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Job Category:   Financial
Job location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ,
Lewisham Council
Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £22.14 per hour

Finance Liaison Officer (S01)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Lewisham Adult Social Care to develop specialised skills within the wider remit of the Financial Assessment arena. 

We are looking for someone to work in a hybrid environment in Lewisham Hospital. Your role will be to work closely with clients and their families/representatives to ensure that they understand the financial implications of their care pathway, specifically for care home placements, and provide all necessary evidence and information so that the person requiring care is placed swiftly and securely. 

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience of working within a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines with accuracy and have the ability to manage challenging and emotional conversations with empathy to achieve desired outcomes. 

Training will be provided by both the Financial Assessment Team Lead, as well as Arranging Care Team managers.

Experience of Adult Social care related Financial Assessment, and systems would be an advantage. 

Role and responsibilities

These include but are not limited to:

Providing on-site financial information and advice to aid speedy discharge of medically fit patients at University Hospital London, as well as out of borough hospitals. 

Being a point of contact for social work colleagues, clients, client representatives with finance queries across the community and hospital pathway, including leading on service user and representative communication, as well as signposting and information gathering with Arranging Care Team/Financial Assessment Team/ASC Debt Team/DWP. 

Explaining the Financial Assessment Policy, Care Act Statutory duties and Council & NHS processes to clients/representatives/social work and NHS colleagues/, including;

•    Capital threshold/12-week disregard/impact on owning property (shared/individual or second property) 

•    Advising on local authority statutory responsibility for state funded client/private funders, including if clients chose to arrange a placement out of borough

•     What to do if there is no financial representative and the patient lacks capacity, and the impact of appointing an alternative Deputy. This includes monitoring and chasing up on the progression of COP applications, tasks for both for family and Council representative. Also explaining Panel deputy and Lewisham Money Management options for those with no appropriate personal representative. 

•    Advising client representatives on Interim Funding evidence required for IF Panel consideration if not enough liquid assets to place privately due to selling a property, applying for LPA, representative not willing to be LPA/Deputy and client lacks capacity 

•    Advising client representatives/clients/Social Work colleagues if a care home does not agree the client has enough funds to meet care home requirement to fund for a set period 

•    Completing Court of Protection checks for Attorney’s/Deputy’s

•    Supporting private funders and their representatives with providing a list of potential placements they can approach to support expedited discharge once medically fit 

•    Keeping Liquidlogic and ContrOCC (Case Management Systems) up to date with accurate and relevant notes.

Leading on the presentation of cases to Interim Funding Panel, ensuring cases are progressed and social workers are updating on necessary tasks.

Maintaining the Interim Funding Spreadsheet, ensuring progress is updated, and new cases are reflected. Also reviewing client’s who’s interim funding period is nearing expiration.

Issuing interim loan agreements and sending letters, including extensions and ensuring signed copies are stored on LAS. Monitoring closures of interim funding, including final debt figures and repayment.

Screening applications for Client Money Management Team, ensuring all necessary documents are provided, and that cases are appropriate and that there is no conflict of interest. Being a point of contact for community/TOCH queries around client charging for staff, service users and representatives

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA, United Kingdom
Monmouthshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.24 per hour

Hybrid approach, 3 days at the office and in the Monmouthshire area.

A friendly and supportive children’s services team is seeking an experienced social worker, that is able to undertake the following social work duty tasks :

supporting with QA’ing of documents such as safety plans, assessments and reports, 

attending meetings such as CP conferences to support less experienced social workers when needed

overseeing a small case load of complex cases during a colleagues sickness period

The individual will have specific experience in the Court arena and Child Protection arena, but also be available to be office based a minimum of 3 days a week to support the duty tasks and be a support to the team. 

Job Category:   Building Services & Maintenance
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37.5

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.82 per hour

Remote

Role purpose

Undertake removal of non-licenced asbestos and asbestos containing materials, in line with task sheets, and in accordance with relevant regulations and guidance, including the HSE�s �asbestos essentials� guidance. 

The role is significant in meeting the authorities� statutory obligations in relation to housing property management compliance, specifically, the management and legal requirements of asbestos.

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills

Qualifications: 

Essential 

Hold a non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate (Annually updated)

Health surveillance (Updated every 3 years)

Asbestos awareness experience and training.

Desirable 

BOSH P402

Knowledge:

Essential 

A working knowledge and understanding of Asbestos, the hazards and risks associated with asbestos and an understanding of the materials that can contain asbestos.

Desirable

Knowledge of safety signage relating to asbestos removal. 

Knowledge of task sheets, risk assessments and method statements.

Experience:

Essential 

Experienced in all areas of Asbestos removal, including setting up a safe working site.  

Experienced in using correct PPE and RPE. This can include the requirement to be clean shaven to use appropriate RPE.

Skills:

Essential

Communicate verbally and in writing to all stakeholders. 

Ability to understand written guidance and instructions relating to Asbestos removal. 

Ability to drive a long wheelbase van. 

Ability to follow task sheets as designated by Health and Safety Executive. 

Desirable 

Experience in using Microsoft programmes, including Outlook and Teams.


Dimensions of role

Failure to carry out this role could lead to the following:

Death or serious injury to a resident, contractor, employee or other, due to non-compliant property/building.

Criminal/Civil Prosecution – due to non-compliant property/building. The Council would be liable as a corporate entity for any failings in its responsibility to Health and Safety legislation. 

Financial loss due to inability to let a property, indirect service users refusing to use facilities. Asbestos is a Hazardous substance, recognised under COSHH regulations, with no minimum exposure limit. This means that any materials containing asbestos in a building, needs to be managed and handled in an appropriate manor in line with legislation and guidance. 

Insurance � higher premiums or inability to obtain insurance as not all costs can be insured. Failure to manage legal responsibilities cannot be insured against, inability to demonstrate effective control of asbestos in buildings controlled by the business could both invalidate held insurance and lead to higher premiums.      

