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Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: University Hospital Lewisham, 1st Floor, London, Greater London, SE136LH, Lewisham Council

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £21.21 per hour

Social Work England Registration required

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU, Lewisham Council

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.93 per hour

Main Purpose of the job:

To provide an accountable statutory social work service to children, young people and their families/carers, to include assessment, intervention, case planning and review, appropriate to the work of the team and service unit.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

To be responsible for undertaking all social work on allocated cases, or those worked with on a short term assessment basis.

To maintain accurate records of all work undertaken on behalf of the Directorate, and to ensure that service users are aware of their right to see such records.

To ensure that service users are aware of their right to complain about the service they receive.

To produce case reports and correspondence for a variety of readership, including meetings, conferences, court, other agencies and service users

To ensure that all work is undertaken in compliance with policies, procedures, guidance and legislation.

To ensure that the needs of service users/carers from all communities are addressed, and that close attention is paid to equalities issues in all aspects of work.

To participate in duty systems for the service unit, as appropriate.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation S2

Knowledge of child protection policy, procedures and practice S3

Knowledge of theory regarding best practice in child and family assessment and planning, and the ability to reference research and theory within own work S4

Knowledge of issues faced by children and families from ethnic minority communities and other minority groups S5

Aptitude

Ability to analyse data and formulate plans for intervention and service provision for children and their families

Ability to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other agencies

Ability to undertake direct work with children, young people, parents and carers

Ability to produce clear, literate and appropriate records, reports and correspondence for a wide range of readership electronically

Ability to organise own work

Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision

Ability to provide supervision and consultation to social workers students or social work assistants

An ability to use Information Technology, for recording and reporting on cases

Ability to lead on complex and difficult cases independently

Skills

In communicating effectively with members of the public, other agencies, children and their parents/carers.

In forming relationships with children, young people and parents/carers

In assessing and planning in a wide range of child care situations

In represent the Authority in court independently

In giving advice and making decisions on cases allocated to SWA’s and SW’s and progressing these decisions

Experience

Experience of assessment and planning for children and young people S6

Demonstrable post qualifying experience of at least two years of working with children and families or be able to demonstrate expertise at a senior level S7

Professional Qualification(s)

Good general education with good standard of literacy and numeracy S8

Social Worker Degree or equivalent

(Please note qualifications are an essential requirement and ORIGINAL certificates only will be accepted; these will be verified before start of appointment). S9

Demonstrate continuous professional development and evidence based practice S10

Registered with Social Work England

Job Category: Trades & Operatives

Job location: Lewisham Council


Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £44,430.00

Main Purpose of the job: Lewisham Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join our Responsive Repairs department within our Housing Directorate. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of electrical systems across all Responsive Repairs workstreams. The role holder will be expected to climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces, lift and move heavy objects, tools, and materials safely and undertake other tasks as necessary for the completion of the work with a high regard to health and safety to themselves and others.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems within Council-owned buildings.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults and issues.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in all electrical maintenance activities

• Installation of new electrical systems and equipment.

• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to implement Provide rapid response to electrical emergencies and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

• Work closely with other maintenance and emergency response teams to address critical issues.

• upgrades and improvements to existing electrical infrastructure.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards in all electrical work.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to protect employees, residents, and visitors.

• Carry out a range of specified works both as an individual craft professional and as a member of a multi-skilled team.

 • Undertake inspection activities as directed by Supervisor/Management.

• Work in a range of properties throughout the Borough, including occupied tenancies and offices and unoccupied buildings.

 • Be responsible for an allocated Lewisham Council vehicle for use while on duty. The role holder is therefore required to ensure that the vehicle is safely and correctly driven and all equipment, materials safely stored.

• Maintain excellent customer service in all areas of work and ensure continued personal development.

