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Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified
Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.64

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to work in Southwark’s Older People and Physical Disabilities Service. Based at our modern offices on Queens Road in lively Peckham. Covering the whole of Southwark, this role offers the opportunity to play an integral part in enabling our residents to maximise their independence and empower them to achieve their goals.
Assessment and Intake is a team of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Assistant Practitioners and is part of Southwark’s Older People and Physical Disabilities service. We carry out strengths based intervention that focuses on maximising our resident’s independence and empowers them to achieve their goals. Southwark is proud of it’s training offer, for Occupational therapists, we have recently held sessions on OT and the Law, Mental Capacity Act for OTs, regular moving and handling refreshers, as well as adaptations training from a specialist provider.
You will work in an autonomous way and will hold a varied caseload. It is beneficial if you are experienced in risk assessment, recommending minor and major adaptations, such as level access showers and stairlifts. You should be familiar with the provision of simple and complex equipment, including moving and handling equipment, such as hoists, slings and standing aids.
You should have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, challenges and developments within OT and social care and should possess high quality written and verbal skills. Ideally you should have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with multiple agencies to facilities holistic assessment and be able to work collaboratively to support people to achieve their goals and maximise independence.

Experience:
Experience of working with people who have disabilities, particularly in a one to one situation. Work will have included the identification of needs and planning and implementing treatment.
To have experience of working with multiple agencies to facilitate holistic assessments. To collaboratively support people in achieving their goals, outcomes and maximisation of their independence.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
To hold a recognized diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be state registered with the Health Care Professionals Council.
Knowledge of literacy and numeracy skills, to write reports to meet the needs other Agencies/Departments or Courts reports. To maintain appropriate records including financial assessments and to assist people with their finances. To produce high quality assessments.
Ability to use information technology systems to input and access data, use word processing systems and Email, or willingness to learn.
Applicants must demonstrate a general understanding of and commitment to the Councils Equality and Diversity policy.

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: £24.53

Job Purpose:
To support the provision of strategic, high level legal advice to the Councils, Members and Officers, and support the provision of legal solutions in relevant areas of legal work to enable the Councils to progress with corporate goals.
To provide legal expertise in adult’s social care and safeguarding and related areas, in a shared back office support service, contributing to 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 supervise junior members of the team, including trainees and support staff

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, civil litigation, procurement & contract, planning, development.
⦁ Adult’s social care and safeguarding and related areas
A solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive holding a practicing certificate,

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Yew Tree Lodge, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 18.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:30
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £13.15

This role is to support people within a day centre setting with personal care during the day
Hoist usage will be part of the role and the job can be quite physical
3 days a week 6 hour a day at Yew Tree Day Centre , Romford
Please refer to Job Description for further info
The role will be Tuesday Thursday Friday with a 9.30 start and working 6 hours
The role includes Supporting clients with Physical disabilities with Personal care as well as the ability and experience to use a hoist to transfer clients
They need to be able to clearly communicate according to the needs of the clients be pro-active and energetic
The working pattern will be Tuesday Thursday Friday with a 9.30am start

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £29.00

The Social Worker in the Child Care Management Team will carry out social work tasks related to assessments, care planning, and the development of support packages in order to promote the welfare of children.
We will need social workers available in Pembrokeshire to both work in the Haverfordwest based office and to make required visits.
Principal duties and responsibilities
1.To undertake initial and core assessments in compliance with the Assessment Framework

2. To develop care plans and support packages
3. To undertake statutory duties in respect of children looked after
4. To undertake duties in respect of children on a Care and Support Protection Plan
5. To undertake duties in respect of other children on Care and Support Plan.
6. To undertake care proceedings
7. To input data onto Care First
8. To undertake any other tasks as required
9. To work within the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Pembrokeshire Child Care Procedures.
10. When two years post qualified, undertake to qualify and take the role of practice assessor and/or practice facilitator for social work students on placement.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
1.Social work qualification