Publicity � poor public opinion, from the inability to demonstrate effect health and safety management.In addition, if the re-letting of void properties are delayed, this will affect potential tenants being housed and loss of revenue to the Council.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT
London Borough of Bexley
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £ £38.19 per hour



Main purpose of the job: 

The role of a Trusted Assessor will be pivotal in reducing delayed transfers of care from acute settings. Working with the Hospital Integrated Discharge Team and in close collaboration with multidisciplinary discharge teams and care home providers, the Trusted Assessor will complete an assessment of need on patients deemed fit for discharge into a care home setting. 

To ensure that an adult inpatient experiences a timely transfer from hospital as it can often be a difficult process. Delayed transfers of care are not only a significant concern for frontline staff but can have an adverse effect on patients and the wider system. Delayed transfers of care data are monitored regionally, nationally and performance can have an impact on health and social care funding.

Represent the Care Homes and assist Care Home Managers with their assessment process; 

By liaising where there is a potential change of needs

Undertaking assessments on behalf of a care home

Facilitate assessment for discharge where issues have arisen which could compromise the quality or timeliness of discharge to care homes, working with all relevant staff across organizational boundaries with a problem-solving approach. This will include communicating sensitive information concerning patients’ conditions, requiring persuasive reassurance skills

Principal Accountabilities:

Develop process for referrals and assessments with care home and CCG and hospitals and work within agreed assessment formats with adherence to established pathways. The post holder will need to use their extensive skills and experience for assessing and interpreting acute and other patient/client conditions with recommendations for appropriate discharge processes and destinations.

Undertake assessments and re-assessments of hospitalised residents on behalf of Care Home providers in according to their agreed criteria. This will require the post holder to have specialist knowledge across a range of conditions, procedures, local systems and underpinned theory of them.

Check that the discharge documentation and medication are in place to accompany the resident on hospital discharge and support the best use of the Red Bag Scheme Pilot.

Liaise with hospitals about the discharge arrangements in order to streamline the process and ensure the best possible outcomes for vulnerable people are achieved. This will include providing and receiving complex, sensitive information on a daily basis for many patients.

Liaising with district nurses and other specialist nurses to support person centred care planning. The post holder will therefore need to assimilate complex facts or situations requiring a comparison of range of options for the patient.

Ensure that wherever possible the views and needs of older people within the Care Home setting are sought and represented with due regard to the person’s mental capacity

Report on issues raised by Care Homes about quality of discharge, working closely with Hospital Discharge Team, CCG’s Continuing Healthcare Team, the Care Homes Forum, Council’s Contracts & Brokerage Team and future groups that may be developed to support this work stream.

Act as a point of contact for ward staff/MDT/Care Homes, when residents are admitted to hospital from Care Home settings in order to monitor progress and keep on-going communications



Education and Formal Training 

Professional qualification in, Nursing 

Evidence of post qualifying and continued professional development .

A Management qualification (Certificate in Management/Diploma in Management Studies)

Best Interests Assessor qualification

Relevant Technical Experienceand Knowledge

Proven post qualification experience in services for Older People, and adults with long term conditions obtained in both community and hospital settings.

Experience of supervising staff.

Previous experience of working within a discharge team with an acute hospital setting.

A thorough understanding of the needs of service users, carers and relatives and experience of working with older people and people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health issues.

Specialised knowledge of ageing process and disabling conditions and an appreciation of the social, psychological and emotional needs of service users and how services should respond to these needs.

Must have specialist knowledge of the National Framework for NHS continuing Healthcare /funded Nursing care and related guidance and policies.

Proven communication skills and the ability to build excellent working relationships with other professionals both within the integrated teams and partner agencies.

Experience and understanding of multi-disciplinary and integrated working

Working knowledge of National Health and Community Care Act, Mental Capacity Act Social Care Eligibility Criteria, and other relevant legislation for these client groups.

Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Adult Safeguarding including Mental Capacity Act.

Knowledge of recruitment and staff selection methods.

Knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Job Requirements

Ability to develop/maintain manual and computerised systems for recording and allocating referrals in accordance with department priorities.

Ability to manage Social Care workloads/outputs, set priorities and achieve objectives by setting targets with timescales.

Ability to chair effective multi professional meetings and ensure all plans are clear and client centered.

Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.

Sound analytical ability, particularly in collating, recording and interpreting management information.

Ability to assess reablement potential and advise on reablement programmes for older and physically disabled people.

Can work to standards, demonstrating resilience to pressure and conflict and retaining due professionalism at all times.

Can achieve service user satisfaction by identifying genuine needs and jointly developing effective solutions.

Report writing skills.

Staff supervision skills/knowledge of group dynamics.

Ability to travel throughout and outside the borough.

Willingness to work outside normal working hours at short notice from time to time to meet the needs of the service.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE

Herefordshire Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary:  £21.75 per hour

37 hours per week 

45p per mile business mileage 

We need support from an experienced Locum Senior Practitioner to assist us for up to 3 months (possibility of extension may be available). This role will focus on working with adults in the community, in the South Locality Team, so previous experience working in adult social care is essential.

Candidates must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England. Prior experience and confidence with Adult Safeguarding Enquiries, Court Work, Duty management and prior experience supervising and supporting staff is essential and should be evidenced in applications. The Senior Practitioner provides a leadership and line management role within the team. To support and guide work with adults of Herefordshire and their formal/informal carers or agencies to provide a person centred, strength based approach to assessment, case management and review. To ensure that the highest standards of professional practice are maintained by providing supervision, review and development, caseload management, casework monitoring and consultation. To hold a small caseload of more complex cases as appropriate and dependant on Team requirements/support. To ensure that management information systems are kept up to date and are accurate.

Job Category:   Facilities & Environment

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS
Bromley Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £28.14 per hour

2 days remote, 3 days in the office

This position is within the Housing Enforcement Team of Public Protection. The purpose and scope is to delivery regulatory changes and enhance operational effectiveness, including:

• Review and develop the regulatory responsibilities relating to housing disrepair and standards within Public Protection and across relevant Council Departments 
• Ready the team for current and incoming regulations relating to renter’s rights and associated legislation and guidance 
• Establish, review and organise data systems and analysis 
• Raise awareness with management and members 
• Revise and implement policies, processes and guidance
• Lead on and support the delivery of related programmes and policies
• Represent the authority in partnership meetings to drive progress in housing regulation

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG,

Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £30.50 per hour

Postholders allocated to a Family Support Team which manages children subject to CASP, CP, PLO and Looked after children. Post holder will manage children until the initial looked after review is held, when the child will transfer to the court team.  Family Support Team operates a duty system, and the postholder will be required to undertake duty on a rota basis, respond immediately and effectively to safeguarding matters which arise, and support the allocated worker.

