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Job Category : Housing
Location : London Borough Of Barnet, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £39.73
Purpose of Job:

To provide technical professional enforcement services with the overall aim of protecting and improving the health, safety and welfare of every resident, worker and visitor within the Borough.
· The post holder will be required to undertake their duties in the Private Sector Housing Team in one of the following sections:-
· HMO Licensing
· Housing Enforcement
· Empty Properties
The post holder will operate flexibly and changes in priorities may involve the post holder being employed in any of the above areas or Regulatory Services.

Professional Membership/Qualification
Successful completion (or imminent completion) of an Environmental Health degree or postgraduate MSc course, accredited by the CIEH in Environmental Health (Housing Enforcement Officer)
Or
Demonstrable professional experience in the relevant specialism
Fully qualified EHORB registered and eligible for Corporate Membership of the CIEH (EHO)

Experience & Knowledge
Existing technical knowledge of the relevant areas of Environmental Health or the ability to develop technical knowledge.
Experience of taking enforcement action.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with a wide range of contacts and to deal with difficult or complex issues
Ability to accurately draft legal documents

Skill & Ability
Competent user of Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to accurately record data using specialist data management systems
Is self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets whilst producing work to a high standard.
Adaptable, has as a flexible attitude and is able to adjust to change in tasks at short notice.
Able to progress sometimes complex cases in a timely manner accurately and in accordance with the relevant legislation and guidelines

Job Category : Housing

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:30

Salary: £15.70

To lead the housing lettings service within the council. The role supports the delivery of timely relets of void council homes, reletting properties in line with the Homefinder Somerset Policy and the council’s Lettings Policy. The post holder will be responsible for the relet of around 400 council properties a year, ensuring compliant advertising, short listing, verification, offers, and reletting within agreed timescales to minimise rent loss.

To ensure the service lets properties in line with CORE requirements (and evidenced through CORE returns to DLUCH) as well as meeting the Regulator of Housing’s consumer standards on lettings and voids.

Manage a team of letting officers and provide technical advice and guidance. 

Responsible for Lettings performance including regular reporting on long-term voids and progressing them to resolution.  

Jointly responsible with the Voids manager for lettings and void performance and meeting the HRA Business Plan targets on Voids. 

Provide advice on lettings queries and support delivery of the lettings process.  

Responsible for co-ordinating the voids and letting process for the Council’s Housing Stock. 

Provide specialist advice to new tenants from first point of enquiry through to completion of their tenancy, ensuring agreed targets are met. 

Create and promote property criteria for potential tenants and verify shortlisted candidates to ensure the criteria and affordability is met. 

Create and apply Local Lettings Plans to address issues in a defined area or as part of a development project in line with Section 106 agreements e.g., local connections or to address serious anti-social behaviour.

Manage transfers between council properties (e.g. inability to continue in current home due to fire risks; or move to adapted property to forgo need to adapt existing property; or serious threats of harm to staying in current home). 

Authorise lettings of properties outside of the Homefinder Somerset scheme in exceptional circumstances. 

Liaise with the Sheltered Housing and Extra Care Specialist over letting of Extra Care Housing in line with agreed policies and referrals from Adults Social Care.

Advise on internal transfers and mutual exchanges.

Qualifications

Essential:  Housing Management qualification regulated by Ofqual equivalent to a Level 4 or 5 Certificate or Diploma in Housing, or a foundation degree from the Chartered Institute of Housing – As required in the Social Housing Regulations Bill.

Knowledge

Essential: Substantial in-depth knowledge and understanding of Lettings Management.

Experience 

Essential: Experience of holding a similar role at a senior level in a Lettings Service, ideally within social housing. 

Experience of leading, managing and motivating staff, within a customer focussed environment. Experience of implementing policies and procedures.  

Experience of monitoring, achieving, and exceeding individual targets.  

Experience of contributing to service improvements that takes account of the needs of diverse stakeholder groups.

Desirable: Detailed knowledge of Housing Act 1996 Part VI and VII as amended by the Localism Act 2011 and Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002, Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and the relevant codes of guidance.

Three years’ experience within the social housing or similar community focussed environment.   Experience of working with vulnerable customers and customers presenting challenging behaviour

Skills 

Essential: 

Positive, outcome focussed approach. 

Ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Ability to write clearly, accurately and appropriately to the needs of a diverse audience.

Desirable: Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and form relationships.  

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location :County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £29.47

Friday working hours are 9 – 4.30pm

There is a mix of office NP15 1GA, USK and hybrid working

Supportive management team

Role is full time 37 hours

Your responsibilities & key duties are to:-

Social Workers in Monmouthshire will undertake a range of duties in connection

with the assessment and planning of services for children, young people and

families/carers.

 Possess a high quality of professional social work knowledge and skills.

 Have a good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

relevant for working with children and families.