2. Registration as a social worker with the Care Council for Wales
3. A thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software
4. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
5. Ability to listen to and communicate sensitively with customers
6. To be able to represent the department positively through attitude, role and actions, and be able to demonstrate a commitment to anti-oppressive practices and equal opportunities
7. Experience of child care and related work
8. Practical knowledge of the relevant Children Acts, related guidance, and the framework for the assessment of Children In Need and their families.
9. Valid driving licence
10. Ability to make positive use of supervision
11. Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records
12. Ability to co-work with colleagues and promote multi-agency working
13. Ability to work well in a team setting
14. Be a qualified practice assessor or prepared to undertake training.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £31.00
The Senior Social Work practitioner in the Child Care Management Team will carry out skilled social work tasks (particularly complex cases) related to assessments, care planning, and the development of support packages in order to promote the welfare of children. In addition, they will provide supervision-level support to Social Worker colleagues.

We will need social workers available in Pembrokeshire to both work in the Haverfordwest based office and to make required visits.

• Social Work England required for this post (candidates who started registration and hold SWE will be considered)
• Min 3 years experience in the role required
• Rate £31.00 PAYE
  JOB PURPOSE

⦁ To carry out Social Work tasks (particularly complex cases) in the Care Management Team.
⦁ To provide supervision and support to Team Members.

PRICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To undertake specialist skilled work with a number of children/young people and their families who present complex problems, as designated by the CIN Manager.
2. To take part in the duty manager rota offering advice and guidance to team members as required.
3. To supervise designated Team Members and assist with their general professional development (see note 2).
4. To assist with and, where appropriate, initiate specific service developments (Including Group Work, Self Help and Support Groups).

Note:

1. The Senior Social Work Practitioner will be expected to carry a caseload to include these children/young people and families who present complex situations and where well developed Social Work practice skills are required. It is not expected that all such cases will be allocated to the Senior Practitioner.
2. The supervision role will include:
   i) Directing and managing the social workers’ caseloads.
   ii) Promoting staff’s professional practice development
   iii) Providing positive and constructive feedback.
   iv) Providing daily advice, guidance direction in case difficulties.
   v) Co-working in difficult and specific pieces of social work.
   vi) Providing professional and emotional support when need arises.
   vii) Identify training needs of staff.
   viii) Practice assessor and/or practice facilitator for student social workers on placement.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. An experienced Child Care Social Worker with substantial Local Authority or Voluntary Sector experience and substantial post qualification experience.
2. Social Work Qualification (CQSW/DipSW/CSS)
3. Registered with the Care Council for Wales
4. Detailed knowledge of Child Care Legislation specifically in relation to Child Protection and Looked After Children and other Children in Need.
5. Be a qualified practice assessor or prepared to undertake training
6. Thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software.
7. Evidence of innovative ability and willingness to take these skills further, coupled with a proven ability to manage complex cases and experience of assessment work. Previous experience of Joint Investigation work would be useful.
8. Proven ability to motivate staff. Experience of student supervision would be useful.
9. Valid driving licence.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.23

Social Worker in the Adolescent Safeguarding team. You will be working with young people from 13-18 years of age who are at risk of extra familial harm and exploitation.

The Specialist Adolescent Service delivers statutory social work to young people at risk of contextual harm, ranging from assessments, child in need, child protection to court proceedings; and the statutory multi agency youth justice provision; and Tier 3 young person’s substance misuse alongside child sexual exploitation and crime prevention interventions.

Job Category : Education Qualified
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £239.29 per day

To be responsible for a caseload of children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This Includes overseeing the child’s journey from the commencement of statutory assessment to placement, ensuring all statutory processes are met, until finalisation of their EHCP using key working principles with the family. To ensure effective communication with parents and external agencies, in respect of policies, services and processes, which relate to SEND issues, offering an accessible and welcoming. 2. To act as the named officer for a group of schools but to also be flexible and work as part of a team, providing services and support to parents/carers and colleagues. Foster and maintain close and effective working relationships with all partner agencies. To draft and produce high quality EHC Plans and host co-production meetings . Attend annual reviews and transition reviews, as required by the agreed procedure.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications
Good general standard of Education (GCSE or equivalent passes in English and Maths and 5 GCSEs or equivalent overall grades A* – C)
Knowledge of relevant legislation (Children and Families Act 2014, 0-25 SEND Code of Practice
Knowledge of applying the principles of equal opportunities in the implementation of practice, in order to address equality and diversity issues.