• Comply with all Lewisham Council policies, including contractual standing orders, financial regulations and all HR policies and procedures including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity. Number of fully managed staff: N/A Title: N/A Number of partially managed staff: N/A Title: Grade No of posts Internal Contacts:

 These include colleagues with the repairs and scheduling team. External Contacts: wholesalers, caretakers, tenants, ect. To carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the Council’s relevant policies, codes and procedures. To carry out duties with due regard to the Council’s values and behaviours. All employees are required to participate in Appraisal and Performance Management processes and to undertake appropriate training and development, including mandatory induction training, identified to enhance their work. Undertake other duties, commensurate with the grade, as may reasonably be required. Consideration will be given to restructuring the duties of this post for a disabled postholder. PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: ELECTRICIAN POST NO: 60326 DEPARTMENT: REPAIRS GRADE: PO2 Note to Candidates The Person Specification is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job. It has been used to draw up the advert and will also be used in the shortlisting and interview process for this post. Those categories marked ‘S’ will be used especially for the purpose of shortlisting. Please ensure that Equality and Diversity issues are addressed specifically in relation to the role for which you are applying when addressing the requirements of this person specification where appropriate. If you are a disabled person, but are unable to meet some of the job requirements specifically because of your disability, please address this in your application. If you meet all the other criteria you will be shortlisted and we will explore jointly with you if there are ways in which the job can be changed to enable you to meet the requirements. Equality & Diversity Awareness of and a commitment to Equality of Access and Opportunity in a diverse community Understanding of how equality and diversity relates to this post Knowledge & Experience Experience of working within occupied domestic properties. Experience of commercial installations. I.e. installation of steel trunking, and conduit systems, would be desirable. Experience of working within occupied domestic properties Thorough understanding of the 18th Edition of the wiring regulations (BS 7671) and the ability to stay updated with the latest amendments. Proficient use of testing and measurement equipment relevant to the electrical trade. Experience and provides examples of report writing and conveying of information. Experience of working independently making decisions required for the completion of jobs. General Education Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering (S) City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (or equivalent) or completion of recognized apprenticeship programme. (S) NVQ Level 3 and above (S) 18th Edition certification (S) City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 award in initial and periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations Ability to conduct Electrical Installation condition reports (EIRC) (S) Good level of literacy and numeracy. A clean, Full UK driving license (S) Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and focuses on customer satisfaction and safe working practices. DBS Disclosure Required? No Basic Enhanced (Tick as appropriate – guidance available from your HR Advisor) Physical Generally candidates must meet the standard Lewisham requirements for the post Y E

Job Category: Driving

Job location: County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP,

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 20

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.26 per hour

Passenger assistant required for a SEND contract that we operate from County Hall West Bridgford Nottingham, this duty is a split shift 07:30-09:30 and 14:30-16:30 Monday to Friday. term time only,
This role includes supporting the children and driver while transporting the children form home to school 

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Non-Qualified
Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £27.00 

Our team is responsible for sourcing care packages and placements for vulnerable adults and children.

As a Brokerage Officer, you will source services, run tender offers, and consider options and resource creatively to ensure best value and customer centred packages of care are successfully sourced. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure that brokerage activity meets their needs and corporate requirements.?

We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a high-pressure environment and the ability to prioritise and co-ordinate workloads. Proven use for IT, such as Microsoft Excel is essential.?

Specific qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for this role:

Essential

• Educated to NVQ level 4 in a relevant profession or equivalent experience of working in a

relevant field (e.g., brokerage, procurement, buying, social care provision, customer focused

environment)

• Experience of working within a high-pressure environment with a requirement to prioritise and

co-ordinate workloads, and work on own initiative.

• Experience of working in an environment with a requirement to apply policies and processes

to decision making and maintain data in line with requirements.

• ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities including use of Microsoft applications and

specialist systems to record and analyse data.

• Ability to learn, understand and apply new approaches and techniques and deal with

conflicting priorities.

• Excellent team-working skills with proven ability of working effectively in teams and developing

partnerships.

• Ability to understand key data and information to use to inform negotiations and commercial

awareness to understand impact of negotiations.

• Ability to challenge constructively and in a collaborative and respectful way to ensure

successful outcomes.

• Proven communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with colleagues,

partners and/or providers, tailoring the information to the audience.

• Ability to manage challenging interactions calmly and collaboratively.

• Evidence of strong numeracy skills, with the ability to collate data, undertake analysis, identify

issues, provide insights, and offer potential solutions.

• Ability to absorb and understand large volumes of information, distil this information and

present clear challenge and advice to colleagues.

• A good understanding of the principles of data quality, data protection and information

sharing and how to apply them.

• Understanding of the role brokerage plays in the wider commissioning strategy and how their

role fits in.

• Ability to identify opportunities within own area of work to develop the service.

