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Job Category : Technical – Property

Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £32.94

There is a need to recruit to this position initially on an Agency basis as it is critical in expediting the Council’s Capital programme of Health & Safety Compliance remedial works over the next 5 to 10 years across a range of various assets (eg. operational buildings, VCS, General Fund, Temporary Accommodation, Libraries).

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To be a key pivotal point of contact and coordination of support for young people who

are leaving care. The worker will be responsible for providing a flexible and reliable

connection to our young people. The leaving care worker is key in coordinating the

plans we make, and will lead on bringing together the resources available from other

agencies to ensure that young people transition to adulthood in a safe and healthy

manner. This role will involve direct work with young people, as well as working with

their network of peers and family, to ensure they achieve outcomes in line with their

individual plans, and the Councils Children in Care and Care Leavers Strategy

To support and challenge agencies, families, and young people’s wider relationships to

bring about lasting change to help drive improved outcomes for care leavers. If young

people choose not to work with the service, and are considered harder to reach, then it

is the role of the worker to utilise their skills to foster a connection to the young person

and bring together the right agencies and opportunities to enhance the life chances and

outcomes for care leavers.

To support young people 16 to 25, to move successfully through life, secure education,

training, employment, access stable accommodation, and to progress into adulthood as

a happy and healthy adult.

MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to

meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in

nature to) those listed below:

o 1 To work within policies, practices and procedures of Children’s Services

Directorate. To manage a caseload of young people and their families/network

within the appropriate level of responsibility including direct work with Children and

Young People. The Postholder will work in a multi-agency team in conjunction with

the Practice Supervisor/Team Manager and access support systems such as

supervision, appraisal and team meetings

o 2 Encourage and empower young people to participate in all decision making and

processes affecting their lives, and involve the peers and family with workers in this

process when appropriate

o 3 To work in partnership with young people and agencies ensuring professional

boundaries are set and maintained. To work alongside young people in devising

strategies and plans that will enable them to achieve and sustain positive

outcomes and live happy lives.

o 4 To work within the young person network and home to help them grow their own

strategies and abilities to live healthy lives. This may include practical household

tasks, ensuring access to education, training and employment and addressing any

risk or behavior that could lead to negative outcomes. This will be done in in

conjunction with appropriate partner agencies.

o 5 To offer a support and challenge approach with young people and their networks to

bring about change and grow positive opportunities in life.

To work across a broad age range within the network of people and professionals

which may include other adults and children.

May be required to work evenings and weekends as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Requirements Where identified* Essential Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent A Y

Demonstrate a good level of

knowledge and skills in the

Leaving Care arena (16 to 25)

Ability to produce and maintain

accurate records and reports. 

Ability to act as a Lead

Professional for a young where 

appropriate with responsibility for

the day-to-day implementation

and coordination of the young

person’s plan.

To be a key team player and

work closely with staff members

and specialist

workers from other agencies,

local authorities and

organisations.

The Postholder will need to

demonstrate they have the ability

to effectively engage with children

and young people, build

relationships which will enable

them to assess and intervene to

improve outcomes in relation to

educational attendance, anti-

social behavior, offending and

unemployment, health and well

being, safeguarding, life

aspirations and independence

skills

The Postholder will need to have a

broad understanding of a range of

legislation which affects children in

care and care leavers.

Ability to deliver a wide range of

support and interventions.

Driving licence and vehicle

available for work.

Commitment and understanding

of Health & Safety

Knowledge of child development.

Knowledge of Safeguarding and

risk management.

To have and demonstrate a

positive attitude to the promotion

of diversity and equal

opportunities.

Possess the ability to work

across different organisations’

cultures.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.14

MAIN PURPOSE: 

• To undertake all duties pertinent to the administration, inspection, investigation and enforcement of relevant licensing legislation and codes of practice, service plans and Council policy.

• To give advice and assistance to Councillors, Responsible Authorities, businesses and their agents and residents in matters related to environmental health in general and licensing law in particular .

• To undertake cross divisional work as required.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

•          To support the administration of all type of licensing applications dealt with by the licensing team

•          To undertake inspections of premises under the terms of relevant legislation to ensure compliance with the legal requirements in accordance with Council and Departmental policy.

•          To investigate relevant service requests in accordance with Divisional procedures and ensure that remedial action is undertaken.

•          Provide advice on licensing law and policy to Councillors, responsible authorities, businesses and their agents and residents. 

•          To assess the potential impact of licence applications and where necessary make written representations.

•          Prepare reports for Licensing sub Committee hearings as directed by the Lead Practitioner / Head of Service and attend hearings as necessary.

