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Job title: Repairs Surveyor – Engineering & Surveying
Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Job location: Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN, Swindon Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £33.64 per hour

Job Purpose
Supervision of the building maintenance team (as per Structure). Ensure the team is working safely
and are complianlainant with Swindon Borough Council s Health and Safety Policy. To work with the
responsive repairs building maintenance surveyors toin successfully delivering of the repairs
service.
Key Accountabilities
? To coordinate and supervise building maintenance operatives to ensure the most cost
effective and economical use of resources. and a Advisce the repairs Managers of the level
of resources required foron individual jobs.
? Ensure that all work is carried out within priority period and to a high standard.
? Pre-inspect work to identify work content, duration and materials required. Wand where poor
descriptions may cause delays, and liaiseon with surveyors to clarify before works
commence. thus reducing failure to complete.
? Produce detailed schedules of works and specify the requirements of the job in order to
enable the in house workforce to carry out the works.
? Pre-order non-stock materials and stock materials for larger or more complicated works so
that they can be collected from the stores on the day the works commence or arrange with
wholesalers to deliver to site when required.
? To monitor the delivery of repairs in line with agreed policies and performance standards.
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? Work with the planners to ensure works are correctly appointed with adequate time allocation.
? To carry out site compliance inspections to ensure that ladders, portable appliances, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, personnel protective equipment are within their inspection dates. Check that daily van checks have been carried out.
? To work with the Building surveyors in diagnosing building repair solutions for corporate assets.
? Carry out post inspections of selected completed works to ensure materials, time and plant have been correctly claimed and investigate complaints of poor workmanship.
? The organisation and control of contractors engaged by the building maintenance department.
? Work with the repairs co-ordinator in reporting to the Area Managers the post inspection and health and Safety inspections results.
? Assist repairs business support with any completed work queriries.
? Answering of any correspondence with respect to repairs and maintenance complaints and enquires about service delivery relating to the Council s housing stock from:
Tenants and leaseholders
Tenants representatives
Members of Parliament
Members of the Council etc.
? Attend Council tenancy and public meetings including assisting in preparing any necessary reports, giving verbal advice and recommendations with respect to technical policy matters.
? Provide evidence to the Police and Judiciary in respect of relevant issues.
? By working with the planners for your area monitor and manage the availability of appointment slots and the correct and effective delivery of the out of hour s service.
Supplementary Accountabilities
? Promote customer care, equality and diversity best practice including arranging training for the building maintenance team.
? Attend information events and meetings outside normal office working hours and at weekends as and when required
? Deputise for other supervisors and repair surveyors to ensure essential service delivery cover
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is maintained
? Participate in continuous professional development.
? In accordance with the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 you must take reasonable
care so as not to endanger yourself or other persons whilst at work. You must also cooperate
with the Council to enable it to comply with its statutory duties for health and
safety.
? Undertake any other duties that can be accommodated within the grading level of the post.
Housing is committed to working in a manner which does not discriminate against any individual
or group regardless of ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or gender.
NOTE:
This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an inflexible specification. It may therefore be altered from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the department, always in conjunction with the post holder.
Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be required to provide evidence of this:
? Experience in coordinating and delivering a wide range of building repairs.
? Experience in working with both direct and indirect labour.
? Knowledge in diagnosing building faults to a wide range of buildings.
? Experience of delivering to budgets.
? A working knowledge of construction related health and safety regulations.
? A working knowledge of planning and building regulation regulations.
Qualifications
? Delivery expertise in maintenance.
? Current driving licence.
Decision Making
? Prioritising of resources.
? Diagnosing and recommending repair solutions.
? Deciding on most cost effective repair to be carried out.
? Approving expenditure on Repairs delivery.
? Initiating corrective action for poor performance.
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Creativity and Innovation
? Identifying and introducing service improvements.
? Flexibility in delivering the repairs building requirements.
Job Scope
Number and types of jobs managed
Managing directly part of the building maintenance team (12 or more employees)
Typical tasks supervised/allocated to others
Budget Holder
Responsibility up to
50K
Asset Responsibility:
No
Yes
Council owned property
Contacts and Relationships (how the role relates to the work of others i.e. officers, groups, committees, general public, members, partner organisations, internal and external contacts of the council)
? Maintaining good relations with tenants / leaseholders and users of Council owned property.
? Working in a collaborative manner with premises managers of operational Council owned property and tenant and leaseholder representative groups to help solve complex property challenges.
? Producing standard letters, written reports, presentations and form templates.
? Working closely with other delivery partners such as planners, surveyors and managers.
Values & Behaviours
(refer to guidance)
Self- Awareness
? Awareness of one s own behaviour, values, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses.
? Ability to reflect on one s behaviour and change them.
.
Integrity
? Authenticity being yourself and not wanting to look good or avoiding to look bad,
? Leading by example being the role model you wish others to grow in to.
.
Collaboration
? Giving space to others and not imposing own views or judgements
? Enabling development through co-creation and collective learning
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Meaningful Relationships
? Is compassionate and accepting of others
? Connecting with others at an honest human level
.
Resilience
? To be aware of and utilise personal strengths and resources to endure tough times
? Keeping a positive outlook and using challenges as personal growth
Clarity of Intention
? Clear and effective communicator
? Is purposeful and makes decisions
Other Key Features of the role (working environment / emotional / conditions i.e. regular outside work, unpleasant or hazardous conditions, practical demands such as standing, carrying or working in constrained positions, potential verbal abuse and aggression from people, or risk of injury)
? Telephone and face to face dealings with tenants and leaseholders who are complaining about poor service delivery
? Managing and negotiating contractual claims with contractors
? Ability to make site visits to inspect building premises throughout the Borough