 Manage a caseload that includes complex and diverse cases, involving

assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports.

 Be confident in presenting information in formal meetings and at court.

 Work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for

children, young people, their families and carers.

 Complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths

and risks.

 Formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of

children, families and carers.

 Implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity

and resilience of their parents and/or carers.

 Undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.

 Work as part of a team and contribute to the development of the service.

 Be willing to supervise Social Work students.

 Initiate, develop and sustain effective working relationships with foster carers

as professionals.

 Initiate, develop and sustain effective working relationships with partner

agencies.

 Develop your own professional skills through supervision sessions and

through undertaking appropriate training and development.

 Maintain your awareness of changes in legislation, related policies and

practices and implement these within own professional practice.

 Maintain accurate records, which are up to date.

 Work in a flexible way, if the need arises, so that tasks not specifically

covered in this job description are undertaken.

 Registered with the Care Council for Wales.

 Maintain safe working practices for self and others, in accordance with the

authority’s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work.

Person Specification

How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful

candidate you will have demonstrated:-

Education, qualifications and knowledge

 A recognised Social Work qualification

 Knowledge of current relevant legislative framework and national policy

 A working knowledge of child development and protection theories, including

attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in

Need/children in the Child Protection system

 Understanding and knowledge of adoption, fostering, disability, and children

and families issues as appropriate to work setting

Experience

 Relevant post qualifying experience of working within a statutory fieldwork

team working with complex family situations

 Experience of writing and presenting formal reports, assessments and

statements

 Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and building

effective working relationships

Communication and interpersonal skills

 Good organisational skills including recording skills and use of I.T.

 Good communication skills both orally and in writing

 Good assessment skills

 Direct work skills with children, families and carers

 Effective negotiating and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage

conflict

 Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a

team

Personal attributes

 Commitment to continued professional development

 A genuine commitment to the involvement of service users and carers

 Enthusiasm

 Innovative ideas and flexibility

 Willingness to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, including

undertaking appropriate equality awareness training.

 Understanding and respect for the principles of confidentiality

Other

 A current full driving license and access to a car

 A current enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check

 Registered as a Social Worker with the Care Council for Wales.

Job Category : Sec / Admin

Location :Guildhall, Hull City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £14.16

As the gateway to the AD OD & HR, to provide a professional, proactive and responsive PA/Secretary role to the AD and management team of OD/HR setting the tone for engagement with the service. To provide an administrative service to the Policy, Projects and Industrial Relations Team including support for job evaluation and provision of management information. 

The post holder will work to ensure all management needs are met efficiently and effectively, which will require them to effectively use their own judgement and initiative, proactively identifying priorities for the AD and making sure that the wider management team is kept fully informed as to progress.

Anticipate future needs of OD & HR AD responding fully and efficiently to enable them to be more effective in their role. Work with the AD to prioritise meetings, calls and workload, using their judgement and initiative to provide responses and advice for consideration. Proactively forward plan, manage the AD diary to avoid clashes, raising issues promptly and supporting the AD to enable them to be well organised and prepared for meetings.

Provide background information for all key meetings sufficiently in advance to ensure that they are effectively prepared and can use the meeting to progress the OD/HR agenda; this information is to form part of a complete day file that is accessible and timely.

Oversee the progress of issues being dealt with by the AD, ensuring they are prioritised and effectively responded to in a way that is consistent with the council’s strategic priorities

Provide support to the Policy, Projects and Industrial Relations Team relating to the administration of the job evaluation schemes as directed and on any wider administration required.  Delivers quality, easily accessible management information that meets the needs of customers and the wider OD/HR service.

Undertake specific projects under the guidance from the Assistant Director for example support for Team Hull Awards, staff networks etc. Use full range of technology available.

To provide financial and admin support to the OD/HR Management Team as required e.g., raising purchase orders and processing invoices, minute taking etc.

First point of contact and responsibility for responding and/or seeking resolution and co-ordinating responses to complaints, queries and requests from a wide range of stakeholders including elected members and MP’s, exercising appropriate judgement and diplomacy and ensuring timely responses are received.

To take opportunities for self-development to aid the improved functioning of the service, also working with other PA’s to establish modern, fit for purpose systems.

To take a lead role in managing the corporate industrial relations framework, e.g. SACM/CJCNC meetings, agenda setting meetings and providing secretariat support. Liaising with TU colleagues and management to ensure a smooth and efficient functioning of the Industrial Relations.

Assist in advancing the use of technology to support HR e.g. recruit, ERP/HCM-, web based information, process enhancements and contribute to the development of the OD & HR team plan.  Develop and apply information technology to convey and or extract information e.g. sickness absence reporting, to support the service and identify any service area specific interventions, initiatives and requirements.