•          Prepare and sign licences/ registrations, correspondence and statutory notices within delegated responsibilities or pass to Lead Practitioner / Head of Service for signature.  

•          Work closely with all internal and external partners to actively promote the Licensing Objectives (Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005), ensure compliance with the Councils polices and legal responsibilities and ensure compliance with licensing law in the Borough.

•          Prepare cases for legal proceedings in consultation with the Lead Practitioner / Head of Service and Legal Team.

•          Undertake relevant promotional work and talks to residents and organisations as required.

•          Act as subject lead for a designated area of work as directed by the Lead Practitioner (Licensing). 

•          Maintain a high level of knowledge in relevant specialist areas and to undertake further training as required.

•          Take part in the training and instruction of trainees in the specialist areas of responsibility.

•          To help formulate and participate in cross Divisional work as required.

•          Maintain a full and accurate record of work undertaken.

•          Maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence.

•          Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required, to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department/Section.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

•          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•          Able to work within minimum supervision and use initiative.

•          Ability to organise workload.

•          Able to work well, both within a team and by themselves.

•          Has a flexible approach to work.

            KNOWLEDGE

•          Wide working knowledge of current Environmental Health legislation, especially the licensing law and associated technical subjects.

•          Knowledge of the broader licensing agenda such as the inspection and issuing of licenses to animal boarding establishments, beauty therapists would also be advantageous.

•          Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Environmental Health database software.

•          Good working knowledge of legislation and practices associated with the provision of an environmental health service.

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with relevant legislation, in a related area.  Experience of working within a local authority would be an advantage.

            QUALIFICATIONS

            Relevant qualifications to the work of Environmental Health and/or Licensing. 

            Diploma or degree in Environmental Health.

            Certificate of higher education in Licensing law        

            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•          Full Driving Licence for a car.

•          Flexible work arrangements and prepared to work out of normal office hours.

•          This post is likely to involve frequent face to face contact with dissatisfied and potentially aggressive persons and specialist Personal Protective Equipment may be directed to be worn.

•          Training and/or experience in dealing with aggressive people and difficult situation would be preferable.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 21.60

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.95

Trading Standards Officer with an emphasis on illicit tobacco investigations and the response to new vape legislation.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

1.         Investigate complaints alleging breaches of legislation, following all reasonable lines of enquiry in bringing investigations to an appropriate, relevant conclusion.

2.         Compile reports of breaches in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and prepare case for Court and give evidence in Magistrates, County or Crown Court as necessary by liaising with solicitors or barristers.

3.         Prepare and participate in outreach activities relating to advice, education, information, and training to stakeholders.

4.         Carry out inspections of retail trade outlets, advise in respect of appropriate legislation and                            deal with infringements of the law as necessary.

5.         Maintain an up to date, appropriate working knowledge of legislation assigned to the service.

6.         Provide appropriate advice to consumers, businesses, partners and attend relevant meetings as the Divisional representative when required.

7.         Develop specialist skills in areas of agreed topics.

8.         Provide support to other officers where required. 

9.         Work within established departmental procedures

10.       Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department / Section.

Leadership and developing others     Be capable of organising and leading activities involving groups other than own team. Show exceptional ability in the management of complex investigations or a specialised field. Demonstrate high level of accountability and initiative to motivate others to reach desired goals. Demonstrate effective leadership skills, taking responsibility for complex pieces of work, influencing and inspiring others, as well as project and people management Practice at the highest level, demonstrating and maintaining expert-level functional and technical competencies in a core area of complex practice. Supervisory role with officer(s) at BR6-BR8. Depute for Trading Standards Manager.

Flexibility         Ability to adapt readily to change and strategic goals, communicate potential change to colleagues and senior staff.

Initiative          Identify opportunities to act without direction and help and encourage others to use own initiative in approaching situations or problems.

Professional and technical expertise  Hold the diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent or demonstratable exceptional expertise in a complex area. Experience of undertaking contentious and complex investigations of regional and national significance Practice at the highest level, demonstrating and maintaining expert-level functional and technical competencies in a core area of complex practice. Act as a consultant to others in team on specialist matters.

Customer Focus          Maintain clear communication with customers, respond to and process enquiries and complaints within local standards, keep customers informed and up to date about progress. Strive to exceed expectations of service and actively encourage continuous improvement. Contribute significantly to policy development and service improvement using customer feedback.

Influencing others       Identify and use a range of linked tactics to influence others using a style and approach appropriate to the interest and level of the organisation.

