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Job Category : Legal

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £46.11

Must be an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with at least 3 years post admission experience or  a  Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience.

The candidate will be working in a busy legal services department and will  covering a mixed load of low and high value works and services contracts.  Must have at least two years experience of local authority work in the areas of contracts and  procurement including construction law  and goods/services.  

Working arrangement – Full-time, hybrid working with  two days at our Tooley Street in London Bridge.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

1.         Responsible for the delivery of highest quality outcomes and effective legal advice to clients – including the Cabinet, Committees, other Council bodies and elected Members.

2.         To ensure the legal services provided are cost effective and meet the principles of good governance in decision making.

3.         Support the development and delivery of relevant strategies, policies and departmental projects that secure the achievement of key council and service objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

4.         To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations. 

5.         Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.

6.         Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.

7.         Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1.         An admitted Solicitor of England and Wales, with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate, with 3 years post admission experience or  a  Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with 3 years post call experience or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate or eligible to apply for a practising certificate  or a qualified lawyer possessing an equivalent qualification gained in another jurisdiction, with 3 years’ post qualification experience. 

2.         Evidence of continuing professional development. 

3.         A thorough practical understanding of local government law, equalities legislation, data protection and freedom of information as it applies to local government.

4.         Knowledge of the law in relation to contracts and public procurement.

5.         An understanding of good governance arrangements, to maintain democratic legitimacy of the Council’s work to support effective decision making.

Experience:

6.         At least 2 years experience of working in the field of 

contracts and public  procurement. 

7.         Experience of managing own caseload.

8.         Success in building, and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

9.         Experience of case managements system and 

of working within a performance management framework and achieving agreed targets and outcomes.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

10.       Ability to use a range of information and communication technology effectively 

11.       Ability to use initiative to achieve set deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

12.       Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to use discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

13.       Ability to analyse complex information and provide successful resolution.

14.       Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions.

15.       Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.

16.       Demonstrates well developed written and verbal communication skills and the confidence produce non standard letters/reports and to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.

17.       Develops contacts and relationships with customer/client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision and the ability to deal with clients professionally and diplomatically.

Job Category : Children’s Services

Location :Lincoln County Offices (Newland), Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.30

To support care experienced young people (16-25) within Lincolnshire and also out of county in order to help them achieve their aspirations and goals. To work with partner agencies, networks and young people to achieve this.

Job Category : Executive

Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £539.65

Job Category : Legal

Location :Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £30.53

To support the Senior and Principal Lawyers in ensuring that the Council receives cost effective high quality Employment and Education related legal advice.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professional standards.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professional standards.

Key Purpose of Job:

To support the Senior and Principal Lawyers in ensuring that the Council receives cost effective high quality Employment and Education related legal advice.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professionalstandards.

To ensure that all such work is carried out to the requirements of relevant clients and to appropriate professionalstandards.

Principal Accountabilities

PO3

• To undertake all work including, inter alia, the settling of pleadings, preparation for hearings, provision of advice and representation of the Council in all courts, Tribunals and Inquiries as required by the Senior Lawyer, to the appropriate professional standards.

• To provide advice to the Council on changes in legislation and case law that may have an impact on the Counciland to keep up to date with new and proposed legislation, new cases and other developments, which may have an impact on the Council.

• To liaise with professional bodies, research institutions, Counsel, the Council’s Chief Officers, elected members and other external organisations as required from time to time.

• To undertake tasks and projects as allocated by the Senior Lawyer in accordance with instructions.

• To maintain effective relationships with client departments.
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• To assist in the development of and to operate and be conversant with all information technology systems used for the work of the team.

• To ensure that performance targets set by the Senior Lawyer are met.

• To undertake any other duties that may be required to meet the exigencies of the service and these may be varied from time to time to meet the needs of the service.

• To carry out the duties of the post with regard to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policies and Anti-Racist Strategies. To undergo such training as may be required in respect of these policies.

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the Council’s Policies, Standing Orders, Codes of Practice, and Financial Regulations and undergo such training as may be required.

PO4

• To provide legal advice to Committees, sub-committees and working parties and to write reports to such bodies orprovide legal advice on such reports as required by the Senior Lawyer from time to time.