Liaise with internal staff and external agencies to obtain and research, analyse and collate often complex, conflicting, confidential and controversial information and present findings to the Assistant Director. Support the requirements of the Assistant Director through the provision of minute taking as required at various meetings.

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

1.         Qualifications

            NVQ Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent level of experience

            Office 365 suite 

2.         Relevant Experience:

            Significant experience of providing PA support to officers in a complex and fast-moving office, including examples of anticipating and dealing with issues and effective diary management 

            Evidence of identifying and resolving critical and conflicting issues and demands

            Examples of establishing and maintaining information management and effective admin systems including SharePoint and Microsoft Teams channels 

            Evidence of using Microsoft tools to provide efficiencies within the role 

            Experience of delivering minutes and other written materials that are correct the first time (showing therefore an understanding of the subject, and preparation for the meeting etc.)  

            Experience in undertaking research projects and presentation of findings

3.         Skills (including thinking challenge/mental demands):

            Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills

            Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, able to work effectively with minimal supervision to meet challenging objectives and deadlines

            Highly developed analytical and research skills to undertake research and investigation and the compilation of briefings, summaries, synopsis and abstracts 

            Ability to deal with, often complex and major, telephone personal and written enquiries/complaints 

            Ability to work accurately to deadlines with attention to detail

4.         Knowledge:

            Developed understanding of a broad range of office systems and IT solutions including knowledge of Microsoft suite

            Broad understanding of the strategic and corporate issues affecting and influencing the Council

            Broad knowledge of sources of research information both from within and outside the Council

5.         Interpersonal/Communication Skills:

Verbal Skills

            Ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners/colleagues 

            Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, influencing and consensus-building skills. Good networking and relationship-building skills   

            Ability to respond positively and function effectively under pressure, prioritising tasks and maintaining a professional image 

            Ability to work at a senior level and form a good working relationship at all levels elected members and partners

            Written Skills

            Excellent written and oral communication skills

            Ability to produce high quality written notes, letters and email responses that are appropriate, timely and accurate

Job Category : Management

Location : Laurence House – Second Floor, Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £38.43

We currently have a vacancy for a group manager vacancy in our MASH Service. Lewisham MASH is our front door for Children Social Care and Target Early Help, the service includes our emergency Duty Team which provides out of hours social work services for adults and children.   

The service has a well-developed multi agency partnership, with key safeguarding partners co-located.  At Lewisham MASH we have developed a strong performance culture, with a focus on quality child centred decision making.  The JTAI in November 2022, commented positively on the quality of practice within the MASH service.    

As a group manager, you will be a key member of the extended senior management team. You will manage a service area consisting of 4-5 teams and you will be responsible for practice improvement in your service area using Signs of Safety as our practice framework.  You will be a skilled and reflective practitioner and leader and will have a clear vision of what good practice with children and families looks like.  You will be able to use and analyse performance data effectively to support our work with children and families.   You will also supervise 4-5 team managers and support them in their professional development. 

Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford SE6, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.

Job Category : Housing

Location : The Deane House, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £15.70

Provide advice, information and assistance to applicants who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Help applicants to explore their housing options and find suitable accommodation that meets their needs. To work with a range of partners and agencies to prevent and reduce homelessness in the community.

Advice & Guidance

            Offer advice and information on topics such as homelessness prevention, housing options, tenure rights and security of tenure.  Communicate with applicants or their authorised representatives through phone, email or letter. Make advice accessible to all applicants and help them avoid or resolve homelessness and secure long-term housing solutions.

Progress Applications Make enquiries and collect all relevant information from the applicant including financial statements or health information and carry out other verification checks as necessary, including authorised communication with statutory and voluntary agencies to support decision making. 

Progress all homeless applications (Part 7 application) under current legislation, ensuring compliance to the Homelessness Code of Guidance.

Progress all housing applications (Part 6 applications) in line with the Homefinder Somerset Choice Based Lettings scheme and ensure these are completed in a timely manner.

Assessment & Plan     Carry out an assessment of circumstances and needs to identify what has caused the homelessness or threat of homelessness and the housing needs of the applicant and any support needs to be able to secure and retain accommodation. Following the assessment, create a personalised housing plan with the applicant to help them retain or find accommodation.

Decision Making         Decide on what duties are owed to the applicant (e.g., interim duty, prevention duty, relief duty), progressing all homeless applications, notifying applicants within target times whilst ensuring all decisions comply with current legislation. Make appropriate referrals to partner agencies and organisations to help with issues such as access to private rented accommodation, benefits, relationship breakdown, debt, budgeting, warrant, substance misuse, domestic abuse, rough sleeping, mental health, health, support, complex needs and learning difficulties.

