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Job Category : Environmental

Location :Claro Road Depo, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week :42.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £12.00

The worker is required to work outside for 42 hours per week undertaking grounds maintenance works. They will be trained to use grass machinery, mowers, strimmers, blowers etc and would be preferable if they can drive.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £20.14

1.         With Heads of Service develop and implement the Trusted Assessor Provider Support Planning programme as set out in the Trusted Assessor Manual.

2.         Work with staff and providers to further develop the Trusted Assessor Provider Support Planning model ensuring that all relevant staff are trained and that processes are in place to enable ongoing monitoring and to maximise independence for vulnerable adults and efficiencies for the council.

3.         Build on Bromley Council’s strengths and outcome-based approaches, to ensure that adults maximise their opportunities and the Council maximises its efficiencies

4.         Work with the System Development Lead to aligning the new system of structure changes with new arrangements in assessment and care management and across Adult Social Care 

5.         Deliver the allocated change projects and strive to achieve all perceived benefits

6.         Responsible for ensuring that all project documentation which is to be supplied to the business, is completed to a high standard

7.         Provide as necessary support and guidance to temporary staff working on specific time-limited projects

8.         Working with Learning and Development and relevant trainers to ensure all Trusted Assessors are engaged and successfully complete a suitable training plan, to ensure successful use of the new system 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1.         Proven ability to work on own initiative, manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines, as well as accommodating unplanned changes to circumstances and priorities 

2.         Attention to detail and an ability to present documents to a varied audience

3.         Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information in an influencing way 

4.         Ability to plan, organise project work and prioritise tasks in accordance with service requirements

5.         Proficient skills in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint etc

            KNOWLEDGE

1.         An awareness of relevant legislation including the 2014 Care Act, financial and procurement regulations and GDPR

2.         An understanding of how research, performance assessment frameworks, development and review methods could be applied in an adult social care setting.

            EXPERIENCE 

1. Practical experience of monitoring, planning, evaluation or performance improvement projects

2. Practical experience of information collection and presentation both electronic and hard copy.

3. Experience of contributing to a change management agenda – particularly in the areas of systems and processes.

4. Experience in conducting/ co-ordinating all aspects of user satisfaction surveys

5. Experience of being part of project groups to undertake time limited work

            QUALIFICATIONS

•          Educated to a minimum of GCSE or similar in Maths and English

Job Category : Education Unqualified

Location :Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week :14.80

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £13.41

Role outcomes

 Ensure high quality annual reviews of EHCPs are completed in accordance with the 0-25 SEND code of practice. (30%)

 Ensure that all settings work in accordance with the code of practice relating to annual reviews. (20%)

 Ensure annual reviews of educational provision for children and young people with SEND are needs and outcome specific. (20%)

 Ensure that EHC plans are reviewed and placements monitored to meet the needs of individual children and young people. (30%)

Key activities

 Working directly with children, young people and families, multi-agency professionals and educational settings to monitor quality outcomes for children and young people, providing training where appropriate. (20%)

 Amending Education, Health and Care Plans in line with the code of practice timeframes. (20%)

 Prioritising attendance at key annual reviews of children and young people with an EHCP. Attending in person, or ensuring LA representative is at meeting to consider whether outcomes and supporting targets remain appropriate and to challenge outcomes and provision wherever necessary. (15%)

 Work closely with schools and independent providers regarding annual reviews of students, actively monitoring children and young people’s progress towards their outcomes and longer term aspirations. Focusing on the child or young person’s progress towards achieving the outcomes specified in the EHC plan. (15%)

 Carry out actions as a result of the annual reviews of children and young people 0-25, who have an EHCP, for example requests to panel, referrals/signposting to colleagues within the code of practice guidelines. (15%)

 Monitoring annual review systems and processes for children and young people 0-25, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) relevant to annual reviews. (15%)

 Carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4), including Maths and English.

 Knowledge of the 0-25 SEND Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014.

Desirable qualifications/ knowledge

 Experience of providing advice, guidance and training to a range of stakeholders and professionals.

Essential experience

 Experience of working as part of a team.

 Experience of multi-agency working alongside children and families.

 Experience of using IT systems and Microsoft office – eg. collating and presenting statistical information.

Desirable experience

 Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs.

 Experience of working within an educational setting.

Job Category : Procurement – Senior

Location : Windsor House & Car Parks, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £24.66

PLEASE NOTE: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATE IS ABLE TO WORK FROM OUR OFFICES IN PLYMOUTH A MINIUM OF EVERY OTHER WEEK OR 2-3 DAYS A WEEK.