Postholder will be required to understand the recording system to identify the child and those who may/may not be involved including other professionals, undertaking assessments and planning around immediate crisis responses to ensure proportionate response to the situation, whilst recognising and managing potential risks.

   To ensure practice and subsequent decisions safeguard the welfare of children at risk of immediate risk of harm and make decisions in the best interest of the child. 

  To adapt and apply Social Worker techniques to ensure approach meets the needs of the individuals/ people needing care and support, their families and carers in need of support and work in partnership with others. To promote positive outcomes by taking appropriate action in the provision of professional support, advice and decisions to ensure that all individuals referred have a plan based on an assessment of need and that such plans are evidence based, recorded, reviewed and modified as appropriate.   To manage an allocated caseload which includes routine social work interventions, escalating those that are more complex and require a higher level of professional input.  

  The social worker will consolidate and develop the skills and knowledge gained through formal qualification, through mentoring and guidance from experienced practitioners and take on increasing levels of complexity, responsibility and independent decision making in their area of work.  This includes working as part of a team providing support to adults/ adults at risk and children / children at risk, their families and carers.    Working with individuals/ people needing care and support, their families and carers in need of support, to identify and assess risks and identify support that minimises risk, guided on practice through management supervision, co-working on more complex cases with an experienced Social Worker or independently in line with the Social Worker’s development, knowledge and qualification JD

Job Category:  Trades & Operatives

Job location: Wearside Road, Ladywell, London, Greater London, SE137EZ

Lewisham Council
Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start
Salary:  £21.45 per hour

Must have HGV Mechanic Experience as anything else will not be considered. 

Main Purpose of Job To carry out planned maintenance and responsive repairs to all vehicles and plant in use by the London Borough of Lewisham and third party contractors. To ensure that all planned maintenance and responsive repairs are carried out to the necessary standard as laid down by the Vehicle Operators Standards Agency (VOSA) and manufacturers procedures in order to maximize vehicle/plant efficiency and availability to end user departments.

Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties

1.    To undertake the planned maintenance and responsive repairs to all vehicles and plant supplied to end user department by Fleet Services.

2.    To ensure that the planned maintenance and responsive repairs to vehicles and plant are carried out to VOSA ,Construction and Use ,Manufacturers and HSE standards.

3.    To prepare HGV and PSV vehicles for annual test to all latest construction and use regulations and MOT testers manual standards

4.    To ensure that all planned maintenance and responsive repairs are progressed through the Fleet Vehicle Workshops in a efficient and effective manner.

5.    To ensure all planned maintenance and responsive repairs are accurately recorded on job cards and legal VOSA safety check sheets to include work completed, parts dates and personal signatures’.

6.    Liaise with the Fleet Vehicle Workshop Stores to insure adequate vehicle spares are available, requisition non-stock items as required. 

7.    Liaise with user dept drivers and supervisor on vehicle fault finding and vehicle availability and legal compliance.

8.    Liaise with specialist vehicle repair contractors to aid accurate and  expedite diagnosis of vehicle faults.

9.    To be part of a 24 hrs 365 day stand-by rota to include bank holidays

10.    Emergency stand-by will include responding to major incidents when declared by the Councils Emergency Planning Officer, this will include liaising with the Police, Fire Brigade and the Councils Local Authority Liaison Officer (LALO).

11.    To attend roadside breakdowns as required undertaking detailed situation assessment and fault diagnosis and repair with due regard to personal safety.

12.    Liaise with recovery contractors to arrange safe removal of vehicles.




Knowledge

Detailed knowledge of vehicle workshop practices and commercial  vehicle repair and maintenance                                                                                      

Detailed knowledge of ISO 9000/2000 quality standards                                    

Detailed knowledge of VOSA  HGV and PSV  Operator Licensing Regulations 

Detailed knowledge of VOSA  HGV and PSV Mot testing regulations                

Detailed knowledge of  Health and Safety at work management Regulations                                                                                                

HGV licence C+E                                                                                                

Aptitude 

Must be able to relate and communicate easily with people at all levels both orally and in writing                                                                                             

Must be able to work under pressure and on own initiative                                                                                                                                 

Must have an energetic and innovative approach to problem solving taking on board the needs of transport user groups and service unit managers in delivering services to residents and stakeholders of the borough.                                                        

Skills 

High level of organisational skills to be able to prioritise competing workloads and deadlines.                                                                                                             

Sound interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing.                                                                                              

Experience 

Experience in the repair and maintenance of HGV and PSV  vehicles                  

General Education 

Good standard of general education.                                         

Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle/mechanical engineering                         

ONC or equivalent in motor vehicle/mechanical engineering                                       

Personal Qualities

Self confident and self-motivated

Willing to work as a team member in a structured organisation

Able to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels

An energetic and innovate approach

Able to work a 35hrs per week 

Circumstances

Must be mobile and able to travel within the Borough and visit sites

PhysicalGood general health.  Able to attend meetings / site visits in locations both inside and outside of the borough.  Able to use computer, telephone, and read correspondence.  If you are a disabled person, but are unable to meet some of the job requirements specifically because of your disability, please address this in your application.  If you meet all the other criteria you will be shortlisted and we will explore jointly with you if there are ways in which the job can be changed to enable you to meet requirements.

Job Category:   Admin & Clerical

Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £12.85 per hour


Main Responsibilities & Duties

 1 Day Per Week In Office

Maintain systems to enable practices and procedures to operate to specified standards (e.g. administer imprest and unofficial funds, verifying clients personal finance records, security of cash).

