cultural area.

Job Title : Adolescent Assistant Intervention Worker G5
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: £12.50

Adolescent Youth Worker
Are you looking for opportunities to gain experience within a dynamic and innovative team?
We currently have vacancies for the role of adolescent youth workers this is an exciting role.
We are looking for creative individuals who enjoy working with adolescents and their families to join locality Team, in Cardiff’s Children’s Service, and help make a difference to our young people’s lives.
You will be working to support Social Workers in the team and will work intensively and in a planned way with the adolescents, family or carers and other agencies and services, supporting children and families to achieve their potential. You will undertake direct work with adolescents, parenting work and group work. As well as this, you will undertake Return Home Interviews for children who have been missing. You will need to be able to work in partnership and use your skills to engage with children in a meaningful way.
You’ll need experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary setting. You will also need to be able to engage with children and young people and their families/carers and support Social Workers in managing risk and achieving positive change working within the trauma informed manner.
As a member of our team, you will be working alongside Social Workers and other partners, agencies, and the voluntary sector to support children and their families in the community. Cardiff Children’s Service provides training to ensure competence and professional development. We will ensure that you receive a full induction and monthly supervision.
Cardiff Children’s Service believes that the welfare of children and their families is paramount. Team members are enthusiastic and supportive, committed to the provision of a quality service for children and their carers. We are looking for people with similar qualities to join us to continue the good work already being done. No two days in the team are the same!
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are also vital and we are looking for essential car users who have use of a vehicle for work.

Job Title : Child Development Worker G5
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: £12.50

Early years practitioner
We’re seeking qualified early years practitioner to join the Cardiff childdren Services, to help us:
• Improve the quality of parent child interaction
• improve child development knowledge and skills
• Ensure effective safeguarding practice within the Early Years and Childcare arena
• Build confidence in engagement of delivery of Early developmental progress
This role is suitable for someone with experience working with children aged from birth to five, who has a clear understanding of good enough parenting looks like and knows how to achieve this.
Within your career you will have developed the knowledge and skills to support children to progress and assist parents in understanding the needs of their children. You will be confident in the writing and delivery reports and contributing to the wider care and support to children.

This role is suitable for someone with experience in early childhood development , proven ability to improve outcomes and experience of working in early years.
We are looking for someone who is committed, enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about improving outcomes for the youngest children in Cardiff

Job Title : Care Assistant – Ridgemount Banstead
Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (London & Surrey)
Location : Ridgemount Banstead
Salary: £11.30
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 19:00
End Time : 07:00

We are looking for Care assistants to cover part time and full time day & night shifts. Both positions are a 12 hour shift pattern either 8am – 8pm or 8pm to 8am. Full time will be 4 /days/nights per week. we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed.

Job Purpose and Context
⦁ To enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care.

⦁ To promote choice to customers in their daily living by providing care which meets Care Quality Commissions (CQC) fundamental
standards and supports happy living for the years ahead

Knowledge and Understanding
⦁ Ability to read, understand and complete / contribute to care plans.
⦁ Health and safety in the workplace.
⦁ Manual handling procedures.
⦁ Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
⦁ Food hygiene.
⦁ Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within a care setting.

Experience
No prior experience of working in a care environment is required

Key Activities
Provide person centered care and support (including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties) as identified in the care plan, whilst promoting choice and enabling customers to maintain independence and dignity.
Assist in keeping the location clean, safe and odour free for customers.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of all care and support undertaken. Recognise, document and report any changes in the care plan, and participate in customer reviews as required

Job Title : Navigator SC4
Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : CIVIC CENTRE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 14:30
Salary: £12.25

