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Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.00

We are looking for a enthusiastic, self motivated and experienced Social Worker or Probation Officer to join the our Youth Justice Service.

You will have an understanding of the criminal justice system as it affects children and young people (aged 10 –17) who offend; a practical understanding of the principles of restorative justice and restorative approaches, have experience of working with disaffected children and young people and able to evidence building positive relationships with young people.

You will have experience of undertaking assessments and managing complex cases, in addition to planning appropriate and targeted interventions to reduce the risk of offending/re-offending. You will also have the ability to write high quality reports including preparing sentencing proposals and will present information to the Courts when required.
Education & Training
In possession of recognised professional Social Work or Probation Qualification

1. A thorough understanding of the Criminal Justice System as it affects children and young people (aged 10 – 17) who offend.
2. An understanding of the principles of effective and evidenced based practice.
3. Knowledge / understanding of restorative justice processes.
4. IT skills.

Experience / Knowledge

1. Experience of working with children and young people.
2. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice Systems processes and relevant legislation.
3. Knowledge of Child Care Legislation.
4. Knowledge of the guiding principles of the Y.O.T.
5. Awareness of the needs of young people and their experience of discrimination and ability to work to address those needs.
6. An understanding of multi-agency work.

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: £17.57

This is an office based role – working from the Civic Centre in Uxbridge.

Corporate Collections/Adult Social Care are responsible for billing and recovery of Adult Social Care charges totalling 11 million per annum. The service has been heavily affected by COVID-19 seeing an increase in death notifications, increased numbers of chargeable clients and the total debt figure increased month by month. Continued additional resource is required to assist the team in carrying out recovery work following the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to provide the required support for the vulnerable client base.

This role will provide admin based resources for the ASC Debtors Team and some assistance with recovery.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of working within a financial environment in a large organisation.

Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public in respect of financial affairs in writing, interview and on the telephone
Practical experience in debt recovery and credit control.

Experience of organising and managing a varied workload in order to meet deadlines and set targets
Experience of presenting evidence cases in a County Court.

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 15.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £9.50

Various hours, various sites depends on needs within the Cardiff Area, DBS required

Job Title : Surveyor
Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Location : Town Hall, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £26.00

To provide an effective & responsive service to Havering residents relating to repairs and maintenance requirements including defect diagnosis, various inspection and approval regimes, including damp and structural inspections, contractor and works supervision and health and safety to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis.
To provide an effective service relating to void properties ensuring lettable standard is achieved and turnaround times achieve the corporate target and minimise rental losses to the Council including works supervision and health and safety to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis.
To be responsible for the monitoring and management of performance within the area of responsibility, ensuring that internal and external standards are met and improved upon with the aim of achieving high resident satisfaction
To carry and manage a case load, to work with individuals including supporting and directing clients to access a broad range of housing services and where appropriate making relevant onward referrals and signpost to other services.

. Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a customer or property services organisation with a certificated level of technical competency in an associated activity.
A qualification in Building, Housing or management related subject, or undertaking study which must lead to successful qualification
A good standard of education with English & Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Flying Start, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 16:15
Salary: £10.01

To provide high quality childcare services to children aged 2-3 years in the Flying Start areas of Barry. To work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure the needs of children are fully met.
To support children on a one to one basis, helping them integrate safely and reach their full potential

Job Category : Human Resources
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.47

About the Job
We are looking for someone with a strong Adult Social Care market background to support and maintain our priorities with care providers. Previous experience of working in recruitment would be advantageous.
Our website allows us to be the one stop shop in West Sussex for information on working in care, advertising vacancies, and encouraging candidates to join the care market and apply for a job.
This is a diverse role communicating with and supporting the market daily, gathering soft intelligence, information and data and working with a range of stakeholders to influence and support quality workforce development in West Sussex.

Join us – Make a difference in our communities
• West Sussex County Council is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. The Proud to Care Team supports Adults Social Care employers to promote jobs in care as work/careers of choice to help close the rising workforce shortfall. This is to support the care market external to the Council operating in West Sussex.
• The Health and Social Care Act sets out a range of responsibilities for all local authorities and these include provision of information and advice, market shaping, managing service availability and preventing provider failure and other service interruptions.

