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Job Category : Interims

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £278.13 Per day

A. Job Description

1. People Management

          No direct supervisory responsibility however may be required to assist in induction and training of team members, other colleagues and new employees.

          Leading monthly on site project meetings with various contractors across all project locations

          Develop and lead a culture that ensures a reputation for innovation, creativity and development.

          Ensure compliance with key policy and procedure in areas such as health & safety, equalities and diversity and other statutory requirements.

          Develop and manage good co-operative working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including multi contractors and residents across a number of different schemes on behalf of the directorate.

2. Resident & Community Contribution

          To demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of ‘putting our residents first’. 

          Promote the development of a customer centred culture within the service.

          Develop excellent working relationships with residents and the local community

          Ensure external agents and contractors that undertake work for internal or external customers adhere to the Council’s customer care standards.

          To meet and communicate with key stakeholders of schemes to ensure that they are fully briefed on contract and supplier arrangements that relate to their development project.

          Lead the programme of resident, community and stakeholder participation and consultation events for development projects.

3. Operational Service Delivery

          To take a brief from the Manager, Capital Programme to achieve forward programme and delivery of targets to meet the requirements of the Development programme and key stakeholders.

          Deliver financial appraisals, risk maps, project programmes, and regular update reports for all allocated development projects as required.

          Undertake project management of schemes on cost, quality and delivery from inception to the end of the defects period post-handover.

          Ensure that internal design forums are convened on a timely basis for all new development schemes.

          Develop clear specifications for works, goods and services, and ensure that all contract administration is carried out in a compliant and timely way with consultant and contractor performance reviews, reports and meetings clearly documented and recorded.

          Monitor contractor’s performance in carrying out defects works, ensuring a high quality service is delivered to all stakeholder groups.

          Ensure that all statutory and compliance obligations are formally documented and implemented through the Council’s risk management systems.

          Ensure all relevant approvals are sought to maintain delivery timescales.

          Through regular consultation with the Manager, Capital Programme and other departmental staff, ensure that all projects meet the Council’s design standards and exceed quality of other locally comparable projects and are continuously improved to deliver value for money.

          Develop and maintain cross functional links throughout Development and Assets providing advice as required in considering all relevant legislation and regulation in respect of new build developments.

          Oversee change control, accounts management and project management as part of contract management

          Manage any end of contract issues including supplier poor performance.

Construction/ property related degree or equivalent experience.

Evidence of continued professional development.

Relevant professional qualification in discipline covering building and construction e.g. RICS

2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Hold a current UK Drivers Licence or equivalent and have vehicle available for use at all times.

Able to fully access buildings/building sites/ rough ground in order to carry out aspects of the role.

A disciplined approach to time and workload management is essential. 

May be required from time to time to attend evening meetings

3. EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managing a portfolio of new build development projects from initiation to delivery.

Significant experience of the development process including land and property acquisitions, building contracts, design and technical standards.

Experience in procuring and managing consultants and contractors.

Significant experience of identifying, engaging with and managing a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups and partner organisations.

Experience of contract management, project management and change control

Experience of challenging silo attitudes to encourage effective relationship building inside and external to an organisation.

Evidence of involvement in change management and delivery of service and professional practice improvements.

Experience of building collaborative relationships that engender a sense of teamwork.

Experience of developing and managing a strong customer service culture.

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Thorough understanding of property development financial analysis.

Thorough understanding of HCA funding, regulatory standards and funding requirements.

Understands the complexities of political dynamics and use this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively.

Understanding of the operational and strategic issues related to the development of both commercial and domestic properties.

Excellent verbal, written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, able to analyse information and interpret it for non-experts.

Strong influencing expertise, able to work intuitively and liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Highly numerate and IT literate, able to work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications and a range of development appraisal systems.

Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.

Knowledge of the Councils standing orders and reports.

“The London Borough of Hillingdon is looking for is candidate with a surveying or construction background, preferably chartered (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB) with a number of years experience working on a diverse range of projects as a Programme/Project Manager. They will be working on a range of capital works projects (housing, community buildings or corporate buildings) and will need to be able to take their allocated projects from inception to completion. Some local authority experience is an advantage but not essential. A broad background would be advantageous, i.e. a mix of professional, contracting and Local Authority. They need to show experience in leading projects, meeting budgets and timescales and be self sufficient. They will be required to demonstrate experience of having progressed multiple programmes/projects through to completion. Enthusiasm and a willingness to get things done is essential.”

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 experienced level III Social Worker with significant experience of working within Mental Health services.  They must hold a clean driving licence and be registered with ‘Social Care Wales’.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT NEWLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE

The post holder, as an integral part of a range of Mental Health Services in Flintshire will provide  early intervention/prevention support to people with identifying with mental health problems and their carers /families.  The post holder will play an important part in the provision and development of Community Care activity within the team, to include joint assessment, care planning/support/signposting to community options.  Support will include individual and where applicable, group and team approaches.  The post holder will be encouraged to develop areas of expertise in accordance with the needs of the Community Mental Health service.  The post holder will be committed to the principles of Social Services Well Being Act and working in partnership with key stake holders.  This includes other agencies, such as Health and Voluntary Sector Organisation’s as well as service users and carer’s. The postholder will develop knowledge of community options, make links with resources available, develop creative responses  and offer these to people identifying with mental health problems.