• A ‘can do’ attitude to work, with a continuous improvement attitude and a desire to improve

public services.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £33.00 

Principal Social Worker to cover the duties of the Safeguarding Lead Co-ordinator role in RCT’s Adult Safeguarding Team?? ? ?This is a summary of the main aspects of the role:? ? Principal Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Lead Co-ordinator, Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC? ? The post will be located within the Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in RCT, working to a hybrid model within a well-established and well-supported team? ? The main aspects of the role include the following:? To lead and manage Safeguarding processes in order to protect and promote the wellbeing of adults at risk, children, carers, family members and vulnerable people by delivering high-quality Safeguarding practice and driving continuous improvement.? To undertake the Adult at Risk Duty function of the Local Authority? To evaluate safeguarding reports against thresholds contained within Part 7 of the Social Services Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and statutory guidance on handling individual cases to protect adults at risk. To make or facilitate enquiries, to chair multi-agency Strategy Meetings, Adult Protection Case Conferences, and other professional meetings as required and to arrange investigations in accordance with relevant legislation and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures? Manage and hold a caseload of Safeguarding cases? To act as Lead Co-ordinator for Adult Safeguarding cases? To lead and manage the delivery of interventions where high-level risk assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills in relation to Safeguarding will be required. ? To lead and manage the formulation, design and implementation of expert evidence-based interventions through co-production of Adult Care and Support Protection plans in Adult Safeguarding strategy meetings and case conferences? To represent Adult Services as required at MARAC, MAPPA or other Safeguarding or Public Protection arenas? To ensure the transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practice across the Team, Adult Services and partner agencies. ? To work in collaboration to deliver sustained improvements in performance, quality and consistency of practice across the team, thereby achieving the best outcomes possible for adults at risk, carers, families and vulnerable people?

Job Category : Human Resources – General

Location : Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £190.11 per day

The post holder will provide a professional, practical and comprehensive Health and Safety advisory and support service for the Council to achieve a continued improvement in health and safety performance and service delivery. The post holder will seek to improve performance through the implementation of health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001, and other current standards and legislation. The post holder will seek to mitigate any risks and ensure that there is a safe working environment. Essential qualifications/knowledgeA Health and Safety management qualifications at degree level or equivalent• Graduate Member of ISOH• Excellent knowledge business continuity framework• Knowledge of e-capabilities for H&S services and experience incommissioning specific piece of work and evaluating the effectiveness of theH &S activities• Knowledge of safety improvement methodology• Demonstrable working knowledge of Health and Safety frameworks• A comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation,management and standards• Knowledge of the HSE’s Management Standards and the ability to carry outStress Risk Assessments• Understanding of the structure, issues ,pressures, influences and legislationaffecting local government• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of health,safety and risk management.

Desirable qualifications/ knowledgeMembership of a professional H&S body e.g. IOSH, Chartered Graduatelevel• Post graduate or professional qualification in safety management and/or riskmanagement• Senior Health and Safety Practitioner• Knowledge of working in a complex organisation• Knowledge of using Health and Safety quality improvement tools to maintaina safe environments.

 Essential experienceAbility to commission Health & safety interventions as when needed at teamor organisational wide level.• Facilitation of Health and Safety workshops and tools to create aperformance culture.• Operating as a seasoned Health and Safety Advisor assisting leaders,managers with resolving health and safety issues through blendedintervention.• Experience of providing Health and Safety in Local Government• Experience of development, maintenance and implementation of H&S relatedpolicies and procedures• Experience of dealing with stress cases and the ability to carry out full DSEassessments.• Experience of delivering training on general health and safety and specificsubject areas such as risk assessment –interpreting legislation• Experience of achieving improvement of H&S compliance• Experience of auditing, accident investigation and risk assessment

Job Category: Interims

Job location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD, Isle of Wight Council
Hours per week: 15

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £90.89 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week

Duration: Likely for a minimum of 6 months while we establish the new permanent team

Location: This will be a hybrid role with elements of onsite working on the Isle of Wight at least once a month and likely more in the initial stages.

Travel: We will support with ferry travel on and off the Island when required. Using a council discount

Masters in Public Health or equivalent
In line with legislation, inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a licence to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists at the point of application.

If an applicant is UK trained in Public Health, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body.

This will be one of 2 Public Health Consultant posts on the Isle of Wight in a brand-new Directorate having recently separated from Hampshire County Council.