The care and support markets are currently experiencing unprecedented challenges, with continuous operational and financial pressures at a national and local level.

As a team our priorities include:
• Promote the Proud to Care offer to job seekers and care providers
• Deliver engaging marketing and communication activity for job vacancies in the Adults Social Care sector across West Sussex
• Promote career pathways within the care sector including apprenticeships
• Recruit more care workers to improve the conversion of expressions of interest into vacancy fulfilment
• Offer direct support to West Sussex care providers on recruitment and retention
• Collaborate with Adults Commissioning & Contracts colleagues to support business needs

Job Category : Security
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 23:00
Salary: £11.82

To operate on street CCTV cameras, unattended devices recording images of potential parking, bus lanes and moving traffic contraventions.

To review and input images of potential parking, bus lanes and moving traffic contraventions, in line with established guidelines and practices, generating penalty charge notices.

To compile and classify evidence data and to maintain records and other documentation as required.

To contribute effectively to maintain high levels of performance and quality in the work of the team.

Abilities/Experiences

Accurately preparing official notices, statements, records and documents under confidential/secure conditions.

Experience in CCTV enforcement or CCTV Surveillance/monitoring.

Demonstrative commitment to equalities in employment and service provision.

Working in a multi-ethnic community, appreciation of cultural diversity.

Team work, flexibility within shift system. Reliable attendance at work. Customer Care. Preparedness to relocate if function transfer. (Please see notes)

Qualifications

Level 2 BTEC in CCTV Traffic Enforcement
Relevant qualification / Experience for ANPR enforcement

Knowledge/Skills

Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance to Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.

Health and Safety aspects/issues, first aid/manual handling etc. in relation to working environment, i.e. Hazardous materials and relevant processes/legislations etc.

Knowledge and experience of using IT/working knowledge adequate or sound knowledge required etc.

Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.

To undertake any other temporary duties consistent with the basic duties and/or objectives of the post.

The post Holder will be required to sign an Airwaves Acceptable Usage Policy and Confidentiality Agreement weekends and evenings on a regular basis

Operation of a Camera Control Console and associated apparatus. Reading, writing, numeric, clerical and telephone skills.
Basic computer skills. Interpersonal skills. Administrative skills including record keeping and routine reporting. (Essential)

Advance Computer and administrative skills. (Essential)

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.41

Support officer is required to help with the administration of social care contracts with care providers, mainly care homes and domcare agencies. this include mainly processing completion of new providers onto IT systems and liaising with service teams, Legal dept, and Procurement teams. Guidance and training is available but previous experience in contracting work would be useful. Candidates need to have good levels of English and maths and to understand documents and financial forms and for the checking and processing of invoices which may be required on occasions. Post is required for approx 5-6months to cover maternity leave.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.31

This role is purely for minute taking and database entry only (Liquid Logic.)

The candidate must have a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm and a typing test will need to be taken (this will be provided after a brief telephone interview.) The candidate should ideally have experience of minute-taking in any setting.

The type of minutes they will be taking are sensitive and confidential, so adhering to GDPR is crucial. They will minute Core Group meetings (children subject to a child protection plan) and Chid-In-Need meetings (children subject to child-in-need plan.) Once the minutes are completed, they are to be entered onto the child’s record and recorded on an Excel spreadsheet, therefore Excel experience and some database navigation experience would be preferable but training will be given.

Meetings can last up to 2 hours, and the expectation is that the candidate completes between 2-3 meetings per day. The turnaround is 2 working days, therefore fast and accurate typing speed is essential.

All meetings are virtual (Skype or Teams.) The candidate would work in the office for a short while whilst training is given, then they will be working from home.

The candidate will need to have good communication skills and be able to ask for help as teamwork is key. Strong prioritisation of workload is needed.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £17.27

Management responsibilities of other BSO, good communication skills and excellent IT skills required.