Prepare orders for goods/services, receive and check delivery notes, invoices and accounts. Process invoices for payment after certification by an appropriate senior member of staff. 

Check financial information and arrange amendments as necessary (eg monthly downloads and uploading of journals).  Deal with general queries from colleagues, suppliers and clients relating to the financial information systems (eg payment queries).

Prepare invoices for services/goods provided, receive and check payments, update financial records and investigate debt recovery.

Use IT systems to input and extract information and distribute information to appropriate staff (eg SAP, spreadsheets)

Extract statistics for the completion of statutory returns, drawing relevant issues to the attention of Senior Officers 

Act as a point of contact for staff, clients and suppliers to give routine advice and information relating to the work of the team. 

Prepare and process routine correspondence, reports and other documents 

Contribute to the office management of departmental buildings in the area, to propose and implement solutions to many and varied problems (eg ICT, accommodation, health & safety).

Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council�s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Contacts & Relationships

The postholder has regular contacts with operational and finance staff to pass or receive information and to receive work instructions. There is telephone and personal contact with clients services, members of the public, suppliers, voluntary and external organisations to pass and receive information, or deal with queries.

Job Category:   Social Care Qualified

Job location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ,
Monmouthshire County Council
Hours per week: 18.5

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £16.10 per hour

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) CHECK:  

Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check

Enhanced with Both Children/Adults Barred List Checks

RESPONSIBLE TO: Workforce Development Manager

WELSH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT:

Welsh language skills are desirable;

Social care workforce Development Team �Who are we?

We are part of the Social Care and Health Directorate in Monmouthshire. We ensure all social care workforce and commissioned providers in our county have the opportunity to access learning and development that enables them to deliver high quality services that meet current best practice.

SAFEGUARDING:

Child and Adult Safeguarding are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and adults at risk to be as safe as they can and to fulfil their potential. All Council employees and volunteers are responsible for playing their part in the well-being, safety and protection of children and adults at risk. All employees and volunteers will be trained to the appropriate level of safeguarding and have a duty to fulfil their personal responsibilities for safeguarding.

Our Purpose:-

We support the Social Care and Health directorate to identify their learning and developments needs and seek to source, develop, organise and facilitate these opportunities in a way that is bespoke to service needs and in line with local, regional and national requirements.

The Purpose of this Role:- 

�    To ensure the Social care social care workforce have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to work in Social care within in our county. 

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:- 

�    You will work closely with the workforce development officers and training organiser to deliver learning opportunities for our directorate and external partners across Monmouthshire. 

�    To support the delivery of quality social care services through ensuring high Quality Learning & Development opportunities are delivered to the Social care workforce. 

�    To support the registration and re-registration of the social care workforce with Social Care Wales.

Your responsibilities are to:- 

�    Deliver engaging learning opportunities that reflects Monmouthshire�s core values. 

�    Support with the embedding of new approaches to learning and development by providing both informal and planned learning sessions. 

�    Deliver learning and development opportunities across a diverse range of subjects. 

�    Work jointly with the social care workforce development officers and training organiser to deliver learning and development that is essential for both children�s and adult�s social care workforces. 

�    You will work with colleagues locally and deliver training to the social care Workforce both within their place of work or another suitable space across the area. 

�  nsure equality, diversity and inclusion when delivering all learning. 

�    To facilitate the organisation of training events and support related administration such as booking venues and completing registers of attendance. 

�    To participate in the regular collection and recording of training data. 

�    You will be able to facilitate Learning through a number of platforms including face to face, digital and e-learning. 

�    You will deliver learning and support when required to develop social care workforce�s essential skills in literacy numeracy and ICT. 

�    You will have the ability to communicate and engage effectively, and be confident in building and maintaining positive working relationships. 

�    You will have good IT and administrative skills, be able to manage your own workload and respond to deadlines. 

�    Continually evaluate the impact of learning in partnership with the Mon workforce development team and be able to adapt to meet ongoing need. 

�    You will be flexible and able to adjust Learning to meet the needs of participants including evening and weekend delivery within Monmouthshire and wider locations where needed. 

�    You will work with the Social care workforce Development Manager and other trainers to source appropriate resources and training materials. 

�    You will value, and be passionate about, your own personal and professional development by seeking out appropriate opportunities. 

�    You will carry out your role openly and honestly and develop trusting relationships. 

�    You will ensure you are up to date with all mandatory training. 

�    You will be expected to maintain safe working practices at all times for self and others in accordance with the authority�s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work. 

�    Continue to be part of contributing towards regional collaboration and partnership working where required in line with the Monmouthshire business model. 

�    You will ensure you carry out your own professional development to ensure you hold the most up to date skills, knowledge and experience related to the role. 

Here�s what we can provide you with:-

�    Working as part of a supportive, cohesive, dedicated and caring team 

�    A Local Government Pension and Local Authority Benefits 

�    Excellent annual leave entitlement 

�    Flexible working arrangements including agile working and flexible hours to support work life balance 

�    Working in a culture of self development with continuing professional development 

�    A committed, dedicated and innovative leadership team 

�    Opportunity to develop Welsh Language Skills 

�    Would be open to considering this as an internal or external secondement (with service approval)

�    The opportunity to develop Welsh language skills.


Knowledge 

Knowledge of Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and how this is applied to practice.        

Knowledge of Monmouthshire�s policies relating to Social care e.g All Wales Manual Handling , MCC medication policy          

In depth understanding of the Social care profession including the Code of Professional Practice for Social Care and registration Process for Social Care Wales.          

Cultural awareness          

Skills 

Successful completion of train the trainer qualification or equivalent         

Successful completion of Social Care qualification.      

A confident and competent communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the audience and the environment.           

Proven skills in application of Microsoft Office.           

Ability to use different platforms and modalities to facilitate learning         

Ability to deliver with confidence and to ensure your audience have confidence in you as a training provider.         

Ability to work unsupervised and to plan and prioritise workload appropriately, keeping to set deadlines and being productive and proactive.         

Self Development 

Ability to identify own learning and development needs and keep up to date with continual professional development requirements.         

Ability and willingness to act upon evaluative feedback.         

