Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance
Location :White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.38
8 building surveyors required for a project working with Align Property Services.
Working hours are Monday – Friday, across the below locations.
08:30 – 17:00
Required to review housing stock, predominately across Selby, Harrogate and Richmondshire.
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Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance Location :White Rose House, Northallerton, DL6 2NA, North Yorkshire Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:…
Job Category :Manual Labour
Location :Nottingham Community Housing Association
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £15.00
This role entails being the second person to either a plumber, joiner or groundworker. The work is varied and may include assisting with things like fencing, fitting worktops, fitting baths or mould washing. The majority of work will be within tenanted properties and therefore experience of working with people in a social housing setting would be useful.
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| Job Category | Manual Labour |
Job Category :Manual Labour Location :Nottingham Community Housing Association Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:00 End Time : 16:30Salary: £15.00 This role entails …
Job Category : Social & Health Care Non-Qualified
Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.31
Brief Job description:
The All Age Disability (0-25) / Learning Disability (25+) service provides a comprehensive and integrated social care pathway for Children and Young People with Disabilities and for adults with Learning Disabilities. We are looking for a Full Time Support Worker to join the All Age Disabilities, Positive Behaviour Support Team for a short term agency position.
The Positive Behaviour Support Team sits within the All Age Disabilities Team alongside the Short Breaks and Children in Need social care teams. The All Age Disabilities, Positive Behaviour Support Team is a small team of four full time PBS Support Workers with PBS Team Lead and Senior Practitioner providing project oversight. We work with families open to both the All Age Disabilities Service and the 25+ Learning Disabilities Service. We also work within Southwark’s Family Hubs providing early intervention and preventative support through training and advice.
We provide positive behaviour support interventions to children, young people and adults through comprehensive assessment and formulation of behaviours that challenge to create behaviour support plans. We deliver outreach support within the family home or support settings with the aim of increasing independence and quality of life for young people and supporting families or carers to develop skills and understanding in supporting people with needs related to learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour.
Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
1. Knowledge of clinical frameworks Positive Behavioural Support and or Applied Behaviour Analysis
2. Knowledge of disabilities and the impact they can have on individuals’ lives
3. Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to communities from diverse backgrounds
4. PBS qualification (e.g. BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support) or equivalent professional or lived experience
Experience:
5. Experience of formulating and implementing support plans and behaviour interventions and strategies
6. Experience of using person centred approaches to enable service users to achieve their goals, outcomes and maximise their independence
7. Experience of working with children and young people / adults with learning disability and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges.
8. Experience of working with a wide variety of professionals and agencies to enable children and/or adults to achieve outcomes and maximise their independence
9. An awareness of the risks associated with disability and the ability to use this knowledge to safeguard disabled children. Recognise and report any concerns about the welfare of a child promptly in line with Southwark’s guidance on safeguarding children.
Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
10. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to encourage positive working relationships with both staff and be able to use specialist communication tools with children, young people and adults who may be non verbal or have communication difficulties.
11. Literacy skills to enable the post holder to produce high quality non-standard correspondences.
12. Numeric skills to enable the post holder to collate and analyse complex information, and produce good quality data that is easily understood by others
13. Ability to use monitoring and evaluation tools
14. Ability to organise and prioritise your work, responding to changing priorities and deadlines15. Computer literacy skills at a level to maintain case records within information management systems
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| Job Category | Social Care – Unqualified |
Job Category : Social & Health Care Non-Qualified Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salary: …
Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 10.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time :09:00
Salary: £13.77
Role Purpose
To provide a professional and comprehensive cleaning service which must meet the expected standards required by Haringey Council.
To ensure that all relevant Haringey Health and Safety measures are adhered to.
Main Responsibilities
1. To carry out:
General cleaning tasks, including mopping, sweeping, dusting (both low and high levels), damp wiping and buffing of both horizontal and vertical surfaces which include desks, cabinets, walls, doors, chairs, vision panel, windows, and sills, cleaning washrooms to include descale of toilets, urinals and showers, vacuuming floors and soft furnishing, emptying, and cleaning of waste bins with remove of waste sacks to the designated recycling areas and to place in the appropriate bin.
Periodic cleaning to include insides of fridges and microwave ovens with the moving of small surface equipment to clean surrounding areas.
Spillage cleaning – to include blood and bodily fluids
2. To ensure a full knowledge and understanding of designated duties, work areas, activities and expected standards of performance.
3. To ensure that you carry out all allocated cleaning duties to satisfaction of Haringey and as instructed by the Management Team.
4. To understand that the corporate monthly percentage scores for audits are to be maintained along with associated paperwork as required.
5. To ensure that that the cleaning duties are carried out within the contracted hours and if completed before this time, to assist with additional tasks as instructed by your Supervisor/Management Team.