Job title: Construction Officer – Compliance (Grade 7) – Building Services & Maintenance
Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Job location: The General Offices, Steel Works Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN,
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £18.72 per hour

Principal Job Purpose
Responsible to: Assistant Team Manager (Building Assets)
Responsible for: Arranging and managing all the statutory testing surveys for the authorities buildings, to ensure full compliance with the regulations, (e.g. Asbestos re-inspections, mansafe system testing, safety glazing surveys, roller shutter doors and automatic doors servicing etc).

Principal Accountabilities

1. Manage the statutory testing for all local authority buildings to ensure all necessary surveys are undertaken at the required intervals.
2. Manage any work that comes from the statutory survey reports.
3. To undertake asbestos management in buildings and ensure that the Authority does not breach regulations or expose officers or the public to risk for asbestos.
4. Work with colleagues in the authority to manage compliance of buildings with contractual terms of Tenancy agreements, and report breaches to senior management for follow-up action.
5. Implement the Division s responsibilities for Health & Safety.
6. Adhering to current asbestos regulations, legislation, specifications, British Standards, Codes of practice and CDM Regulations.
7. To act as Clerk of Works for construction projects of ranging complexities.
8. Liaise directly with officers, senior management, building occupants & the public in relation to site safety issues, construction defects and to ensure that buildings are designed to be constructed, operated, maintained and demolished safely.
9. Undertake management & administration of minor works projects and to assist in Building Surveying duties.
10. Liaise directly with Contractors, subcontractors & HSE in relation to Asbestos issues.
11. Attendance at meetings with clients, senior management, external agencies, consultants and contractors.
12. Maintain Continual Professional Development to keep aware of revised legislation, new building products etc.
13. Motivate, encourage the development of staff.
14. Assist in the preparation of Departmental & Corporate Plans and Policies.
15. Undertake any other duties that may be required.
16. To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority s policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work.
17. To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti- discriminatory practice.
18. To assist Building Services Engineers including CAD, preparation of specifications etc.
    Person Specification Non-Managerial
19. Qualifications & experience Assessment Method
    Qualifications/relevant experience Essential / Desirable Application Form Interview Other (please specify) Probationary Period
    A minimum of HNC / HND or equivalent qualification / or time served in Construction / Building Assets discipline. Essential ?
    A degree in closely related discipline and full membership of an appropriate professional body. Desirable ?
    Extensive knowledge of dealing with issues in one or more of the following areas: Asbestos, Construction, Building Surveying, CDM, Clerk of Works duties, Mansafe Systems, Safety Glazing.