Ensuring you prepare effectively for supervision and take ownership of actively contributing to your own personal development.         

Experience 

Experience of working within a front line Social care or Health Service area.        

Experience of delivering Training to a Social care Workforce including Manual Handling and First Aid        

Full driver�s licence, able to drive with use of a car covered by business insurance.       

Job Category:   Facilities & Environment

Job location:  Argall Ave, Leyton, E10 7AS, United Kingdom

London Borough of Waltham Forest
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.84 per hour

Purpose To ensure that all dogs at the Councils kennelling facility are properly cared for and in good health. This will include the cleansing of the kennels and other areas, provision of suitable food, water, bedding, exercise, veterinary care and sleeping considerations. This will include the transportation of dogs as required.

Job Category:   Housing
Job location Moorland House, Moorland Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2FG,
United Kingdom
Somerset Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.55 per hour

3 days on site, 2 days remote working.

Role purpose

The Home Moves Plus (HMP) Project was established to make better use of the existing social housing stock in the Taunton and Wellington areas, and to mitigate the impact of Hinkley Point C�s construction on the housing needs of local people by creating bed spaces in the area through downsizing.

The role is responsible for reducing the number of under occupied households within Somerset Council�s �in-house� landlord housing stock, thus freeing up much needed accommodation for those who need it.

If the role did not exist and tenant�s circumstances change, they could find themselves living in accommodation that is no longer affordable to them and does not suit their needs. The Council will also have less ability to manage its housing stock in line with local priorities.

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills

Qualifications 

Essential

Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics).

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

Desirable

Be a member of a professional body for housing i.e. the Chartered Institute of Housing.

Knowledge and Experience 

Essential 

Knowledge of the demographics of the housing tenants, the local community and wider sub regional impacts, such as Hinkley Point, in respect of properties for letting and impacts on homelessness.

Knowledge of income management work and best practice in a housing organisation context.

Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of allocations and lettings policy and practice.

Detailed and extensive professional and technical knowledge of wider housing management policy and practice, housing law and best practice relating to neighbourhood and tenancy management.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and housing applications (Open Housing System, Homefinder Somerset, Choice Based Lettings system, Home Swapper Mutual Exchange System)

Knowledge of services across Somerset Council, for example Children�s services, adult social care and community mental health.

Desirable 

Experience of working with elected members or in a political environment.

Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.

Experience of working in a social housing organisation.

Skills

Essential 

Good customer service and communication skills.

Able to value and promote equality and diversity.

Able to build successful working relationships with a range on internal and external stakeholders.

Have a flexible approach to changing deadlines. 

Persuasive and encouraging, adopting a coaching style to support customers. 

Desirable

High degree of problem solving and decision making.

Able to identify opportunities for further enabling and self-serve. 

Understand when to consult with others, including specialists.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Urban Road, Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG178DA, United Kingdom
Ashfield District Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: 13.68 per hour

Main Purpose of Job:

• To support the work of the Tenancy/Estates Team by undertaking a range of tasks which contribute to an effective service provision within Housing Management.

Responsible to: Tenancy Services Team Leader

Key relationships/Functional links with:

• Tenants and residents of the Council
• Staff within the housing section including Housing Options, Lettings, Housing Management, Income and Repairs
• Other departments within the Council and other public and private bodies

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

• The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation
• Undertake specialist activities in accordance with pre-determined procedures, instructions and standards to support the effective provision of housing management.
• Maintain an effective appointment system for Officers in response to complaints, enquiries and requests for service and plan/co-ordinate a programme of housing surgeries, estate inspections, new tenant visits and introductory tenancy reviews.
• To administer and receive requests for mutual exchanges, successions, assignment of tenancies and permissions to enable Housing Officers to determine approval/refusal. 
• To initiate outgoing calls and enquiry responses and encourage customer feedback in order to improve customer services.
• As required, undertake reception duties, deal with telephone and personal enquiries and provide housing advice to ensure effective delivery of the tenancy/estate management service.
• To support the Housing Officers in relevant visits such as inspections, safe and well checks and other tenancy visits as and when required. 
• To administer and process TV licences, requests for keys/fobs, screening requests and any other requests/referrals relevant to the Section.  
• Assist with the review and refurbishment of Sheltered Schemes.
• To provide support/cover for the Lifeline Service during periods of absence and assist other sections within the Council, as and when required.
• To collect, collate and prepare statistical information as required and assist with the updating and compilation of management and performance information. 
• General administrative tasks such as photocopying, printing, word processing and minute taking.
• Deal with correspondence in respect of tenancies and send standard and non-standard letters as and when required.
• Operate and maintain an effective and efficient electronic filing and housing management system including inputting, scanning and retrieving information.
• Contribute to both individual and team performance targets, make suggestions for service improvements, ensure the delivery of excellent housing services, which deliver value for money.

Required skills/experience:

• Understanding of social housing related issues and effects on customers
• Call handling experience
• Working within an office environment
• Working with the public within a customer service environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative to organise and prioritise workload, organisational skills with a systematic and methodical approach to work and attention to detail/accuracy
• Extensive IT skills in all Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access etc. or equivalent; keyboard skills and ability to create spreadsheets and computer files to facilitate the recording and manipulation of sensitive information and documentation
• Ability to work in a team and work on own initiative with minimal supervision. 

General information:

• The post holder will be required to comply with organisation’s policies and procedures.
• The post holder will be required to work at Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield and any other locations across the Council district. 
• The organisation has a no smoking policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke on any of the organisation’s premises nor in any vehicle used on organisation business.
• This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
• Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the post holder.
• This post is fully onsite in the office with no facility for hybrid working. 