• To participate as directed by the Senior/Principal Lawyer in the recruitment of staff.

PO5

• To demonstrate substantial experience of legal work within the post holder’s area of responsibility and ability to demonstrate significant specialism or depth of knowledge in a particular area.

• To make a professional evaluation of all legal aspects with minimal supervision and guidance.

• To present complex arguments before courts, tribunals, committees or sub-committees effectively.

Key Knowledge           K1        Thorough up to date knowledge of all aspects of Employment and Education law. Application

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Relevant Experience   E1        PO3

Relevant post qualification experience working as a solicitor/barrister or FILEX in the field of employment and education law, including relevant advocacy experience, preferably in local government.

PO4

Extensive post qualification experience working as a solicitor/barrister or FILEX in the field of employment and education law including relevant advocacy experience at case/management/directions hearings preferably in local government. Experience of advising Committees and preparing reports, and in the recruitment of staff.

PO5

Substantial demonstrable post qualification experience working as a solicitor/barrister or FILEX in the field of employment and education law, including relevant advocacy experience, preferably in local Application 

                        government. Significant specialism in depth knowledge in employment and education law. Conduct of complex cases with minimal supervision. Liaison with client departments and senior officers.

Experience of supervising and managing junior staff.           

            E2        Experience of using Word and electronic Case Management systems         Application 

Qualification   Q1       Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX Application 

Core Behaviours                     Focuses on People is about considering the people who our work affects, internally and externally. It’s about treating people fairly and improving the lives of those we impact. Put people at the heart of our work, after all that’s our business. It’s about making our processes fit people.

•          Ensuring anyone who calls me receives the best response that can be given even if it is not my area of work

•          Being approachable and positive for my area of work and other services

•          Showing empathy to help people inside the council as well as outside

•          Ensuring I treat people equally and take time to listen to their needs

•          Being open, flexible and available

•          Respecting team goals and supporting new members

•          Providing support, advice and guidance        Application

                        Takes Ownership is about being roactive and owning our personal objectives. It’s about seizing opportunities, driving excellence, engaging with the council’s objectives, and furthering our professional development.

•          Taking ownership of my task, breaking it down, engaging with persons involved, and reflecting if there is a more efficient way of achieving it

•          Going the extra mile, valuing success, being proactive and knowledgeable and taking the initiative

•          Working with teams and service areas to achieve positive outcomes and develop personal capabilities   Application

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                        •          Actively engaging in onet o-ones, appraisal process and team meetings

•          Take opportunities to learn new skills and And develop ourselves   

                        Works Collaboratively is about helping each other, developing relationships, and understanding other people’s roles. It’s about working together with colleagues, partners, and customers to earn their respect, and get the best results.

•          Finding out what other colleagues do and working closely with them

•          Networking with other teams to seek out mutually beneficial ways of working

•          Being a good team player and stepping in to assist manager or colleagues during absences

•          Sharing information, best practice and ideas with relevant networks and groups

•          Being approachable, listening and building constructive honest relationships

•          Regularly sharing success stories that lead to good outcomes         Application

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                        Communicates Effectively is about how we talk, write and engage with others. It’s about using simple, clear, and open language to establish positive relationships with others. It’s also about how you listen and make yourself open to conversation.

•          Breaking down our ideas to create a better understanding and communication between divisions and end users – simple is best to communicate well

•          Targeting the message to the audience, ensuring that everyone can access the information.

•          Listening for information from my manager and the council that can impact on your work

•          Sharing and passing vital and new information and reflecting back understanding

•          Escalating issues and opportunities straight away, ensuring risks are managed

•          Consider the use of interpreters and translators where needed      Application

                        Focuses on Results is about ambition and achievement. It’s about making sure we are working towards the end product and considering the effect of our service. It’s about making the right impact, having the right result and changing things for the better

•          Getting my work done to the best of my ability with the resources and finances we have

•          Thinking in relation to the ‘Borough Plan’, working well with colleagues to get good results

•          Making sure I understand my objectives and what I need to do

•          Working with my manager to develop my skills and knowledge

•          Keeping my manager informed of progress

•          Looking for opportunities to move forward

•          Alerting my manager when I need support

•          Delivering projects on time and within budget

•          Thinking about partnerships and the resources needed for  Application

Job Category : Interims

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £291.06

LGPS experienced Team leader required to join the Haringey Pension Fund.