1. Purpose of the Job:
   To support in leading and managing in the provision of high-quality administration and systems, that support Children’s Services. This includes working closely with the Head of Service, Service/Team Managers, multi-agency staff/partners, children and their families, contributing to the overall strategic development of the service.
   Ensure that all aspects of the administration service are managed and assist in establishing joint working across the teams and services. Line manage the Business Support staff and manage the statutory central administrative systems and procedures, ensuring implementation to deliver effective and quality support to Children’s Services, providing core and nuanced support.
   Be responsible for the day to day oversight of the administration of the systems and processes, such as KPIs and service performance.
2. Manage and prioritise the work within the administration team in support of managers and teams. Ensure business needs pertaining to Business Support are met and that performance management indicators are achieved and recorded for BSO staff. Ensure that business objectives are upheld, and that administrative staff support for teams is time-conscious, relevant, and appropriate.
3. Ensure work output is in line with compliance, relating to legislation, policy and procedures. This includes: Performance; Learning and Development; PDPs/Appraisals; HR-related functions; Absence (Sickness/Annual Leave) and Recruitment.
4. Work closely with the Head of Service, Service Manager and other Managers to ensure appropriate administration of business needs and requests.
5. Liaise with internal and external bodies, dealing with enquiries and initiating action where necessary and refer when appropriate.
6. Support the Head of Service and Team Managers with staffing (recruitment and interviews) and business-related areas (administration management and business performance data analysis).
7. Apply the necessary timescales and protocols for completion of meeting minutes, correspondence relating to statutory meetings, maintaining all related data entries to the electronic record system relating to statutory functions regarding the central administration service and complaints meetings for children and their families.
8. Undertake the responsibility for the management of the general running of the office (i.e. equipment, stationary inventory) and plan and arrange inductions and IT for new staff, following the corporate and service-specific induction procedures.
9. Work in partnership with other administration staff throughout the division to ensure consistency, efficiency and quality.
10. Develop, monitor and review systems in accordance with service needs across a range of areas, to ensure good practice is being adhered to.

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Location : Mercury House, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £161.98 per day

Due to excessive workloads and ongoing restructure, there is an ongoing urgent requirement within the Highways, Traffic and Parking service area for a short-term engineer to progress with high profile schemes. These schemes include Moving Traffic Contraventions which is funded from the council’s Capital budget and the implementation of Electric Vehicle charging bays which the council has recently been awarded £170k from Central Government funding to implement charging points borough wide.

Job Context:

1. The post holder reports to a Senior Engineer
2. The post holder has no direct line management responsibility but will be expected to lead and coordinate projects as required and on occasion deputise for a Senior Engineer as necessary.
3. The post holder will occasionally be required to work outside ‘normal’ office hours, and as required by the line manager to 36 hours per week which may include monitoring works and Council and community meetings.
4. The post holder has a responsibility to contribute towards a variety of projects. They will assist in the execution of commissioned work including the preparation of certificates, account payments, final accounts, final costs statements and accounts for services.

Experience
⦁ Experience leading and coordinating projects.
⦁ Experience of successfully assisting with budgets.
⦁ Able to demonstrate an innovative approach to problem solving with a successful outcome.
⦁ Proven experience of working with staff at all levels of the organisation and developing effective relationships with relevant people, groups, departments and companies.
⦁ Experience of assisting other staff for improved and sustained delivery.
⦁ Experience of engineering in a highways, traffic and parking service.

Qualifications
⦁ To have a recognised professional qualification in engineering or acceptable proven technical ability.
⦁ To have experience in the public or private sector to successfully operate at engineering level.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Mulberry Junction, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.25

Mulberry Junction is the Council’s resource centre for single people aged 18-50 affected by or at risk of homelessness in Haringey. The service provides on-the-spot information and support around housing, health and wellbeing to enable people affected by homelessness to achieve their personal goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service designed in partnership with people affected by homelessness to deliver a service that truly reflects the diversity of Haringey.

The Welcome Worker is the initial point of contact for people accessing Mulberry Junction and services across Haringey. The role will provide administrative and operational support to the services based at Mulberry Junction to enable its smooth running. The role will be responsible for ensuring the physical environment is physically welcoming and safe.

The job is based in Mulberry Junction 332 High Road Tottenham N15 4BN
Monday- Friday role, working 8am-4pm, with 1 extra hour on Tuesday 8-5pm for team meeting

Job Category : Technical
Location : Lambeth Civic Centre, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.07

This is an opportunity to join a small Trading Standards team at Lambeth and shape the service and its delivery.
As the manager of the team, you will set the priorities for the year ahead, carry a caseload, provide expert advice, and carry out line management functions. You will also be looking at opportunities to increase revenue into the team.
We are looking for a motivated, experience, knowledgeable and qualified manager who can undertake Weights and Measures responsibilities.