Experience:
Experience of establishing effective working relationships with parents/young people and other professionals such as the use of key working principles
Knowledge and understanding of current issues in education for children and adults with complex needs, including safeguarding.
To have experience of working in a multi-agency setting.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to Chair professional/parent meetings.
Excellent ICT skills.
Excellent organisational/administration skills, including the capacity to manage competing demands and meet deadlines within timescales.
Ability to work without constant supervision, to work independently and as part of a team and under pressure
Full commitment to service delivery/development in SEND being open to feedback for service users to shape the team in providing excellent practice.

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £13.69

You will join a team of highly qualified and experienced operatives (Electricians, Plumbers, Heating engineers, multi skilled building tradesmen, HVAC Engineers) supported by an administrative helpdesk team and managerial staff. Delivering quality workmanship to buildings across the corporate property portfolio. In General, the work is mainly carpentry based but you should also be capable of some bricklaying, patch-plastering groundworks and basic plumbing. The work will be varied and interesting and will provide an opportunity for you to showcase your skills.
Qualifications
Essential
⦁ Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics)
⦁ Good communication skills both written and oral. 
⦁ BTEC or equivalent NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Desirable
⦁ Health & Safety Qualification
⦁ Fire door maintenance
⦁ Asbestos Awareness

Experience
Essential

⦁ Relevant experience in the building maintenance or building industry.
⦁ Multi Trade experience.
⦁ Problem solving and decision making, resolving issues under time constraints.
⦁ Commitment to continued professional development.
⦁ Physically able to move heavy items may be a requirement of the role, especially when working alone.
⦁ It is essential for the postholder to have good communication skills.
⦁ Excellent team working skills and customer service abilities.
⦁ Ability to use and update computerised devices (including Handheld smartphone or Tablet PC).

Desirable
⦁ Experience working in social housing.
⦁ Experience working in occupied premises.
⦁ Experience of working with customers who may be vulnerable or have support needs.

Knowledge
Essential
⦁ Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
⦁ Principles of good customer service.
⦁ Understands the principles of data protection.
⦁ Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £31.00

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health and AMHP Team. Bro Cerwyn CMHT serves as the hub for our dynamic team, committed to providing high-quality mental health services to the citizens of Pembrokeshire. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those experiencing mental health challenges.
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and dynamic individual who is person-centered in their approach and passionate about working in mental health. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and will work effectively as both a team player and on their own initiative.

Position Overview:

As an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will play a crucial role in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments for Pembrokeshire citizens. Working collaboratively with a fast-paced team of AMHPs and Mental Health Social Workers, you will be responsible for responding to assessments in both community and hospital settings. The role involves participating in the duty rota, completing 117 reviews, and fulfilling other duties as required.
As part of your role, you will be actively involved in safeguarding some of the most vulnerable service users in the County and use Social Services and Wellbeing Care Act legislation to commission Care Packages and Placements for service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Mental Health Act Assessments based on recent examples and references within the last five years.
• Respond promptly to Mental Health Act Assessments in various settings.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient delivery of mental health services.
• Provide regular updates on activities and progress to the Service Manager and Team Manager.
• Complete 117 reviews and other assigned duties as needed.
• You will be expected to champion the Social Model within secondary mental health
• This position requires Flexibility to work outside standard operating hours, particularly for assessments that extend past 17:00

Qualifications and Experience:

-Qualified and experienced Approved Mental Health Professional.
-Registration with Social Care Wales.
-Demonstrated experience in conducting Mental Health Act Assessments within the last five years.
-Full-time position (37 hours per week).

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.93

Must be willing to work overtime, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The post holder will support the Electoral Services team to deliver the Mayor of
London and London Assembly Elections, taking place on 2 May 2024.