Qualification

Education qualification to at least A level standard or acquired knowledge to NVQ level 4 and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development and where required will acquire specialist accreditation and skills. Essential

Knowledge

• Homelessness legislation. (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, Suitability Order 2012, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017) Desirable
• Landlord and tenant law. Desirable
• Options available to somebody that is homeless or at risk of homelessness. Desirable
• Data Protection. Desirable
• Equality and diversity issues and an understanding of the relevance to a housing advice service. Desirable

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication Essential
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships. Essential
• Negotiating skills Desirable
• Ability to deal inventively and sensitively with a wide range and spectrum of people in greatly varying circumstances. Essential
• Ability to establish and manage realistic applicant expectations. Essential 
• Resourceful, solution focused, persuasive and skilled in overcoming barriers. Essential
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively and meet deadlines. Essential
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively where detailed and complex investigations are required, working with precision and attention to detail. Essential
• Ability to maintain accurate detailed and timely case notes and other evidence-based records. Essential
• Ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, use initiative and work with limited supervision. Essential
• Good organisational and administrative skills. Essential

Experience

• Experience of working within a Housing Options team Desirable
• Experience of working in a housing association, local authority housing department or similar organisation. Desirable
• Experience of dealing with the public and in particular vulnerable applicants Desirable
• Experience of effective partnership working which has led to positive solutions. Desirable

Job Category : Social & Health Care Non-Qualified

Location : Mint Street Adventure Playground, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 2.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Salary: £14.99

Start Time :14:00End Time :16:00

Job Category : Management

Location : Laurence House – Second Floor , Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date :  Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £33.62

We are looking for a Group Manager who is passionate about working with adolescents and has a proven track record for maintaining high practice standards. The role sits within the Integrated Adolescent Safeguarding Service which includes Safe Space 11-17 year olds at risk of extra familial harm and the Youth Justice Service. The responses to children who go missing and affected by youth homelessness is also led within the service. 

The group manager will be responsible for leading Safe Space which is the statutory safeguarding division of the service. They take referrals directly from MASH and provide post assessment support if required usually via CIN processes or CP if appropriate. There is a small cohort of children in the service who are children looked after who are supported inline with CLA processes and legislation. 

Safe Space is a double award winning service that has also been commended in recent OFSTED reports. 

The ideal candidate should have experience in leading or working in Adolescent, R&A or Safeguarding teams or services.

1. Main Purpose of the Job:

1. To provide senior level management within a designated service area.    
   
   1. To provide support, guidance and management of   operational line management reports.  Provide senior level management cover within the Service Unit or across the Division as required.
      
   1. To work with internal and external partners to ensure that high quality, value for money services are delivered to support vulnerable children and their families.    
      
   1. To hold responsibility for the designated service area ensuring that:
      – timely allocation and throughput is made for all children open to the Department       
      – Performance is delivered to required standards   

– Electronic casefiles are appropriately maintained
– Supervision is held at required frequency and to qualitative standards 
– Induction and appraisal are held at required frequency and to qualitative standards agreed by the Department.     
– Systems are delivered to ensure tracking of performance and corrective action is promptly taken where required. 
– Ensure data for the designated service area is reliable and of high quality and is interrogated at regular intervals.

1. To ensure that the business plan for the Department relating to the designated service area is delivered and updated at required frequency.   

1. To contribute to the delivery of best practice and best value through the establishment of effective systems, targets and performance management that encourages innovative and creative approaches to service delivery. 

1. To ensure good customer care is delivered by the designated service area and effectively address and manage service complaints to required standards and timeframes.
   

1. To undertake accountabilities as detailed within the Departmental Quality Assurance strategy.

1.         Experience:

•          Successful background of consistent achievement at management level in a local authority.

•          Significant experience of delivery of statutory social work services delivering good outcomes for children, young people and their families. 

•          Experience of management of a diverse group of professional staff in the public and/or private sector.

•          Experience in the preparation, management and control of large complex budgets.

•          Successful management of change, harnessing the strengths and talents of the workforce in a complex area within a large organisation.

•          A track record of successfully building and developing partnerships, both internally and externally, and the ability to establish trust and credibility. 

•          Evidence of success in determining and evaluating service quality and identifying opportunities to achieve effectiveness and best value.

•          Experience of performance management and improvement of both national and local performance indicators on both a quantitative and qualitative basis.

•          A proven track record of effective working, communicating and negotiating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences whilst developing positive relationships. 

•          Maximise service delivery within tight financial limits in a large organisation; and set, monitor and review allocated budgets

2. Knowledge and Ability

          Understand statistical information and ability to analyse, communicate and develop strategies for corrective action.  Ability to deliver action plans and ensure review mechanisms for sustainment.

          Understands best practice within provision of statutory children’s social care services.

          Evidences ability to be informed by, contribute to and understand research and its translation for service delivery.

          Ability to provide clear leadership and empower and motivate staff to ensure optimum delivery of services. 