Duties will include allocating and checking work of Pension Officers and Apprentices. Full range of calculation experience required, cradle to grave. Altair experience a desire but not a must, relevant other pensions software experience considered.

We can try to accommodate a sooner start date if the candidate can start sooner.

Job Category : Driving

Job location: Argyll Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6JY,  Preston City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.41 per hour

We are seeking a hardworking, intelligent and reliable waste collection driver to be part of a pool of staff to cover all aspects of refuse collection and recycling duties, including skip wagon driving.

The successful applicant should be conscientious, flexible, trustworthy, have good communication skills and show high levels of productivity.

They must be able to lead a small team in a mature and effective manner. A proven record of driving LGV vehicles is essential. The successful candidate must also be available to work Bank Holiday’s and work to ensure rounds are complete.

This role would also include moving and emptying of wheeled bins and refuse sacks outside in all weathers.

Hours of work are 7am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and 7am to 2.30pm Friday

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Job location: High Street, Blaina, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3BN,

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £30.50 per hour

Principal Job Purpose

Responsible to:       Team Manager

Responsible for:      To provide and develop an enhanced level of social work skills within standards or practice. To comply with all relevant legislation, guidance, national and Departmental polices.

Principal Accountabilities

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

To effectively manage a caseload.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Qualifications/relevant experience

CQSW: Diploma or BA honours in Social Work

Registered with Social Care Wales

Other Experience

Social Work experience in Children or Adults Services including placements

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

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with other agencies

Essential

I.T literate

Essential

Well-developed negotiating skills

Essential

Effective problem-solving skills

Essential

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

Essential

Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities

Job Category : Technical

Job location: 255 – 259 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NN,

Redbridge Council

Hours per week: 37.50

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £25.00 per hour

Job Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Parking Services Supervisors and in line with the relevant

legislation, Code of Practice, policies, and procedures, carry out enforcement of parking and

traffic contraventions to minimise congestion and disruption on the highway network, using

CCTV camera enforcement systems.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review and analyse video footage from CCTV and ANPR enforcement cameras, in the

detection of parking, bus lane and traffic contraventions.

2. Process video images and input data to issue penalty charge notices and enforcement

notices where required in line with the Council�s civil enforcement powers and responsibilities.

3. To operate ICT systems that capture and process contraventions and issue penalty charges

notices, relating to the enforcement of parking, bus lanes and other moving traffic offences.

4. Undertake regular system checks of the camera equipment ensuring that it is fully

operational. Report any defects in a timely manner and liaise with suppliers as necessary to

resolve issues and minimise system downtime.

5. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that accurate vehicle �white lists� of

exempted vehicles are maintained, and that system databases are updated regularly.

6. Undertake regular checks of the on-street infrastructure (e.g. traffic signs and road-markings)

to ensure that restrictions are fully enforceable, reporting any defects in a timely manner.

7. Complete Authorised Officer Witness Statements as and when requested by the Parking

Appeals Team, in order to confirm the validity and integrity of CCTV evidence packs that are

submitted to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal as part of the appeals process.

8. Carry out administrative duties including compiling and monitoring records, photocopying,

relaying enquiries and messages, producing basic system reports and the distribution of

documents.

9. Ensure that work is processed and completed within the relevant legislative timescales and

with due regard to operational procedures, protocols and policies relating to the Acceptable use

of ICT and with due regard to current legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and

Codes of Practice.

10. To work in a team environment and on own initiative in organising and prioritising workloads

to meet deadlines and specific targets.

11. To exercise care in handling, processing, operating and safeguarding any equipment or

data under the Council�s control.

12. Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.

Other Responsibilities and requirement

The post holder must comply with the Council�s health and safety policy and in particular is

required:-

1. To take reasonable care for their own health and safety at work and of those who may

be affected by their actions or by their omissions

2. To cooperate with their line manager and senior management, to work safely, to comply

with health and safety instructions and information and undertake appropriate health and

safety training as required

3. Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the

interests of health, safety and welfare

4. To report to their manager any health and safety concerns, hazardous condition or

defect in the health and safety arrangements.