2. The post holder will take responsibility for delivering key aspects of the planning and
   conduct of elections and the registration of electors, in accordance with project
   plans, being wholly accountable for the quality and outcome of the deliverables.
3. The post holder will assist in providing a professional service to the public, elected
   representatives, local authorities and colleagues within the council on all matters
   relating to electoral registration and elections.
4. The post holder will assist in the implementation of plans to raise levels of voter
   registration and engagement in the electoral process, and to implement immediate
   and long-term strategies to ensure the accuracy of the register of electors, as well as
   providing advice and support in respect of access to and the use of the data
   contained in the register of electors, in accordance with DPA and GDPR principles.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Some knowledge of a variety of project management tools, methodologies and best practice e.g., Agile or PRINCE2
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the council’s equalities, diversity and inclusion principles

Experience
Experience of working providing high quality administrative services and dealing with a wide range of complex work whilst ensuring good attention to detail
Experience of working in a customer service environment, providing excellent customer care and handling high volumes of telephone enquiries and emails
Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as independently using your own initiative

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £31.98
Cardiff are looking for about 4 SW to join
Locality teams in Cardiff

workers must be Social Care Wales qualified
The worker will have at least 3 years post qualification –
And previous experience working in Children Services –

Cardiff North, South and East Locality team are looking for 4x Grade 8/3 years post qualifying agency social workers to join our CASP, CP, PLO and Court team. The Team is based at Hafan Gobaith, Fairwater and St Mellons Cardiff and offers a friendly and busy working base within the locality of the City you will cover.  Whilst we continue to offer flexible, hybrid working hours many staff enjoy being in the office and this provides the pre-covid team support and office spirit.

The Team you will be working in has been fully staffed and stable for a long time however due to a recent restructure and new employment there are 4x Grade 8/3 years post qualifying social worker positions available. The team manager and principle social worker have both been in their roles for a number of years and offer a wide range of experience and skills, high levels of support, guidance and advice and the team comes with varying levels of experience both as qualified and unqualified. The team have a second PSW who case holds court cases but also provides additional support to the team and team manager. Training opportunities and monthly supervision will be provided to all agency staff. If you want to work in a passionate, committed and supportive team please apply.

Job Title : Senior Practitioner – Social Work – Children (MM1)
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Charles Babbage House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £28.09

Qualified Social Worker within the Child Protection and Family Support Team. Child Protection and Safe Guarding Experience Essential.

Job Category : Revenues / Benefits
Location : Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 38.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.52

· To maximise revenue through the assertive collection of NNDR in accordance with the Local
Government and Finance Act 1992, subsequent regulations and the recovery policy.
· To advise NNDR payers and their representatives on liability, exemptions and any other reductions
which may be applicable. To update customer and property records accurately and regularly.
· Negotiate payment arrangements; make decisions on the most appropriate course of action with
regard to the remedies available for the recovery of NNDR from billing to post liability.
· Maintain the NNDR property database accurately with respect to all amendments.
· To assist Court Officers at Magistrates’ Court.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

Job Category : Administration
Location : County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.59

Pay – Grade 5
Location: County Hall North, Horsham
Working arrangements – The initial expectation will be that they are in the office full time to start.
Once training is complete and the suitable candidate is competent with the work, there will be an option to work from home as long as the daily needs of the team are still being met.

Job Description –
Reporting to a Team Leader, you will provide a customer focused and efficient administrative service, prioritising your daily tasks in accordance with team requirements and service objectives.
You will be responsible for delivering a range of administrative tasks to a high standard of quality within agreed timescales. These are likely to include such tasks as note taking at complex (often sensitive and / or confidential) meetings, arranging large scale events and meetings, co-ordinating statutory panels, collating and presenting information in a clear format, preparing reports and agendas, producing accurate meeting minutes and spreadsheets, and updating council IT systems in order to support service delivery.
You may be asked to work at a designated office, provide support remotely or work flexibly across WSCC office hubs, dependent on service needs. You’ll need to be able to demonstrate personal resilience, integrity and professionalism when participating in sensitive, potentially disturbing or highly confidential meetings or processes.