Qualification
The Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS), a Consumer Protection degree or equivalent experience.
A suitable qualification to act as Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures

Key Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Proceedings and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Human Rights Act (HRA).
In-depth specialist knowledge of legislation enforced by Trading Standards, evidential and court procedures and an understanding of Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering and related legislation and membership of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute
In-depth specialist knowledge of the principles and application of primary authority arrangements

Relevant Experience
At least two years’ experience in the management and delivery of a similar Trading Standards or regulatory role within a public sector organisation.

At least one year’s experience of leading on criminal investigations to a high professional standard. This will include good knowledge, investigative skills and experience in identification of offences, gathering and recording evidence, interviewing suspects and preparing prosecution reports.
Proven experience of leading on trading standards work across the relevant consumer protection areas including:
Product Safety;
Fair Trading (Criminal);
Intellectual Property;
Metrology

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Bracknell Forest Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.58

We are looking for an experienced Senior OT to join our Enhanced Intermediate Care Team. We are a multi-disciplinary team of OTs, physios and nurses working together to facilitate discharge from hospital, prevent unnecessary hospital admission and maximize independence at home. We work alongside a large team of support workers providing a short term reablement service. We are a friendly and supportive team, are home based at present apart from essential visits, but have the IT kit to facilitate this, We also have the required PPE available. This is a fast moving, highly effective service that provides valuable support to people at times of crisis

Experience in reablement is essential along with a positive attitude. There is also an element of shift working – one late shift per week 12 noon to 8 pm and 1 weekend in 6 (with time off in the week in lieu of this). Full time hours preferred

Job Category : Financial
Location : Civic Centre, Runnymede Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.07 per hour

The Candidate will take a leading role in the preparation of high quality Statement of Accounts and working papers in accordance with the relevant regulations and guidance.
Prior recent experience of Closing Accounts in a Local Government context therefore essential.
Main focus on Capital and Treasury but will be asked to help out in other areas.
Capital Accounting – maintain, monitor and control Capital Programme. Input valuations and all year end closedown and accounting entries including completion of grant claims and government returns.
Treasury Management activities including – daily and month end treasury activities, completion of statistical returns and cashflow forecasts. Year end closing on an IFRS basis completing all Financial Instruments related notes and transactions.
Maintain and operate the CIPFA AssetManager System for Capital Accounting and the Logotech system for treasury – prior experience of these would therefore be an advantage.
Knowledge of year end Collection Fund accounting would be a bonus.

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: £16.29

Service Desk analyst required to take first line calls on the phone, response to calls raised on the portal and may also be required to attend other sites to undertake work
Role Purpose
We are looking for a customer focused Service Desk analyst who can deliver exceptional service to digital users across Haringey.

You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, both orally and written, and have a professional telephone manner with a good measure of patience plus the ability to explain instructions clearly to non-IT staff at all levels across the council.

As well as being able to demonstrate strong ICT competencies and an aptitude to learn, you’ll need to have a strong customer service ethos.  It’s a fast-paced environment and we need enthusiastic staff who are passionate about resolving 1st and 2nd line ICT issues. You are not just desk bound in this role as you will support users in our “hub” and visit other sites to support our users. This role can be pressuring and challenging at times but if you’re able to take up the challenge, then you will find it a rewarding job and it could just be the perfect next move for you. 
  
A strong knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems with emphasis on Windows 7/10 and Office 365 would be very beneficial. ITIL qualification and/or MCP certification is preferable but not essential.  

Qualifications

Ideally educated to A level or equivalent standard, or holds a relevant professional qualification.

Technical Experience / Skills / Knowledge  
 
Proficient in understanding the IT / IS infrastructure, configurations and the IT applications and service processes used within the organisation.

Proficient in installation, testing and commissioning of supplier specific equipment and software in all legitimate operational environments.

Familiar with the use of tools or systems which provide access security control (ie prevents unauthorised access to systems).