          Deliver on programme management of projects, from initiation to delivery ensuring milestones are met and mechanisms for consultation and briefing of key stakeholders and decision makers.

          Demonstrates understanding of the council strategy, vision and priorities. 

          Actively seeks and offers new approaches, methods, techniques and tools.  Tries out new ways of working and shares their insights with colleagues 

          Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely way.

1.         Education and Qualifications

          Social Work qualification

          Social Work England registration

2.         Skills

          Demonstrates an ease, fluency and resilience in terms of:

          Problem analysis and decision making

          Using performance information to plan, shape and improve service delivery.

          Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing to a range of stakeholders. 

          Planning own and others activities

          Organising arrangements for delivery of service with contingencies in place.

          Directing and motivating others within a pressured environment

          Use of technology and other management tools.                                                                    

          Time management and prioritisation within competing demands.

          Energises others and self to overcome barriers

          Encourages, mentors and coaches others to deliver

          Demonstrates regard for others. 

          Responsive to others needs and considers impact within decision making.

          Builds relationships and influences others for mutual benefits

3.         Equal Opportunities 

          Awareness of equal opportunities issues in the context of service provision in this role.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week :        36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Salary: £15.43

Following the Care Act 2014 the CMA position will  the opportunity to work in new ways with Adults, Older People and Carers in providing personalised services that offers greater choice control over their care and support needs.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Undertake assessments of Adults and Carers needs in accordance with Care Act 2014, and London Borough of Bromley procedures.
• Calculate the indicative personal budget.
• Prepare individual support plans reflecting the assessment of needs of the Service User and their Carers including identifying unmet needs.
• Arrange for the provision of standard adaptive equipment and demonstrate the correct technique for use ensuring that the Service User and Carers are safe and independent as possible.
• Request minor adaptations to the Service User’s home in accordance with service procedures and check that these are suitable after installation and the Service User and Carer is as safe and independent as possible.
• To seek the advice and support of a qualified or registered worker e.g., Occupational Therapist or Care Manager, where a case is identified as needing their involvement or more input.
• Contribute to the development of users and carers choice and independence by effectively promoting Direct Payments/Personal budgets
• Work within the departments’ budgetary constraints to achieve best value by providing creative cost-effective services.    
• Monitor and review support plans and the effectiveness of services provided for Adults and Carers.  
• Provide support to qualified staff to assist with tasks identified as requiring practical and on-going input.
• To ensure all relevant parties involved with Adults and Carers are notified of changes and/or amendments to support plans.
• To maintain Adult and Carer records in accordance with the departmental policy and practice.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Good Skills in assessment.

Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills 

Ability to prepare accurate reports and correspondences.

Ability to negotiate and work with a wide range of Care Providers, National Organisations, Local Authority staff, Community Groups and representatives of health services with a wide range of people.

Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships at all levels with a wide range of individuals and organisations that may have different and conflicting agendas.

Ability to listen and work with Adults and Carers to reflect their views rather than make plans on their behalf.

Effective organisational skills and set priorities.

Ability to think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems within appropriate parameters.

Ability to understand and manage budgets.

Be able to cope with pressure.

Able to make appropriate decisions.

Ability to use information technology effectively.

Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity

Ability to work independently

Ability to work flexibly

Ability to undertake home visits

Ability to work as part of a team

            KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of Social Services legislation and practice.

2.         Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation

3.         Ability to develop knowledge of local services and community resources.

4.         Awareness and commitment to Equal Opportunities Policy 

             Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safeguarding 

             Demonstrate an awareness of budgetary constraints.

EXPERIENCE 

Able to demonstrate experience of having worked within Health and Social Care directly with Adults and Carers.

Working across a range of agencies and understanding their role.

Evidence of continued professional/personal development.

            QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant social and health care qualification is preferable but not essential at BR8, i.e. NVQ.

The progression criteria for BR9 requires successful completion of a relevant qualification e.g NVQ3 or able to demonstrate appropriate skills and experience at that level..

Minimum standard of English GCSE Grade A -C or equivalent 

            SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Car Driver must be mobile and able to travel independently to various locations around the borough carrying equipment.

A satisfactory criminal record bureau disclosure is required.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £32.20

To review, analyse and make judgements on the impact of services and interventions to children, young people, and their families by Children services to inform future professional practice and service delivery.
To ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are met in the completion of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), reviews of EHCPs for all children with SEND and placement of children and young people with EHCPs. The Practice Learning Reviewer will provide independent, professional support and challenge and be accountable for service improvement, working alongside services in localities.
The Practice Learning Reviewer will be responsible for leading on and implementing quality assurance practice and processes of new EHCPs, amended EHCPs, annual reviews of EHCPS and the decision-making process around education, health and care needs assessments (EHCNAs).