Planning and organisation      Achieve a high level of performance through effective planning, personal organisation, showing confidence in own skills and capability. Demonstrate ability to assess raw data, missing data and information to identify weaknesses and flaws in order to correct and improve.

Monitor other officers’ workloads, recommending improvements, advice and identifying training needs where appropriate. Experience in developing and documenting best practice policies and procedures.

Teamwork and co-operation  Work effectively in collaboration with others, demonstrating multidisciplinary awareness, engaging with multiple stakeholders, and building and maintaining relationships

Motivation and quality of works        Exceed individual work targets with no supervision and maintain a consistently high standard of work. Encourage others to improve performance by own example. Demonstrate a high level of experience in successfully managing own workload in a complex area of work.

Analytical thinking      Assess and advise senior staff on the impact and implications of change. Break down complex tasks into manageable parts and be able to report to members and senior staff clearly and efficiently in order that policy decisions can be properly made. Be able to recognise causes of events or consequences of action likely to impact the service. Experience in developing and documenting best practice policies and procedures.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.55

Working Pattern: Full time

Working arrangement: The expectation is that workers will be office based during duty week, the role is a mixture of office/hybrid but we are preferring office based but there is flexibility to work at home.

The candidate must be a car driver and be happy to drive around the western area of the county to fulfil the role requirement.  

The candidate MUST be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience working in direct employment within LA children’s social care in England to qualify for an agency /contractor assignment.

WSCC will not engage agency workers within the same region for a minimum of three months after they have left a substantive role within the region. 

We require at least two detailed practice-based references.

As a Children’s Social Worker you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk for vulnerable children and their families. You will be responsible for achieving positive change and improved outcomes by undertaking high quality assessments, care planning and, as appropriate, child protection investigations, to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible. You will ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with our policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

The candidate needs: 

– To be an experienced worker with at least 2/3 years experience.

 – Recent Front line – child protection work 

– Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk 

– Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs 

– Good multi agency working experience

Job Category : Children’s Services

Location : Myle Cross Centre, Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £17.30

To support care experienced young people (16-25) within Lincolnshire and also out of county in order to help them achieve their aspirations and goals. To work with partner agencies, networks and young people to achieve this.

GENERAL

The postholder is required to take personal responsibility for contributing to organisational

transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both

internal and external customers, including the promotion and use of self–service to achieve maximum

cost effectiveness.

The postholder is expected to work to the Lincolnshire County Council Core Values and Behaviours and

to carry out the duties in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council policies.

Other Duties – The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder

may be required to undertake other duties within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should

not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the

general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.

Safeguarding –

. All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults

and if you are concerned you need to follow the Lincolnshire County Council Safeguarding Policy. In

addition employees working with children and vulnerable adults have a responsibility to safeguard and

promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work.

MAIN DUTIES: The specific accountabilities of this role will be flexible and will change to

meet the needs of the organisation as required but will include (or be equivalent in

nature to) those listed below:

o 1 To work within policies, practices and procedures of Children’s Services

Directorate. To manage a caseload of young people and their families/network

within the appropriate level of responsibility including direct work with Children and

Young People. The Postholder will work in a multi-agency team in conjunction with

the Practice Supervisor/Team Manager and access support systems such as

supervision, appraisal and team meetings

o 2 Encourage and empower young people to participate in all decision making and

processes affecting their lives, and involve the peers and family with workers in this

process when appropriate

o 3 To work in partnership with young people and agencies ensuring professional

boundaries are set and maintained. To work alongside young people in devising

strategies and plans that will enable them to achieve and sustain positive

outcomes and live happy lives.

o 4 To work within the young person network and home to help them grow their own

strategies and abilities to live healthy lives. This may include practical household

tasks, ensuring access to education, training and employment and addressing any

risk or behaviour that could lead to negative outcomes. This will be done in in

conjunction with appropriate partner agencies.

o 5 To offer a support and challenge approach with young people and their networks to

bring about change and grow positive opportunities in life.

To work across a broad age range within the network of people and professionals

which may include other adults and children.

May be required to work evenings and weekends as required.

o 6 In partnership with young people and other agencies carry out whole network

assessment and plan to deliver interventions which minimise duplication but

coordinate/supplement the plans completed by partner agencies.

o 67 To establish and maintain effective working relationships with statutory and

voluntary agencies to ensure a high standard of service and support to young

people.

Requirements Where identified* Essential Desirable

NVQ LEVEL 3 or equivalent A Y

Demonstrate a good level of

knowledge and skills in the

Leaving Care arena (16 to 25)

Ability to produce and maintain

accurate records and reports. A/I Y

Ability to act as a Lead

Professional for a young where A/I Y

appropriate with responsibility for

the day-to-day implementation

and coordination of the young

person’s plan.