Essential
Experience of statutory testing in commercial buildings. Essential ? ?
Experience of dealing with all aspects of building construction / building assets and design in a non- domestic context. Essential ? ?
Asbestos P402 and or P405 Qualification Desirable ? ?
Experience of working in a local authority environment. Desirable ?
Other experience
Able to undertake duties of a physical nature as specified and be capable of dealing with site issues including inspections, people face to face or over the phone. Desirable
Knowledge/Skills
Excellent IT skills, proficiency with e-mail and Microsoft Office software, Essential ? ?
Ability to use CAD software Desirable ? ?
Ability to produce clear, concise and attractive project documentation Desirable ?
Dealing with people face to face Essential ? ?
Candidates must me able to demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative Essential ?

Job Category : Social Care Non-Qualified
Job location: Spruce Tree Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 9AU
Hours per week: 15
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.59 per hour

The Pre-school Assistant will assist the leader and Deputy in all areas of work in the day to day running of the setting. This will include ensuring safe, stimulating play for each individual child; fulfilling legal and statutory requirements; contributing to and implementing pre-school policies; in addition to acting as a key worker for a group of children or a one to one support worker for children with Additional Learning Needs

The candidate MUST have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and a clear Enhanced DBS check

Job Title : Arboricultural Officer LBS-009
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: £21.31

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.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Essential
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 Title : Building Surveyor (Voids)*
Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £271.59 per day

To be responsible for a specific work stream within the Asset Management team, providing a professional housing surveying service for the repair, maintenance, improvement and re-servicing of council owned, managed and leased stock in accordance with Newham Council’s policies and procedures, providing an effective responsive repair, planned maintenance and project management service for the organisation.
Job Context

1. The post holder reports to the either the Major Works & Voids Manager or the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager.
2. The post holder, depending on the team speciality, will be responsible for special projects, disrepair, estate improvement, asbestos management and minor works OR reactive and planned repairs, voids and fire damage.
3. The post holder will take the lead in areas for which the team is responsible and will include coaching other members of the team.
4. The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to ensure consultation and service requirements are met.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
The criteria listed in this Person Specification are all essential to the job. Where the
Method of Assessment is stated to be the Application Form, your application needs to
demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria, even if other methods
of assessment are also shown. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not
consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted. Please give specific examples
wherever possible.

KNOWLEDGE:
High level of numeracy and verbal skills to enable the post holder to undertake duties of the post.
Good Knowledge of Building Regulations,Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and
Health & Safety legislation.
Good knowledge of disrepair legislation.
Knowledge of HHSRS legislation.
Understanding of Landlord and Tenant
legislation
Good knowledge of leasehold issues within social housing

QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training in one or more of the
following areas:
a) building technology/construction
b) repairs
c) estimating
d) contractual matters
The level attained should be at least at the
level of HND or HNC

EXPERIENCE:
Considerable experience of building
inspection work, identifying faults, Preparing
reports/specifications.
Considerable experience of supervising
building works.
Experience in dealing with disrepair claims.
Including attending court.
Experience of successfully running
contracts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good IT skills.
Ability to write and prepare contract documentation.
Ability to gain access to awkward places, climb ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports.
Ability to work to targets.
Ability to work with a variety of service users.
Ability to manage budgets effectively

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £271.59 per day

To be responsible for a specific work stream within the Asset Management team, providing a professional housing surveying service for the repair, maintenance, improvement and re-servicing of council owned, managed and leased stock in accordance with Newham Council’s policies and procedures, providing an effective responsive repair, planned maintenance and project management service for the organisation.
Job Context