We are looking for an experienced Strategic Commissioning Manager, preferably with a strong understanding of Children’s Services including Social Care and SEND to manage a commissioning team for an initial period of 6 months due to the secondment of the substantive post holder. 

The key priorities for the post are:

Support for pending Ofsted inspections – SEND and ILACS and day to day engagement with managers in Children’s Services including attendance at DMT’s

Line management of a team of experienced Commissioning Officers and Commissioning Assistants

Oversight of external placement brokerage

Engagement with partnership meetings including with the ICB and neighbouring local authority commissioners and local provider partners

Overseeing progress on projects including the procurement of a new Domestic Abuse service, young carers and substance misuse services and refugee support services

Beginning to progress the action plan behind a refreshed placement sufficiency statement

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:45

End Time :20:00

Salary: £17.27

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified

Location : Ty Dewi Sant, Flintshire County Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £31.98

We are looking for an extremely experienced Social Worker with significant experience in dealing with Hospital Discharge to be part of a newly formed team in Flintshire. 

Flintshire County Council has created the ‘Discharge Assessment and Recovery Team’ to provide support to the citizens of Flintshire through D2RA pathways, including discharge from local acute and community hospitals, step down beds and a specialist D2RA unit providing gold standard multi-disciplinary support.

The successful candidate will work holistically with citizens co-producing strength-based, outcome focused interventions, encompassing the key principles of the SSWBA 2014. The work is fast paced and rewarding, providing opportunities for creative and innovative practice via multi-disciplinary working. The team work in partnership with health colleagues improving outcomes for citizens.

The post will require the successful candidate to work flexibly across the different pathways and key sites that the team covers. The team operates a hybrid working policy. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. 

Please do not submit recently qualified social workers.  They must also be registered with Social Care Wales

Principal Accountabilities

1.         The post holder will undertake a range of community care and safeguarding assessments, in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks, needs and options. 

2.         Develop and implement care plans, which are clearly linked to the needs of clients and identify any unmet needs and outcomes 

3.         The post holder will construct value for money care packages; commission a range of services designed to minimise risk and improve quality of life of service users and carers 

4.         The post holder will work with individuals and their families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning 

5.         Manage an allocated case load of clients; regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in client’s needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the care plan and ensure it remains an effective use of resources. 

6.         The post holder will develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, their families and carers; provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict where appropriate. 

7.         The post holder will liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities; act as advocate on behalf of clients and carers within the local authority and with health agencies and voluntary organisations 

8.         The post holder will update case-notes and other records, write reports as required; if required give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings. 

9.         May supervise a social work student on placement, trainees, support staff or volunteers. 

10.       Continue to undertake post qualifying training such as CPEL credits that will meet the requirements of the Care Council for Wales, including experienced practitioner awards, such as Practice Assessor, Best Interest Assessor, Deprivation of Liberty Assessor etc.  Upon completion of such qualifying programmes the post holder will engage in the practice.

Academic/ Professional Qualification

Social Work qualification (CQSW, CSS, DipSW) 

At least two years post qualifying experience As social worker assessing and managing risks.  Designing outcome focussed care plans.

Previous experience of working with older people and their families / carers.

Knowledge and Experience

Proven ability to undertake assessment of older people and their families / carers in conjunction with other professionals as required 

Ability to arrange, monitor and evaluate care plans 

To use initiative and make decisions without consultation where appropriate 

To be creative and innovative in approach and designing care plans

Reviewing and monitoring care arrangements 

Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team. 

Working knowledge of legislation as pertains to social care 

Job Category : Human Resources

Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £14.00

Overall purpose of the role – Providing effective support to the Mayor and other Executive Members of the Council, through the management and facilitation of Cabinet Accountability Model (CAM) meetings. 

Key Tasks and Accountabilities: 

•          Support the implementation, embedding and day to day working of the new Cabinet Accountability Model with regards to their assigned Cabinet Members’ portfolios.

•          Ensure the smooth running of the CAM processes which could include coordination and drafting of CAM meeting agendas, facilitating CAM meetings, and collating and publishing CAM papers for the meeting.

•          Proactive management of  the CAM Actions log and Forwards Plans and track key CAM deliverables in relevant the actions log and forward plan.

•          Where necessary, support may be required for co-ordination with the wider Mayor’s Office team, to support and align with CAF, Scrutiny and Cabinet activities.  

•          Forward planning with the Cabinet Lead and Corporate Director to ensure they are briefed and provide input ahead of CAM meetings and decisions are made in a timely manner. 

Experience and Skills:

•          Experience of providing Cabinet support service.

•          Experience of devising and implementing management and administrative systems in a busy senior executive environment.