Focus for this role will focus on:

• Public Health Intelligence
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Older People and CVD

To lead on improving the health and wellbeing of Isle of Wight residents which is underpinned by the statutory public health duty placed on local government to take such steps as it considers appropriate to improve health of its residents.

The post-holder will take responsibility for a strategic objective of the Council and the Health and Wellbeing Board and act as a change agent to enable delivery of relevant outcome indicators from the public health, NHS and social care outcome frameworks.

The post-holder will be expected to lead across organisations, be able to influence budgets held by those organisations as well as advocate for change effectively, to improve population and planetary health.

The post-holder will deal with complex public health issues, provide public health advice and leadership to other system partners, and provide strategic input to inform public health and wider system commissioned decisions.

They will provide leadership of the public health team and take a creative and flexible attitude to changes in roles and function according to population and business need.

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Llanfoist Household Waste Recycling Centre, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 9AQ, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 43

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Your responsibilities are to:-

• Grass cutting activities using both hand held and ride on equipment to open spaces, schools etc.
• Assist with grave digging and cemetery related tasks when suitable training has been prided, eg machine operator, manual handling.
• To maintain horticultural features inclusive of shrub bed and areas of annual bedding.
• To carry out the marking and maintenance of various sports facilities.
• To undertake landscaping of open spaces.
• Arboriculture work.
• To empty litter bins and to carry out litter picking to open spaces, verges and hard surfaces (reactive or proactive/scheduled).
• Respond to fly-tipping service requests ensuring the correct process is followed for evidence collation. 
• To ensure that vehicles are kept clean and that daily safety inspections are carried out.
• To ensure that all plant and machinery is used in accordance with manufactures advice and instruction.
• To carry out other duties and works to provide services for the Authority and commensurate with the terms and conditions .
• Collect waste:-
• Bank holiday rota � but only when the operative has indicated a willingness to be included in the rota for Waste.
• Normal working day:- only when staff shortages are at such a level that there is no alternative and all other appropriate means to ensure cover have been exhausted.
• To abide by all Health and Safety legislation and codes of practice to ensure your own safety and that of your colleagues
• To abide by the principles and practice of equal opportunity as laid down in the Council�s Equal Opportunity Policy.

How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated:-

• Hold a clean driving licence.
• Have related experience within a similar environment as described within this role.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety issues plus the ability to abide by the Authority�s agreed policies and procedures.
• Have experience and be able to work as part of a team.
• Are able to work without close supervision.
• Be able to self-motivate.
• Have pride in the quality of your work to ensure a quality service is provided.
• Good communication skills.
• Have a willingness to undertake any relevant training.
• Flexible and able to work outside the core hours to meet the needs of the service      when required, including covering Bank Holidays.
• Welsh Language desirable.

job Category: Trades & Operatives

Permanent

Job location: Lewisham Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary offered: £41,580.00

Main Purpose of the job:

To be responsible for completing a range of Repair & Maintenance work for Tenants and

voids properties within the Borough of Lewisham.

To ensure that completed repairs are to a high standard, whilst ensuring high levels of

customer care and satisfaction.

To ensure that associated works such as removing/refitting kitchen units, wall and floor tiling,

skirting, panelling and ducting etc are carried out also to a high standard.

Attend appointments between 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.

Knowledge

Repairs and Maintenance (S)

Health and Safety regulations (S)

Must be able to drive and have a good knowledge of the local area

Ability to effectively manage time, and a positive attitude

Excellent time keeping and attendance

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Qualified City and Guilds, NVQ level 3 (S)

Possess an up to date unvented hot water systems certificate/license

Skills

Leak fault finding Locating and repairing hot and cold water bursts(S)

Measuring for fittings and listings of necessary materials

Installing Bathrooms and Kitchens

Replacing immersion tanks and immersion heaters

Experience

Demonstrable experience of working in the building trade industry(S)

Experience of working within diverse communities(s)

Experience of working within teams

Professional Qualification and Education

City And Guilds and/or NVQ professional Craft level qualification(S)

Good level of literacy and numeracy

Good social skills.

Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Catmose, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6HP, Rutland County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.44 per hour

Purpose of the Job:To support in delivering an efficient and effective Housing Options, Homelessness andPrevention service in line with the Council’s statutory duty.The post holder will work alongside colleagues within the Housing Options and Homesfor Ukraine Team and the wider Council Directorates to ensure the successful deliveryof all relevant Strategies in particular the early Intervention, prevention andsafeguarding teams across Adult and Children’s Social Care.Main Responsibilities:

1. Ensure a high quality housing options and advice service is given to Customers byresponding effectively and efficiently to all enquiries. All workers will provide a triagingservice for enquiries dealing with families and children and vulnerable adults at risk ofbeing homeless.

2. Maintain ongoing knowledge and understanding of relevant housing legislation andthe Councils statutory duties and commitments in providing housing services to thosewho are, have been or are likely to become homeless. This will ensure accurate andup to date information and advice is given to customers.

3. To investigate cases where there is a threat of homelessness in accordance withstatutory obligations and assess applicant’s cases for housing when all other housingoptions or solutions are exhausted, ensuring that deadlines set by legislation, ortargeted by the local authority are met. This is in line with current legislative framework.

4. Create and maintain accurate and up to date records of client’s details through bothmanual and IT recording systems in order to produce accurate statistical reports andreturns. Monitor own performance targets and evidence thorough casework.

5. Regularly liaise with all Register Providers, private landlords and other agenciesand develop links to support the housing options service. Attend appropriateprofessional meetings, including team meetings where relevant.

6. Arrange and support systems to provide home visits, appointments and duty basedcontact to people in need of advice in respect of homelessness and applications forhousing. Ensure that customers are supported to complete appropriate housingapplications and any other relevant paperwork to support their needs.

7. Support and ensure the effective management of the housing register, assist inallocating vacancies in accordance with the Allocations Policy to relevant RP’s(Registered Providers) ensuring the Council’s nomination agreements are maintained.

8. Assist and support customers to retain their existing accommodation, ensureappropriate signposting to partner agencies and be mindful of the Council’sSafeguarding policies and practices. The work also includes supporting the Homes forUkraine Scheme for Guests to secure more permanent housing should they wish toremain living in the County.

9. Support the arrangements the Council has in place for the use of temporaryaccommodation, including the use of Bed and Breakfast.

10. Notify and keep the Senior Housing Options Officer and Team Manager aware ofany budget spend in relation to temporary accommodation and seek approval for theuse of any prevention fund monies that could assist a customers in maintaining theiraccommodation.

11. Attend any Court hearing on any appropriate homelessness matters when requiredand work in collaboration with Citizens Advice Rutland to ensure the customer isalways supported. To signpost where appropriate to relevant support agenciesincluding contracted services by RCC.

12. Provide performance information and collate statistical data as required. Reportany concerns to the Senior Housing Options Officer in relation to trends that areappearing.

13. To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of Conductand the Council’s Values, recognising the duty of all public sector employees todischarge public functions reasonably and according to the law.

14. Take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons whomay be affected by the performance of your duties. Where appropriate you willsafeguard the health and safety of all persons and premises under your control andguidance in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation andRutland County Council’s and Directorate codes of practice and procedures. You willexercise proper care in handling, operating and safeguarding any equipment, vehicleor appliance provided, used or issued by the Council or provided or issued by a thirdparty for individual or collective use in the performance of your duties.Behaviours and outcomes:To be a role model for the One Council ethos and values.Respond to pressure and change – flexible and adaptable to sustain performance.Build and manage relationships, share knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.Actively support new initiatives and try different ways of doing things.Dimensions:No line management or budget management

Job Category: Legal
Job location:    Swale and Maidstone Borough Council

Hours per week: 25

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £40.00 per hour

PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide high quality proactive professional legal advice in the area of Contracts and Commissioning law and practice as part of the Shared Legal Service referred to as “Mid Kent Legal Services” (MKLS).

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

To undertake a legal caseload of all aspects of Contracts and Commissioning work as a lawyer within the MKLS Contracts and Commissioning team.

To provide high level, effective and timely legal advice to all directorates, elected members, including committees and to senior managers and staff across the Mid Kent Partner Authorities (Maidstone, Swale & Tunbridge Wells BCs) and to any other MKLS clients in accordance with Lexcel standards and in a way that reflects the MKLS values.

To keep abreast of legal developments in the field of Contracts and Commissioning and help to ensure that the MKLS Contracts and Commissioning team operates in accordance with modern good practice.

To provide legal supervision to any junior fee earners in the Contracts and Commissioning team as appropriate and work closely with Legal Support Officers to supervise the administrative support they provide on legal transactions.