To be a key team player and

work closely with staff members

and specialist

workers from other agencies,

local authorities and

organisations.

The Postholder will need to

demonstrate they have the ability

to effectively engage with children

and young people, build

relationships which will enable

them to assess and intervene to

improve outcomes in relation to

educational attendance, anti-

social behavior, offending and

unemployment, health and well

being, safeguarding, life

aspirations and independence

skills

The Postholder will need to have a

broad understanding of a range of

legislation which affects children in

care and care leavers.

Ability to deliver a wide range of

support and interventions.

Driving licence and vehicle

available for work.

Commitment and understanding

of Health & Safety

Knowledge of child development.

Knowledge of Safeguarding and

risk management.

To have and demonstrate a

positive attitude to the promotion

of diversity and equal

opportunities.

Possess the ability to work

across different organisations’

cultures.

Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location : Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.92

To lead the Planning Policy Team and manage various work in connection with the Council’s Local

Plan.

Top ten duties / responsibilities of role

1. To lead the Planning Policy Team and manage the production, maintenance and monitoring

of the Council’s Local Development Scheme and Local Plan documents for the borough in

accordance with statutory procedures and best practice, ensuring coordination with the

corporate policy direction, the work of other services and the Council’s other plans and

programmes.

2. To commission surveys, studies or other specialist services as needed and manage such

projects effectively.

3. To provide written and verbal evidence to Local Plan examinations and public inquiries.

4. To ensure that the duty to cooperate is fulfilled, including engagement with other local

authorities on their development plans, and to promote the interests of the Council in cross

boundary strategic planning work.

5. To be responsible for the briefing of senior management, the Portfolio Holder and other

Executive and non-Executive Councillors, in relation to planning policy activities, including

the preparation and presentation of reports.

6. To advise stakeholders and the general public in relation to planning policy matters and to

deliver effective community engagement in the production of planning policy documents.

7. To provide oversight of the provision of planning policy advice on planning applications, and

responses to planning policy consultations from Government, Government agencies, and

other organisations as appropriate.

8. To lead the Planning Policy Team, supervise, develop and appraise staff, to help them

understand and undertake their roles.

9. Assist the Development Manager with the management of the Planning Policy budget and

maintenance of an up-to-date business plan for the service.


Qualifications

A degree in Town Planning or equivalent

qualification 

Membership of RTPI or eligible for membership 

Experience and achievements

Significant experience of planning policy and

development plan preparation 

Local Government experience 

Experience of giving evidence at Local Plan

examinations and/or public inquiries 

Experience of team management 

Experience of project management and managing

consultants 

Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of

planning legislation, policy and guidance 

Good understanding of relevant software packages 

Role required competencies and behaviours

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to prioritise and programme the work of the

team to meet deadlines 

Self-motivated and proactive 

Excellent people management skills 

Ability to think and act strategically 

Commitment to continuing professional development 

Corporately required personal qualities and behaviours

Innovative 

Supportive 

Flexible 

Positive 

Special requirements

Full driving licence 

Ability to work outside office hours to attend Councilmeetings and other events

Job Category : Social & Health Care Non-Qualified

Location : Talfourd Place, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.90

Ensuring our children and young people have the best possible placements that are proportionate to their assessed needs and that help them to achieve their full potential is absolutely key. You will be a very experienced, highly motivated, well organised and determined colleague who understands why we must get placements and support right for our children. 

We operate in a fast paced and dynamic market place and your work style and work ethic must reflect this.

CHILDREN’s SERVICES: To work as part of the Access To Resources Team – responding quickly to referrals from Social Work Teams seeking the right placement and support for our children and young people.

This is a hybrid role requiring colleagues to be in the office at least 2 days / week and 5 days for the week when they are on duty

work proactively within the Placements Team to ensure all children are placed in suitable 

placements, monitoring referral patterns and use of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFAs), and 

ensure that senior managers are alerted to any risks or threats in relation to sufficiency. 

2. help develop and manage systems that track all referrals, placements, placement moves and 

endings, and ensure that high quality management information is available to assist in the planning 

and review of the service. 

3. deliver a responsive and efficient service alongside the Fostering Service: ensure that all parties 

involved in the referral and placement process are kept fully informed when placements are made, 

and that children’s views are taken into account. 

4. undertake the sourcing and negotiation of suitable placements, and to contribute information about the 

market for health to maintain the quality of services. To keep accurate records and reporting on 

placement and financial activities by updating individual case notes on Mosaic. 