Familiar with techniques for identifying, gathering and validating users’ needs in the delivery of Digital services.

Familiar with corporate, industry and professional standards, policies, regulations, compliance and codes of conduct associated with the role.

Familiar with configuration management and version control.

Other requirement

Has a driving licence and is able to driving around the Haringey campus

Job Category : IT
Location : Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire
Hours Per Week : 36.25
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £500.00 per day

Job Purpose:
This role is a critical member of the Microsoft Product Team, which is responsible for the ongoing development and continuous improvement of our customer engagement capabilities.
Working in close collaboration with the whole web team, the role-holder will lead on the design and implementation of solutions based on the Microsoft Power Platform, specifically around App Portals. They will help drive, inform and implement technological solutions taking ideas and/or designs to development into production.
Following agile development practices, the role-holder will work collaboratively across the wider Learning & Information Services team.

To deliver a Dynamics 365 solution for the processing of University applications, both direct and UCAS students, home and International. In addition the creation of Portals for the applicants to apply and track their application and an Agent portal for those international applicants who have agents act on their behalf.
A developer is required for the development of solutions using power app portals. The candidate will ideally have experience across the power platform and dynamics CRM. They should have experience in taking user requirements and translating to a full solution on the power app portal platform.
The candidate should have knowledge of (languages) as well as working in a pan agile development environment. Core Skills required, – Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Power Platform – MS PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI required – Strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 including the Azure AD, and Azure ecosystem – Experience in higher education preferred particularly experience in the area of admissions and recruitment – Strong business analysis and functional understanding, including requirements gathering, creating/deploying solutions to end users The service will be provided in line with the details in this work order, any additional information provided as part of the procurement process and the proposal submitted by the supplier.

Work Experience
Extensive experience of development, configuration, and maintenance of PowerApps (Microsoft) portals, Power Automate and Modal driven apps.

Development of portals integrated with Dynamics 365

Experience of development in Dynamics Plugins, Workflows and JavaScript libraries development.

Experience of working within an agile software development environment and relevant tooling such as Azure DevOps, Kanban Boards and so on.

Skills/Abilities
Skills in the technologies and tools mentioned above

Ability to communicate and collaborate well with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organisation with varying technical experience and capabilities.

Ability to manage and influence discussions and workshops for example around design, technology and development standards.

Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure, both as part of the team and on own initiative.

Appreciation of business priorities, deadlines and client requirements.
Experience in working in a team environment, motivating staff and ensuring the projects are delivered.

Awareness and understanding of confidentiality

Commitment to personal and professional development

Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and working hours

Job Category : Parking
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.90

Role Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for dealing with enquiries and complaints relating to highways and parking. The postholder will predominantly deal with parking permit enquiries , either dealing directly with applications, resolving complaints or supporting applicants through their online applications.

To be responsible investigating and responding to enquiries received in relation to parking and highways services

To collate information from various sources, including liaising with technical staff services and cross service officers to prepare comprehensive, prompt responses to enquiries.

To liaise with officers in customer services, the corporate feedback team, assisting with complaint resolution and when required liaise with complainants to ensure a comprehensive understanding of concerns and achieve quick resolutions.

To deal directly with residents by telephone supporting them with online permit applications and resolving their concerns.

To be proficient in the use of IT systems and to develop detailed working knowledge of service specific IT system ( Taranto System).

When required to assess applications for disabled parking bays , or process applications for parking permits.

To provide general support to the service management team, and when required organise meetings with external participants and taking minutes of key meetings.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Excellent verbal communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with customers in a regulatory service, adhering to policy and guidelines while resolving concerns.

Excellent literary skills with the ability to draft responses to customer enquiries on parking and highways issues.

Experience in the use of IT systems

Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a positive and constructive approach to work and a polite, professional and helpful manner.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.00

Reablement is short support term, which helps clients to become as independent
as is possible, by giving them the opportunity, motivation and confidence to
relearn or regain some of the skills for daily living that may have been lost as a result
of illness, accident or disability.

The purpose of the job is to:

• Provide a short, intensive reablement service for people with disabilities and
those who are frail and recovering from illness or injury, focusing on helping
people to restore their optimum level of independence.