Post holders will be accountable for carrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard

to the Council’s Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Duties which include processing of any personal data must be undertaken within the corporate

data protection guidelines.

Responsible for: n/a

Responsible to: Parking Supervisors

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.59 per hour

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors to carry out Contractual Street Cleansing duties and when operationally applicable drive Council vehicles.

Key Results Areas

Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules.

To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook.

Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear.

To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.

When instructed attend all training courses.

Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing).

Qualifications and Experience

Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential)

Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable)

Supervisory Responsibilities

The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together

Supervision Received

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors

Principal Contacts

Supervisors

Client Officers

Cleansing Operatives

Members of the public

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES,  Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.18 per hour

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors, to carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties.

Street Cleansing

1 . Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per the specification of the contract, and in accordance with the daily route schedules.

At all times comply with Health and Safety reguiations, including the wearing of Council issued uniforms, including protection clothing and footwear.

To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.

When instructed, attend training courses,

Undertake such street cleansing duties, as directed by the Cleansing Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors,

Refuse Collection

Experience

2.1 Able to demonstrate experience of working in refuse/cleansing service�

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Qualifications and Experience

A current, fultr UK driving licence is desirable.

Possess a knowledge of Newpoit area (essential) and working in a public sector (desirable)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision Received

From the Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors

Principal Contacts

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Chargehands

Job Category : Management

Job location: Briton Ferry, Neath, Briton Ferry, SA11 2GG,  Neath Port Talbot Council

Hours per week: 37

start date: Immediate start

Salary: £22.65 per hour

Main Purpose of the Post: To assist in the delivery of a professional Estate Management and Valuation Service that manages the Authority’s property portfolio, whilst also helping the Council achieve its Corporate programmes and objectives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of the Council’s property portfolio, including commercial, industrial, recreational, agricultural land, and land awaiting development.

Assist the Principal Estates Manager with asset valuations and provide professional advice to the client department.

Undertake negotiations for lease agreements, licences, rent reviews, easements, and wayleaves.

Conduct rating and insurance valuations, and provide professional advice .

Undertake acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings on behalf of the Council.

Ensure the Authority’s acquisition and disposal targets are met.

Manage the Council’s property portfolio to meet financial objectives.

Support the Council’s strategic priorities and redevelopment activities.

Attend meetings, produce reports, and give advice as required.

Manage the Council’s markets and official Gypsy & Traveller sites.

Comply with corporate policies and procedures, including child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.

Ensure equal opportunities for all.

Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Authority.

Adopt a flexible, authority-wide approach to service provision.

Support the role of other professionals 1.

Participate in relevant meetings, training, and performance development.

Undertake other duties as required, including deputising for senior managers.

Work Experience:

Extensive experience in property management, disposal, and acquisition.

Evidence of negotiating property deals.

Experience in a multi-disciplined environment.

Collaboration with external partners.

Proficiency with standard IT packages.

Specialist Knowledge:

Landlord and Tenant Legislation.

Asset Valuation in accordance with R.I.C.S., C.I.P.F.A., and I.F.R.S. guidelines.

Compulsory Purchase Legislation.

Education & Training:

Relevant property-related degree or equivalent.

RICS qualified.

RICS Valuer Registration.

General Skills/Abilities:

Effective communication at all levels.

Proficient interpersonal skills.

Ability to write concise, accurate, and informative reports.

Good presentation skills.

Good IT skills.

Analytical, organisational, and reasoning skills.

Ability to use initiative, work with minimum supervision, and meet deadlines.

DBS Requirement: This post is subject to a standard DBS disclosure.

Other Requirements:

Access to suitable transport.

Full Driving Licence.

Job Category : Interims

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

Hours per week: 36

start date: Immediate start

Salary: £83.75 per hour

To work collaboratively with colleagues within the Council, partner agencies and other

organisations to ensure the delivery of excellent services to residents.

To lead the development of strategy and planning across the services for which the role is

responsible and to contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team to the wider leadership

of the Council.

To support and direct the delivery of a broad range of services to meet the needs of residents.