5. negotiate on placement costs/support packages to ensure cost effective placements. Also ensuring 

placements are agreed and placements contracts (IPAs) are completed in a timely manner as well as 

Mosaic finances. 

6. help put systems in place to ensure foster carers and providers are paid promptly and that any 

additional or special payments are processed in a fair and transparent way, in keeping with the 

operating principles of the Fostering Payment Policy. 

7. track and maintain an overview of all children waiting for placements and monitor progress on 

identifying suitable carers. Alert senior managers to any corporate threat or risks relating to the 

council’s sufficiency strategy. 

8. ensure that information systems are fit for purpose and that high quality management information 

can be produced for a range of indicators. Use management information to inform planning and 

reviewing the sufficiency strategy. 

9. ensure the best use is made of Southwark’s fostering resources, keeping use of external placements 

to a minimum and promoting the use of Friends and Family Placements as far as possible. 

10. keep abreast of local and national changes to best practice when securing placement’s options for 

children and young people including legislative changes and Ofsted guidance. 

11. provide placement briefings to the Team Manager and to senior management when requested. 

12. provide professional guidance, support and developmental opportunities with less experienced or 

knowledgeable social work colleagues, including taking the role of practice educator with social work 

students. 

13. maintain case records and management information on appropriate systems, ensuring that case files 

are organised and up to date. 

14. work with a degree of independence without the need for close supervision, whilst recognising when 

and how to seek advice from a range of sources. Use supervision to identify strategies to build 

professional resilience and balance the potential for bias in decision-making.

15. contribute experience and expertise to group and individual supervision processes, to support 

evidence-informed judgements in complex cases.


Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Must hold a recognised social work qualification or equivalent child care

equivalent qualification

Knowledge of the placement needs of looked after children 

A strong interest in promoting permanence and placement stability 

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and key fostering and residential

legislation, guidance and National Minimum Standards E

Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of key children’s agencies 

Experience:

Experience of developing and managing information systems and using

data to monitor and evaluate performance

Experience of working with foster carers and a commitment to achieving

placement stability through the development of placement support

services

Experience of interpreting performance data from a complex database to

ensure sound strategic management of the service.

Experience of working on own initiative, organise workloads, determine

priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience of financial and resource management within a social care

environment

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Ability to analyse, interpret & explain data with a focus and drive on

positive outcomes for children

Ability to motivate staff and deal effectively with any performance issues 

Ability to apply work within national and local policies and procedures as

they relate to fostering, and to ensure financial accountability and

transparency

Able to be solution-focused and to work within a systemic framework 

Ability to delegate and negotiate where necessary Ability to manage change effectively

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

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: £14.47

Job Category : Housing

Location : Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.55

The Initial Assessment Team Service was established to help applicants who are threatened with homelessness or homeless to sustain their present accommodation or move into suitable private rented accommodation. The Front Door Team Service will also work collaboratively with partners to improve resilience and housing sustainment, under Enfield’s Early Help strategy.

The Initial Assessment Team will provide expert advice, work closely and collaboratively with partners to prevent, or delay homelessness wherever possible, to stop people ending up in our temporary accommodation or on the streets.

The Homeless Housing Coordinator will sit within the Initial Assessment Team , working closely within the service area to prevent homelessness.

You must have expert knowledge of carrying out home visits, welfare benefits, homelessness reduction act, housing and homelessness policy and case law, legislation and practice, Courts, possession orders & evictions as well as specialist knowledge on homelessness decision making. You should also have knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.  

Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location : Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.92

General description of role

To lead the Planning Policy Team and manage various work in connection with the Council’s Local

Plan.

Top ten duties / responsibilities of role

1. To lead the Planning Policy Team and manage the production, maintenance and monitoring

of the Council’s Local Development Scheme and Local Plan documents for the borough in

accordance with statutory procedures and best practice, ensuring coordination with the

corporate policy direction, the work of other services and the Council’s other plans and

programmes.

2. To commission surveys, studies or other specialist services as needed and manage such

projects effectively.

3. To provide written and verbal evidence to Local Plan examinations and public inquiries.

4. To ensure that the duty to cooperate is fulfilled, including engagement with other local

authorities on their development plans, and to promote the interests of the Council in cross

boundary strategic planning work.

5. To be responsible for the briefing of senior management, the Portfolio Holder and other

Executive and non-Executive Councillors, in relation to planning policy activities, including

the preparation and presentation of reports.

6. To advise stakeholders and the general public in relation to planning policy matters and to

deliver effective community engagement in the production of planning policy documents.