•          Experience of managing the co-ordination of writing and delivery of meeting notes and actions from high profile meetings.   

•          Advanced knowledge and experience of using information technology packages including Microsoft Office packages, e.g., schedule, email, databases, spreadsheets, word processing and PowerPoint.

•          Ability to develop and maintain effective administrative support systems.   

•          Ability to develop, manage and maintain effective and efficient co-ordination of Member level meetings.    

•          Ability to produce quality written work to tight deadlines.   

•          Ability to develop and maintain effective liaison with council Members and Senior Management.   

•          Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and on paper, including the ability to write reports.   

•          Ability to priorities workload and meet varying deadlines.   •          Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Job Category : Management

Location : Town Hall, London Borough of Havering

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £144.00

Experience

1. Proven experience of detailed interpretation and application of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Re-Use of Public Sector Information & the Data Protection Act.
2. Expert knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 & the Data Protection Act 2018 exemptions and their application & the General Data Protection Regulation
3. Expert knowledge in the application of the Data Protection principles to Subject Access Requests when dealing with directly or giving advice.
4. Significant experience working in information compliance
5. Experience in the management of ‘Records Management’ practices

Skills

1. Ability to work alone and make decisions
2. Exceptional ICT skills
3. Ensure confidentiality of personal, sensitive data at all times and to promote & support this throughout the Council
4. Ability to work as part of a team
5. Ability to interpret advice and instructions given by the Information Commissioner and other agencies
6. Excellent communication skills both oral and written
7. Ability to work under pressure involving continual change and management of conflicting priorities
8. Ability to promote good governance and transparency
9. Ability to deal with a substantial volume of work and meet tight deadlines
10. Excellent organisational skills and eye for detail 
11. High level of political understanding 
12. Has a high degree of integrity 

This will be mainly remote working. Though may be office attendance may be required at times.

please check JD

This is short term contract so it is essential that we source someone with hands on experience of processessing and responding to FOI, SARs and EIR’s request. 

Experience

Proven experience of detailed interpretation and application of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Re-Use of Public Sector Information & the Data Protection Act.

Expert knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Re-Use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 & the Data Protection Act 2018 exemptions and their application & the General Data Protection Regulation

Expert knowledge in the application of the Data Protection principles to Subject Access Requests when dealing with directly or giving advice.

Significant experience working in information compliance

Experience in the management of ‘Records Management’ practices

Job Category : Sec / Admin

Location : The Ray Hurst Centre, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week :35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £10.58

The successful post holder will be required to support the Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Unit providing high quality business support to Independent Reviewing Officers & Child Protection Chairs in the delivery of statutory responsibilities.

You will be responsible for the end to end administration of arranging statutory Child Protection Conferences & Looked After Children Reviews. This will involve liaising with social workers, team managers and Independent Reviewing Officers via verbal and electronic correspondence.

You will be a dynamic person with a positive ethos and a commitment to supporting children and young people. You will work well in a team and under your own initiative with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Responsibilities of the post include:

Substantial experience in working in a busy, confidential office environment in a senior management support role.

Experience of communicating with a wide variety of internal and external customers and dealing with issues in an appropriate manner.

Experience of processing financial data to a high standard, including ordering goods /services, payments and processing invoices.

Experience of arranging, administering and servicing meetings and low level panels, including the preparation of all paperwork, minute taking and distribution of minutes within agreed timescale. 

The role will be based in Ray Hurst Centre, Pendine Close, Liverpool L6.

Job Category : Housing

Location :The Deane House, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £19.31

Work Experience Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to deal inventively and sensitively with a wide range and spectrum of people in greatly varying circumstances.

Ability to establish and manage realistic applicant expectations.

Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively where detailed and complex investigations are required, working with precision and attention to detail.

Ability to maintain accurate detailed and timely case notes and other evidence-based records.

Good organisational and administrative skills.

Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)

Desirable

Knowledge of the Homelessness legislation. (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, Suitability Order 2012, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017)

Knowledge of the Landlord and tenant law.

Knowledge of Options available to somebody that is homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Knowledge of Data Protection. Negotiating skills

Equality and diversity issues and an understanding of the relevance to a housing advice service

Experience of working within a Housing Options team

Experience of working in a housing association, local authority housing department or similar organisation.

Experience of dealing with the public and in particular vulnerable applicants

Experience of effective partnership working which has led to positive solutions

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.

Referral signposting to supporting agencies.

Qualifications

Essential

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.

 – Remote working, Duty rota 2 days a week, details discussed at interview.