• Motivate individuals and supporting them to build confidence through
identifying their goals and providing positive feedback about their progress and
achievements.

• Work with the reablement Occupational Therapist, to help deliver an
agreed reablement plan, to help Service Users identify and achieve their goals
relating to a range of social care tasks such as washing and dressing,
showering, meal preparation and helping people engage in community
activities.

• Provide support to adults to develop and maintain activities of daily living.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1 To support service users in a structured and consistent way to undertake a
range of social care tasks such as washing, dressing/undressing, showering
and bathing, meal preparation, domestic activities, engaging in community
activities, working to a graded programme to help optimise their level of
ability and independence.

2 To deliver agreed individual reablement programmes (with guidance and
instruction from the therapists and managers) which includes tasks such as
identifying suitable assistive technology equipment and demonstrating the
safe use of such equipment, advising on strategies for managing fatigue and
pain, preventing falls, using adaptive techniques e.g. one handed or seated
activities. In the delivery of all support, ongoing risk assessment to ensure
service user and worker safety is prioritised.

3 To use supportive and motivational approaches to help service users identify
and achieve their goals and build confidence, ensuring the delivery of a
quality service.

4 To work with health colleagues to deliver an integrated service where this
has been identified as beneficial to the person.

5 To provide written case notes of the person’s circumstances, whether
improvement or deterioration, to help with the progression and review of the
reablement programme.

6 To respond to any emergency situations, by taking the appropriate action e.g.
contacting a doctor or the ambulance service etc.

7 To liaise closely with senior support workers, Reablement Team Leader and First Response Team Manager promptly informing them of any circumstance that requires an immediate response.

8 To attend Supervision, Team Meetings and Training as instructed to maintain high standards and compliance with regulations and Council strategies. This will include e-learning courses, attending venues outside of the service, attendance on non-working days and at times undertaking training in personal time.

9 To maintain a high standard of administrative procedures by adhering to
systems, completing accurate and comprehensive recording / documentation
that evidences delivery of a reablement care and support service.

10 To identify, record and report all incidents / accidents, potential safeguarding
and any other high-risk situations where a Service User’s safety may be at
risk.

11 To respect the confidential nature of the work and protect personal
information in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation.

12 To adhere to safe moving and handling procedures in line with individual
support plans following training.

13 To contribute to the development of person-centred planning, and work in a
person-centred way, ensuring each individual’s plan has meaningful and
achievable goals with positive outcomes that meet aspirations as well as
needs.

14 Where needed, support individuals to get in or out of bed, with dressing,

Job Category : Technical
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: £26.11

Describe in a few brief sentences

1. A qualified Trading Standards professional is required to join this small team, carrying out triage of referrals and notifications received from Citizens Advice, provide advice, carry out investigations, manage cases through to prosecution and appeal as required. Face to face visits and also support for wider operations (e.g. Covid) is required. Test purchasing operations experience with follow up case management would be welcome. Please note that general enforcement or regulatory experience is not sufficient to carry out the full duties of this role.
2. A flexible approach, team working as well working on own initiative are desired. Some evening and weekend working is required.

Qualification
The Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS), a Consumer Protection degree or equivalent experience.
A suitable qualification to act as an Inspector of Weights and Measures

Key Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Proceedings and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Human Rights Act (HRA).
Detailed knowledge of legislation enforced by Trading Standards, evidential and court procedures and an understanding of Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering and related legislation.
Knowledge of the principles of primary authority arrangements
Relevant Experience
At least one year’s experience of working unsupervised when undertaking criminal investigations to a high professional standard. This will include good knowledge, investigative skills and experience in identification of offences, gathering and recording evidence, interviewing suspects and preparing prosecution reports
Proven experience of trading standards work across the relevant consumer protection areas including:
Product Safety;
Fair Trading (Criminal);
Intellectual Property;
Metrology (where appropriately qualified).
Provide a helpful, competent service, sensitive to the needs and aspirations of our diverse communities.
Act with integrity and honesty when dealing with people
Able to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and potentially aggressive situations
Provide timely, appropriate and accurate responses and advice to colleagues, partners and service users.
Respect and help to achieve team goals and targets.
Be flexible, approachable and positive for own area of work and other services