Role Purpose
This role will provide information and guidance to people accessing Mulberry Junction, the Council’s resource centre for single people in Haringey affected by, or at risk of homelessness. The Navigator will help people connect with the services and opportunities they need to achieve positive housing, health and learning outcomes.
The Navigator will be part of a team whose overall aim is to tackle rough sleeping, reduce homelessness and help people achieve their personal goals by providing a range of housing, health and wellbeing support at Mulberry Junction
By providing support, signposting and connection between people and services at Mulberry Junction, the Navigator will ensure the service is a key resource in the work to tackle homelessness, where people are empowered to achieve their goals.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. Personal experience or understanding of the issues affecting single homeless people or those at risk of homelessness
2. Understanding and commitment to working responsively to support individuals plan and realise their aspirations and strengths
3. An ability to work proactively and respectfully to reduce distress and conflict whilst maintaining boundaries and ensuring consistency
4. Understanding of and commitment to following relevant safeguarding, Health & Safety and Domestic Violence policies
5. Ability to work creatively, flexibly in a solution focused way to support single homeless people direct their support
6. Ability to work with partner services and teams to enable effective assessment, signposting and involvement with single homeless people
7. To recognise the need for and commitment to self- care and recognised support mechanisms due to the intensity of the work
8. Ability to promote the service locally to engage local communities and groups to contribute to the development of the service
9. Undertake self-learning and team-based development opportunities to continuously inform practice
10. Knowledge and commitment to co-production and service user involvement in the design and operation of services
11. Familiarity with IT applications including Microsoft Office and keyboard skills

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (North-East)
Location : The Manor House Barnard Castle
Salary: £10.63
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 19:00
End Time : 07:00

We are looking for Care assistants to cover part time and full time day & night shifts. Both positions are a 12 hour shift pattern either 8am – 8pm or 8pm to 8am. Full time will be 4 /days/nights per week. we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed.

Job Purpose and Context
⦁ To enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care.

⦁ To promote choice to customers in their daily living by providing care which meets Care Quality Commissions (CQC) fundamental
standards and supports happy living for the years ahead

Knowledge and Understanding
⦁ Ability to read, understand and complete / contribute to care plans.
⦁ Health and safety in the workplace.
⦁ Manual handling procedures.
⦁ Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
⦁ Food hygiene.
⦁ Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within a care setting.

Experience
No prior experience of working in a care environment is required

Key Activities
Provide person centered care and support (including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties) as identified in the care plan, whilst promoting choice and enabling customers to maintain independence and dignity.
Assist in keeping the location clean, safe and odour free for customers.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of all care and support undertaken. Recognise, document and report any changes in the care plan, and participate in customer reviews as required

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 38.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.00

Housing Enforcement & Domestic Abuse Officer required to manage casework involving sustainment/enforcement of conditions of tenancies involving clients that breach their tenancies by causing ASB & that require Housing Support as they are a victim of Domestic Abuse
We are seeking to recruit experienced 2 x Housing Enforcement (Anti-Social Behaviour) & Domestic Abuse Officers to join our newly created Housing Enforcement & Domestic Abuse Team – to lead on prevention and intervention to help our residents sustain their tenancies. Our Team is based within the Tenancy Management Team, and will work with internal and external stakeholders to contribute directly to Hillingdon’s vision to keep communities safe.
Successful applicants will have a clear focus on intervening to resolve ASB cases and Domestic Abuse referrals quickly and accurately, supporting residents, particularly vulnerable residents to ensure tenants feel safe in their homes. Developing strong partnerships with internal and external agencies to assess and manage risk and employ a range of intervention and support measures to mitigate risk to residents and tenancies to secure positive outcomes.
Duties and responsibilities
• Act as an ASB specialist – providing support and advice to colleagues and residents.
• Attend meetings, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement solutions to ASB cases
• Deliver a resident-focused response service to ASB complaints and breaches of tenancy/lease agreement
• Create and manage effective action plans to ensure resolution of ASB cases
• Utilise current legislation and good practice to take preventative and and/legal action required to resolve ASB cases, including mediation services
• Carry out interviews with complainants, witnesses, and alleged perpetrators of ASB
• Prepare and serve legal notices and prepare cases for court and represent the Organisation as necessary.
• Take ownership of service queries, ensuring a positive customer experience for residents
• Communicate effectively with victims, their families and perpetrators, ensuring that their views are heard and recorded accurately.
• Establish rapport and build a respectful, honest and safe relationship with victims, their families where appropriate and perpetrators as needed.
• Provide and present complex written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on analysis of evidence and assessed need.
• Ensure all matters in respect of child and adult safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with operating procedures.
• Provide high quality short and longer-term management of complex and high-risk case work associated with vulnerable perpetrators of anti-social behaviour and abuse.