Qualifications and/or experience:
• 4 GCSEs with A-C / 4-9 passes including Maths and English, or equivalent
qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.
• Relevant technical knowledge of procedures and practices associated with
delivering an administrative service.
• Sound and accurate overall IT knowledge and experience in using Microsoft
Office including Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Some knowledge and technical skills in the use of major computerised
systems (for example, SAP or Mosaic) – Desirable

Job Title : Housing Supply Officer- LBS 10
Job Category : Housing
Location : Queens Road 3 (1 Lugard Road), Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.83

experience in PRS and Temporary Accommodation acquisition
knowledge of welfare benefits and benefit cap

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and guidance around homelessness and temporary accommodation, including housing benefit regulations.
Knowledge of housing benefit rules and regulations, welfare benefits and issues relating to private rented tenancies.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and undertaking/ monitoring risk assessments and housing inspections.
Knowledge of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and the issues affecting people living in TA, their aspirations and vulnerability.

Experience:
Experience of procurement of properties, including inspection, and negotiating with landlords in the private sector.
Experience of working within a private rented sector housing industry.
Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Experience of organising events, consultation and focus groups.
Experience of keeping manual and computer records.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
Ability to build effective working relationships with a diversity of individuals and groups
Ability to use computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets and databases for correspondence, reports and performance monitoring
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Effective numeracy skills, able to collate and calculate statistical information

Job Title : Qualified social worker needed for assessment team in Carmarthen
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Department : Education and Children
Location : Carmarthen
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £40 ph

Carmarthenshire Childrens Services are looking for a qualified social worker to join a busy assessment team on a temporary basis.
They would be based in Carmarthen, and would cover the Carmarthen and Dinefwr geographic areas.
Full time hours are offered, with hybrid working.
Pay will be in line with the all Wales Pledge for agency social workers, paid at the standard (£40ph) or enhanced rate (£43ph) based on experience of the worker.
Must have experience of working in assessment and intake and experience of working in children’s social work.

Main Purpose of Job
To provide Social Work support, Assessment/Case Management for children and their families.
To participate in the continuous improvement and development of services to the client group

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Degree in Social Work, DIPSW, CQSW,CSS
Registered with Social Care Wales

Job Related Skills and Competencies
Ability to undertake complex assessments of service users and create care plans
Ability to contribute to effective team working
Ability to show empathy to the needs of the service user group
Ability to use IT
Ability to prioritise work on basis of agreed objectives and completion of tasks
Ability to show self-motivation within job role

Knowledge
Principles and values applied to client group
Relevant legislation
Understanding of the needs of service group
Understanding of multi-disciplinary working
Processes of Assessment and Case Management

Experience
Pre or post qualifying experience in Childcare

Personal qualities
Demonstrate a firm commitment to the promotion of anti-discriminatory practice
To demonstrate a clear commitment to client confidentiality
Ability to travel
Able to value strengths and contribution of others and promote good working relationships
and teamwork

Desirable Criteria
Post qualifying award in social work
Relevant training in Joint Investigation
Knowledge of Signs of Safety and / or Systemic Practice

Job Category : Environmental

Location : Town Hall, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £40.00

Requirement, a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer with experience of working in a fast paced Environmental Protection Team. Must demonstrate: Experience in an enforcement role relevant to the functions of the Residential team (Environmental Protection); Good oral and written communication skills; Ability to manage time effectively; Ability to work with team members to achieve results; Ability to identify problems, analyse information and use judgement to reach informed decisions; Ability to understand and meet the needs of customers; Experience of carrying out legal investigations, compiling legal cases and giving evidence in court; Experience of implementing enforcement policies and procedures; Experience of recording, collating and reporting information for various audiences; Experience in use of specialist environmental health software;

The core work and objectives of Regulatory Services includes: 

•          Protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of the County’s residents, businesses, and visitors.

•          Providing high-quality support and advice to County’s residents and businesses.

•          Ensure that food manufactured, prepared, exported, imported, and offered for sale in the County complies with safety and hygiene requirements by working with the food industry and where necessary taking enforcement action.  This is achieved by carrying out a range of interventions including advice and education, inspection/audit of food businesses using a risk-based system, investigating complaints about food and the hygiene of food premises, sampling of food for local, regional or national initiatives/surveillance, and in response to complaints and to support investigations, issuing export certificates and other attestations to enable business to export their products outside the UK and where appropriate carrying out controls on imported foodstuffs; responding to reports from the Food Standards Agency and other local authorities regarding foodstuffs that fail to comply with food law, investigating food fraud and other criminality linked to food.  