1. The post holder reports to the either the Major Works & Voids Manager or the Disrepair & Special Projects Manager.
2. The post holder, depending on the team speciality, will be responsible for special projects, disrepair, estate improvement, asbestos management and minor works OR reactive and planned repairs, voids and fire damage.
3. The post holder will take the lead in areas for which the team is responsible and will include coaching other members of the team.
4. The post holder may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays, in order to ensure consultation and service requirements are met.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
The criteria listed in this Person Specification are all essential to the job. Where the
Method of Assessment is stated to be the Application Form, your application needs to
demonstrate clearly and concisely how you meet each of the criteria, even if other methods
of assessment are also shown. If you do not address these criteria fully, or if we do not
consider that you meet them, you will not be shortlisted. Please give specific examples
wherever possible.

KNOWLEDGE:
High level of numeracy and verbal skills to enable the post holder to undertake duties of the post.
Good Knowledge of Building Regulations,Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and
Health & Safety legislation.
Good knowledge of disrepair legislation.
Knowledge of HHSRS legislation.
Understanding of Landlord and Tenant
legislation
Good knowledge of leasehold issues within social housing

QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training in one or more of the
following areas:
a) building technology/construction
b) repairs
c) estimating
d) contractual matters
The level attained should be at least at the
level of HND or HNC

EXPERIENCE:
Considerable experience of building
inspection work, identifying faults, Preparing
reports/specifications.
Considerable experience of supervising
building works.
Experience in dealing with disrepair claims.
Including attending court.
Experience of successfully running
contracts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good IT skills.
Ability to write and prepare contract documentation.
Ability to gain access to awkward places, climb ladders and scaffolding.
Ability to write clear, concise and accurate reports.
Ability to work to targets.
Ability to work with a variety of service users.
Ability to manage budgets effectively

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location :Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £35,235 – £39,513 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year)

The role
We are looking for experienced Social Workers to help us on our improvement journey.
We currently have vacancies in the MASH team.

Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work in Children’s Wellbeing.
How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!
Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.
MASH is the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub based at Plough Lane. You will be office based working alongside colleagues from Health, Education and Police. You will be part of a team that screens all referrals and make recommendations of how to proceed within tight timescales. You will need the skills of communicating with service users, colleagues and agencies.
MASH Social Workers will also screen police notifications of domestic abuse incidents and discuss these as part of the domestic abuse hub with other partner agencies from health, police, education, early help and Women’s Aid.
Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.
You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory social care. With honed skills in assessment, report writing, and managing a complex caseload, you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

We Offer
A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Social Worker starting salary of £33,945 – £38,223 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year £38,945 – £43,223)
Welcome payment £5,000 for experienced social workers joining our children’s teams
Relocation packages: support of up to £10,000
Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
Professional development: protected time and budget to support social workers develop themselves and their careers.
Career progression: clear pathways to progress to senior social worker level
Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
Payment of professional membership fees
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

About Us
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county located in the heart of the Marches on the border with Wales. We are one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in England with a wealth of unspoilt countryside, distinctive heritage, and lively and attractive market towns.
Our priority in Herefordshire is to keep children safe and give them a great start in life. It’s the priority for the council, our partners and for all of us who work with Children & Young People.
How do we do this? By having dynamic, dedicated, passionate and professional staff who work in a culture that focuses on what we can achieve with children, what they can achieve themselves, and the relationship we build with families and partners to enable this. We have invested heavily in training and developing staff in our relational practice approach with our improvement partner Leeds City Council, so it’s an exciting time to join Herefordshire – we believe in investing in you so you can be the best you can be!

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole.
We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond.

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Location :Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £35.27 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 Title : Adults – Social Worker Older People (Grade 11)
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Newtown Ladywell House, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: approx £35

Agency Social Worker required full time, base will be Newtown locality to support with undertaking assessments and possibly MCA and BI work. Hourly rate approx £35 ph. Flexible working available.