7. To provide oversight of the provision of planning policy advice on planning applications, and

responses to planning policy consultations from Government, Government agencies, and

other organisations as appropriate.

8. To lead the Planning Policy Team, supervise, develop and appraise staff, to help them

understand and undertake their roles.

9. Assist the Development Manager with the management of the Planning Policy budget and

maintenance of an up-to-date business plan for the service.

10. To be committed to continuing professional development, keeping informed of best

practice, relevant legislation and current planning issues, and to implement service changes

and improvements accordingly.

Qualifications

A degree in Town Planning or equivalent

qualification E

Membership of RTPI or eligible for membership E

Experience and achievements

Significant experience of planning policy and

development plan preparation E

Local Government experience P

Experience of giving evidence at Local Plan

examinations and/or public inquiries E

Experience of team management E

Experience of project management and managing

consultants E

Comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of

planning legislation, policy and guidance E

Good understanding of relevant software packages


Excellent written and verbal communication skills E

Ability to prioritise and programme the work of the

team to meet deadlines E

Self-motivated and proactive E

Excellent people management skills E

Ability to think and act strategically E

Commitment to continuing professional development E

Corporately required personal qualities and behaviours

Innovative E

Supportive E

Flexible E

Positive E

Special requirements

Full driving licence 

Ability to work outside office hours to attend Council

meetings and other events 

Job Category : Environmental Services

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.15

Provide a customer focussed borough wide arboricultural service through the development of contract arrangements, monitoring and work scheduling for Highways, Housing, Parks and others as necessary. Ensure the success of the service through contract monitoring and administration, strategy development, performance management, quality assurance and effective budget management.

Responsibilities:

– Assist in managing Southwark Council’s tree stock in line with policies and best practices.

– Oversee the in-house tree surgery unit to ensure work quality, compliance, and safety.

– Conduct regular inspections of contract work, covering at least 50% of completed tasks.

– Manage proactive tree surveys across parks, housing, and highways on a three-year cycle.

– Monitor and manage tree pests and diseases, focusing on Massaria and Oak Processionary Moth.

– Issue and track work orders via the Confirm system for in-house and external contractors.

– Support budget management through financial monitoring and contractor payments.

– Provide professional arboricultural advice and participate in community consultations.

Key Duties:

– Update and maintain the tree asset database, including mapping and work history.

– Monitor contractor performance against quality and safety standards.

 -Investigate complaints, ensure service improvements, and report on performance.

– Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors, and community groups.

– Contribute to policy development and inter-borough collaborations.

– Attend meetings to consult, resolve issues, and improve service delivery.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

The post holder will be expected to have a relevant arboricultural qualification minimum to level 4 or what was previously level 3. In depth experience in an appropriate field can be substituted for formal qualifications

Knowledge of all aspects of contract specification, letting, monitoring and associated processes and procedures 

Understanding of the role of trees in an urban environment 

Knowledge of Surveying, work identification, pricing and scheduling

Understanding of legislation, standards and professional guidelines relevant to the post 

Knowledge of health and safety practices and procedures and how they operate in Arboricultural Services

Understanding of financial and administrative information systems 

Experience:

The post holder would be expected to demonstrate experience of managing and co-ordinating arboricultural contracts. 

Management of contracts with a minimum annual value of £1 million 

Delivering contracts in partnership with contractors and customers 

Financial management to include budget preparation and monitoring 

Use of computer spreadsheets, database, word processing applications and contract monitoring and reporting software e.g. ‘Confirm’ (with training) 

Preparation of complex reports 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Organise plan and prioritise workloads effectively

Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service

Work independently and as part of a team 

Define problems and produce innovative solutions against financial constraints

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people including members, senior officers, and community representatives

Negotiate where interests conflict Represent the unit both within the Council and externally

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

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: £13.76

Job Purpose

To provide a supporting role across all Liverpool Market sites & events that

encompasses and includes the transport and building/takedown of market

stalls/cabins. Whilst ensuring the market site is clean, waste removed, and a high

level of customer service is offered.

Work holistically across all market sites as directed by the Market Operations

Supervisors and Markets Management team.

Ensure market operations are sufficiently supported each day by adopting a flexible

approach to the business needs. Working to a pre-determined scheduled as

directed and positively respond to non-routine situations as they arise.