•          Protecting the health of communities by investigating cases/suspected cases and outbreaks of food poisoning and food borne disease and other diseases such as Legionellosis.

•          Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of workers and those affected by the activities of business by enforcing workplace health and safety legislation and investigating workplace accidents and fatalities in relevant businesses.

•          Regulating prescribed industrial processes through a permitting regime to ensure that emissions to air, water and land are minimised and in accordance with required standards. 

•          Protecting the health of private water supply users by ensuring that the water meets the required safety parameters and supplies are suitably maintained.

•          Monitoring the air quality in the County including working with other departments such as Licensing and Highways to gain improvements and where exceedances in pollution standards are identified declaring and then managing Air Quality Management Areas.

•          Ensuring that land in the County does not present an unacceptable risk to human health, controlled waters, ecological systems, crops, livestock, buildings, and property by identifying and dealing with

the Contaminated Land in accordance with the regime a set out in Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

•          Responding to Planning and Licensing consultations to minimise the impact upon the environment and residential amenity and ensuring the fulfilment of Licensing Objectives under the Licensing Act 2003 for prevention of public nuisance.

Professional Qualifications

•          Degree in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc)

•          A qualified Environmental Health Officer registered by the Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB).

Occupational Skills

•          Investigative, analytical, and interpretative skills to comprehend and enforce the requirements of legislation and guidance. 

•          Ability to use expert regulatory services opinion to provide practical and innovative solutions to complex legal or service delivery issues.

•          Communication skills able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats at all levels. 

•          Ability to seek, evaluate and organise information to aid decision making.

•          Ability to build, maintain and influence working relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

•          Ability to make fast paced decisions based upon evidence presented within an ever-changing environment.

•          Ability to work under pressure and a flexible approach to changing work patterns.

•          Ability to operate complex and sophisticated instrumentation, for example, noise monitoring and recording equipment, air quality monitoring equipment and possess the necessary IT skills to capture, store, analyse and display data.

•          Understanding of the political context and the ability to operate sensitively and efficiently within a political environment.

Other Requirements

•          Ability to travel across the county and other locations.

•          Perform duties as required, outside normal working hours, to meet the demands of the service including participation in the out of hours’ emergency response service and civil emergencies.

•          Ability to work to a high standard of customer care.

•          Manage a complex workload.

•          Driving Licence.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.59

Job Specific Requirements

Grade 7

1. To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and 

     demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the  

     Code of Practice for Social Workers. 

• To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make

     informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute 

     to service planning.

• To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills.

• To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults. 

• To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstances of individuals and their families and the need for procedural and legal intervention to meet their immediate needs.

• To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs. 

• To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.

• To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable       professional judgement.

• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work, using professional and      

     managerial supervision and support to improve practice. 

1. To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.

1. To work with colleagues to agree a team approach to individual cases.

1. To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.

1. To record unmet or inappropriately met needs in line with Council policy and procedure.

1. To participate in supervision, appraisal and team meetings.       

1. To work within the budget framework of the service to identify specific packages of 

     care to respond to individual assessments.

1. To record and share client data in line with Council policy and procedure.

1. To use corporate systems to support core business and care management process.

Education 

& Training

A good general education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Current registration with the Social Care Wales as a Social Worker

Experience / Knowledge

Experience of working with adults with complex needs

Working knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and Mental Capacity Act

Experience of managing a caseload of ranging complexity and problems and competing demands

Understanding and experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults

Job Category : Finance

Location : Isle of Wight Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £19.00

Up to 37 hours per week is available.

This role is virtual only and equipment will be forwarded.

We are seeking a Payroll Officer with experience of the following:

Previous Experience working in a Payroll Team.

Experience of Payroll SAP is highly desirable.

Experience of using Microsoft Systems including Microsoft Outlook.

A sound understanding of HMRC Legislation.

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 18.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £22.86

To take lead responsibility/be a single point of contact for a portfolio of young people with SEND, and monitor and maintain the education, health and care plan for each young person in the portfolio.

1 Candidate Full time (36 hours per week)  and 1 candidate Part time (18 hours per week)