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

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 

Skills

Commitment to a needs led approach to maintaining maximum independence and to offering people opportunities to remain in their own homes.

Able to work with a wide range of professions and care providers

To be committed to working as part of an experienced team 

To value diversity and use positive terminology referring to service users

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)
Location :Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £38.00

OT’s required to support with physical disability community enablement service.
Requirements:
• Experience of working with physical disability
• Experience of devising rehabilitation programmes and system of work
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptation
• Willingness to cover half of the County
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to train and work with rehab community assistants to ensure programmes are followed correctly

Please contact Prashant Agrawal – Head of Occupational Therapy for further information regarding this project. Email: prashant.agrawal@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Establish therapeutic relationships with people who use services that understand the impact and long term consequences of disability. This may involve collaboration and consultation with colleagues in health and other agencies. Assessing people’s needs including any non-social care needs e.g. housing, health care and work.
Manage a varied and complex caseload with supervision and advice from the Lead Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the post holder’s experience, and professional capability and be accountable for their professional practice.

Undertake assessments on more complex cases in line with the Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths based approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for independence and identify solutions.
Identify and assess needs holistically involving service users and carers. Planning and designing innovative solutions to maximise independence of people with disabilities.
Able to work as part of a team offering support and specialist advice to colleagues and acting as a representative of occupation therapists as and when required.

Develop person centred care and support plans which promote independence, rehabilitation and take due regard for the health and safety of people using services, informal carers and care workers.
Supervise up to four non-registered social care practitioners (e.g. Equipment and Adaptations Officers or Moving and Handling Review Officers), including planning, allocation and checking of work including setting targets, dealing with day to day capability and conduct issues/ providing basic staff welfare and support/ identify training needs.
Supervise / mentor students or act as Practice Educator, where appropriate to Occupational Therapy students and mentor newly qualified OT’s undertaking the preceptorship programme.
Undertake moving and handling risk assessments according to the Moving and Handling policy, ensuring that the outcomes are appropriately recorded and the risks managed.
Able to present cases in appropriate, suitable and concise manner and undertake the tasks required following the decision in a manner which assists progress and contributes to the positive reputation of the Directorate.
Work in partnership with Agencies in relation to discharge, joint working, recommending services be provided by other agencies and establishment of joint care packages.

Ensure case files and records are accurate in line with Directorate policies and
procedures.
To work within and act in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including Lincolnshire’s Safeguarding policies and Procedures.

Professional Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. Diploma or Degree in occupational therapy
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Current HCPC occupational therapy
registration. 
Minimum of 2 years post qualification
practice experience. A 
Demonstrable commitment to continuous
professional development. 
Ability to enable and support the professional development of colleagues through supervision and mentoring
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Enhanced knowledge of relevant legislation underpinning statutory adult care practice and occupational therapy.
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Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing, challenge oppression and discriminations and empower people to live well.
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Working knowledge of occupational therapy theory and research and its application to practice.
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Interpersonal, verbal and written
communication skills. 
Analytical assessment skills.
Knowledge of disability issues.
The ability to work autonomously in
identifying and addressing need and risk. I
Ability to work as part of a team, learning from and contributing to the development of others.
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Organisational and administrative skills necessary for managing a more complex caseload.
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Ability to co-ordinate the review of service provision against identified needs.
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Ability to secure change in practice through constructively challenging individuals and services.
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Ability to promote the social inclusion of
adults and families you work with. I 
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

Job Category : Construction & Trades

Location : The Alps Depot, Vale of Glamorgan Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:00

End Time :16:00

Salary: £13.17

NVQ level 2 in bricklaying and is versatile in different trades. 

Experience is vital and full UK driving licence required.  

Weekend work available when required

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : Thomas Hardy House,  Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £25.69

We are looking for a L3 Social Worker to work within the Domestic Abuse Team supporting families affected by Domestic Abuse. The majority of the work is Child In Need with some assessment work and we work with all members of the family including the perpetrator and wider family network to help create safety. 

5 years + experience

4.         DUTIES:

1)         To carry out assessments and undertake care management in the area of specialism. ( Disabled children and their families )

2)         To make recommendations for service provision in accordance with the Children services threshold and eligibility criteria.

3)         To provide a social work service to designated service users.

4)         To manage, monitor and review care plans, involving disabled children and young people and their families, and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.

5)         To work at all times within the Council’s Financial regulations.

6)         To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for families within budgetary resources of Children Services.

7)         To comply with the Children Services recording policy and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required.

8)         To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.

9)         To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets.

10)       To undertake training as required and be proactive in undertaking activities to enhance professional development.

11)       To work as part of a team, participating in the Duty system as required.

12)       To attend and contribute to team meetings, practice meetings, peer supervision and other meetings as appropriate.