Essential qualifications/ knowledge
Diploma in Social Work or equivalent
Educated to degree level
Extensive experience and knowledge of the legislative and inspection frameworks children’s services works within including understanding what ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ practice looks like
Professional/final qualification in education or social work, or relevant demonstrable experience in a similar role.
Post qualifying training relating to the safeguarding and care of children and young people.
Extensive knowledge of current relevant legislation and national policy and performance frameworks in relation to SEND.
Operational knowledge relevant to the area of service covered.

Essential experience
Extensive Experience of working across a range of children’s services areas
Extensive experience of undertaking a range of high-quality audits / practice learning reviews including thematic reviews and dip samples at pace.
Experiences of engaging practitioners, managers, children, young people, and families in the Practice Learning Review process
Substantial experience of operational Education, health and social care services.
Experience of contributing to policy and strategy development and implementation.
Experience of supporting workforce development in relation to SEND legislation and processes associated with EHCPs.
Experience of using electronic case record systems
Experience of using Microsoft office

Essential skills
A self-starter with ability to work independently, and as part of a team, to a high standard to demanding timescales.
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills ensuring effective working with professionals, children, young people, and families.
Excellent analytical skills
High level of resilience, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure.
High level of written and oral communication skills.
People management skills.
Ability to take initiative.
Time management.
Effective negotiation skills.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Edmonton Green Library, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.00

As a ASB specialist, you will manage a full range of council housing anti-social behaviour casework. We require to experienced ASB officers to work as part of our resident relationship team which is responsible for managing ASB ranging from noise nuisance, Domestic Abuse and Cuckooing.
1 day a week is required in the office and the rest to be spent between working from home and visiting residents across our estates.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Enfield, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.95

The post holder is responsible for managing and delivering complex and multiple projects simultaneously across the Housing Advisory Service. This includes planning, implementation, transition to live and management of project resources. The post holder will manage a range of projects supporting the service such as:
• Customer Charter implementation
• Third sector and partners stakeholder mapping
• Exempt accommodation review

The post holder will ensure that projects are delivered within financial, quality and scope constraints that they are also responsible for project reporting and the production of all project-related artefacts.

The post holder reports to the Head of Service Development, Performance and Insights and will work closely with all areas of the Housing Advisory Service. This role is hybrid working from home / Edmonton Housing Hub.

Qualification & Experience:
• A project management or business management qualification is preferred.
• Experience in project officer role, preferably within a housing or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of housing and homelessness and the problems facing local government.
• Experience of managing and delivering complex and multiple projects simultaneously
• Producing high quality work despite pressurised deadlines

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent IT Skills to produce, collate and disseminate technical information in format easily understood by stakeholders
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite for all aspects of project work inc. correspondence and reports
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to gather, analyse and interpret complex information and exercise judgment and make recommendations for improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated and organised, demonstrating passion, drive, flexibility, and commitment.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.80

An upcoming retirement, in June, has created an opportunity for someone to take responsibility for our Rapid Response to doorstep crime flagship.

This would be on the basis of –

. 3 days per week, for six months and possibly longer
. Responding to Rapid Response calls to a dedicated number, including attending incidents where appropriate borough wide
. Intervention, safeguarding referrals where appropriate, and intelligence entries
. Preliminary investigation work – e.g. statements, arranging surveys, interviews etc..
. Dealing with complaints, with a focus on doorstep crime and reflecting our other priority areas (product safety, underage sales, protecting the vulnerable, serious detriment)
. Liaison with team, including some mentoring for apprentice, and external bodies e.g. Tri Regional team, Police.
. Responsibility for duty each day through Citizens Advice referrals and emails to the service

Clearly we would want someone who is available to attend incidents – we have a KPI of within 2 hours though in practice I expect sooner, throughout.

Though TS background is desirable, this could suit someone with analogous experience and at least awareness of TS.

Job Category : IT
Location : Time Square, Bracknell Forest Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Base Salary : £52,204.00

We have been investing in new technologies such as the latest generation of firewalls, Cisco switching and Wi-Fi 6E access points, with SD-Access. We’re installing this ourselves which has allowed time to learn and set it up. There is external training too, if required. Also, the team is very collaborative, with engineers supporting each other as needed.
The IT infrastructure of Bracknell Forest Council is the main pillar of how the Council delivers to our residents. The Network Team at Bracknell Forest Council look after all aspects of Network Architecture, Strategy, Design, Implementation, and support of the enterprise network environment. This is an opportunity join us and shape the environment going forward.