Job Category: Manual Labour

Job location: Argyll Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY, United Kingdom

Preston City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour Purpose of Job:�  

  The driving and operation of a Tractor and other street cleansing/horticultural vehicles up to 3.5 tonne (7.5 tonne if licence permits).�

    To cover a variety of environmental and horticultural duties such as cutting, flailing, towing and lifting and other duties relating to tractor driving in line with the needs of the service.�  

 To provide additional staffing support to undertake a wide range of the horticultural maintenance within the Parks and Streetscene service within the City�s parks, nature reserves, gardens, green spaces and streets �  

  To ensure duties are carried out in compliance with the relevant health and safety procedures in place within the serviceMain Duties/Responsibilities:�

    To operate tractors and other horticultural vehicles/equipment in order to carry out duties such as cutting, flailing, towing and lifting as well as having the ability to use tractor related adaptions to carry out these duties to a high standard.�    To operate tractors and other horticultural vehicles/equipment to cut grassed areas, hedges and other public open spaces of PCC owned land or land PCC is responsible for, remove fly tipping, fly posting, graffiti and other wastes if required.�    To work on their own or as part of a small team.� 

   Driving various Parks and Streetscene vehicles including tractors up to 3.5 tonne gross weight (7.5 tonne if licence permits)�    To work with new technologies including data transfer equipment, global positioning systems, handheld computers etc.�    Required to assist on Parks, Refuse Collection, Street Cleansing, and other labouring/gardening duties if required.�

    To support with events preparation, assisting on the day with manoeuvres and event deconstruction. �

    To support with football pitch renovation (rolling, slitting, seed spreading, fertiliser spreading)�

    To support with the unloading and transportation of deliveries�    Assist the tree team/other teams with heavy/large loads�    To ensure duties are carried out in compliance with the relevant health and safety procedures in place within the service�    To carry out any other reasonable duties allocated by management, commensurate with the post�    Take part in Bank Holiday, evening and weekend overtime rotas if required.�    Will be required to work in all weather conditions and work flexible hours if and when required.  

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37.5

Start date: Immediate start
Salary:  £32.10 per hour

2-3 days in office.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Handle all types of application, but with specific responsibility for major and the more controversial proposals, including:
a. Provide pre-application advice
b. Site inspections and surveys;
c. Research;
d. Consultation with stakeholders; including the public, statutory consultees and amenity and community organizations;
e. Negotiations with applicants and professional agents including leading negotiations on Section 106 Agreement~;
f. Assisting Councillors, Town and Parish Councils and others to understand proposals;
g. Lead the Development Team for major applications and Planning Performance Agreements and provide feedback to the Project Manager as required
h. Preparation of reports on applications, including for committee, with recommendations based on national and local planning policies and guidance and professional judgment;
i. Presentation of applications and related items at meetings of the Plans
and Regulatory Committees
2 Assist and where applicable deputise for the Team Leader Major Growth
3 Prepare planning appeal evidence and appear as an expert witness for the Council at Public Inquiries, Informal Hearings and prepare statements for Written Representation appeals.
4 Appear as a witness for the Council in the Magistrates and Crown Court as required.
5 Provide pre-application advice on complex and/or major development proposals, including acting as lead officer co-ordinating the views of all relevant parties, and respond to general enquiries from all stakeholders of the service.
6 Advise other members of the teams on difficult issues with which they are involved.
7 Liaise with and assist the planning enforcement unit in the conduct of investigations and preparation of cases for enforcement action.
8 Liaise with Senior Officers of other departments regarding development possibilities on Council owned and other land.
9 Assist the Head of Planning & Regeneration in the management of projects and the supervision of staff in undertaking complex and challenging assignments
10 To promote the personal development of team members by providing supervision, guidance and assistance as necessary and identifying their training and development needs to ensure they have the skills needed to achieve agreed service related and corporate objectives.
11 Contribute to the continuous improvement in the delivery of customer satisfaction ensuring all work is carried out to meet agreed expectations for customer

Able to analyse complex planning issues and to write letters, reports and evidence.

Demonstrate an

understanding of

current law and

guidance relating to

development

management

ICT knowledge and

aptitude

Use of specialist planning software

Application Form.

Interview. Practical Exercise

Qualifications

Degree in Town and

Country Planning or

related subject

Membership of RTPI

Diploma or Masters in Town Planning

Leadership Qualification such as ILM Level 3

Prince2 project management

Application

Form.

Certificates

Interpersonal

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills. Effective negotiation skills.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5LH, United Kingdom
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £29.22 per hour

The role allows hybrid and office working. Full monthly management supervision. Requires a social work qualification and registration

Job Summary

The 14+ Team will offer you the opportunity to work with young people aged 14 years and over who are in need of care and support, in need of protection, are looked after and/or are care leavers. The post offers the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and practice in relation to young people across all manner of statutory intervention including assessment, care planning, long term planning, pathway planning and transition to adulthood.

You will have the opportunity to manage a varied case load focusing on what matters to young people and families, building on and supporting young people to identify their own strengths and resources, managing risk collaboratively with multi agency professionals as well as encouraging the development of independence skills.

We recognise the need for staff support when working with young people who may have specific support needs and, as such, the successful appointees will benefit from training and development opportunities, monthly formal supervision sessions (more frequently if required), group supervision sessions and access to psychological consultations for psychologically informed advice and practice guidance. We recognise the importance of peer support and the stability of the team has enabled the development of a strong team ethic which is to work together to effectively problem solve, motivate and encourage each other.

The 14+ team office has recently been repurposed to create indoor and outdoor space which promotes group work and independent living skills development. We want to offer a safe space to young people to learn new skills and for all 14+ staff to be involved in providing unique and creative ways of engaging young people to promote their wellbeing and safety. 

Principal Accountabilities

1. To provide social work assessment and care management in line with the policy and procedure of the Authority.

1. To effectively manage a caseload.

1. To assist and empower service users to develop their potential for independence and enable them to exercise choices wherever possible.

1. To ensure the implementation of agreed plans, monitor progress and coordinate the process of reviews that involve service users, carers and associated professional and partner agencies.

1. To provide full information and advice on the availability of services, the appropriateness of service provision and statutory responsibility of the Department.

1. To write clear and concise reports for a variety of audiences, including court and safeguarding.

1. To act as an advocate in pursuit of the service users’ best interests, including educator to professional colleagues and the community at large, the needs and rights of the service user.

1. As required, to provide or access information or refer appropriately to alternative agencies in matters which require specialist or specific advice, eg Welfare rights, legal rights.