 – Team size roughly 10 including management support

 – Case load to be managed alongside homelessness duty cover

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location :Mount Pleasant Car Park, Liverpool, L3 5RR, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week :1.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £11.82

To secure effective and efficient management of City Council’s various on/off street (including multi storey) parking. 

We work a 24/7 365 service dealing with members of the public on a face to face or through an intercom. We manage four multi story car parks for Liverpool City Council we need to have a number of staff on duty at any one time. 

In the event of an emergency, we are required to have staff respond immediately. We have key staff on duty with training to deal with any issues with members of the public, Health and Safety issues and patrolling all four sites for criminal activity and to evict rough sleepers. 

We control all car parks from one location and supply a service to the Arena and convention/exhibition centre. 

This role is subject to shifts on a 24/365 basis.

Job Category : General Industrial

Location : Cranfield Beach Lifeguard Station, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week :20.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :10:00

End Time :18:00

Salary: £10.79             

Duties and Responsibilities

1.         Maintenance of amenity and beach , including checks on equipment, litter collection patrols, cleansing of public building, pathways, car parks, slipways, toilets, signage and assisting higher graded operatives in their work.

2.         Patrolling the Council managed facilities to ensure protection of property and that Council bye-laws are enforced.

3.         Day to day maintenance of the facility, car park, signage, including toilets, shower block and play areas, and ensuring a high standard is maintained in these areas.

4.         Checking the safety of the facility and associated facilities prior to use by the public and, if required, recording details of checks carried out.

5.         Open and close the facilities and controlling traffic as required, and attendance at the facilities at all times when required.

6.         Enforce Council bye-laws and ensure good order is maintained at all times, and to ensure that appropriate report sheets are completed and that appropriate actions are taken in relation to any unauthorised activity on Council managed property.

7.         Complete a litter patrol of all Council managed facilities including the beach area.

8.         Working with / referral to appropriate officers with regard to general maintenance, breaches of bye-laws and any other issues relevant to the upkeep of the amenity.

General

1.         Carry out duties for all jobs up to and including those in the grade / scale set for this post

provided such duties are deemed to be within the area of work.

2.         Carry out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Order 1978 (as amended); Acts of Parliament; Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; and all Council Policies and Procedures including Dignity at Work, Health and Safety, Attendance and all relevant Codes of Conduct.

3.         Complete all documentation associated with the duties of the post.

4.         Participate in staff training and development activities to ensure that knowledge, skills and competence required to fulfil the role in full are up to date.

5.         Undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and promote the positive reputation of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.

6.         Undertake all aspects of work respecting confidentiality.

7.         By its nature the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service.

8.         Contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.

FACTOR AND CRITERIA

Experience

•          At least 6 month’s previous work experience of cleansing duties in a working environment.

•          At least 6 months’ experience working with members of the public.

•          At least 6 months’ previous experience of patrolling and enforcement duties eg, car park, litter control.

•          Experience of basic record keeping.

Skills and Knowledge

          Good understanding of health and safety practice relevant to the post.

          Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

          Ability to maintain high standard of cleanliness in accordance with specified requirements.

Job Category : Human Resources – General

Location : Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £20.47

Role outcomes

 Provide advice and support in respect of job evaluation, job redesign, restructure, employee relations, contractual and other operational HR issues.

 Deliver an effective and timely HR Consultancy service by working in partnership with managers on HR related issues, such as those arising from restructuring, TUPE and change exercises.

 Develop and mentor the HR and Culture Assistants

 Evaluate the service provided to Directorates and meet regularly with users to review the service and work with the HROD Community to further develop monitoring mechanisms against which the HR teams’ performance can be measured.

 Attend and support managers on appropriate action to take on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence issues with minimal supervision, in line with Council’s policies and procedures. Where managers are new to this area, providing hands on support and advice and training to help up- skill the managers.

 Attend formal meetings/hearings/ case conferences/appeals as necessary and advise on management reports and correspondence in accordance with Council’s procedures.

Key activities

Use case management tools, case conferences, rag ratings to manage cases status and facilitating lessons learnt approach. Evaluating the effectiveness of the services provided by seeking feedback on employee experience across the Council on a regular basis.

 Promotes interdisciplinary co-operation, which actively pulls teams together to deliver service objectives. Also deliver services in line with our service level agreement.

 Develops a good understanding of business issues and how to identify and deliver HROD interventions and solutions to meet business needs.

 Interprets HR policies and terms and conditions and ensure that these are implemented fairly

 Work closely with the Head of Consultancy, Culture HR Partners, Trade Unions and OD Consultants to provide a seamless HR service.

 Assist in facilitating ER case conference and lesson learns to promote continuous improvement and ensure that the appropriate interventions are in place.