6. To understand Haringey’s policies and procedures and to complete all relevant paperwork required for the Management Team
7. To understand and comply with Haringey’s health and safety policies and procedures.
8. To ensure and maintain high standards of personal hygiene, with special attention to hands, fingernails, hair care and general appearance. For reasons of safety whist working, you must wear: the ‘Haringey Facilities Team’ uniform allocated to you, sturdy closed toed shoes, and minimum jewellery.
9. To ensure that your issued uniform is always maintained and presentable. To wear appropriate PPE as required.
10. To be responsible for your own health and safety and always maintain a safe working environment for others in your workplace.
11. To ensure that you do not attempt any work activity to include use of chemicals, substances, and machinery unless you have been trained to do so and with the authority of the Management Team
12. To understand and adhered to the absent and sickness procedure and report sickness, absence or accident, to your Supervisor/Management Team, allowing sufficient time to cover your shift.
13. To ensure that all cleaning equipment and machinery is checked for safe to use prior and on completion of the cleaning task and is returned clean and tidy to the store area.
14. To be responsible for your cleaning storage area, ensuring that it is clean, tidy, and sufficiently stock with relevant chemicals and materials and with no personal items.
15. To preform cover or miscellaneous cleaning duties as appropriate or as instructed by you Supervisor/Management Team
16. To attend and actively take part in any training sessions, general discussions, and toolbox talks.
17. To report any faults or failings to the Supervisor/Line Manger
The job profile is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties, and it is not exhaustive. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of the business this job profile maybe subject to change, you may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional and other duties within the context of the Job Profile.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Six months in a similar role
To understand COSHH and the association with relevant cleaning chemicals.
The ability to work in a team or with minimum supervision using their own initiative.
Knowledge of the correct cleaning techniques and colour coding
Understanding EnglishBasic Maths
Job Category : Manual Labour Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey Hours Per Week : 10.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 07:00 End Time :09:00Salary: £13.77 Role Purp…
Job Category : Sec / Admin
Location :Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.24
Job Purpose
• To contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives and those of the
Portfolio
• To contribute to the overall improvement in the management and performance
of the financial administration of the City Council, with particular regard to the
financial management of services
Main Areas of Responsibility:
• Assist in the provision of regular cyclical and ad-hoc budgetary control
information and advice to budget holders at all levels, ensuring the needs and
requirements of budget holders are met under the supervision of the Principal
Finance Officer
• Verify and distribute payroll information for the business unit managers
• Assist in the maintenance of financial information systems including input and
monitoring of budget virements, accountancy journals etc, clearance of
suspense accounts, monitoring of holding accounts and establishment of new
accounting codes and structures
• Assist with the completion of financial returns and grant claims with supporting
working papers promptly, accurately and completely within deadlines set by
funding bodies and for audit
• Deputise for the other members of the finance team as required
• Have an awareness of the implementation of the City Council’s personnel
policies and procedures for the Finance Team.
Qualification and training
Essential
• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake any additional training as required to
further enhance/improve the job and service
• Good working knowledge of financial procedures
Experience
Essential
• Knowledge of financial software packages, enquiry packages and corporate
accounting systems
• Previous experience of working accurately within procedures and deadlines in
a financial environment
Desirable
• Experience of dealing with the public
• Experience of providing financial information and advice to non-finance
managers
• Financial experience in a Local government environment or similar sized
organisation
Skills/Abilities
Essential
• Ability to manage own workload
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data
• High level of computer literacy
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines
Desirable
• Numerate
• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to contribute to a team working environment• Ability to react quickly and decisively to changing work priorities
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Job Category : Sec / Admin Location :Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Tim…
Job Category :Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location :Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week :42.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :06:00
End Time :18:00
Salary: £13.08
1. Operation and routine maintenance/checks of large plant machinery for example Scarab/Johnson sweepers or similar mechanical sweepers. This will also require a HGV licence and any other necessary training.
2. Use the Torfaen Mobile Worker App to receive, prioritise and respond to all work tasks and responsibilities, using initiative to prioritise and manage time and resources for effective service delivery.
3. Picking up litter and assisting with the collection and disposal of items “fly-tipped” using the Torfaen Mobile App complying with service delivery performance indicators and deadlines.
4. Emptying and cleansing of litter and dog bins
5. General grounds maintenance to include, grass cutting, hedge trimming, removal of weeds, clearing leaves and blossom in housing estates, public parks, playing fields, landscaped areas and similar open spaces.
6. Monitor and ensure that all play areas are clean and safe to use.
7. Maintenance of shrub beds around shopping precincts, public buildings etc. and cutting back overgrowth to paths and other thoroughfares.