Qualifications 

CQSW: Diploma or Degree in Social Work         

Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales

Knowledge / Skills

Knowledge of current legislation, guidance, regulations and standards              

Knowledge and understanding of research, legislation and good practice        

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports              

I.T literate           

Well-developed negotiating skills          

Effective problem-solving skills              

Ability to analyse and evaluate information and to apply criteria to make prioritised judgements         

Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities

Full UK driving licience

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG, United Kingdom
Wrexham County Borough Council
Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start
Salary:  £32.00 per hour

2 days remote 3 days in the office. 1 full week in the office to cover duty.

To manage a pod of Social Workers undertaking all aspects of child protection, section 47 enquiries and assessment and intervention services. This also includes the  court processes and public law outlines (PLO), with families who have been assessed as requiring services to meet the needs of their children.

The roles and responsibilities will also include supervising Social Workers within the allocated pod. Covering a duty pod three weekly and are based within the office 5 days of duty week. Also, be available to support other duty pod and cover management within their duty weeks. To support the team when the team manager is on annual leave. 

Job Category: Planning

Job location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom 
Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £21.47 per hour

 Office attendance is required pattern of hybrid work is dependent on experience and training needed

Your team: Business Support
You would be based: Civic Centre, Esher High Street
Your line manager: Business Support Team Leader – Planning

The main purpose of the role

You will be part of the Business Support team which is responsible for delivering administrative and technical support for the whole of Planning Services (Development Management, Planning Policy, Heritage, Landscape and Tree Teams and Compliance).

Specific duties and responsibilities

•    Produce officers’ reports and decision notices. Compile committee agendas, including PowerPoint presentations and process public speaking requests from residents and stakeholders.
•    Gather information from databases and files for basic queries, including solicitor enquiries.
•    Ensure all general correspondence to the department is distributed appropriately and efficiently to the correct teams.
•    Scanning and indexing of current and historic applications to maintain the planning website.

•    Processing of pre-application enquiries and complaints.
•    Provide basic administrative support for Planning Services including day-to- day tasks, plus specific projects, record management, document preparation and consultation tasks.
•    Book rooms and provide other support for the organisation of public events and meetings.
•    Recording and processing of daily payments and refunds.
•    Register planning compliance investigations within target times.
•    Place purchase orders internally and externally.
•    Collect information for others to respond to Freedom of Information requests and complaints.
•    Carry out basic tasks to support the Business Support Team in the validation and registration of planning applications, including printing and distribution of correspondence.
•    To participate constructively in the delivery of the ongoing change agenda of the Council and Government and to adapt and update processes accordingly.
•    To exhibit appropriate behaviour for the delivery of a high quality, professional public service.
•    To carry out other tasks as required commensurate with the level of this post.
Depending on your experience, you may start with us at a higher pay scale and so as you would expect, you would have more responsibility appropriate to that scale. We have set out the extra responsibilities below.
In addition, team members at the higher grade, Scale 5, will be expected to:

•    Provide administrative support for Planning Services including day-to-day tasks plus specific projects, record management, document preparation and consultation tasks.

•    Provide information for queries relating to more complex legal requests.
•    Log all the applications received daily; carry out all the comprehensive technical and financial checks as part of the validation process; produce the necessary consultations and Register all applications within the deadlines as provided.
•    Administration of the appeals process.

•    Collect information for others to respond to more complex Freedom of Information requests and Complaints.
In addition, team members at the higher grade, Scale 6, will be expected to:
•    Provide technical administrative support for Planning Services including database management, day-to-day tasks plus specific projects, record management, document preparation and consultation tasks including the Local Plan.
•    Validate and register more complex applications including applications under a Planning Performance Agreement
•    Basic registration and administration of Community Infrastructure Levy.
•    Supervise and mentor other Business Support Team Officers when required.
•    Produce weekly management reports and press notices as required.

Our job descriptions cover as much of the role as we can possibly get down in writing, but issues will arise, and we hope and expect that you will understand that and take on-board other tasks from time-to-time, in keeping with your role of course.

Person specification

Qualifications and education

1) Evidence of having completed education and training relevant to administrative duties. (Essential)

Experience

2)   Capable of delivering administrative, clerical or technical support. (Essential)

3) Experience of working in a frontline service to the public. (Desirable)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

4) Ability to use IT software packages to record data across a range of activities in an office environment. (Essential)

5) Knowledge of the administrative, clerical and technical support needs of a Planning Service. (Desirable)

6) Broad understanding of Government guidance and procedures relevant to the Planning Compliance/Trees and Heritage services. (Desirable)

7) Good written and oral communication. (Essential)

8) The ability to understand plans and technical drawings sufficiently to carry out the duties of the post. (Desirable)

9) Evidence of delivering excellent customer care, including dealing with difficult customers in a calm, polite but assertive manner. (Desirable)

10) Ability to work with minimum supervision under pressure to meet deadlines/targets in changing circumstances. (Essential)

Special requirements

11) Energy, drive and commitment to personal development. (Essential)

12) A flexible and adaptable person, able to meet varied workload and respond to changing work pressures. (Essential)

13) Active engagement with team members to discuss processes and procedures and improve efficiency. (Essential).

Your Conduct 

We expect the highest standards of conduct from our employees and at all time you must carry out your duties with integrity and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for employees.

Equal opportunities

We have a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity and expect all employees to implement and promote our policy in their own work.

Health and safety

We are committed to a healthy and safe working environment and expect all employees to implement and promote its policy in all aspects of their work.

Personal and sensitive data

You will have regard for the duty of care owed to personal data and sensitive personal data and any other confidential or sensitive information which you access in the course of your employment ensuring adherence to the Data Protection Act and the Council’s Information Security Policy and related guidance.

Confidentiality

We are committed to maintaining privacy of all staff and customers. We expect all staff to handle all individuals’ personal information in a sensitive and professional manner. All staff are under an obligation not to gain access or attempt to gain access to information they are not authorised to have.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom

Denbighshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.47 per hour

Minimum 3 days in office per week 

 Job Purpose 

To co-ordinate, develop, deliver and evaluate a range of learning and training opportunities across a whole range of Working Denbighshire participants aged 16 and over.