The role is responsible for the delivery

Job Category : Marketing & Communications

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week  36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £170.43


PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To put the Neighbourhoods agenda into practice, the Neighbourhood Coordinator will work closely with residents, members, partners and council services to bring about positive changes within neighbourhoods, and foster participation and engagement amongst key stakeholders. 

The post holder will coordinate and mobilise residents, members, partners and council services to deliver action plans to resolve issues that matter at a local level. 

The post holder will also encourage greater participation in the work of Empowering Communities Programme and in local decision making, by local residents, in multi-ward and ward meetings.

Manage the delivery of Neighbourhoods Fund programme within a locality.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

1.         To support the development of up to three community plans ensuring a consistent format is used and there is consensus across stakeholders. 

2.         To work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, ward councillors, services, and external stakeholders including the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector in delivering community action plans. 

3.         To ensure participation and engagement across whole neighbourhoods so that action plans are reflective of the issues present within communities and in a way that mobilises the energy of the whole neighbourhood.

One of Southwark’s main ambitions is to empower communities to shape the thriving neighbourhoods they live in, make decisions about issues that matter to them and affect their lives, and build greater community cohesion, community capacity and resilience. There are many strengths that exist in Southwark’s neighbourhoods and communities that can be harnessed whilst enabling more people to be active in their communities. 

The purpose of the new Neighbourhoods team will be to operationalise our neighbourhoods’ agenda by working closely with our residents and partners to bring about positive changes within neighbourhoods.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

A relevant degree in an appropriate discipline or qualification or experience of an equivalent academic or professional standard

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent academic or professional standard

Knowledge of the required remit of council services and statutory processes e.g. consultation

Knowledge and good understanding of current initiatives and issues in local government and at a neighbourhood level

Experience:

Experience of working with residents and partners at a neighbourhood level 

Experience of working with elected members and demonstrating political awareness

Experience of supporting the delivery of projects in a local government setting for example developing and monitoring action plans as a framework to deliver success

Experience of working with and engaging a broad range of stakeholders including Directors, as well as, elected members and the voluntary and community and faith sectors.

Experience of influencing others and working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver coordinated approaches that benefit residents

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Ability to prioritise, organise and deliver conflicting work tasks within specific timescales

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Ability to engage and communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally with members of the public, colleagues and Members with attention to detail and in a variety of communication formats

Ability to interpret, disseminate and present information to internal and external stakeholders in a way that informs and influences their decision making

Ability to identify problems and opportunities and consider multiple solutions

Ability to work independently, flexibly and as part of an effective team

Ability to demonstrate political awareness

Community Engagement

Consultations

Gathering and analysing data

Hybrid working but will require face to face engagement

Organising public meetings 

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : 3 Spilman Street, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.84

9-5 Monday – Friday though will be open to accept part time applications.  The role will be hybrid in the office 2 days a week however we may require the worker to be in the office 5 days during the intial training period. Welsh speaking is desirable. 

Main Purpose of Job

To provide effective and timely recruitment and selection support ensuring high

standards of customer service as part of the Employee Services Team.

Key responsibilities

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Prepare recruitment data for processing in accordance with appropriate

procedures, regulations and standards and ensure safeguarding processes are

followed and flag up areas of concern

Update and maintain a suite of recruitment related standard letters and

guidance ensuring managers and People Management colleagues have access

to the most up to date versions

Support the recruitment process from job advertisement to appointment as

required

Monitor progress of recruitment and liaise with managers regarding interviews,

pre-employment checks and offers of employment and respond to queries from

job applicants, recruiting managers and colleagues and escalate as necessary

Provide support on the application and submission of disclosure/registration

documentation for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

Maintain and update relevant entries on both manual and electronic HR/Payroll

records ensuring the quality and integrity of employee data adheres to Data

Protection and Carmarthenshire County Council standards

To be able to retrieve data to support an accurate and timely response to

enquiries and correspondence, with the ability to refer and brief Employee

Services Officers and the People Management team on more complex issues.

Assist with the review of processes and development of Standard Operating

Procedures.


Essential Criteria

Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships

NVQ in Business Administration level 2 or above, or equivalent in a relevant subject area or

equivalent experience

Job Related Skills and Competencies

Ability to prioritise conflicting demands

Ability to produce timely and accurate work within often, tight deadlines

Ability to work using own initiative and with a minimum of supervision

Ability to analyse situations and information and provide written or verbal advice.