13)       At all times to carry out responsibilities with due regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities/ Race Equality and Health and Safety Policies as an integral part of the post.

14)       To undertake any other appropriate duties commensurate with the post as directed by the Team Manager or Centre Manager.

15)       To undertake the preparation of reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children Family Proceedings Courts, within the relevant time-scales to attend Court and represent the Children Services. 

16)       To undertake any other appropriate duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Division specified in the children Act 1989 and 2004, Adoption and Children Act 2002 and 2006 and their families to include:

                      The investigation of alleged neglect, ill treatment or abuse of children and to make enquiries as to the need to provide services to such children, instigate agreed Child Protection procedures or an application to Court for an appropriate Order in respect of such children.

                      The supervision of children made subject to Child Protection Plans within the guidelines set out by the Enfield Safeguarding Board

                      The assessment and care planning of Children Looked After by Enfield in order that the Group’s statutory responsibilities are met.

1.         Degree in Social Work (minimum Upper Second, if classified) or equivalent. Must be HPCP registered.

2.         Knowledge and understanding of child development, relevant social policy and key legislation, with strategic reference to safeguarding

3.         Excellent spoken and written English, and computer literacy adequate to case recording and production of fit-for-purpose reports within strict deadlines

4.         Communication skills in direct work with children, and proven ability to work in partnership with parents/carers, ensuring children’s needs are paramount.

5.         Familiarity with diversity/equality principles in general, and specific experience of working in a culturally/ethnically diverse locality

Familiarity with Attachment theories in relation to risk assessment and management

Successful completion of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of Kingston

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £24.22

As a member of our Environmental Enforcement team, you will be responsible for enforcing a range of environmental legislation across Kingston and Sutton. The role includes investigating complaints about fly tipping and other waste offences, identification and enforcement of abandoned vehicles, tackling unlawful mooring on the river Thames and using a range of measures to resolve complaints for our residents.

You will be part of a small team that delivers a range of environmental enforcement functions across both Boroughs. The work of the team is varied and the role involves managing a caseload, responding to urgent requests and taking part in targeted enforcement activities. You will be expected to keep detailed records as you investigate allegations and determine the most appropriate enforcement action to secure resolution to issues. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to adapt to changing priorities and work accurately and diligently.

You will bring experience of investigation and enforcement activities preferably in environmental enforcement. Conversant with PACE and RIPA, you will be confident at investigating offences, gathering evidence, taking statements, preparing case files and attending court.

This is not a uniformed officer role and you will not be expected to undertake patrols or issue penalties on the spot.

Good ICT skills are essential. You will be mainly working out in our communities so access to a car for work and a full driving licence are essential.

Essential:

● Proven experience of enforcement activities in environmental enforcement, including

the investigation of fly-tipping and abandoned vehicles.

● Conversant with PACE, RIPA and relevant legislation, you will be confident at

investigating offences and experience of gathering evidence, taking statements,

preparing case files and attending court.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good computer literacy

● Experience in dealing with members of the public, good interpersonal and customer

care skills.

● Good organisation skills, an ability to work independently under pressure, prioritise a

varied workload, problem solve and make reasoned judgements The Role:

● Investigate fly-tipping complaints on private and/or unregistered land, or where required on the highway or public land when our enforcement contractor is unable to do so.

● To investigate and follow the appropriate process for reports of abandoned vehicles.

● Investigate suspected trade waste offences, providing a problem solving approach to

issues of waste storage and collection in areas of mixed residential and commercial

uses.

● Gather evidence and prepare case files, reaching a decision on the issue of notices,

penalties or prepare referrals for prosecution. Appear as a witness, giving evidence in court as required.

Job Category : Sec / Admin

Location : County Hall, Raikes Lane, Mold CH7 6NB – Phase 2, Flintshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £11.18

To support the team during the summer months due to increased work with Free School Meals and School Essentials Grant. To include updating systems, working on reports and communicating with customers, support workers and schools.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location :Downpatrick Leisure Centre, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week :22.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time :17:00

End Time :22:30

Salary: £12.02

Business Support Officer – Down Leisure Centre 

Monday 5pm-10.30pm

Tuesday 5pm – 10.30pm

Wednesday 5pm-10.30pm

Thursday 5pm-10.30pm

Job Category :Social Care & Health Non-Qualified

Location :Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 20.00

Start Date : immediate Start              

Start Time :08:30

End Time :17:00

Salary:£13.24

Urgent Cover Required for: 

ASAP

NIGHTS – 21:00 – 07:00

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Unqualified

Location : The Vine, Plymouth City Council

Start Date : immediate Start

Salary: £11.81

Manual handling and Dysphasia training essential

Key activities

 Support service users with all aspects of personal care, eating, drinking and PEG feeds. Ensuring a person is treated with dignity, sensitivity and respect at all times. (40%)

 Support and empower service users to develop daily independent living skills, including simple snack/ meal preparation, shopping, managing service user’s personal monies. Enable service users to make informed choices, delivering a range of identified activities. (10%)

 Use a variety of communication methods to aid communication, independence and choice making. (20%)

 Assist with the safe administration of medication and emergency rescue medication, in accordance with the health/ medical needs of service users. (5%)

 Support customers to access social/community activities of their choice, build, and sustain relationships with their peers, family, friends and wider community. (15%)

 Undertake daily report writing, including the completion of service user’s daily diaries, Incident/Illness Report Forms, seizure record charts and assessments. (5%)

 Advocating for individuals who attend the service to ensure their voice is heard. (5%)

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

Essential qualifications/ knowledge

 Literacy skills to keep records and contribute to reviews and meetings.

 Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and complex

needs.

 Knowledge and experience of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity

when supporting the service user group.

 Undertake personal care tasks in accordance with Manual Handling

Regulations.

 Evidence of a commitment to continuous personal development.

 Experience and understanding of people with a learning disability.

 Knowledge of the need for dignity, respect and sensitivity when working

with people with a learning disability.

 Basic level of literacy and numeracy.

 Basic IT Skills.

Essential to Driver Role only

 Must hold a current, full UK driving license.

 PCC Minibus Driver Certificate or willingness to attend the training course.

 PCC Driver & Passenger Assistant Certificate or willingness to attend the

training course.

Desirable qualifications/ knowledge

NVQ Level 2 in Care/Health and Social care Diploma

 Learning Disability Qualifications (LDQ)

 Knowledge and/or experience of working with people who challenge the

service.

 Knowledge of relevant Plymouth City Council policies and procedures.

 (E.g. Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, Manual

Handling Regulations).

 Knowledge of other relevant legislation covering disclosure, safeguarding

health and safety, discrimination and human rights.  Current, full UK driving license

Essential experience

Physical skills, co-ordination required for operating specific equipment such as hoists, feeding and mobility aids while supporting service user’s personal care and mobility needs.

 Effective communication skills through Total Communication, with the use of signs, symbols, photos, gesture and objects of reference.

 Skills to implement individual and group activities/sessions, with clear aims and objectives.

 Ability to support service users with transport requirements.

 Caring skills required as jobholder is dealing with the basic needs of

demanding service users.

 Supporting the demands of service users, especially when working in the

community, requiring some interpretation of information or situations to respond to service users’ needs.

Job Category :Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Station Road Centre, Redbridge Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £12.90

Two family support workers are required to complete reviews of disabled children within the Children with Disabilites Team. They are required to undertake home visits, chair Child in Need meetings and review the care package which is in place. This will include making written requests to the Resouce Allocation Panel. They will need to be able to recognise safeguarding concerns and bring this to the attention of their manager.

Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)

Location : Lincoln County Offices (13 The Avenue), Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:45

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £30.44

MAIN DUTIES:

 DeputiseforTeamManagerasrequiredandsupporttheTeamManagerinservice planning activities, reviewing the service to ensure value for public money and potential efficiencies maximised.

The post holder will manage between 6-15 social workers for whom they will have direct supervisory, appraisal and day-to-day management. Provide supervision to other Social Workers in the team maintaining oversight of and supporting the ongoing casework held by the workers supervised. Shape and influence an environment which enables excellent

 practice by setting high standards and motivating others to do the same. Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all staff, ensuring that processes are fit for purpose and efficient.

Exercise budgetary responsibilities as delegated by Team Manager, including assessing care packages from a financial perspective and ensuring there is no overspend.

Recognise and commend hard work and excellent practice an build social workers’

confidence in their practice. Challenge complacency with a commitment to continued

improvement and confidently hold poor practice to account

Contribute to planning/reviewing the cases of children in care; supervise fostering/adoption arrangements.

Oversee the preventative work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation.

Conduct annual appraisal of staff whom the post holder has responsibility for and ensure it is undertaken in accordance with Directorate policies.

Strike a balance between employing a managerial, task-focussed approach and an enabling, reflective leadership style to achieve efficient, day-to-day functioning.

Be accountable for the development and application of practice and policy.

Facilitate constant reflective thinking about the welfare of families, the safety of children and the wellbeing of staff. Share practice, knowledge and expertise underpinned by theory and the best evidence.

Reflect upon the confidence of practitioners and adapt management and eladership style according to the needs of individuals and the organisation. Protect practitioners from unnecessary bureaucratic or hierarchical pressures and have in place strategies to help manage the root causes of stress and anxiety. Continually energise and reaffirm commitment to support families and protect children.

Investigate and respond thoughtfully and proactively to mistakes and complaints of alleged neglect, abuse or ill-treatment of children; undertake assessment and, where appropriate, arrange accommodation for children, young people. Reflect and create learning opportunities for self, staff and the organisation.

Chair reviews/planning meetings/strategy meetings as appropriate.

Work to range of legal options to support investigation and protection and apply permanence options.

Exercise statutory powers where social work assessment shows that families require help and support and children are at risk of significant harm, ensuring that actions are proportionate to risk. Support practitioners to always communicate clearly, honestly and respectfully the purpose and content of the social work plan.