• o be committed to the Strategic Plans and policy frameworks of the Partner Authorities.

• To use and assist others to use information technology systems including the case management system (Iken) and to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner.

• To participate in intra- and inter-departmental working parties and corporate groups across the Partner Authorities.

• To represent the Partner Authorities as appropriate at external meetings.

• To communicate with client at the required level or as a customer focused role be able to communicate with our customers at the agreed level.

• To undertake any training and development as required.

• To comply fully with the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

• To comply fully with the Council’s Health and Safety at Work Policy.

• To assist as required in the Council’s Emergency Plan.

• To comply fully with the Council’s IT Security Policy.

• To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

Job Category: Planning
Job location:    Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202HT,  Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.85 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST: 

This is a very important post within the Grounds and Cleansing Section of the Neighbourhood Services. The officer will work closely with the Commercial and Operations Manager, also a range of colleagues to enable them to deliver high quality, extremely visible, commercial services to predominantly external clients however there will also be a requirement to engage with internal clients. Key areas include being the first point of call to our external clients, inclusive of Monmouthshire Housing Association, Aneurin Bevan Health Trust, Heddlu Gwent Police, various developers amongst other various clients.

Grounds maintenance provides an essential service in ensuring the County delivers its aspirations of providing an environment which is safe, clean and sustainable.  Grounds maintenance operatives, either working individually or as a team, will maintain public open space; verges; planting; schools and contracted sites to provide a quality green and sustainable environment. 

The majority of the time the officer will be undertaking grounds maintenance activities.  However you will be required at times to work as part of a street services team, maintaining local environmental quality which includes litter picking, responding to fly-tipping etc. 

Job Category: Planning
Job location:    Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202HT, Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £61.24 per hour

Role purpose

Act as the lead officer and manager for two of the four Area Planning Committees leading the two teams of DM officers focused on delivering high quality development in Somerset.  The postholder will report to the Head of Service, will deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and will be required to ensure that the service performs to an excellent level that meets national/legal requirements and responds positively to transformational change and the expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge

Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to planning and related functions (including environmental legislation and regulations               �              �             

Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools �              �             

Experience

Operational and managerial experience of the delivery of local authority planning services, development management functions and team leadership  �              �             

Experience of designing and implementing service transformation processes to deliver service change and improvement   �              �             

Significant experience of leading, managing and developing a large team and service area     �              �             

Significant experience of performance management in corporate context and external accountabilities         �                �             

Experience of providing professional advice on complex and controversial applications to planning committees                �              �             

Knowledge of providing strategic input to wider place based policy development and strategy              �                              �

Experience of giving evidence at Public Inquiries/Development Plan Examination       �              �             

Significant experience of handling customer complaints and enquiries             �              �             

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

Educated to degree level, ideally in planning, geography or a related subject  �              �             

Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible to be a member    �              �             

Management qualification ILM 5 or higher                                        �

Evidence of continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of the professional institute              �                              

Skills

Able to advise/guide senior management and elected members on complex/specialist issues related to the planning service areas, spanning local casework, service performance and long-term strategic planning.      �                �             

Resilient by nature and have excellent communications skills, due to the significant portions of their time they spend interacting with the public, statutory consultees, stakeholders and elected representatives.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location:    Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £27.60 per hour 

Sefton’s Youth Justice Service is seeking a skilled and motivated Operational Manager to support the team for a period of 6 months with scope to extend. We are looking for an experienced Leader with experience of delivering high quality services within the youth justice system.As a successful candidate you will have a relevant professional qualification and either have a leadership qualification or equivalent experience. You will have up to date knowledge of the youth justice environment will work as part of a management team supporting a number of staff. You will work alongside partner agencies and Children Social Care colleagues and will be expected to deliver high quality management oversight to drive practice. If you are ambitious for children and committed to delivering high quality services, we would welcome your application. The fixed term contract is initially for 6 months however there is scope to extend arrangements.The main office is located at Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ. You will ned to be present in the office for 3 days per week 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location:    Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week:37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £34.26 per hour 

Swindon Borough Council currently require Experienced Social Workers within the Family Safeguarding Service.

The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers.