 Ensures the Council meets its obligations in terms of our People Strategy, Corporate plan.

 Deliver excellent customer and person centric services. Develop professional working relations with managers and coach managers on ER activities to build their HR Capacity.

 Manage and contribute to HR projects and assist in the development of HR policies.

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent or working towards CIPD level 5- Associate Diploma.

Understanding of the local government sector, the wider commercial market and new models of service delivery and the challenges facing the sector.

 Previous experience in Human Resources or HR consultancy role within a large and complex organisation

 Strong Employee Relations (including development of HR policies and guidelines) and employment law knowledge

 Understanding of equalities legislation and application in HR activities.

Desirable qualifications/ knowledge

Knowledge of e-capabilities for HR services and experience in and evaluating the effectiveness of the HR activities.

 MCIPD with evidence of continuing professional development  Accredited Mediator

Accredited Mediator

Essential experience

Experience of providing HR support on a full range of issues to line managers providing creative solutions to business problems

 Experience of significant casework in sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievances.

 Experience of managing change including re-structure, redundancy and staff transfers and the use of the relevant statutory and legal requirements.

 Experience in conducting redundancy consultations/communication and providing direct support to line managers and employee during the process is essential.

 Experience of contributing to the development and successful implementation of HR policies or procedures.

 Knowledge of employment law and current best practice in people management experience in identifying and implementing improvements to HR processes.

 Reacts appropriately and in a timely way to current ER issues and problems and does so decisively.

 Acts promptly in crisis or other time sensitive situation, involving others where appropriate and ability to facilitate case conference and resolve long standing cases swiftly and successfully.

 Facilitation of training on HR matters and evidence of continuous professional development

 Proven ability to develop a good understanding of business issues and how to identify and deliver HROD interventions and solutions to meet business needs.

HR Consultant required for up to 12 months with experience of employee relations and restructuring within local government.  Based within a supportive and professional team, the role will require hybrid working – with a requirement to be on site 2 to 3 days per 

Job Category : Human Resources

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £140.00

Main Responsibilities

1. Delivery of a high quality, accurate customer focussed onboarding and employment screening

service for all our customer groups which are delivered within or exceeding our Service Level

Agreements.

2. To work closely with the resourcing team to process candidate’s compliance documentation

in line with Haringey Council’s Recruitment Policy

3. Responsible for providing a high level of customer service to all candidates, engaging and

building relationships

4. Liaising with candidates through the initiation of the compliance software as well as by phone

and face to face to assist them through the onboarding/compliance/screening process where

necessary

5. Arranging suitable times for candidates to attend right to work document check appointments that are customer focused and offer flexibility for the candidate.

6. Liaise with the Senior HR Officer (Compliance) where a candidate has disclosed information

on their DBS certificate which needs to be assessed against Haringey Councils Recruitment of

Ex-Offenders Policy and safeguarding requirements.

7. To maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure any disclosed information is shared on a

strict “need to know” process.

8. To ensure any disclosures are assessed and considered within a clear objective risk

assessment framework and all decisions and actions taken clearly documented and filed for

audit purposes.

9. Responsible for confirming the candidate’s appointment, agreeing appropriate start dates and

issuing all relevant employment documents in a timely manner and within agreed timescales.

10. Delivery of high quality, efficient HR Service customer query resolution aiming for first time

resolution and proactively suggesting updates to guidance materials to support ESS/MSS and

HR Self-Service.

11. Maintain the integrity of all HR Data, data flow, processes, and procedures

12. Delivery of accurate advice and guidance by ensuring up to date knowledge and

understanding of HR policies, practice notes and procedures.

13. Clear escalation and or handover of customer query ensuring customer and next team, e.g.

HR Advice, are fully briefed on requirements

14. Proactive review of common requests or issues to drive identification of future improvements

to guidance.

15. Continuous work with HR Support Service, the wider HR Team, and other council teams as

appropriate, to transform service delivery and increase digital utilisation for the council.

16. Proactively identify and implement current and future opportunities to increase ESS and MSS.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Up to date experience of employee screening, compliance and right to work checks

Experience of recruitment and onboarding within a medium sized organisation

Up to date knowledge of UK Regulatory, legislative, and local council requirements

HR Operations/HR Shared Service experience

Excellent teamwork skills

Excellent customer service skills to include face to face.

Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written correspondence

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to develop and deliver a first-class service

CIPD or relevant qualification/membership

Experience of using compliance software

Experience of other HR platforms, providers and systems

Experience in Digital transformation to improve and streamline services i.e. use of workflows

Under the leadership of the HR Operations management team provide a professional, high quality, accurate customer focused onboarding, employment screening and compliance service to all our customer groups. Working in partnership with the HR Support Services colleagues, the Resourcing Team and wider HR function to support a seamless on-boarding process and HR transformation.