Recognise how different relationships evoke different emotional responses, which impact upon the effectiveness of social work practice and provide responsive, high quality individual supervision. Use mechanisms such as peer supervision and group case consultation to help identify bias, shift thinking and the approach to case work in order to generate better outcomes for children and families. Recognise and articulate the dilemmas and challenges faced by practitioners and use this expertise and experience to guide, assist and support the provision of services.

Ensure methods and tools used are based on best evidence, that progress is frequently reviewed that the social work plan is adjusted accordingly. Reflect upon and review the welfare and support needs of children and families and be alert to evidence of actual or likely significant harm ensuring that identified risks are managed and new risks identified, assessed and addressed.

The Social Care Screening Team at the Integrated Front Door requires a Practice Supervisor. The role will include management oversight of decisions made alongside support and supervision of Advanced Practitioners.

Recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, PGDip or MA/MSc)

Professional curiosity Collaborative, able to work in partnership

Driving Licence

Relationship building skills, socially confident and adaptable Emotionally resilient

Strong writing and reporting plus evaluative skills to and advanced level

Conscientious

Registered with the HCPC and ensure that registration is maintained and renewed appropriately

Post qualifying Practice Educator Level 1 and/or 2 or other post qualifying specialist award, or commitment to learn within 6 months

Evidence of the individual seeking out continual development opportunities, to include leadership, supervision, mentoring, coaching or similar.

Completed post qualifying training for example Consolidation module, Advanced Childcare Award, Practice Educator 1, Practice Educator 2, ILM 5In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Job Category : Interims

Location : Town Hall, London Borough of Havering

Hours Per Week : 14.40

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:30

Salary: £266.17

Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:

• To undertake a key role in the Children and Adults with Disabilities Service. The team is responsible for providing direct support to children, young people, adults and their families and carers. They will also work very closely with early years settings, schools, colleges and other settings.

• The primary purpose of this role is to work with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families and carers and to contribute to the development of a care service that, based on the “Asset Model” approaches, delivers improved outcomes for these service users.

• To facilitate person centred planning meetings for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (across the age range).

• To support children and young people and their families and carers to negotiate the newly established pathways for these service users, supporting their knowledge and understanding of the process.

• To use the “Asset Model” approach as a basis for their support for service users to empower families to develop choice and opportunities.

• To work closely with Health colleagues to ensure there is a seamless provision of support from birth.

Additional Requirements:

◼ The Council has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its services to the community and in the employment of people. It expects all employees to understand, comply with and promote its policies in their own work, and to undertake any appropriate training.

◼ Comply with Health and Safety Regulations associated with your employment.

◼ Be aware of the council’s responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998 for the

security, accuracy and relevance of all personal data held on such systems and ensure

that all processes comply with this.

◼ To treat all information acquired through your employment, both formally and informally,

in strict confidence. There are strict rules and protocols defining employees’ access to and use of the council’s databases, any breach of which will be regarded as subject to disciplinary investigation.

◼ To demonstrate a flexible approach in the delivery of work within the service area. Consequently, the post holder may be required to perform duties not specifically identified in the job profile but which are in line with the general responsibilities of the post.

◼ Potential requirement to work at any Council health provider or education site.

◼ Weekend and evening working is a regular feature of this role.

NB: Where an employee drives their own vehicle on Council duties, the car insurance policy must cover business use.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location :Brecon, Powys County Council

Hours Per Week : 56.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £15.83

6 x staff required to provide care for a single person

Job Category : Education – Primary & Secondary

Location : Lincolnshire County Council,

Hours Per Week :8.00

Start Date : Immediate Start              

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 15:30

Salary: £17.99

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES

i. To plan, prepare and deliver accredited courses using schemes of work, session plans and a variety of methods and approaches to enable and support learning including providing learners with an Learning Diary (LD), individual learning plan (ILP) or personal learner record (PLR) and supporting each session with a well prepared session plan

ii Work with the allocated project officer to provide written information for all publicity / marketing.

Provide information and advice to learners at the beginning and end of course.

To attend induction and all other meetings where required as appropriate.

iii To fully complete, and submit to deadlines, accurate administrative paperwork related to the organisation of teaching including enrolment forms, registers, completion and achievement data, course folders, course evaluations, and other course and statistical information as required. Some of which may be online.

iv To carry out Disability Discrimination Act and Health and Safety

Revised Aug 2021

   checks on venues prior to commencement of courses

v To ensure all learners receive a proper induction to their course

vi To carry out and record initial and ongoing assessment in order to identify learning and support needs, progress and achievement

vii To check with all learners that the course contents and level meets individual needs.

viii To prepare and plan learning based on accreditation offered as well as assessment, negotiating individual learning outcomes and content as appropriate

ix To teach using a variety of relevant teaching and learning methods to enable and support individual learning including online delivery where appropriate

x To produce course resources and materials that are appropriate, contextualised and respond to the needs of learners to include weekly uploading of resources onto Moodle.