8. Erection and dismantling of sports and other equipment eg. football/rugby goals
9. Cleansing of public buildings such as changing rooms and toilets
10. Manual sweeping where necessary.
11. Patrol and attendance activities (for example collection and issuing of tickets)
12. Maintenance of orderly conduct of the public (including Funerals, events etc)
13. Assist with the manual winter maintenance service i.e. gritting of roads / pathways
14. Work in a safe manner, with safe working practices ensuring that all protective clothing is worn as necessary or directed
Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
1.1 Current driving licence to enable the operation of vehicles, larger plant and equipment
1.2 HGV Licence
1.3 Knowledge of Streetscene tasks
1.4 Knowledge of basic horticulture
Experience
2.1 Experience in the field of Streetscene
2.2 Experience in the field of horticulture
2.3 Experience of operating various Streetscene light plant and equipment (or a willingness to learn)
Skills and Abilities
3.1 Contributes positively to the development and performance of the team in which they work
3.2 Able to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues
3.3 Deals positively and objectively with conflict
3.4 Encourages and supports other team members
3.5 Displays a helpful and approachable manner
3.6 Seeks and accepts expertise/advice when appropriate
3.7 Does not discriminate unfairly against others
Personal Attributes
4.1 To be committed to team working and to be able to contribute to the effective functioning of team management mechanisms
4.2 To be customer orientated and flexible in attitude for the delivery of the Council service
4.3 To have a commitment to Equal Opportunities
4.4 Use resources effectively to achieve value for money
4.5 Understands and acts in accordance with Health and Safety procedures
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| Job Category | Building Services & Maintenance |
Job Category :Building Services, Trades & Maintenance Location :Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council Hours Per Week :42.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time :06:00 End Time :18:00Salary: £13.08 1…
Job Category : Sec / Admin
Location : Town Hall, Corporation Street, WA10 1HP, St. Helens MBC
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.45Licensing Authority and Local Land Charges.
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Job Category : Sec / Admin Location : Town Hall, Corporation Street, WA10 1HP, St. Helens MBC Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salary: £12….
Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location :Cardiff City Council (SRS), Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 29.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £12.80
To administer the licensing responsibilities assigned to the Licensing Section of the Shared Regulatory Services
The Shared Regulatory Service operates across the three partner Councils,
Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan under a single management
structure. The Service is normally accountable to a Joint Committee of
Elected Members; however, this role will primarily require the post holder to
serve the Licensing and Public Protection Committees of each partner council
and in some instances each cabinet or scrutiny committee on corporate
matters.
The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the
Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out
these duties and responsibilities.
• To process and determine licence/permit/registration applications dealt
with by the Licensing Section of the Shared Regulatory Services and
carry out any other relevant administrative and clerical functions.
• To determine the suitability of applicants in respect of their
appropriateness to hold a licence in order to ensure public protection.
• Respond to a range of routine written, telephone and “face to face”
requests for specialist advice and guidance including responsibility for
more complex cases as required by the Senior Licensing Officer
• To receive and be responsible for processing payments in respect of
applications, issuing receipts, and recording transactions in accordance
with financial rules and procedures
• To manage and oversee the inputting of computer-based and paper
information systems utilising specialist or general software systems as
appropriate within the Licensing Section
General Duties
• Ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations,
Standing Orders, Policies and Procedures
• To implement the principles of the Council’s Equal Opportunity
Policy whilst carrying out the above duties
• To adhere to Health and Safety legislation / relevant Council policies
and procedures and to take reasonable care for the health and safety
of yourself and other persons who may be adversely affected by your
acts / omissions.
• To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the
appropriate safeguarding officer
• To implement the principles of the Council’s Environment Policy
while carrying out the above duties.
• Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade
and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Head of Service from time to time
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Job Category : Admin & Clerical Location :Cardiff City Council (SRS), Vale of Glamorgan Council Hours Per Week : 29.50 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:30 End Time : 16:30Salary: …
Job Category : Financial
Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Base Salary :£49,813.00
To provide evidenced assurance to the Pension Fund’s management team that all aspects of pensions administration are operating to a high quality standard, and that all processes, procedures, policies and strategies relating to pensions administration are fit for purpose, compliant, and are being correctly and consistently implemented by the pensions administration team. To lead on developing, implementing, evidencing and embedding a strategy and robust framework for quality assurance as it relates to pensions administration.
Delivery of services to support the Council and its partners in longer term; corporate compliance,
contracting, planning, performance, policy and strategy.
• Focus on the business and service infrastructure of the Council and its partners to ensure
effective management and proper compliance.
• Advice and services rendered will generally be accepted as authoritative and recommended
practice.
• Specialist area and/or management knowledge.
• Understanding area concepts and plans.
• Defining implications of external influences and trends.
• Shaping of Council responses including service plans/strategies & policies.
• Definition & management of strategic planning processes.
• Monitoring and reporting of performance.
Degree or Professional qualification.