Key Skills and Requirements include: –
Full driving licence and use of a vehicle at all times.
Hold an appropriate qualification in a relevant field: NVQ, Diploma, relevant degree or experience.
Demonstrable experience of successfully managing a complex Domestic Abuse and ASB case load.
Experience of Risk Assessing victims of Domestic Abuse using the Save Lives Framework.
Experience of effectively managing a varied and complex caseload with a range of underlying vulnerabilities.
Experience of identifying and effectively responding to the risk factors associated with tenancy failure on a one to one basis and as part of a collaborative approach.

Job Category : IT
Location : 40 CUMBERLAND ROAD, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.90

Connected Care is a 24 hours, 365 days a year emergency service provided in house by Haringey Council. It offers vulnerable residents a personal alarm system which can be activated in case of an emergency. Additional it provides a mobile response service if there is an emergency in the residents home. We are looking for 1 x Digital Care Technician to work within the Connected Care Service.

The Digital Care Technician play a vital role in ensuring that all equipment is installed, deinstalled and maintained safely and effectively in a timely manner to ensure service is maintained (this involves use of tools and ladders). As well as ensuring all customers and their family members/carers understanding how the equipment works and can use it effectively.

The role is Monday to Saturday – only 1 Saturday will be worked within the month and the shift pattern is 9am to 5pm. 36 hours per week.

The candidates we are looking for should have experience of installing and maintaining lifelines and telecare equipment in vulnerable service users homes. As this role requires the candidate to drive to service users home to install equipment, we are looking for experienced and competent drivers who hold a full clean UK driving licence. Council fleet vehicles are provided but passing the council driving assessment would be a requirement to use these. In the meantime they would be required to use their own vehicles and mileage would be paid.

Job Category : Revenue & Benefits
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.00

Supervisor required to manage 10 staff in preparation for Ofsted visit in early 2022

Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 05:00
End Time : 11:30
Salary: £11.82

Duties and Responsibilities:
To carry out general cleaning tasks as requested including mopping, sweeping, dusting, damp wiping, cleaning washrooms, vacuuming, emptying bins & removal of waste. This is to include high levels and period work on request.
To ensure a full knowledge and understanding of your designated duties, work areas, activities, and expected standards of performance.
To follow the OFM’s sign off procedure for each site and operate the present daily attendance system.
To be aware of, understand and comply with all sites’ fire, evacuation, and induction procedures.
To ensure and maintain high standards of personal hygiene, with particular to hands/fingernails, hair care and general appearance. For reasons of safety whilst working you must wear the allocated uniform, PPE (including Hi Vis), sturdy closed toed shoes (if not issued with safety shoes), and a minimum of jewellery (wedding ring and stud earrings only)
To ensure equipment and materials are used correctly, cleaned, and returned to storeroom at the end of each visit.
To ensure that electrical equipment and machinery is checked for safety prior to and after use and is returned clean and tidily to the allocated storage area.

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
Slary: £12.50

Adolescent Youth Worker
Are you looking for opportunities to gain experience within a dynamic and innovative team?
We currently have vacancies for the role of adolescent youth workers this is an exciting role.
We are looking for creative individuals who enjoy working with adolescents and their families to join locality Team, in Cardiff’s Children’s Service, and help make a difference to our young people’s lives.
You will be working to support Social Workers in the team and will work intensively and in a planned way with the adolescents, family or carers and other agencies and services, supporting children and families to achieve their potential. You will undertake direct work with adolescents, parenting work and group work. As well as this, you will undertake Return Home Interviews for children who have been missing. You will need to be able to work in partnership and use your skills to engage with children in a meaningful way.
You’ll need experience of working with children and young people in a paid or voluntary setting. You will also need to be able to engage with children and young people and their families/carers and support Social Workers in managing risk and achieving positive change working within the trauma informed manner.
As a member of our team, you will be working alongside Social Workers and other partners, agencies, and the voluntary sector to support children and their families in the community. Cardiff Children’s Service provides training to ensure competence and professional development. We will ensure that you receive a full induction and monthly supervision.
Cardiff Children’s Service believes that the welfare of children and their families is paramount. Team members are enthusiastic and supportive, committed to the provision of a quality service for children and their carers. We are looking for people with similar qualities to join us to continue the good work already being done. No two days in the team are the same!
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are also vital and we are looking for essential car users who have use of a vehicle for work.