Main Areas of Responsibility:

• To undertake, individually, or as part of a team, high quality cleaning of

designated areas ensuring they are kept clean and in hygienic condition. This

includes during the market/event day, during close or completing scheduled

periodic deep cleaning, preset, or as determined by the Markets Operations

Supervisors/Markets Management

• Respond to and ensure non routine cleaning situations are positively and

proactively addressed as and when they arise. Ensure standards of

cleanliness is compatible with any specific legislation governing a food

organisation

• Be responsible for the appropriate use of cleaning materials, within COSHH

regulations and the safe use of powered machinery and general care of

equipment used in the provision of a cleaning/building service in line with

operating procedures/guidance and training

Qualification and training

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake any additional training as required to

further improve/enhance the job and delivery of the service (I/A)

• Possession of driving licence including C1. Therefore, having the ability to

drive 7.5 tonne vehicles to assist in the transportation of stalls across the city

(I/A)

Desirable

• Previous training in the building of stalls, temporary structures, and cabins.

• Qualified to operate a forklift truck

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of cleaning and waste removal within a public

area, including Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety procedures and

relevant equipment e.g., COSHH Guidelines (I/A)

• Experience of delivering first class customer service in a fast-paced public

environment (I/A)

Desirable

• Experience of operating industrial cleaning equipment including electrical floor

cleaners, and compactors

• Experience in building of stalls or temporary structures

• Experience or willingness to be trained to operate a Forklift truck and taking

responsibility for its safe use in line with company policies

• Experience of recycling processes for food, consumable and materials

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively and with direction with all market employees

and management and customers to ensure all aspects of cleaning are

captured and addressed. Recognising and acting positively towards

nonroutine cleaning as and when required including being proactive and

using own judgement (I/A)

• Work as part of a team to carry out manual tasks related to building of stalls,

temporary structures, and cabins. Ensuring all guidelines and procedures are

followed as per training, including the safe operation of machinery and

vehicles (I/A)

Desirable

• Ability to adapt positively to changes within the service (I/A)

• Ability to use basic computer software packages to support you in your rolee.g., Outlook (I/A)

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :Atlas House, Corporation Street, WA9 1LD, St. Helens MBC

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £20.97

AMHP required to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments and any other statutory work under the provision of the Mental Health Act 1983

The current AMHP service is carrying sickness, annual leave and vacant posts which cannot be filled regardless of how many times the post has been advertised. 

To work on the AMHP rota and to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments in all settings as and when required. 

Placement required for the Christmas/New Year period. Maybe required to work outside of normal hours depending on type of assessment required.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

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 : 17:30
Salary: £239.85

Job Purpose

To inspect highways assets to ensure that they are safe for public use and ensure that the appropriate action is taken in respect to any defects identified, including issuing work to contractors, check completed work and monitoring progress. To be part of the highways on call system and respond to emergencies out of hours, including winter maintenance.

Directly Responsible For:

Not applicable

Directly Responsible To:

Senior Inspector North or South

Main Areas of Responsibility:

•          To undertake highway related inspections (both walked and driven) in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and Well Managed Highways Infrastructure – A code of Practice, and maintain and update all associated records

•          To ensure that all works and inspections are undertaken within the correct timescales and to the appropriate standards in accordance with current Council policy and guidelines, leading to the achievement of business and service targets

•          To log and report defects on assets such as, for example, carriageway and footway surfaces, street furniture, carriageway markings and highway drainage 

•          To raise works orders as a result of undertaking routine Section 58 Inspections, ad hoc inspections, claims investigations, and serviceability inspections as part of ongoing highway maintenance activity. Check works are carried out correctly and to the required standards

Physical Demands of the Job:

•          The job will be mostly site-based and will require work to be carried out in adverse conditions

•          The postholder will need to be able to drive and work flexibly (outside normal office hours) 

Corporate Responsibility:

•          Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan

•          Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally

•          Making the council a great place to work, living the council’s values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance

•          Develop the City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken

•          To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the City Council’s safety plan

Qualification and training

Essential

•          City & Guilds or equivalent in highway safety inspections (A)

•          Current UK driving licence (A)

Desirable

•          NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) Accreditation 

Experience

Essential

•          Demonstrate a knowledge of the safety implications of working on the highway and be able to identify with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual (A,I) 

•          Knowledge and experience of highway inspections, and ability to identify and describe a defect in the highway which requires repair (A,I) 

Desirable

•          Knowledge and experience of highway maintenance works and street works

•          Demonstrate an existing knowledge of materials used in highway construction 

•          Knowledge and experience of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and other relevant highway legislation

•          Knowledge and experience of the Highways Act 1980

Skills/Abilities

Essential

•          Ability to communicate effectively face to face, by telephone and in writing (A,I) 

•          Ability to undertake site surveys and inspections, including being able to walk considerable distances and frequently bend down to mark carriageways and footways (A,I)

•          Ability and experience in relation to utilising computers and handheld devices to review and record data (A,I)

•          Demonstrable skills in analysing information and resolving problems (A,I)

•          Able to work as part of a team, using own initiative when required (A,I)

Desirable

•          Good ICT skills

•          Ability to prioritise work, using risk assessment techniques

Commitment

Essential

•          Work flexibly and outside normal office hours (I)

Desirable•          An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.00

Knowsley Family First is one of the key resources delivering interventions to families with complex needs, supporting families to thrive in line with the expectations set out in the Early Help and Prevention Strategy and aligned to the expectations of the national Supporting Families programme.