xi To develop and embed basic Functional Skills into teaching sessions

xii To review, reflect and evaluate own learning and teaching in order to

plan for improvement

xiii Provide the nominated Project Officer with draft schemes of work prior to course start date. The final version to incorporate learner needs after the course start date and to complete a thorough induction including learner Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity and guidance processes

xiv To work with learners to promote regular attendance, punctuality and progression to further learning, including following up on absences where appropriate

xv To complete course registers accurately at the start and end of each session and undertake other record-keeping as required

xvi To monitor, assess, give feedback and record the progress and achievement of learners and to support them to evaluate sessions and courses

xvii To assess and mark course work as required by the scheme of work and awarding bodies and maintain records of assessment using the Tutor Record of Learner Progress and Assessment (TRLA) for all Family Learning programmes

xviii To maintain a course file including schemes of work, session plans, Individual Learning Plans (ILP), TRLA, Induction Records, course

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The post holder will require excellent personal and social skills, communications skills and an ability to work with confidence across designated curriculum areas. They must be prepared to attend in service training and keep up to date with development in the field. To work across a defined geographical area, sometimes under pressure, to be flexible and motivational in their approach to enthuse learners.

The post holder will have an advanced level of specialist knowledge, expertise and skills relating to education. Not only will they have a significant input into how the work is undertaken but will have significant control over how the work is delivered.

It is desirable that the post holder has experience or delivering online/distance learning or is willing to learn.

Much of this will be based on experience of working in the Lifelong Learning Sector. In addition the post holder will be educated to degree level or vocational equivalent, have an approved teaching qualification, minimum

Level 3, and appropriate subject specialism where required, and have at least 3 years experience within the Sector.

The post holder will be able to work on their own initiative and deliver high quality learning programmes to the requirements of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework.

As the Adult Skills and Family Learning Service, we deliver a range of Family Learning sessions to parents and children across Lincolnshire. We are looking for a qualified tutor/teacher (minimal level 3 teaching certificate) who can be flexible with their hours. The delivery consists of structured  Family Learning sessions to schools and other community venues. The areas we are looking for cover is  Lincoln, Gainsborough and Horncastle. Many of our courses run over a six week period, usually 1 or days a week. each session is approx 2 hours and we pay additional prep and planning that adds on the additional hours. Tutors are responsible for adult learners age 19+ with the school being responsible for the child element of the session. Working days tend to be between Tuesday – Friday depending on the  needs of the school. We are always looking for tutors who have experience and flexibility. We are currently planning for the new academic year beginning in Sept.  Tutors need to undergo mandatory training and induction, and therefore we are looking to start to interview any interested candidates from  July onwards.  Please note exact dates and times can not be given at this stage as we try to match the tutors availability to the needs of the schools.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : Civic Offices, Vale of Glamorgan Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £11.59

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the Post.  It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

•          Undertake key responsibilities for a caseload of clients within the sheltered scheme to promote independent living and safety in their homes.

•          Co-ordinate support services from other agencies, carers and relatives as necessary within the Sheltered Housing Scheme.

•          To make daily contact with tenants as required, being proactive in checking on their welfare in line with their individual support needs. 

•          To ensure the designated scheme is linked to the relevant alarm response system, and to maintain regular liaison with the staff in relation to any tenant, including making referrals for dispersed alarms where required.

•          To respond to emergencies as they occur.

•          To seek, build and maintain partnerships with external agencies providing services. To utilise those services to provide maximum benefit for clients and to use the relationship to promote the council’s sheltered schemes and services. 

•          To develop and maintain an up to date and extensive knowledge of service available to the client group and be able to signpost tenants to these services and empower them to make use of them independently.  

•          To advocate on behalf of clients where required to ensure that they receive services to which they are entitled.

•          To complete, maintain and review all records for sheltered schemes and all clients to a high standard; including support plans, risk assessments, daily logs, personal files, emergency details, building and fire records and monitoring information (e.g. outcomes monitoring required by the Supporting People Team).

•          To develop protocols , guidance and procedures for the use of on site facilities to include the laundry, guest room, fitness suite  and any IT or electronic equipment provided for residents use in line with the relevant Council Policies and Health and Safety legislation.

•          To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. 

•          To undertake the Premise Management function for the buildings and services provided to sheltered schemes and take the lead in investigating and resolving issues as and when they occur to ensure that the council provides a high quality and safe environment in its sheltered schemes.

•          To be responsible for the security of purpose built schemes and to make tenants aware of the scheme security.

•          To promote and market the council’s housing services and schemes including the benefits of downsizing and/or measures that can be put in place to enable a property to remain safe and accessible for the tenant.

•          To ensure that all tenants of designated properties are offered an assessment of their needs when they become eligible for the service and to repeat this offer periodically to ensure any needs are addressed promptly.

•          To use this offer process to monitor the well-being of tenants and work closely with housing officers to report any concerns about any aspect of a tenancy or property.

•          Undertake initial and continuous support and risk assessments for customers and ensure that support plans are a comprehensive and detailed record of the outcomes that are achieved for clients.