Knowledge

Excellent ICT skills

Understanding and commitment to the principles of customer care and application in the

workplace

Experience

Successful experience of working in roles/projects where attention to detail is paramount

Experience of researching and interrogation of systems to produce relevant data

Personal qualities

Ability to work in a busy environment and manage conflicting demands and prioritise

Flexible approach

Confident and diplomatic communication skills to deliver, sometimes unwelcome,

information and advice

Ability to respond positively to challenge and suggestions for improvement

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when responding to queries

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of good practice in recruitment administration

Working knowledge and understanding of HR/Payroll systems together with national and

local terms and conditions of employment across all occupation types

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of key HR/Payroll core functions

Demonstrable knowledge of HR processes and procedures

Experience of working with an HR/Payroll system

CIPD – Chartered Institute of Personnel & development – Level 3

CIPP – Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals – Certificate

Planning and project management skills 

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

Location : Civic Centre, Runnymede Borough Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.95

2. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Deputy Head of Democratic Services

Deputising responsibility:       None

Directly Supervises:    None

Indirectly Supervises: None

3. JOB AIM AND PURPOSE (What is the job trying to do?)

To provide effective and high quality support to committees and other meetings, the team, other colleagues and councillors.

To provide procedural advice on allocated areas of work to officers, councillors and members of the public.

4. MAIN OBJECTIVES  

As above.

5. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSILBITIES OF THE POST

1.         To be the lead officer for a range of committees or panels (some of which may be discussing sensitive matters), undertaking tasks including (but not limited to) the preparation of work plans, agendas in line with statutory deadlines, action logs and minutes.

2.         To attend a range of meetings (most of which are in the evening) to provide administrative and procedural support and advice.

3.         To assist the team in its preparations for meetings or other duties not allocated directly to the postholder.

4.         To provide co-ordination and support for the council’s non-committee-based decision making processes.

5.         To participate in the creation and delivery of the council’s member training and development programme (including new member induction).

6.         To undertake research on a variety of topics.

7.         To draft briefing papers, reports and policies, and present them to members as appropriate.

8.         To provide constitutional advice and guidance to colleagues at all levels of the organisation, councillors and members of the public.

9.         To build and maintain effective working relationships, and support a variety of individuals with engaging with the democratic process including elected councillors, officers at all levels of the organisation, partner organisations and members of the public.

10.       To determine applications (such as to undertake charity collections), prepare and issue a range of statutory notices and licenses.

11.       To support (or lead on where appropriate) various other duties assigned to the Democratic Services team which might include but is not limited to complaints handling and reporting (including maintaining related policies and liaising with the ombudsman), petitions, member records, freedom of information requests and subject access requests.

12.       To comply with the council’s data protection arrangements and maintain discretion.

13.       To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of local and national developments in local authority governance.

14.       To provide support to the council’s response in the event of a civil emergency.

15.       To provide support for elections related duties, or other areas within the general level of responsibility for the role, as required. Knowledge

Knowledge of the law and practices in which Democratic / Committee Services operates.

Skills and Experience

Experience of carrying out a range of administrative tasks.

Well-organised: able to work methodically and manage a range of competing deadlines.

Attentive to detail.

Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use general office software, and an ability to learn new systems quickly.

Ability to develop and maintain constructive working relationships with a range of individuals including councillors, officers at all levels and members of the public.

Good use of written English and ability to proof read.

Ability to work within a team.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and when managing competing deadlines.

Ability to work under own initiative and contribute to the development of the team.

Ability to work sensitively in a political environment.

Experience of using moderngov committee management software.

Experience of working in a Democratic or Committee Services type role.

Experience of providing advice to a variety of individuals.

Training and Qualifications

English language to a minimum GCSE grade 4 or equivalent (A* – C).

A relevant qualification such as a the ADSO certificate in Democratic Services knowledge or ADSO diploma in local democracy.

Evidence of further or higher education.

Other Requirements

Willingness to attend evening meetings on a rota basis and very occasionally at short notice for which overtime is currently paid or time of in lieu (TOIL) can be taken.