Job Category : Housing

Location :Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:15

Salary: £20.57

Responsibilities and outcomes Key responsibilities:

• Provide excellent place based housing management services to tenants and leaseholders.

• Enforce SHP’s arrears recovery policy and procedure including proactive discussions with residents, pre-court visits and court/eviction attendance.

• Prepare cases for court action and represent the Council/SHP in court.

• Be responsible for residents on your patch at tenancy termination and sign up to ensure properties are returned in good, clear condition and let promptly.

• Complete settling in visits, probationary tenancy visits, and occupancy checks and enforce any breaches of tenancy.

• Provide advice and support of our vulnerable customers and where necessary signpost them to other services that are able to sustain their tenancy.

• represent SHP at case conferences and multi-agency meetings managing effective stakeholder relationships and seeking joint solutions to housing issues.

• Actively encourage and undertake resident consultation and community development initiatives that offer opportunities for residents to be involved and influence the services they receive. Identify and support residents who want to start new resident associations.

kills/Experience Essential:

• Maintaining detailed, evidence-based records using attention to  detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Remaining assertive whilst responding sympathetically and with understanding to residents with personal and sometimes distressing issues.

• Working on your own and as part o fa team with minimal supervision.

• Working in a fast paced and busy environment, happy to take on a range of tasks and be flexible and adaptable.

• The ability to manage your time and organise priorities so that work is managed efficiently and to high standards.

Proven track record of providing excellent customer services.

• Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data a n d information.

CIH or other relevant qualification.

We require 3 individual Housing Managers to cover secondment posts

Job Category : Housing

Location :23 South Mall, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week :35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £20.10

To provide support, guidance and training to unemployed participants with the aim of improving their chances of gaining sustainable employment.

Candidates will have experience of working with vulnerable people and supporting with CV writing and employability skills.

Previous experience in a customer focussed role. Working face to face with applicants.

Remote working on occasion this role is mostly office based.

This role is up to 1 year placement

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time :08:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £39.73

THE ROLE 

There has never been a more exciting time to be in building control and as a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will be one of the lead technical surveyors providing guidance and advice on all building control matters. From your first day of employment you will be working on a wide range of projects across the borough including the construction of a brand new leisure complex, high rise apartment schemes and shopping centre complexes. This also includes supporting the Building Control Manager with service delivery targets, dealing with dangerous structures, demolitions and attending other emergency incidents. We have a number of partnership working agreements that you would lead on so it is important to develop effective client relationships.

As a lead officer you will work alongside a number of senior officers representing the Council’s Strategic Planning and Infrastructure function, which comprises Building Control, Strategic Planning, Development Management and Planning Enforcement. 

Enthusiastic and forward thinking, you will use your professional and technical skills to deliver statutory building control functions and contribute to customer focused, results driven service delivery. With the upcoming changes to the entire Building Control sector, you will be  dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.

You will be involved in virtually all aspects of the construction process, from pre commencement meetings to the final sign-off. You’ll be working with many different people, from technical experts and construction professionals through to householders looking to update, improve or even build their own home. No two days are the same!

We are fully committed to training and developing our staff and as our Principal Building Control Surveyor you will provide mentor support to trainees and assistant colleagues. We actively promote a good work/life balance including flexible working hours and some home working opportunities. We also promote flexibility in service delivery and use remote/mobile working technology.

This role is a hybrid working arrangement role. Typically, on site each day with daily virtual team meetings. Once a month, the whole building control team meet in the office.

THE CANDIDATE

To be successful in the role of the Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will be able to demonstrate the following key points:

Educated to degree level in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.

Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.

Demonstrable competence gained in plan examination, site inspections in a specialist skill area such as structural, thermal, access, fire engineering and/or external wall systems, working at or towards Level 6A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix.

Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.

An excellent working knowledge of legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice relevant to the service area, including associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority.

Substantial experience in Building Control and possessing the ability to effectively manage a range of projects from domestic and dwelling houses up to 5 storeys through to complex commercial, mixed use and high rise schemes, examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action.

Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials.

Demonstrate an excellent understanding of local government services and procedures.

Qualifications

● Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building

Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at

an equivalent level.

● Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with

relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.

● Demonstrate competence gained in plan examination, site inspections in a specialist skill area such as structural, thermal, access, fire engineering and/or external wall systems,

working at or towards Level 6A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix.

● Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety

Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022

Experience

● Substantial experience in Building Control and possessing the ability to effectively manage

a range of projects from domestic and dwelling houses up to 5 storeys through to complex commercial, mixed use and high rise schemes, examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action.