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: £241.22
Agency members of staff are required within SEND Service to continue working on backlog Annual Reviews and supporting the team with statutory duties as well as well pressures related to response to DSG Recovery Plan.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.39

ROLE PURPOSE:

To co-ordinate the scheduling of all void Council property inspections and repairs to ensure that works are planned and delivered in line with Council procedures and to monitor and report on the progress of works; reporting to the Team Leader and working closely with the Void Clerk of Works.

1. Resident & Community Contribution

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

2. People Management

No direct supervisory responsibility however may be requirement to assist in induction and training of peers, new employees and apprentices.

3. Operational Service Delivery

To work closely with the Voids Manager, Void Clerk of Works and Contractors to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective repairs services for void properties
To liaise direct with team members, contractors, contractors and the Housing Team to co-ordinate the scheduling of repairs work within the Voids team
To co-ordinate various contractors at any one property to ensure all requirements are met, e.g. several contractors may require access at different times
To maintain contact with team leaders, the Clerk of Works (Voids), Operatives and contractors to ensure that voids repairs are carried out in line with plans and specifications
To assist with the monitoring of progress of voids repairs against Council procedures and standards
To produce weekly reports, analysis and statistical information as required.
Verification of invoices received against work orders and any agreed contract variations
To use the range of IT systems employed across the repairs service.
To co-ordinate appointments for Voids officers, liaising with contractors as necessary.
To co-ordinate and manage viewings with potential residents whilst properties are with contractors which may require site visits
To provide financial administrative support to the Team Leader (Voids).
To show commitment to the highest standards of service delivery.
To work with colleagues and across teams to implement new ways of working.
To undertake any duties commensurate with the general level of the post.
Assist with the delegation of tasks to other support services.

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in a customer facing role,
managing a high volume of work effectively and accurately

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Excellent ICT skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to use service specific packages.
Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the Council’s voids process.
Ability to co-ordinate the scheduling of appointments to maximise efficiency of the void service.
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload with minimum supervision.
Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences over the telephone, via email and in person.
Ability to collate, analyse and provide basic reports on operational data

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: £12.50

Early years practitioner
We’re seeking qualified early years practitioner to join the Cardiff childdren Services, to help us:
• Improve the quality of parent child interaction
• improve child development knowledge and skills
• Ensure effective safeguarding practice within the Early Years and Childcare arena
• Build confidence in engagement of delivery of Early developmental progress
This role is suitable for someone with experience working with children aged from birth to five, who has a clear understanding of good enough parenting looks like and knows how to achieve this.
Within your career you will have developed the knowledge and skills to support children to progress and assist parents in understanding the needs of their children. You will be confident in the writing and delivery reports and contributing to the wider care and support to children.

This role is suitable for someone with experience in early childhood development , proven ability to improve outcomes and experience of working in early years.
We are looking for someone who is committed, enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate about improving outcomes for the youngest children in Cardiff

Job Category : Finance
Location : Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.31
Liverpool City Council is recruiting a Finance Manager. This post is fixed term for the purpose of Maternity Leave within the service.
You will work in a fast moving environment, advising service managers on a daily basis on all aspects of Financial Management to directly impact on the delivery of corporate objectives.
You will represent the Finance function on a number of service management teams, providing financial technical guidance and maintaining accounting records for service managers and the Director of Community Services.
You will play an active part if the wider Finance team, working on various groups reviewing and improving the financial systems and administration of the city council.
Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role