• CIPP Foundation Degree in Pensions Administration and Management/PMI Diploma qualified
or equivalent.
• Experience of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Fire Fighters Scheme
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• 5 years’ experience of administering a large final salary pension scheme.
• Evidence of specific LGPS pension expertise.
• Strong technical knowledge of Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations, Police
Scheme and Fire Fighters Scheme rules and related legislation.
• Extensive experience of computerised pensions administration systems.
• A thorough understanding of pension regulations, associated tax rules and other relevant
legislation.
• Experience of delivering wide ranging regulatory guidance and solutions for a large pension
fund. Working up to date knowledge of relevant regulatory rules and guidance with the
experience to interpret, understand and adapt processes when new regulations are issued.
• Experience of pension administartion audits and dealing with internal and external auditors
• Able to present on a individual or group basis technical issues clearly at a level that enables
them to understand the issues.
• Strong technical knowledge of final salary pension schemes and related legislation.
• An appreciation of the wider issues facing the pensions industry nationally.
• Computer literate with advanced spreadsheet and word-processing skills.
• The skills to lead, manage, motivate and support teams to achieve excellent results.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, and well developed report-writing
skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills with an appropriate level of assertiveness balanced by a
diplomatic and sensitive approach.
• Well developed business presentation skills.
• The ability to explain and interpret complex regulatory and business requirements to people
who have little or no knowledge of pensions.
• Well honed organisational skills, including the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage
competing priorities.
• Evidence of strong influencing and persuasion skills.
• Self motivated, enthusiastic and committed.
• A pro-active and creative approach with a real drive for change and challenge.
• A credible confident approach.
• A natural team player who will complement the existing team.
Desirable
• Experience of Altair LGPS System.
• To have extensively presented and trained groups of staff on LGPS issues.
• An appreciation of the wider issues facing service delivery in local government
Driving classification
Occasional driver
A valid UK driving licence is not required. Occasionally may need to travel to different locations in order to undertake the duties of the role.
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Job Category : Financial Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council Hours Per Week :37.00 Start Date: Immediate Start  …
Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £20.74
Enfield council is looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, and skilled individual to join our Education Welfare Service.
As an Education Welfare Officer, you will provide practical guidance to schools on attendance policy and the law, advice and support to children and their parents/carers on promoting good attendance and punctuality and where appropriate, make recommendations to other agencies enabling them to provide vulnerable families with a holistic package of support.
With experience of working as an Education Welfare Officer or similar role, the successful candidate will join a dedicated group of officers who are responsible for promoting equality of opportunity for all children to enable access to appropriate educational entitlement. It is essential that you have the skills and experience to work on your own initiative while managing a demanding workload, prioritising work, and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing challenges.
The post holder must have a good understanding of the education system, especially in relation to school attendance.
The role requires the ability to travel across the borough carrying out home visits where necessary, visiting schools, and attending meetings.
This role is Term Time only – Please only submit candidates that meet the requirements of having previous experience as an Educational Welfare Officer or School Attendance Experience.
1 Work with Schools
• Implement a programme of regular monitoring of all school attendance.
Consult, advise, and support Head teachers and other school staff on
issues of attendance and absenteeism, ensuring children of compulsory
school age attend regularly or are receiving alternative approved
education.
• Understand and analyse school data, challenge, and assist when
appropriate. Support schools in identifying persistent absenteeism and
develop effective, individual reintegration plans.
• Devise in-school programmes to promote the attendance of individual
pupils. Consider a range of appropriate actions and alternatives suitable
to individual circumstances and recommend implementation to Head
teachers, in accordance with relevant legislation, Department for
Education guidelines and Council priorities.
• Assist in enquiries and complaints from schools and members of the
public.
• On a day to day basis to be knowledgeable on up to date safeguarding
guidelines and child protection issues and ensure that these underpin
all aspects of the role.
• Attend Core Group and Strategy Meetings for young people in need or
young people in need of protection.
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• Participate in attendance panels at schools as appropriate
• Advise and train school staff with inset programmes on issues such as
data analysis , attendance, interpreting data other issues relevant to the
Education Welfare Service.
Essential:
1. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to
converse at ease, politely and courteously with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential
and consistent with the requirements of this role.
2. Experience of working collaboratively with Schools and Agencies in a partnership role, with a track record of
successfully developing and maintaining excellent professional working relationships.
3. 4. Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and organisational skills.
Proven competency to understand and communicate complex processes in a clear and respectful manner to parents
who may be challenging and come from diverse backgrounds.
5. Proven competency to effectively deliver timely, accurate and relevant advice, guidance and support on complex
procedures, regulations, and legislation.
6. 7. 8. Sound understanding of the operation, priorities, and obligations of a Local Authority regarding Education Welfare.