The core offer of the service is the coordination and delivery of multi-agency interventions based on whole-family Early Help Assessment and action planning with families to help them achieve positive outcomes for themselves while reducing the likelihood of escalation to high-cost, statutory, crisis intervention services such as Children’s Social Care.

Families engaging with the service can expect a wide range of support delivered directly by Family First Case Managers through a coordinated partnership approach.

Worker will need to be able to 

– have excellent safeguarding experience 

– complete Early Help Assessments

– organise Team Around the Family Meetings

– be able to complete SMART plans with families and then review 

– be able to work within timescales 

– complete home visits 

– complete direct work with children and young people – have good written and verbal skills

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.79

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

The mental health social work teams provide specialist services for adults over 18. The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centred which gives people choice and control in their lives. 

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating, and arranging care for service users with mental health problems, including dementia, both in the community and in the hospital.

You will need to be Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills. You will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how we can best engage with our local communities and other partners in a meaningful way. 

Working model: Hybrid (50% of working hours from home)

Indicative

qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

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

Professional qualification in area of specialism.

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

Knowledge and

Skills

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

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in

the area of specialism.

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

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

Planning and workload management skills.

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

complex client assessments.

Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to

established criteria.

Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver training.

Accurate record keeping and report writing.

Good presentational skills.

Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

Creativity and

Innovation

Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex

issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and

efficiency of services.

Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory

guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action – within the boundary of well-

defined policies.

Contribute to long term strategies.

Responsible for professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely

and cost effective.

Manage a complex and varied caseload within a framework of policy and procedures –subject to

managerial control and review of results.

Research information to support and develop services for the client group.

Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court/tribunals as required, representing the

service at court/tribunal attendance as required.

Assess and oversee adaptation work including advice and demonstration of specialist equipmentto clients.

Job Category : Sales / Marketing

 Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.20

Our in-house team at North Yorkshire Council manage accounts ranging from leisure and cultural venues to behavioural change campaigns and destination marketing. We also have a broad range of business clients working with us on everything from housing to highways construction.

We are looking for experienced account managers to support our internal team. 

•          The communications unit provides a service on behalf of the council to customers internally and externally. This includes media liaison and crisis management, creative editorial production and direction, media training, internal and external customer communications, consultations, marketing campaigns, design, branding, video production, social media training/governance and management, website training/governance/management. The whole team plays a critical role in supporting North Yorkshire Council’s clear focus on delivering channel shift – supporting customers to interact and transact with us online.

Hybrid and flexible working considered. 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : New Options, 25 Connop Road, Enfield, EN3 5FB, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 6.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 15:30
Salary: £14.40

We require a 1 to 1 worker to support a female service user with behaviour that challenges and personal care needs. They will need to be energic, proactive and encourage the service user to participate in activities.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £26.25

Job Category : Legal

Location :Municipal Buildings, Knowsley, L36 9YU, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.00

Legal Assistant (Child Protection).  This role is to assist fee earners in progressing public law proceedings.  The role requires being a case holder who is able to work independently to ensure the compliance with court orders and smooth running of court proceedings in the support of solicitors.  The tasks involve bundling, seeking compliance with outside agencies with court directions and a strong understanding GDPR /redaction of documents.  The candidate is expected to have experience as a legal assistant or solicitor in case holding public law proceedings and hold a legal qualification.

The role is office based in Huyton two or three days per week, usually on a Monday or Tuesday.

The candidate must have experience of working with legal data bases and the family court.

Exceptionally attendance at court may be required although this is only likely if it is a requirement of a compliance hearing.

The role is 36 hours a week with a flexi time approach to the hours worked.

The candidate is required to hold a DBS or be able to very quickly provide a DBS once appointed.The work demand arises largely due to an increase in caseloads.  Recruitment for full time posts has concluded but candidates have expressed the need to serve 2 months notice and the contractual offer will take a number  of weeks due to needing a DBS.