The network team is an extremely rewarding place to gain exposure to the latest enterprise network technologies.
Since you are working for an end user in-sourced consumer of IT services rather than an IT service provider, you will work directly with our ‘customers’ in a transparent manner without a customer:service provider relationship. So, things tend to be less contentious since we are ‘all on the same side’.
You can choose your hours between 08:00-17:30, Monday to Friday, open to negotiation with the rest of the team on a day-to-day basis.
Even though this is a hybrid role with most office visits being planned due to project-related activities, there’s the need to attend Council sites in a timely manner at short notice to resolve network faults and outages. A driving licence is essential.
Some out of hours work will be required to support network changes and maintenance with least disruption to council services.
A minimum of a day a week in the office should be expected, but you must be able to reach Bracknell within two hours in the event of network downtime.

Other benefits include:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (32 days after five years’ service)
• Average salary pension scheme
• An inclusive and social working environment.
• Flexible working opportunities including a flexi-time scheme
• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre
• Internal sports and social club opportunities
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership
• Supermarket discount
• An interest-free loan for a rail season ticket

To be suitable for the role, you would fit the following profile:
• Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious
• Self-starter, with ability to take ownership and engagement in the work
• Excellent time management skills
• Driven, proactive and able to work autonomously with little supervision towards the company’s purpose
• Critical thinking and ability to show initiative
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Multiple years of networking experience operating in an Enterprise IT environment including Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls; Routing protocols such as OSFP and BGP

• Strong understanding of networking protocols, network hardware, software, and network security. Ability to translate business request into network solutions and then implement and operate those network solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Strong analytical skills and be able to identify, troubleshoot and solve complex problems related to network infrastructure
• Broad knowledge of Next Generation firewall technology
• Extensive experience with LANs, WANs, VPNs, Firewalls and Wireless
• Holder of network certifications to Cisco CCNP level or equivalent level from other network vendors.
• Demonstratable hands on experience with a majority of the following:
o Cisco switches (VSS, VPC, EtherChannel) and firewalls, Cisco, FortiGate or Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco Catalyst Wi-Fi Access points, Cisco ISE, Cisco SD-Access, Wi-Fi site surveying.

Job Category : General Industrial
Location : Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr Street, WA9 1JR, St. Helens MBC
Hours Per Week : 10.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 15:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £11.59

Cleaners for short term cover

Job Category : Environmental Services
Location : Holbeach Office, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.48

To work under the direction of the Safer Communities Operation Manager in the Safer Communities Service to ensure the effective and efficient running of the licensing service and discharge the Council’s statutory duties in respect of a range of licensing functions and to serve the Council, its Committee Members and Officers.
The service is responsible for administering and enforcing a variety of licensing registrations and permit regimes, including those related to alcohol, entertainment and late night refreshments; gambling premises and lotteries; animal establishments, scrap metal and marriages.

The successful candidate will:
(1) have excellent knowledge of Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and other licensing legislation related to the post.
(2) administer applications for the grant, renewal, transfer and variation of a variety of licences, registrations and permits utilising appropriate systems and databases for recording information accurately and timely in accordance with set procedures and GDPR requirements.
(3) carry out associated licensing enforcement responsibilities in line with Council’s Enforcement Policy including responding to complaints, carrying out routine inspections, interviewing witnesses and licensees and others. These duties may include formal interviews of individuals subject to potential criminal prosecution under caution; preparing committee reports, files for evidence and statements; giving evidence at the licensing committee and magistrates and other appropriate courts acting as witness or investigating officer.
(4) carry out inspections of licensed premises and address non-compliance through a stepped approach according to the Council’s enforcement policy. This will involve visits to premises outside of usual office hours.

Knowledge
 Excellent knowledge of Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and other
licensing legislation related to the post.
 A sound understanding of legal practice and procedures relating to the
licensing activities of local authorities.
 Knowledge of local and national priorities in relation to licensing and
community safety.
 Detailed knowledge of enforcement powers in relation to licensed premises
and process for taking enforcement action.
 Awareness of the principles and application of RIPA, PACE & CPIA

Skills
 Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly in a logical and structured way.
 Able to prepare reports to a high standard as required for a range of
audiences and purposes, including public meetings, hearings and court
cases
 Speaks clearly and fluently, expresses opinions, information and key points
of an argument clearly and undertakes public speaking with confidence
 Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability
to negotiate with a variety of audiences using a variety of skills.
 Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen and understand the
need of the client or customer and be able to deliver appropriate and
innovative solutions.
 Excellent monitoring and reporting skills.
 Skills to interpret and process complex information and reach valid
conclusions.
 Excellent Information technology skills and able to use IT systems to
undertake tasks e.g. processing applications, producing documents,
recording data.
 Proven skills in public engagement and services that interact with the public
 Project management skills

Experience
 Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Licensing Team of a local
authority
 Practical experience of enforcement of licensing law relating to licensing of
Gambling premises, regulated entertainment, sale of alcohol and late night
refreshment.
 Practical experience of enforcement of licensing law in relation to other
areas of licensing including animal licensing, scrap metal and marriages.
 Experience of processing licence applications from receipt to grant, and
working to statutory timescales and regulations.
 Experience of drafting reports for committees and hearings, as well as
statements for legal proceedings
 Experience of attending committee and court to give evidence
 Strong partnership working experience with statutory and non-statutory
bodies
 Ability to work with Microsoft products and a good understanding of the use
of IT databases.
 Experience of working in a busy demanding service, and capable of
effectively organising and prioritising own workload to ensure the meeting
of targets and statutory deadlines.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Nottingham Community Housing Association
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.00

3 month contract,
hybrid working (3 days a week expected in the office)
Main responsibilities
Administer and maintain a key section of the finance systems such as central recharging services.