Ability to provide innovative and creative solutions to deliver positive outcomes
Evidence of ability to deliver timely, accurate and relevant advice, guidance and support on complex procedures and
regulations
9. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format with a variety of audiences to ensure that key issues
are identified and understood. Uses a range of communication styles to influence the decisions and actions of others.
10. Competent and confident in the use information technology and presenting to a range of audiences, including children
and young people.
11. Well-developed all-round ICT skills relating to systems and processes with experience of using Microsoft office, Excel,
Teams and other products and applications.
12. Keen eye for detail and accuracy
13. Ability to work collaboratively both with own service and across other services.
14. Ability to work using own initiative while managing a demanding workload effectively, prioritising work and adopting a
flexible approach to changing and competing challenges
15. Understanding of and commitment to the principles underpinning equal opportunities and ability to apply them.
Desirable:
1. Knowledge and practical experience of delivering an Education Welfare Service
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2. 3. 4. Knowledge of the structure and operation of Local Government relating to school attendance.
Knowledge of national and local processes and policies relating to Education Welfare Service
Knowledge of the processes, systems and legislation associated with child employment and Chaperones.
and its various multi-agency groups and Schools
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;
Take Responsibility
We want staff who are willing to make decisions and be accountable for them. Staff should have a positive can-do attitude
where they see problems as challenges which can be overcome. They should accept responsibility for service delivery, be clear
about their service offer and deliver what they promise.
Open, Honest and Respectful
We want staff who are comfortable and confident to acknowledge the difficulties and the barriers they face. They should also be
able to constructively challenge the way things are done where there is evidence that it impedes service delivery. Challenge
should be conducted in a professional, courteous manner with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable resolution.
Listen and Learn
We want staff who are prepared to actively listen and reflect on customer concerns with a view to understanding the customer’s
point of view. Staff should be able to receive constructive criticism and be prepared to adapt the way they operate and deliver
services where appropriate.
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Work Together to find solutions
We want staff who can work collaboratively with other departments and partners, freely sharing their knowledge and skills to
identify solutions to address customer concerns.
Qualification(s)*
o Level 4 standard of education.
o Qualification in a child/education would be desirable.o Customer care qualification/training would be desirable.
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| Job Category | Social Care – Unqualified |
Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:30 Salary: £20.74 Enf…
Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified
Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £22.83
Intermediate Care Southwark (ICS) is looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to join. ICS is a large, forward thinking multi-disciplinary and integrated health and social care service. The service provides support to residents within Southwark to recovery, achieve goals and maximise independence as they recover. We would like candidates ideally that have experience in working in a Reablement service.
The post is to cover a full time 36 hour post during a permanent member of staff’s secondment.
Please note that this role requires candidate to be largely office based.
Southwark council is committed to supporting vulnerable adults to achieve independence
and social inclusion via personal budgets, self-directed support, and provision of suitable
accommodation. The post holder is expected to provide a proactive approach which
encompasses these goals and sets out to achieve these aims.
The post holder will be expected to expand their specialist knowledge and skill relating to:
Assessment of people with complex disabilities
Disability equipment and moving and handling techniques and equipment
Housing adaptations
Assistive technologies
Safeguarding
The post holder will be responsible to a senior member of the team with clinical support
available from a senior OT or OT Team Manager. They will seek advice where referrals
involve policy decisions, or where the post holder requires support with complex problems.
The post holder may have formal supervisory responsibility for Assistant Practitioners and
will be expected to offer guidance to students and new members of staff joining the service.
Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
Essential
How
assessed
1. HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with at least one
recognised OT qualification
2. Knowledge of current and proposed legislation, policy and
guidance in relation to community care in general
3. Knowledge of OT theory, specialist assessments and
interventions
4. Knowledge and understanding of wellbeing principles,
strengths based- and rehabilitative practice E I
5. Knowledge of the principles of equal opportunities, anti-
discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice in assessment
and the provision of services
6. Qualified Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) /
Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) or Best
Interest Assessor (BIA) or willingness to train
Experience:
7. Experience of working with people with disabilities,
including 1:1 work, the identification of needs and planning
and implementing treatment
8. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with
multiple agencies to facilities holistic assessments and
working collaboratively to support people to achieve their
goals and maximise their independence
9. Experience of using OT specific assessments and/or
strategies to support independence
10. Experience of undertaking or supporting safeguarding
adult’s investigations and person centred safeguarding
plans
11. Experience of supervising or otherwise supporting other
staff members and students
Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
12. Assessment skills, including OT specific assessment, along
with risk assessment, to support independence and
promoting strengths within adults with complex needs
13. Ability to assess and review needs with reference to the Care
Act 2014, including current care support and care plans and
make changes to reflect needs
14. Skilled in establishing and maintaining working relationships
with complex clients and their carers in an open, empathetic
and professional manner.