To undertake election related duties as and when required (including attending the annual member induction day which currently takes place on a Saturday).

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.28

The Parent Support Advisor will empower families to identify and tackle challenging behaviours, reduce negative family relationships, securing a positive pathway for improvement, with particular emphasis upon increasing educational attendance, attainment and reduce exclusions by:

1.         Working in partnership with families offering listening, advice and guidance in order to develop and enhance parenting skills. 

2.         Delivering evidence-based parenting programmes to a defined client group.

3.         Completing assessments using the Early Help Framework and Signs of Safety model to make appropriate referrals to other services.

4.         Taking on the role of the Lead Professional, co-ordinating services in the Team Around the Family (TAF) acting as the single point of contact, when required. To work in partnership with relevant professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations

5.         Supporting families who do not meet the thresholds that trigger the involvement of specialist services

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to provide a holistic assessment of families and offer single or multi-agency coordinated packages of support. The Senior Parent Support Advisor will empower families to identify and tackle challenging behaviours, reduce negative family relationships, securing a positive pathway for improvement, with particular emphasis upon increasing educational attendance, attainment and reduce exclusions by:

1.         Working in partnership with families offering listening, advice and guidance in order to develop and enhance parenting skills. 

2.         Delivering evidence based parenting programmes to a defined client group.

3.         Completing initial assessments using the Early Help Framework and make appropriate referrals to other services.

4.         Taking on the role of the Lead Professional, co-ordinating services in the Team Around the Family (TAF) acting as the single point of contact, when required. To work in partnership with relevant professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations

5.         Supporting families who do not meet the thresholds that trigger the involvement of specialist services.

The post holder will work in partnership with the family to identify, broker and secure appropriate services to meet identified need, as well as providing direct support to schools to embed early help processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (You are not restricted to 2 criteria for each category)   HOW TESTED

Application – A

Test – T

Interview – I 

Job Specifics –  Skills, Experience 

Essential:

To have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of direct work with children young people and their families in the family home or in the community. 

Experience of working effectively in co-operation and partnership with a range of communities, partner agencies, private sector bodies, public agencies, voluntary bodies and statutory agencies appropriate to the service area.

Proven ability to work with young people, adults and families who have multiple and complex needs with the ability to complete family assessments and draw up and review contracts and intervention strategies.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work assertively to achieve sustainable and positive change. Including negotiation and problem solving in a multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to keep accurate records, organise, plan and coordinate work and proficient use of IT systems e.g. Outlook, MS Office and electronic case management systems.

Desirable:

1.         Experience of working with complex case reviews such as multi-agency professional meetings e.g. Multi Agency Panels, Safeguarding or TAFs (teams around the family).

2.         Trained to deliver accredited parenting programmes           All criteria and A – I – T

Behaviours

Appropriate behaviours are key to the delivery of our vision for Enfield. 

We want staff who will work collaboratively, flexibly and constructively, and exhibit this ethos in all their dealings with residents, colleagues and partners. Our leaders will be exemplars of the following behaviours and encourage them in staff at all levels;  

Takes Responsibility 

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ, Central Bedfordshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: 

Families come in all shapes and sizes – and sometimes, they need extra support. As a children’s social worker in Central Bedfordshire, you’ll be part of that extended family, offering guidance, care, and stability when it’s needed most.

At Central Bedfordshire Council, we work like a family – supporting each other, sharing knowledge, and creating a collaborative environment where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents. 

We are recruiting experienced and compassionate Social Workers who have at least one year’s post qualifying experience and a good understanding of how to apply different social work theories and models, which support ideas and the delivery of imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

We know children’s social work is both challenging and rewarding, which is why we’re here to support you. With manageable workloads, space to do meaningful work with children, strong peer support, and plenty of opportunities to grow you’ll have what you need to thrive. Our competitive benefits package includes external supervision for complex cases and comprehensive wellbeing programs. So while you’re looking after others, we’ll be looking after you. We are proud that Central Bedfordshire enable’s workers to gain a vast amount of experience working with families at child in need, child protection and court work.