•          To ensure that periodic checks on all matters of Health and Safety and Fire Safety at purpose built schemes take place and to work with the appropriate technical officer to achieve this.  

•          To ensure that tenants with mobility issues living in sheltered schemes have up to date Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans and that these plans are identified in site log books and are reviewed periodically.

•          To act as keyholder for the complex and associated properties.

•          To be responsible for stock control of cleaning items, first aid supplies and associated stationary. 

•          To provide a first aid emergency response to residents and visitors to the Sheltered Housing Complex

•          To be responsible for the periodic testing of emergency alarm equipment including hard-wired systems, dispersed alarms where requested and pendants and the recording of this testing.  

•          To ensure that personal objectives derived from the council’s corporate plan are achieved.

•          To encourage tenants to become involved with activities and groups to enhance participation and accountability and where necessary to be responsible for the management of cash where tenants are required to contribute.

•          To organise, develop and procure  social events as desired by the tenants and encourage them to take the lead in organising themselves thereby ensuring they are fully engaged in the services available to them, promoting independence and wellbeing.

•          To engage with the wider community, developing strong links with schools, voluntary groups and other service providers to ensure that residents are not excluded from services in their local area. 

•          To carry out assisted viewings and sign ups  when required at sheltered schemes

•          To manage the hiring of Scheme Guest Rooms and the associated cash handling in line with the Councils Financial Standing Orders and Procedure notes and audit recommendations,

•          To provide cover to other sheltered schemes if required egholidays and longer term absences.

•          To provide help, advice, guidance and support to colleagues in matters related to later life and aging.

•          Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations, Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures

•          To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity Policy whilst carrying out the above duties

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

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

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £23.75

Duties and responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken:-

Social Care Worker

1.         To support the delivery of agreed plans of care ensuring that service users are supported safely and individual needs and service targets are met. The quality and standard of care must meet CQC fundamental standards. 

2.         To support clients with their personal care as determined within their individual care plan.  Personal care can include supporting service users undertake activities such as dressing, washing, bathing or shaving, toileting, getting in or out of bed, eating, drinking, taking medication and communicating.

3.         Postholders are required to be involved in monitoring the progress of service users, being mindful of triggers for challenging behaviour, seizures and acting appropriately in line with agreed guidelines and to highlight any changes in an individual’s behaviour to the manager so that the support plans can be updated.  

4.         To provide support for individuals who may regularly place emotional demands on the jobholder; and raising significant issues to the manager.

5.         The activities and support undertaken by care workers should have a direct impact on the positive well-being of individuals.  Therefore, postholders will work with senior officers to ensure that activities motivate and interest service users and provide a positive experience.  As such they will contribute to the planning of daily activities and risk assessments.

6.         Postholders will attend and contribute positively to meetings as requested by the manager providing input by sharing the outcome of interactions with service users and highlighting issues that may have an impact on the review of the service user’s case.

7.         To ensure the accurate administration and recording of medication, including rescue medication, in line with the Councils Medication policy.   Postholders will need to ensure that agreed protocols are followed when supporting an individual’s personal care such as peg feeding, postural care, changing stoma bags, buccal suction, medication via a peg etc.

8.         Postholders are expected to ensure all records are updated and accurate.  This includes ensuring appropriate information security protocols are applied when sharing and preparing information relevant to the service user’s care.  Records include care plans, risk assessments, work related logs and other template based documents.

9.         As postholders will be have direct contact with a range of people involved in care delivery; service users, families, care/medical professionals, other colleagues etc,  they must ensure they act and communicate professionally and appropriately at all times.

10.       Where appropriate to attend and contribute positively to meetings as requested by their line manager.

Qualifications:

NVQ 2 Care or the ability to undertake training within a negotiated time scale

Ability to embrace the values of KMBC

The ability to provide physical assistance to meet individuals assessed need in such areas as personal care and delivery quality care that meets CQC fundamental standards. 

Ability to fill in forms and provide short written reports using standard template documents

Demonstrate a personal commitment to continuous learning and development

Demonstrate a personal commitment to support, appreciate and value the contribution of others

Demonstrate a commitment to improving our services and provide person-centred caring and social support for service users to meet their needs and outcomes. 

Demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a team in a flexible and responsive manner and communicate in an open and honest manner

Be aware of issues with regard to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory practice and to act accordingly ensuring a person-centred approach treating individuals with dignity, respect and compassion. 

The ability to motivate individual service users to meet their full potential and lead an independent and as full a life as possible.

Sufficiently physically able to undertake the moving and handling of service users as required

SAR social worker

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start                 

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary; £25.00

The post is with Adult Social Care- East Locality Team Client group – Older People, Adults with disabilities and vulnerable adults Type of work: Care Act Assessments, Support Planning and Reviews. Other areas include CHC Assessments, Asylum/NRPF, Transition and Safeguarding Experienced qualified Social Worker required; * Undertaking comprehensive social care assessments and or reports, with detailed support plans, as appropriate. * Knowledge and understanding of Direct Payments using the strength-based approach. * Social Worker should have sound knowledge around the continuing health care process and procedure and the legislation that underpins this, including the Decision Support Tools. * Social worker will also need to communicate closely and sensitively with family members of service users. Work arrangements: Flexible arrangements to include Work from Home, and office as required. Completing home visits where necessary and face to face meeting

Job Category : Housing & Planning

Location : Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:01

Salary: £14.44

37 hours per week.