15. Ability to consider and value all aspects of a situation and to
make appropriate recommendations, demonstrating a full
understanding of high quality customer care
16. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing,
verbally and through reports. This includes the production
of high quality reports with clear recommendations.
17. Computer literacy skills at a level to maintain case records
within information management systems and produce high
quality assessments, reviews and reports
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| Job Category | Social Care – Qualified |
Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified Location : Queens Road 1, Southwark Council Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date: Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time :17:00Salary: £22.83 …
Job Category : Financial
Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 00:30
End Time : 17:30
Base Salary : £50,788.00
No full management of a team but will be required to monitor the quality and quantity of the work of others.
Will provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues to ensure whole team achievements are met.
May be required to project manage a team or specialist staff across service areas and external partners.
Assist the Area Engineer in the management and co-ordination of all aspects of
maintenance for properties for which the Group have responsibility, including:
The survey of buildings and inspection of plant, then make recommendations for
replacement, repair or the future inclusion in maintenance work programmes.
Ensuring the safe, correct and efficient functioning of all electrical and ancillary services.
Preparation of reports on the condition of buildings
Provide information on time taken in respect of cases/projects to ensure compliance with
national performance indicators and benchmarking.
Provide assistance and advice to the Corporate Asbestos and Legionella Teams.
Services or Utility companies, if required. The response frequently requires interaction
with owners/occupants of privately owned properties where a calming, measured manner
is essential to ease anxiety of the resident(s).
The coordination of and response to reactive enquiries, complaints and requests from
clients, councillors, members of the public, etc., to ensure that effective action is taken
for all related Council buildings and sites.
Co-ordinating data and information to ensure that new design, development,
maintenance and property management work, benefits from latest technology and
standards, whilst implementing our own property performance criteria.
2. To Project Manage multiple projects, at different stages, covering a range of disciplines,
ensuring comprehensive and cost-effective engineering services are realised in all
Council properties, including:
. Ensure that all contractors (internal and external) comply with Health and Safety
Legislation, in particular the Construction: Design & Management Regulations (C.D.M.)
2015 Edition
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade, as may
be reasonably required by the Service Director, or as a mutually agreed development
opportunity.
To comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policies and procedures and undertake any
relevant health and safety duties in accordance with local arrangements.
To support the Council to play its part in tackling Climate Change and meeting its Carbon
Reduction targets across the services it delivers and also in the goods and services it buys
or commissions from other organisations.
All staff have a valuable and vital role in keeping people safe. Any person with concerns
regarding the safety of a child or adult at risk, OR the behaviour of a colleague towards a
child or adult at risk, has a responsibility to report this immediately. This should be done viathe person’s Line Manager,
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Job Category : Financial Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 00:30 End Time : 17:30 Base Salary : £50,788.00 No ful…
Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Marsala Road No.122, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.50
There is no JD available as this is a one off position. You will have experience of customer service to vulnerable people and have an aptitude for technology. You will be working to a schedule of daily visits within the Lewisham borough to remove the existing analogue telecare device and installing and testing a new digital smart device. You will have patience, empathy and an ability to explain the service to the customer. There are 4 posts available and you will have a excellent communication skills between the customer, the team and the Telecare Officers. You will have the ability to learn quickly and have a basic understanding of the telecare service. You will need to have access to your own vehicle and have business insurance to cover driving for work and a clean driving licence.
Specification – Project A to D Linkline Telecare installer (4 required)
To work flexibly to exchange an analogue telecare device to a digital device in a domestic setting.
To demonstrate to our customers and their carers the effective use of the equipment.
To keep accurate records of installations and information received at the visit.
Skills
To communicate effectively and sensitively with customers and their carers/next of kin.
To liaise with internal departments, external contractors and manufacturers.
To conduct yourself appropriately and professionally during your work and in particular in a customers home.
To have an aptitude for technology and DIY.
Requirements
Use of a car with business insurance. Clean driving licence
DBS Enhanced
Excellent communication and customer care.Patient and have an ability to explain instructions
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Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified Location : Marsala Road No.122, Lewisham Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Sala…
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 16:30
End Time : 23:00
Salary: £40.00
The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is a vital service which provides out of hours cover for North Yorkshire Council and the City of York and is based in County Hall, Northallerton, although the service operates on a countywide basis.
The principle responsibility of EDT is to respond to out of hours requests where intervention from the Local Authority is required to safeguard a vulnerable child or adult until the next working day.
As a qualified and registered Social Worker you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services. You will be dealing with complex cases that require thorough and robust risk decision making. You will have proven experience in Social Work in one or more areas of practice, including children, adults and families.
We start work at 4.30pm Monday to Friday through until 8:30am the next working day. At weekends and Bank Holidays we cover the 24 hour day with a rota that requires various shift patterns.