The Local Authority’s Children’s Services department is aspiring to progress from the current ‘Good’ Ofsted rating to be an ‘Outstanding’ Children’s Services, ensuring that our children and young people have the best support and achieve their best outcomes.  Children’s Services at Central Bedfordshire Council has been awarded social work ‘employer of the year’.

Families have told us there are too many transition points for children and we have listened. Social Workers now support children from assessment onwards enabling them to build up meaningful relationships with families and create lasting change. We focus on ensuring children receive timely support and reduce the number of children we have coming into local authority care.

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: £19.20 per hour

Salary: £35235 – £39513 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance)

The role

Herefordshire Community Wellbeing Directorate is a welcoming and supportive place to work. We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, professionally confident Social Workers who enjoy fast paced work and who have experience of working with adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and older adults.

This role has the benefit of having a wide variety of adult social work, including Care Act Assessments and support planning, using a Strength Based approach, CHC and s117 work, Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments and Community DoLS. 

As well as having regular supervision, you will also have opportunities for your own professional growth and development, including potential for exploring specialist practice.

About You

As a Social Worker you will:

Be registered as a social worker with Social Work England.

Hold a Degree, Diploma, C.S.S, or C.Q.S.W to be qualified in Social Work practice.

Have awareness and understanding of current legislation and guidance and their impact on the adult social care profession.

Have knowledge of undertaking person centred, strengths based, outcome focused, assessment, care management and review.

Have the ability to undertake Safeguarding Enquiries commensurate with training and post qualifying experience.

Have the qualification or potential to undertake courses in Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional.

Have the experience of working in partnership with other agencies to ensure safety and support independence.

We Offer

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

Starting Salary of £35235 – £39513 (plus £3,000 Welcome Payment for eligible roles).

Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)

Career progression: clear pathways to progress including post-qualifying social work courses, e.g. the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment, Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and Approved Mental Health Professional.

Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum, with line manager approval.

Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling

Payment of professional membership fees, access to professional supervision and support and adult social care research.

Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

ob Category : Social Care Qualified

Location : Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, 

Powys County Council 

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: £29.64 per hour

About the role:

We are looking for a qualified social worker to join the Children�s Integrated Disability Service, in South Powys. We are a team of social workers and Wellbeing workers that closely link in with health, education, and other organisations to assess and support children with signifcant disabilities or health diagnosis. You will be based in the South of Powys and this role encompasses part office based, part working from home.

This role is a social work role, and the work that we undertake is similar to that of any other social work team in terms of assessing, planning and reviewing. We have excellent relationships with our health and education colleagues who feed into assessments and plans and support us to understand the impact of a child�s disability or complex health need in order to inform this process. 

About you:

-We are looking for a team player, who is able to think on their feet, think outside of the box, and be willing to support their team where needed, whilst also utilising the experience within the team to ensure good outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.

-You will need to have person centred skills: our work often requires compassion, good listening skills and empathic approaches to working.

– You will need to have experience of developing and reviewing care plans that are child focussed

-You will need to be registered with Social Care Wales.

– Desirable � experience of effectively managing differing priorities eg CP, CLA and Care and Support. 

– Desirable � experience of working effectively with a range of professionals and ensuring that the best interest of the child is always advocated for. 

What you will do:

-This social work role encompasses elements from across the field of childrens social work, as the IDS team are a through care team and you could be undertaking a mixture of social work practices; new cases for assessment, Care & support, Child protection, children that are looked after and on occasion, some court work/ adoption work. 

-We are offering a manageable case load, in an experienced, friendly, and supportive team.

-We support children who have a disability or health diagnosis to lead a happy, stable, and fulfilling life. This could mean supporting children who experience neurological impairment, learning disabilities, and/ or various health diagnosis, such as Cerebral Palsy, Down�s syndrome, genetic conditions, Epilepsy, sensory impairment, and mobility impairment. Some children we support have health input, or a comorbidity diagnosis and could also experience mental illness, trauma, Autism, or ADHD. 

-We also undertake carers assessments as part of the social work role � this aspect has now been simplified by being embedded in the Wellbeing Assessment.

Job Category : Catering & Hospitality

Location : The Precinct, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 6AH, North Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 9

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: £12.26 per hour

Basic bar work – serving alcohol and soft drinks to members of the public. Cash handling and customer service involved. Previous bar experience necessary.