As part of the overall Working Denbighshire Strategy, you will be required to ensure the achievement of learning and qualifications in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets. Working within the Working Denbighshire Employer and Training team the Training Coordinator will develop effective interagency, multidisciplinary and whole sector relationships in order to identify training needs and be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a range of training programs in order to help meet these objectives.

 This role will support the Working Denbighshire service by participating in other programmes and training as required and to promote and represent the work of the Service internally and with all external partner agencies.  METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Application Form/ Interview / Presentation / References etc 1.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS A relevant training/coaching qualification, or experience of working as a Trainer?Training Coordinator, Training Facilitator or other relevant position coordinating training in a community setting. Practice Assessor / Teacher Award. 

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Proven experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Coach, Training Facilitator or similar role. Experience of inter- agency networking and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sectors. Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events & initiatives. 

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Knowledge of various training methods, techniques and latest approaches to ensure effective programs, including e-learning, classroom based, coaching, apprenticeships etc. Ability to complete full training cycles including assess needs, plan, develop, source, coordinate and monitor training initiatives. Knowledge of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

 Ability to develop training aids such as resources, manuals, handbooks etc. Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Excellent ICT skills with ability to use e-learning platforms and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £28.25 per hour

 
Minimum of 3 days in office per week

Job Purpose

Lead the development, implementation and measurement of Working Denbighshire for Denbighshire Local Authority as the �umbrella organisation� for employment support.  Provide clarity and vision regarding shared impacts and outline the strategic intentions to oversee the delivery of cross sector training and employment support services with the aim of increasing the economic, education/skills and well-being for the citizens of Denbighshire. 

This post will ensure a whole programme approach with strategic interventions and coordinated action through excellent programme and governance arrangements in line with the Denbighshire�s new Corporate Priorities, Council�s policies, strategic aims, objectives and priorities whilst compliant with relevant legislation, guidance and terms and conditions as required by other funding bodies e.g. ESF, WG etc.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Acting as lead supporting role to the Principal Manager, Strategic Employment, providing high level guidance and advice; identifying and managing inter-dependencies and reporting on areas of responsibility.

Secure access to the C4W+, SPF and further available funding to deliver employment support programmes to enable the successful delivery of the Working Denbighshire strategy. 

Establish and maintain effective communication and good working relationships with Council Departments, Welsh Government, UK Government, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and other agencies involved in providing services including employment agencies, groups representing employers, trade unions, community representatives, businesses and other key stakeholders.

Ensure meaningful engagement with communities, particularly in empowering local people to influence the services provided in their local communities. 

Map both required and existing skills and training and employment support services (including volunteering and work experience) across Denbighshire, identifying best practice, duplication and/or gaps in provision and provide strategic direction, leadership and expert developmental advice to ensure effective engagement and coordination of services, establishing a strong partnership approach and closer working relationships. 

Connect with local businesses to mutually support economic growth and employability.

Ensure local alignment of Welsh Government anti-poverty programmes such as Families First, Flying Start, Supporting People, Rhyl Neighbourhood Plan programmes and projects to ensure the efficient utilisation of resources, both human and technical in the delivery of the programme and a seamless integrated approach and transformational change to local service delivery.

Encourage innovation and facilitate the visioning and high quality strategic planning of support services e.g. investigate solutions for addressing common barriers to work and ensure that interventions are inclusive and include a focus on people with protected characteristics in conjunction with a wide range of stakeholders.

Ensure effective systems are in place for the collection, coordination and recording of the programme�s activity and outcomes to enable rigorous monitoring of the programme�s overall progress and impact, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate to ensure that the delivery of the programme is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within identified budget and that all actions are supportive of related projects.

Identify and report all risks and issues to the relevant senior officers, members, partners etc. ensuring they are recorded, managed and regularly updated. 

Promote, publicise and communicate the work of Working Denbighshire across Denbighshire disseminating information and good practice and improve engagement and communications between the programmes/projects and relevant stakeholders including prevention and early intervention and statutory services through the use of bespoke communication strategies.

Full compliance with financial regulations and Health and Safety regulation in all aspects of service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

The post holder must be educated to graduate level in a relevant field OR must be able to demonstrate substantial strategic knowledge and experience of funding regulations and guidance e.g. UK and Welsh Government and have extensive experience of planning, delivering and monitoring complex employment initiatives involving a significant amount of resources. 

They must have at least 5 years� experience of public, voluntary and community sectors with a proven record of managing partnership work, programme/project management and leading complex initiatives.

The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of other bodies in formal partnerships and have a proven record of achievement in managing partnership work/project or initiatives is essential.

Transformational leadership skills in partnership development are essential.

The individual will demonstrate creative thinking and innovation by seeking and trying better ways of doing things as well as welcoming initiatives from others.

They will have high level abilities in influencing with the ability to link programmes together across statutory and voluntary settings in an imaginative and entrepreneurial way.

They will have the ability to be strategic in role and able to make strong linkages with operational services.



High level abilities in influencing and the ability to link programmes together across statutory and voluntary settings in an imaginative and entrepreneurial way.

The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of other bodies in formal partnerships and have a proven record of achievement in managing partnership work/project or initiatives.

People management � influencing, coaching and facilitation skills.

Ability to effectively manage and deliver change across sectors/organisations (public, private and 3^rd Sector). 

Ability to set clear strategic objectives and work in a systematic way.

Creative thinking and innovation by seeking and trying better ways of doing things as well as welcoming initiatives from others.

Transformational leadership skills particularly in partnership development. 

Extensive information management skills.

Critical analysis and interpretation skills.

Excellent written and presentational skills.

Knowledge of legislative and statutory frameworks and policies e.g. Well-being of Future Generations Act the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2016, Tackling Poverty: Action Plan 2012�2016, Welsh Government etc.

Extensive knowledge and experience of funding regulations and guidance and have substantial experience of planning, delivering and monitoring services.

Knowledge of recent government employment initiatives and the range of resources available.

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of communication strategies in a complex programme environment.