Hybrid working – the expectation is to be in the office at a minimum of three days per week.

Key Duties/Areas of Responsibility

1.         Deliver on the statutory homelessness function including assessment of homelessness, statutory duties, temporary accommodation and decision making

2.         Deliver a wide range of prevention tools, drug and alcohol liaison, home visits, community outreach

3.         Respond to Councillor surgery and customer enquiries with set timescales

4.         Liaise with a variety of internal and external support agencies to support information sharing and ensure referrals and made and received

5.         Work closely with internal colleagues including relating to accessing loans and to ensure customers move to suitable and sustainable long term accommodation

6.         Negotiate with various lenders including banks and building societies and also landlords in terms of mortgage rescue, arrears and rent reduction  

7.         Provide a front line service within Riverside House, offering advice and support to customers to prevent and relieve homelessness

8.         Work closely with other organisations including Job Centre Plus and training providers, to increase and provide access to a range of employment options

9.         Make decisions on homelessness cases within the legal framework 

10.       Maintain accurate and up to date records of caseloads and statistics

Knowledge of the issues relating to the delivery of homelessness prevention, housing options/allocations, housing advice

Experience of working with people within a customer focused, service delivery organisation including providing advice and support in relation to homelessness prevention

An understanding of the Welfare Benefits system

Legislative knowledge in relation to homelessness and housing (Housing Act 1996, part V11, Homelessness Act, 2002, Homelessness Code of Guidance)

Knowledge and experience of maintaining accurate records

Experience of working with a wide range of partner organisations to ensure consistency in procedures

Using a range of computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet and e-mail

Willing to undertake any training deemed necessary and appropriate for the post

2. Qualifications

Level 6 qualification e.g. Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Certificates and Diplomas, or Level 5 qualification e.g. Diplomas of HE and FE, foundation degrees and HNDs, plus experience in relevant areas of work over a period of years 

Or

Evidence of the equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying

Location : The Deane Depot, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £19.31

Role Specific Responsibilities:

1.         Ensure all responsibilities for which the post holder is responsible are carried out in accordance with current Legislation, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice and guidance, and align with the Council’s Corporate Plan, Business Plans and Service Plans. 

2.         Provide specialist property maintenance surveying expertise to mitigate the risk of the Council to liability from housing legal disrepair claims.

3.         Provide a customer focussed service to tenants and leaseholders in the disrepair process, ensuring properties are maintained at the standard and quality required by the Council’s policies.

4.         Provide specialist professional expertise and knowledge and deliver building pathology assessments of defects, and specify works required to rectify faults.

5.         Develop and implement processes which reduce the Council’s liability to legal disrepair claims.  

6.         Lead on the provision of specialist advice on the selection, appointment, retention and fees for specialist remedial contractors e.g. damp and mould, and structural experts.

7.         Manage and monitor service and maintenance contracts, both by the Council’s in-house operational workforce and external contractors, in relation to disrepair.  

8.         Undertake professional building surveys; prepare schedules of work and tender reports with effective financial appraisals, providing recommendations on forms of contract and specific clauses.

9.         Lead on the role of service expert in the use and delivery of devices for the purpose of making assessments and diagnosis of building failures, including damp and mould cases.

10.       Lead on the review of ‘Expert’ Disrepair Surveys by other parties, including challenging where appropriate.

Qualifications

•          Good general standard of education (minimum to A’ level standard or equivalent) and relevant professional qualification or experience. 

•          Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience. 

Desirable

•          Membership of a relevant professional body.

•          Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction or related field.

Essential 

•          Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 

•          Principles of good customer service

•          Values and promotes equality and diversity

•          Understand the principles of data protection

•          A demonstrable track record and consistent achievement at professional level within an organisation of comparable scope and complexity

•          Able to demonstrate understanding, experience and knowledge of policy and activities within your area of expertise

•          Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and requirements

•          Commitment to personal learning and development. 

•          Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos. 

•          Organised, conscientious, energy, drive, confident and assertive. 

•          Significant experience in undertaking property related building pathology surveys.

•          Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of all property related statutory responsibilities, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice and guidance.

•          Sound working knowledge of the Building Regulations.

Desirable   

•          Relevant local government experience and understanding of the whole local government sector and its current challenges.

•          Experience with working with elected members, or in a political environment. 

•          Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation.

Somerset Council are seeking to appoint an experienced building surveyor on a six month contract whilst permanent recruitment is undertaken. We are seeking someone with experience in managing disrepair cases, carrying out inspections for reports of damp and mould, carrying out inspections and surveys for general defects and building works. You will be the technical expert within the repairs team, providing sound judgement and decision making.

This is a new role with opportunity to develop processes and to provide excellent services to customers.