There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. Social Workers must have with experience and skill to:� Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families. � Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public. � Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption.� Understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families. Please note that candidates living 50+ miles from Swindon are entitled to claim a flat rate of �100 per week to use towards either accommodation or mileage.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location:    Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.88 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

To form part of Sefton’s Youth Justice Service which works in partnership with other services. You will be committed to working together with partners to help children in Sefton thrive and to keep them safe. You will support the service to prevent children from entering the criminal justice system, but when they do you will strive to help them learn, make positive changes and build a more promising future. You will ensure children are seen as children above anything else, listen to them and understand their individual needs and provide them with the best opportunity to succeed by drawing upon the full resources of our local partnership.

You will be responsible for safeguarding, promoting the welfare of child and young person, managing risk and vulnerability whilst ensuring that the public are protected and the sentence is served, ensuring the reputation of the Department and Council is preserved.

Qualifications

Recognised professional qualification as follows:

• Social Work  
• Diploma in Probation Studies 
• Dip HE Youth & Community 
• Relevant youth / criminal justice degree qualification with associated experience

Experience

Significant relevant post qualification experience in assessing and analysing the needs of children and their families including the ability to devise intervention plans and packages of support to preventing offending behaviour, reduce risk of serious harm to others, risk to the child and promote safety and wellbeing.

Significant knowledge of legislation, practice and experience in relation to youth justice work and safeguarding children

Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies, to share knowledge and deliver successful outcomes 

Experience of engaging with hard to reach children and families

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes

Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and associated legislation including the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, The Children Act 1989, Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, Working Together 2018 and other relevant criminal justice and childcare legislation and practice guidance.

Significant experience of delivering direct work with children at risk of offending and exploitation, with knowledge & skills to work in a way which protects children and young people and reduces their vulnerability whilst enhancing their safeguarding factors.

Knowledge of and skills to promote positive change in the behaviour of children, in particular in diverting them from criminal activity.

Ability to develop positive relationship with young people and deliver interventions programmes to support positive outcomes

Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present reports for courts, youth offender panels, conferences, reviews and other meetings specified by the Youth Justice Operational Managers

Ability to complete assessments and critically analyse the assessment to produce a tailored plan for a child

Good planning and organisational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with Partners and coordinate plans and partnership contributions

An ability to work under pressure, prioritise a workload and meet deadlines in accordance with both Sefton Standards & National Standards as well as Youth Justice Board reporting requirements.

Ability to use ICT systems including Child View or other Youth Justice case management systems

Ability to evaluate own practice and identify areas for development 

A demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development including staff supervision and appraisal and a willingness to undertake further training.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location:    Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.47 per hour

The Family Intervention and Support Service provides early help to the most vulnerable children, young people and their families to prevent escalation to statutory social care services in Swindon and provide the right help at the right time Swindon is proud to be part of the Supporting Families Agenda. As a family worker you will be excited to learn that you will help our vulnerable families achieve outcomes which will change their life opportunities. You will achieve this through writing holistic family assessments and developing with the families, personalised plans. You will co-ordinate targeted support and will regularly review the plan with the families and partner agencies through the Team around the Child meetings. As we move forward with our development of Community, Family, Youth Hubs as part of Swindon Communities Together, you will work with other flexible and motivated individuals to achieve the best outcomes with children, young people and families.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location:   Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7HR,  Neath Port Talbot Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.22 per hour

As part of the Port Talbot Community Children’s Teams, you will manage a varied caseload across the whole spectrum of frontline Social Work with children and families.  You will work with children who are the subject of care and support plans, child protection plans, private law Court proceedings, pre-public law Court proceedings and public law Court proceedings. You will work with Looked After Children and those who are living in prospective adoptive placements.

Neath Port Talbot’s Children and Young People’s Service strives to deliver best practice in line with its outcomes focussed model of practice.  We endeavour to support families and effectively manage risk to keep families together where it is safe to do so via the utilisation of bespoke, creative and outcome focused plans. The Local Authority has in-house support services which support these plans in a multitude of ways from undertaking direct work to community based supervision plans. There is an in-house therapeutic support team and family time supervision team.  These in-house services are complemented by a whole host of commissioned services.

job Category: Building Services & Maintenance
Job location:   Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors, to carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties.

Qualifications and Experience

A current, fultr UK driving licence is desirable.

Possess a knowledge of Newpoit area (essential) and working in a public sector (desirable)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision Received

From the Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors

Principal Contacts

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Experience

2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in refuse/cleansing service