Experience

⦁ 12 months post qualifying experience of working with Older People and their and carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

⦁ Experience of care management across the range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of the needs of Older People and their carers
⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting Older People and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ Registration as Social Worker with CCW/CQC

Commitment to undertake appropriate CPEL
Safeguarding Requirements

⦁ Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check

Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Job Title : Social Worker Hospital Worker
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Newtown Ladywell House, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £29.64

The role will be to facilitate hospital discharged mainly at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, (RSH) although county wide travel maybe required to support the wider team. The allocated worker will undertake proportionate assessments and complete subsequent care plans in order to identify needs. MCA/BI for complex discharges. liaising with health board colleagues on a daily basis. Ideal candidate will be able to place themselves within RSH on a daily basis or as required. Pay rate £35ph.

Experience

⦁ Post qualifying experience of working with Older People/younger adults and their carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

Experience of care management across a range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers

⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting vulnerable adults and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work, health or allied health practitioner qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ Registration as Social Worker with Social Care Wales/CQC

Safeguarding Requirements
Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check
Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Other requirements

Possess a full driving licence and can travel extensively around the county

Job Title : Grounds Operative (Grade 14)
Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Deane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £11.98

Agency worker required for carrying out grounds maintenance work to include grass cutting, hedge cutting, shrub pruning, weed removal, litter picking, bin emptying and vegetation clearance.

Qualification
Essential
Good standard of education
Level 2 Certificate of Competency in the safe use of ride-on lawnmowers
Full UK Driving licence.
Desirable
NVQ level 2 in Horticulture.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.55

Social Worker required to fill a vacancy in a well established children’s services locality team
casework shall include CASP, Child Protection, Long term CLA and Court work if and when required.
One day a week supporting on a Duty rota; answering phone calls, taking messages and deputising in the absence of others if required.
Average of 2 days a week office based and other 3 days working from home.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Central Library, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £13.24

Supervised Contact Worker to work within our Children’s Contact Centre Service (across various venues within the London Borough of Bromley)

Hours:
• Full Time (36 hours per week) Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

The main purpose of the role is to observe and supervise contact between children and family members, or friends, either within our Children’s Contact Centres/ Children and Family Centres or in the local community, and occasionally in the family home.

The candidates will have good report writing skills in order to accurately and factually describe observations of contact. They will be required to identify the strengths of those attending as well as all potential risks intervening, where necessary, to reduce or remove any harm or abuse, therefore an awareness of families and family dynamics, along with a good understanding of child development is key.

The ability to use the full range of MS Office and databases alongside attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are required.

Our Centres are open 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm at the weekend.

Job Category : Revenues / Benefits
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.31

In this role you will predominantly be supporting disabled people (or households with a disabled person) to access a full range of welfare benefits, discretionary support, reductions and exemptions. You will also lead and/ or attend Tribunal hearings.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