● Experience of providing high standards of customer service across a range of diverse activities

● The post holder must be able to demonstrate, using the competency framework, the ability to carry out the duties and tasks commensurate with competency level 6A.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

 Location :Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £12.09

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.         To provide a comprehensive personal assistant service for Executive Dean/Heads of School including diary and email management, assisting with personal organisation, setting up and maintenance of filing systems, fact finding, dealing with telephone calls and enquiries, drafting correspondence, arranging meetings/appointments including ordering catering and arranging car parking, receiving visitors, preparing papers, assisting with reports and the organisation of Faculty/ School events such as Away Days and conferences.

2.         To provide support to Executive Dean/Heads of School with finance processes in relation to Corporate/Purchasing Card, booking and arranging travel, accommodation, conferences, purchasing goods and services in line with Financial Regulations. 

3.         To support Executive Dean/Heads of School with the recruitment of staff in liaison with HR, including organising interview arrangements and timely notifications to HR in line with the recruitment procedure. Acting as a point of contact for HPL/ Ad-hoc staff contracts and coordinating the sickness absence in line with the University process. 

4.         To act as a central point of contact for the Faculty/School for other Professional Services such as Marketing, Estates Management, LIS, Telecoms and HR in relation to restructures, staff changes, staff recruitment and assist with access of space allocation; distribution of keys. To be proactive in signposting staff, in liaison with the Academic Service Resources Team, to self-service systems and guides.

5.         Specific to PAs to Executive Dean: To provide diary management support only for other management contract holders at Faculty level including the Director of Research. To support the Executive Dean in the preparation of reports, annual planning including fact finding, liaising with relevant services and acting as a point of contact to coordinate

Work Experience:       Substantial recent experience working as a Personal Assistant or equivalent

Experience of managing a varied and demanding workload using initiative and excellent organisational skills.

Experience and confident in the use of Microsoft Office suite of packages, electronic diary and filing systems.

Experience of servicing meetings and of organising, updating and maintaining accurate records and information.

Evidence of proactiveness in the continual review of working practices      Experience of working in an education environment

Experience of financial administration

Education/

Qualifications: A range of GCSEs, including English Language and Math’s at Grade C or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning

Word Processing/typing/IT qualification or demonstrable equivalent experiential learning           ‘A’ level or equivalent qualification

Temporary PA support to Dean and Associate Deans in School of Justice

Job Category : Planning

Location :Barnet Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £28.58

. Key accountabilities:

•          To contribute towards the implementation of a working culture that is result-orientated, customer-focused and an ethos of ‘right first time’ service delivery.

•          To undertake all duties with minimal supervision. 

•          To take a lead in providing high quality planning services to applicants, residents, and stakeholders, meeting evolving delivery priorities, issues and challenges. 

•          To lead on all types of Strategic and Spatial Planning tasks as necessary including working across Council directorates in producing a range of planning projects and documents including the Local Plan, Design Codes, site specific supplementary guidance, thematic strategies, and monitoring local plan delivery.

•          To lead on supporting quality decision making on complex major development from pre-application, application and appeal advice, including public examination / inquiries.

•          To act as dataset custodian and be a nominated person with subject matter expertise to act as the guardians of data quality within the Service.

•          To prepare and present written or oral reports and briefings to Members, Cabinet, Planning Committees, Members’ Forum and other bodies, and to attend and lead meetings with Members as necessary, and to support the preparation and management of agendas and meetings as required by the Senior Management Team.  

•          To make high quality planning assessments drawn from a spatial policy basis having regard to the Local Plan, London Plan and the NPPF.

•          To liaise with a wide range of public and private bodies including the Greater London Authority to provide the planning input to projects securing the redevelopment or improvement of land in the Borough. 

•          To act as mentor, role model and provide support to more junior planning officers and other staff within the wider service.

•          Any other duties commensurate to the role and grade.

•          Assist in training and mentoring junior members of the team.

•          Identify and maximise opportunities to increase revenue.

•          Represent the Council at public meetings and London wide events including but not limited to committee, hearings, inquiries, and Court. 

•          Any other duties commensurate to the role and grade

Professional Membership/Qualification

Degree in Planning or Planning related subject

Member of the RTPI

Experience & Knowledge

Exceptional knowledge of the Town Planning System

Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with complex major planning projects to deliver successful outcomes

Knowledge of supporting the preparation and adoption of planning policy documents and understanding of the statutory processes involved

Competent and confident to lead negotiations with stakeholders and communicate clear advice on proposals

A thorough understanding of planning issues and trends within London and national context 

Knowledge of the provision of administrative processes relating to planning applications

In depth knowledge of the legislative requirements associated with planning and awareness of planning reforms

Responsible for complex and varied strategic planning projects in the Policy team. Provide support and mentoring for junior staff across the service and be involved in project work across the wider Council.   