Northallerton benefits from easy connectivity to the surrounding areas of York, Leeds and Teesside via a series of rail and road links, such as the A1 and A19, as well as being easily accessible to other towns and villages within North Yorkshire.
The base is County Hall, the role is hybrid however candidates will be required to travel throughout North Yorkshire and York.
Hours available are variable and up to full time. Shifts will be provided for the next 8 weeks.
The nature of the work is that out of hours shifts may produce varying working hours and we can support flexible arrangements around this.
AMPH qualification required
Knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of good practice standards in relation to children, adults and families at a local level
• Knowledge of the legal framework for working with children, adults and families.
• Understand the role and value of families and carers as partners in supporting their children and adults to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience
• Substantial post-qualifying experience within a relevant professional field.
• Substantial case management experience of cases with complex, professional and ethical issues; which may include including adult and/or child protection, court proceedings, case conferences and other formal processes.
• Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary working; which may include with children in need, looked after children, child protection, safeguarding adults and mental health.
Occupational Skills
• Ability to deliver all aspects of children and adults work, including mental health, adult safeguarding and child protection.
• Developed practice skills for this client group, including the ability to engage and communicate with children, young people, adults and families, and with a range of other stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare written assessments, reports and service plans to a high professional standard.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively and to meet necessary timescales.
• Ability to meet targets and manage own performance across a broad multi-disciplinary range.
• Ability to deliver services and practices to agreed standards are maintained.
• Support and challenge partners and other professional staff to ensure service and practices are delivered to the appropriate standards.
• Ability to present, explain and negotiate the services’ activities and objectives in a wide range of contexts.
• Competent in word processing, creating and manipulating spreadsheets, data inputting, accessing information from databases and electronic communication. Expert skills with electronic case recording systems.
• Customer-facing role requiring the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Professional Qualifications/Training/Registrations required by law, and/or essential for the performance of the role
• Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA, AMHP)
• Current registration with HCPC
• Supervision for managers’ module
• Evidence of further progress in PQ development
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| Job Category | Social Care – Qualified |
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 16:30 End Tim…
Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £20.02
Certified FRA installer to install and certify fire doors
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: MULTI-Trade Operative
GRADE: Craft
RESPONSIBLE TO: HRS Team Leader
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
1. Carrying out carpentry work identified on job ticket to an
agreed standard ensuring any associated work is completed
or reported back to manager.
2. To undertake the basic duties and responsibilities of the post
within a framework, this upholds and furthers our Equal
Opportunities Policies and delivers effective and appropriate
services fairly and without discrimination.
3. Measuring up for required materials i.e. Doors, fittings etc.
4. Erect, use and dismantle access equipment i.e.. Steps, ladders,
platforms.
5. First fixing: – floor joists, frames, linings, stud partitions, floor
boarding, stairs and handrails, fascia boards and soffits etc.
6. Prepared to provide an emergency out of hours service on a
rota basis (where required).
7. Record and document all work activities and submit information
to required timescales.
8. To be responsible for personal Health and Safety and for those
affected by your actions or omissions.
9. Follow Health and Safety instructions given by a Co-ordinator.
Actively make use of risk assessments system.
10. To be responsible for undertaking weekly vehicle checks and
reporting defects to the Co-ordinator.
11. Any other duties as deemed necessary by senior staff.
Ref: CM 01 2
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. Ability to build good relations with Client Officers and customers.
2. To be able to deal with customers in a professional, friendly and
considerate manner.
3. Ability to manage personal workload and cope with a variety of
tasks.
4. Must be able to use initiative to assess situations and decide on
appropriate action.
5. Must have a responsible attitude and show genuine concern for all
works carried out.
6. Ability to work to a high standard of quality and efficiency
motivated by performance related payment scheme.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Hold an NVQ level 3, relevant City and Guilds certificate or
equivalent.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience is essential.
3. Hold a full clean driving licence
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Job Category : Trade & Operatives Location : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey Hours Per Week : 36.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:00 End Time : 16:…
Job Category : Social Care (Qualified)
Location : Horncastle Area Office, Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £32.04
PURPOSE OF JOB:
The role will involve dealing with the most complex cases, in order to maintain
credibility and experience in the field.
The role has acknowledged depth of expertise, including the assessment and
appropriate management of risk
To provide a safe child-focused service and to assist in achieving a satisfactory
standard of health and the personal development of the child. To develop a
specialist interest related to child and family care work in order to advise and
assist staff and the management team in the area of practice, evidenced by the
acquisition of post qualification. To contribute to the professional development of
the team, and promotion of social work as a profession
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES
1. To undertake case management responsibility for a caseload of complex
cases, including development of appropriate packages or programmes of
care, working in partnership with individuals, their families, carers, and with
other agencies which will include those with the most complex problems
2. Undertake assessments of needs, risks and options for children and young
people with the most complex/high risk care needs and/or circumstances,
in accordance with legislative requirements, all relevant policies and
procedures and agreed performance targets.