1. To have and maintain a detailed working knowledge of law, practice, council
   policy and guidance relating to:
   o Personal Independence Payments
   o Disability Living Allowance
   o Severe Disability Premium
   o Carers Allowance
   o Attendance Allowance
   o Other disability benefits for carers
   And have experience with completing these forms on behalf of clients.
2. To have and maintain a detailed working knowledge of law, practice, council
   policy and guidance relating to other financial support, such as:
   o Housing Benefit
   o Council Tax Benefit and Council Tax Reduction
   o Housing
   o Welfare Reform
   o Tenancy
   o Lettings
   o Benefits advice
   Debt and money management
   o Income maximisation
   o Security of tenure
   o Discretionary schemes: DHP, HDCSS and CTRHDS
   o East London sub-region and Pan London region
3. Ability to manage own workload and manage conflicting priorities in a pressurised
   working environment that are subject to frequently changing circumstances in
   order to achieve targets within challenging timescales.
4. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload to deliver to
   tight deadlines, targets and performance standards.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills and the ability
   to communicate effectively with a range of audiences including partner services
   and agencies and the ability to explain complex processes in simple language.
6. Experience of customer service; in dealing with people on the telephone and in
   person
7. Experience of effective partnership working with agencies and stakeholders and
   the proven ability in engaging, negotiating and consulting with a wide range of
   audiences.
8. Ability to exercise good judgement.
9. Experience of reflective practice and peer support.
   10.Comfortable with change, welcoming it as an opportunity to grow.
10. Ability to look positively for solutions rather than obstacles.
    12.Ability to travel around the borough in order to attend community events.
    13.Experience of working flexibly to meet the needs of the service and its customers.
    14.Experience of assisting vulnerable and challenging customers.
    15.Ability to mediate and negotiate effectively.
    16.Experience of dealing with and advising customers in a user-centred manner.
    17.Ability to adapt to new legislative, technological and financial developments whilst
    maintaining services outcomes in periods of change
    18.Ability to analyse and understand complex information.
    19.Experience of building positive relationships with a range of both internal and
    external customers and stakeholders.
    20.Experience of cross-organisational working, taking into account the views of
    others and arriving at solutions of mutual benefit.
    21.Be available to work outside normal working hours including at weekends if
    required
    22.Must demonstrate an understanding and be committed to the Council’s Equalities
    policy carrying out all duties with regard to the policy.
    23.Must demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the importance of
    confidentiality.
    24.Must demonstrate an ability to carry out research independently using electronic
    communication systems and other sources of relevant information.
    25.Experience in or ability to learn digital tools such as the LIFT dashboard to
    identify residents in or near financial hardship through a data-driven approach.
    26.Ability to work on projects and contribute to shared outcomes.
    27.Officers involved with Benefits and discretionary awards processi

Job Category : Environmental Services
Location : Council Offices, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.15

BPCA qualified L2 and above- 1x day per week work till 5pm. overtime available for call out rota’s dog and live rats.
Driving Licence a must
Rate can be negotiable

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Southwark Council has statutory duty and contractual obligations to provide a pest control service to residents and client teams. Pest Control Technicians are there to provide the front line delivery of core pest control services through inspections, investigations, and surveys of suspected infestations and to carry out treatments or pest proofing works in line with legislative requirements and professional best practice.

Site visits may be within council owned or private properties; communal spaces such as lofts, plant rooms, basements or corridors; public realm locations such as parks; and commercial premises.

The list of pests included in the scope of work includes, but is not limited to:
1.1. Commensal rodents
1.2. Squirrels
1.3. Cockroaches
1.4. Bed bugs/fleas
1.5. Moths/flies
1.6. Tropical/garden ants
1.7. Wasps/hornets
1.8. Stray dog collection/transportation
1.9. Pigeon clearance/proofing

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Essential
Qualified to either Diploma in Pest Control with the British
Pest Control Association (BPCA part 1 and 2) or RSPH
Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management or equivalent.
To understand issues around the delivery of all pest control
work activities in an urban environment and evidence of
continued professional, managerial and personal
development, within the relevant discipline.

Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice in H&S, pest control.

To understand how the principles of Equality Act and Public Sector Equality Duty impacts on all work duties.
To understand the basic safeguarding procedures and protocols for children and adults at risk.

Experience:
Experience in providing pest control advice to clients.
Experience of working with baits, traps, poisons and pest control equipment.
Experience of working effectively both independently and as
part of a team.
Experience of providing excellent customer service whilst working in a front line operational team.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Ability to handle, prepare and lay poison baits or spray insecticides, keeping yourself and others safe.
Ability to use technology equipment in line with the duties of the post.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain records of visits and
actions carried out in relation to pest control and animal

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.40

Ongoing orders to cover any shift work for those candidates who may not already have a placement

Job Category : Housing
Location : Enfield Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.47

Description: The Specialist Resilience Housing Coordinator will provide specialist casework to applicants experiencing domestic abuse. The Resilience Team will also embed safeguarding best practices across the Housing Advisory Service. They must have expert knowledge of welfare, housing and homelessness policy, legislation, and practice, as well as specialist knowledge of Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding policy and practice.
Pay Grade: SO2

Female Only as Solely domestic abuse cases being handled.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Experience:

1. Significant experience of providing specialist homelessness casework to homeless applicants with more complex needs, such as survivors of domestic abuse
2. Significant experience of working collaboratively to improve outcomes for homeless applicants with more complex needs, such as survivors of domestic abuse

Skills:

3. Ability and experience to consistently deliver high levels of customer service to homeless applicants with more complex needs, such as survivors of domestic abuse
4. Ability and experience of ensuring all aspects of casework is carried out in accordance with legislation, strategies policies and initiatives set out at the national, regional and local level
5. Ability and experience of consistently achieving performance objectives in the provision of specialist homelessness casework
6. Ability to contribute to the identification, dissemination and embedding of existing and emerging best practice within the team, and across the wider Housing Advisory Service
7. Ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders, including applicants, members, partners, and so on

Knowledge:

8. Significant knowledge of welfare, homelessness and housing policy, strategies, legislation, and case law, and its implementation within a statutory homelessness service

Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

1. High level of education or equivalent demonstratable experience
2. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.95

children centre staff – part of early help within children services
Purpose of the Role:
The post holder will play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team to support vulnerable families
to attend children’s centres and access support services, providing a high-quality services for
children and families (both in the community and in the families’ homes) to improve outcomes
for all children.
To work in partnership with families, parents/carers offering advice, guidance in an Early
Intervention role, to develop and enhance parenting skills.
Completing a range of assessments using the Signs of Safety and where appropriate referrals
to other services.
Safeguard and promote the well-being of children at all times.
The post holder will ensure they help deliver the Core Purpose of Children’s Centres to
improve outcomes and reduce inequalities between families with greatest need in: –
• Child development and school readiness
• Parenting aspirations and parenting skills
• Child and family health and life chances.

Individual Education and Development
• Assurance of professional knowledge as evidenced by attendance at relevant
specialist courses and demonstration of the use of techniques learned.
• To participate in Individual Performance Review and supervision ensuring that the
objectives set reflect the Service.
• Evidence of attendance at courses in order to develop skills and knowledge required
of a Family Support Worker
• To participate in the development and delivery of informal training to others with
support.
• To have responsibility for organising own workload.
• To develop the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided.
• To attend relevant meetings and special interest groups –
• To sustain a working knowledge of relevant procedures including Safeguarding
Children, SEN procedures, Child Protection and other legal frameworks.
• Covering staff absences – CC sessions and front desk duty.
To undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grading of the post

The post holder will be required to work in partnership with parents in exploring
problems and challenges and developing goals and strategies in line with individual
needs and aspirations; clearly identifying roles and responsibilities.
• To provide support to families in a way that encourages self-confidence and
independence.
• support access to early learning through introducing play activities, promoting Early
Years Care and Education services and signposting families to the range of services
available in the community.
• To provide good quality information, advice, develop and/or signpost parents
elsewhere to training opportunities (e.g. around parenting, ESOL, basic skills,
employability and benefits support, etc) based on identified needs.
• Provide and share information to parents on the Early Years Foundation Stage and
support them in planning for their child’s development, with a particular focus on speech
and communication.
• To be an active member of the children’s centre delivery team by attending team
meetings, staff training, network meetings and taking part in special events in connection
with the programme.
• Undertake Family Support using existing and established referral and multi-agency
support procedures as frameworks and procedures for supporting families.
• Co-ordinate an effective multi-agency approach with all cases.
• Hold up to a maximum of 20 open cases,
• Work as part of a Team Around a Family, acting as lead professional where
appropriate.
• Deliver services using the principles of “Signs of Safety”.
• Ensure that the provision of outreach family support services conform to the purpose
of the job specification, with any family requirements outside of the capacity of the role are
signposted or referred to the appropriate agency.
• To undertake home visits, telephone consultations, video calls and virtual meetings
when necessary, complying with Risk Assessments.
• Working alongside the early help team from the local authority to deliver a holistic
and seamless service to families with under 5s.
• Ensuring that both professionals and families know our core business and what
services we can offer and attending team meetings and training where appropriate.
• To work as part of the Triage team on a rota basis, screening cases using the threshold
guidance and responding to and allocating cases to the early help work trays. Working
under the direction of the EH triage manager on these days.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Somerset County Council, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.50

In line with attached JD – would be beneficial to have experience in Lettings as detailed below:
Role overview:
Assist in lettings service, involving managing the empty homes and lettings processes to minimise income loss and protect relet times, whilst ensuring each home is let in accordance with the Council’s Choiced Based Lettings Scheme, Lettings Policy and associated lettings procedures.