Lead on the project to support that Council’s vision and to contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Management and Strategic Planning service, including engagement with communities, developers and other key external statutory and non-statutory stakeholders in the delivery of quality place-shaping, sustainable growth, including robust planning decision-making.    

Barnet’s new Local Plan is under independent Examination in Public and projected for adoption in early 2024. Our attention turns to local plan delivery and responding to key challenges anticipated through planning reforms and the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, including also delivering on a broader environmental remit and design agenda,  

The role is hybrid, attendance at the office is required for fixed days each week. There may be times when it is expected for the post holder to travel outside of the Borough to deliver services on behalf of Barnet

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £26.15

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* This is an essential OT role within Adult Social Care, where you will be responsible for carrying out OT assessments needs and providing advice and guidance to our service users.  You will liaise and work closely with contacts from different sectors, health and the voluntary sector, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective, and that knowledge and best practice are shared. 

* You will review and monitor care plans and the quality of service provision and respond to changes need. This includes, develop, and evaluate reablement programs as part of care packages ensuring that programs to support independence are implemented.

* You will be responsible for managing your own caseloads or specific projects to ensure specialist inputs are obtained and effective outcomes achieved. 

* You will raise awareness of a range of care issues and their implications and carry out risk assessments and complete safe methods of work practice guides, in order to ensure that needs are assessed, and appropriate action is taken.

This role is the majority of the time is office base with community travel, with the some homeworking. 

Full clean driver’s licence and access to a car (or able to use another appropriate means of travel) to travel to a range of locations including home visits.

Key Responsibilities 

Carry out assessment of needs, providing advice and guidance to service users and their carers, in order to establish care plans where appropriate, ensuring that services are effective and meet legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

Review and monitor care plans and the quality of service provision, responding to changing needs and renegotiating service provision where appropriate.

Manage own caseloads or specific projects to ensure specialist inputs are obtained and effective outcomes achieved.

If relevant: supervise a small team on a day to day basis including allocations of casework, giving guidance, advice and feedback, ensuring that clear organisation and direction is provided and that all team members receive training support and development opportunities.  

Support the delivery of designated areas of work by coordinating day to day operations and contributing to developing projects and processes.

Raise awareness of a range of care issues and their implications and carry out risk assessments where appropriate, in order to ensure that needs are assessed and appropriate action is taken.

Develop and evaluate reablement programmes as part of care packages ensuring that programmes to support independence are implemented.

Liaise and work with contacts from different sectors, including health and the voluntary sector, sometimes as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective and that knowledge and best practice are shared.

Complete and present records and reports in accordance with professional and council guidelines.  

Take necessary action in accordance with Safeguarding procedures in order to protect vulnerable people.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1.         You will hold or be working towards a professional qualification e.g. degree, NVQ 4 or equivalent

2.         You will have relevant experience of working in similar service areas.

3.         You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, processes and procedures.

4.         If relevant: you will have a proven ability to supervise and allocate work to others, monitoring their performance and taking corrective action.

5.         You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues and service users. 

6.         You will have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial tasks.

7.         You will have a good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of, appropriate specialist in-house software packages.

8.         Able to demonstrate the Council’s values and behaviours.

Essential 

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. (KSE1)

Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).   (KSE1)

Experience of working with a broad range of people including , disabled people, families, partners in a social care setting and providing solutions including, reablement, rehabilitation, Telecare, equipment and adaptations. (KSE2,5)

Demonstrate good understanding of disability on activities of daily living (KSE2)Experience of, or be prepared to work in accordance with the Councils Safeguarding policies and procedures (KSE3)

Evidence of on-going continuous professional development and knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to social care. KSE1,3)

IT skills to use client data system (with training if needed), and common software packages e.g word, outlook (KSE7)

Have good interpersonal skills, be able to carry out good quality assessments and outcome focused plans and communicate findings and risks to service users, families, carers and keep detailed and accurate records. (KSE3,5)

Full clean drivers licence and assess to a car (or able to use another appropriate means of travel) to travel to a range of locations including home visits.

Desirable

Considerable post qualifying experience (KSE2)

Some skills or experience in  supervising and mentoring others (KSE4)

Qualified Best Interest Assessor (KSE1)

Experience of working with complex cases (KSE2)

Experience of working across other organisations i.e. health, third sector (KSE2)