Provide training/support to internal stakeholders thereon as required.

Ensure completeness of records through control accounts, storage systems and reconciliations.

Ensure timely and technically correct processing of transactions including corrective action on queries/unallocated items as appropriate.

Draft reports/information thereon as required.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the effective administration of the operational area.

Assist in the preparation of a range of monthly and annual accounts, returns, budgets/plans, including projections as appropriate; liaising with External Audit as required

Develop and co-ordinate the manual & electronic filing systems required for a central service; ensuring records are accurate and up to date at all times in relation to the defined area of operation.

Knowledge
Part qualified CIMA/ACCA and/or degree holder in Accountancy/Finance

Skills and experience
Demonstrable experience in a finance role

Demonstrable knowledge and/or experience of accounting & budgetary systems

Experience of working in a performance-oriented environment

Demonstrable ability to use high level functionality of MS spreadsheets, databases, computerised accounts packages and other related applications to retrieve and manipulate complex data

High level of numeracy and literacy

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Ty Glantaff, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.80

Street Cleansing, litter picking, bulk waste collections, grass cutting.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.39

Electoral Services Assistant to assist with the delivery of the 2024 UK Parliamentary Elections. Roles will assist with the implementation of the 2022 Elections Act Online Absent Voting which came into force in October 2023. Working hours are 9-5, but candidate will need to be flexible depending on the business need. Duties to include answering the phone, data processing, managing incoming post, scanning, being permanently office based. This is not a home working role.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide administrative support to the running of the electoral services office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To deal with incoming, outgoing and internal post (including envelope stuffing when necessary)
2. Data entry and processing of electoral registration forms using bespoke software
3. Filing of postal vote applications and other documentation
4. Scanning, photocopying, emailing and shredding documents
5. Use data on Excel spreadsheets to update information held on the register of electors
6. Checking of work to ensure accurate record keeping
7. To deal with basic queries from members of the public in person, via the telephone and by email (if required)
8. Supporting the electoral services team with the preparation of stationery and equipment needed to deliver elections

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Good data entry skills
2. Have excellent attention to detail
3. Good IT skills with up to date knowledge of Word, Excel, Google Mail and databases
4. Good communication skills with clear spoken English and neat handwriting
5. Knowledge of customer care and an ability to deal professionally with electors both in person and over the phone
6. Able to work flexibly within a team providing support where needed
7. Able to follow procedures and work to deadlines
8. Able to understand and respect the importance of confidentiality, both within and outside the workplace
9. Able to understand the importance of being punctual and the impact absence has on the effectiveness of the team

Job Category : Legal (Specialist)
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £35.90

• To support the Principal Lawyer and Legal Services management team in the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in Housing and Litigation and related areas to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals.
• To lead and manage a team in a shared back office support service. The team will include lawyers, legal officers and support staff, and the Senior Lawyer will support the Team Leader in the delivery of a portfolio of high quality, solution focused legal work in more than one discipline and across multiple sites, to customers in different organisations.
• To support the Principal Lawyer in meeting the strategic aims of the Legal Services department.
• To build positive relationships with customers, assisting the Principal Lawyer in the role as relationship manager, and developing and marketing new and innovative solutions
• To support the Principal Lawyer in developing ways of maximising and improving income generation and ,identifying savings

Able to demonstrate and evidence a highly developed Competence in:
People management including, motivation, performance and capability
Leadership in the provision of functions within the Shared Service
Service improvement, maximising efficiency and new delivery models for the functions within the shared service
Managing and delivering transformational change in Legal Services

Able to demonstrate and evidence
Knowledge and experience in:
An understanding of the workings of local government and the challenges being set by the new local government agenda along with the financial, legal and political context of local government.
The ability to contribute towards setting the strategic direction of Legal Services, supporting the senior management team to develop the overarching strategy for the service and the necessary supporting plans for delivery, with and through partners.
Knowledge of local government powers and duties and at least one of the following areas of law, procurement & contract, Housing and Civil Litigation, development.
Housing and Litigation and related areas
A qualified solicitor or barrister holding a practicing certificate.