Responsibilities:
Advertising, shortlisting, verifying, offering and viewing our empty homes through Somerset Council’s housing allocations register and local lettings policy.
Develop effective relationships with the service’s in-house property services teams and other external voids contractors, ensuring all void works are completed efficiently and meet the Lettable Standard.
Work in partnership with the Tenancy Management Officers and Supported Housing Officers to ensure a collaborative approach in the allocation process aimed at improving tenancy sustainment.
Work collaboratively with the Rent Recovery Team and Tenancy Management Team, including a small team of benefit advisors, ensuring applicants are making advance rent payments with a full understanding of their affordability with any risks identified.

Hybrid working with 2 or 3 days a week in the office or out and about within communities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A to C (including English and Maths) Essential
NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, or significant relevant experience within housing; local authority or registered provider Desirable
Evidence of continuing development of professional skills e.g., through training qualification or experience Essential.

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

At least 2 years housing management experience in a similar setting with a registered provider.
Good understanding of the social housing; with a strong emphasis in housing management
Knowledge of working within Housing management, tenancy, and estates
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters with a wide range and spectrum of people in varying circumstances.
Experience of dealing with the general public and in particular vulnerable customers Experience of delivery of frontline customer services
Experience of working in an administrative role
Experience of recording and maintaining accurate statistical information

Knowledge and Experience – Desirable

Numerate
Ability to prioritise, manage own workload, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, use own initiative and work with limited supervision.
An awareness of the Data Protection Act
An awareness of Health and safety in a social housing setting.
An awareness of welfare benefits and welfare reform
Experience of effectively triaging enquiries and signposting clients where appropriate

Skills
Excellent customer care and people skills and an ability to communicate well both face to face, by email and by telephone.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good organisational and administrative skills
Good keyboarding / word processing skills
Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as case management systems.

Job Category : Planning
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £36.25

Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

Will need to undertake site visits, attend committee and some face to face meetings.

1 day a week / 2 days per fortnight on site

Workers have to attend if their applications go to Committee, and in the early days they will need to do a number of site visits to understand the caseload

2 Placements needed – 1 being placed in County Hall, Taunton and 1 being placed in Bridgwater House, Bridgewater
Qualifications:
Degree in Town Planning or related subject and equivalent experience. The postholder will require membership of (or be eligible to join) the RTPI (Essential)

Knowledge:
Ability to provide detailed advice across a range of planning issues in a development management/planning environment, including process and procedural matters (Essential)
Good knowledge of planning, enforcement, planning policy, case law and relevant legislation (Essential)
Interpretation of legislation – interpretation of relevant planning legislation and case law in respect of issues arising from pre-application enquiries, applications, appeals and planning enforcement (Essential)

Skills:
Good negotiation skills and the ability to contribute positively to the resolution of issues (Essential)
Working under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising, organising, and planning own and others fluctuating workloads (Essential)
Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders clearly and proactively (Essential)
Adaptation and responding to change (Essential)
Ability to use influence and persuasion to achieve objectives (Essential)
Ability to use thoughtful judgement to manage complex service delivery (Essential)
Flexible approach to the working day (Essential)
Shares knowledge and expertise with others (Essential)

Experience:
Should have experience of working at a Senior level in Development Management and demonstrate the ability to manage a caseload and competing workloads to maintain performance targets (Essential)
Should have experience of defending the Council at appeal (Hearing/Inquiry) (Desirable)
Should have experience of working within a team to support team development and CPD (Essential)