3. Intervene in emergency situations to protect vulnerable adults/ children
and young people and initiate the appropriate statutory or other actions
required: undertake adult/child protection investigations, as requested.
4. Provide advice and support, and as appropriate co-work with other social
workers or multidisciplinary team members in relation to complex cases.
Offering shadowing to new Lincolnshire County Council employees and
social work students.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The postholder will be expected to have:
• A recognised qualification in Social work (Dip SW / CQSW / CSS)
• Registered with the HCPC and ensure that registration is maintained and
renewed appropriately
• One completed Post Qualification module t with a commitment to
undertake and complete other Post Qualification modules.
• To complete Practice Educating 1 and 2 to enable Lincolnshire County
Council to provide a wide range of placements, either prior to
appointment or to have commenced the PE1 course and then complete
within 6 months of appointment to the role.
• A minimum of three years post qualified social work experience
• In-depth knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning;
in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory frameworks; acquired
through professional qualification in social work plus post qualification
training/award at higher or advanced level or equivalent expertise and
experience in relevant field, including practice teaching
• Maintenance of Advanced Social work professional status to be
maintained and assessed 3 yearly by internal and external verification.
Practioners will need to show continual professional development and
training and maintain HCPC registration
• Developed IT skills to enable operation of standard electronic systems
• Report writing and communication skills to an advanced level
• Sufficient knowledge and practice ability to take a case form referral to a
final hearing/closure with a minimum of direction and support Coachingand mentoring skills that will be actively employed on a daily basis.
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Job Category : Social Care (Qualified) Location : Horncastle Area Office, Lincolnshire County Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 08:45 End Time : 17:15Salary…
Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Laurence House, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.78
The Early Help Coordinator will be based in the Lewisham MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub).
Main Purpose of the job:
Partnership development: This role is critical in the development of relationships with partner agencies to
ensure there is strong collaborative working to achieve positive outcomes with families. The post holder will
play a key negotiating and mediation role as well as providing information, advice and support to partners.
Early Help Coordinators will provide training and scaffolding support to professionals across the
partnership. This includes, but is not limited to, support with developing Family Advice Record & Plans
(FARPs), previously known within Lewisham Family Thrive as the Early Help Assessment (EHA);
facilitation of Team Around the Family (TAF) Meetings; facilitation of Team Around the School (TAS)
Meetings; and bespoke training via the LSCP, among other mechanisms. and the development of clear
action plans with clarity of roles and responsibilities of all parties. Crucial to the role, is negotiation and
supporting agencies in their work with families, building on the existing positive relationships in a child and
family’s life.
Key to the above is the tracking, monitoring and analysis of plans and data to facilitate improved practice
across the partnership.
Front Door for Families The role is also critical in relation to providing high quality information and advice
and ensuring that referrers and families are signposted and supported to access the most appropriate
service and support for them first time. Early Help Coordinators will also sit within the Front Door for
Families, alongside Children’s Social Care and other partners to provide advice and guidance when
referrals do not meet Safeguarding thresholds and liaising with partners to ensure early help is in
place.
Integrated Neighbourhood Working: As a main focus of this role you will be part of a team that works to
support the implementation of a new neighbourhood based service in Lewisham, including the development
of a Family Hub approach. The neighbourhood offer will deliver the right support to families at the right time,
joining up universal services, and targeted early help services including those delivered by LBL,
commissioned by LBL and delivered by other agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.
Knowledge
3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Good working knowledge of current legislation and policy regarding safeguarding for
children and families, and the legislative and national policy and guidance context for
early help for children and families
A sound working knowledge of Safeguarding and Early Help procedures, CSC
thresholds and the Supporting Families agenda
Knowledge of the FARP and Team Around the Child/Family process Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1998 and information sharing issues Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and case management systems
Able to build and sustain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders,
including children, young people, parents, carers, voluntary and statutory groups
9) Ability to engage, empower, motivate and influence individuals and partner agencies 10) Ability to work flexibly across teams and agencies and challenge existing working
practices
11) Able to produce concise and detailed reports
12) Ability to chair multi-agency meetings 13) Ability to deliver training to a range of audiences
A positive attitude to change
15) Ability to reflect on own practice and development
16) Ability to problem solve
17) Ability to work under pressure
18) Ability to resolve conflict
Skills (Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested)
19) Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and influence practice
S8
development
20) Skills in using knowledge of legislation to support and improve practice of others
21) Ability to analyse and interpret data and present results S9
22) Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal.
23) Presentation/ training skills S10
24) Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
25) ICT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
26) Excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines, on own or with
partners.
Experience
27) A sound career history and experience of working with families and children requiring
early help support
28) Experience of working in a multi-agency environment – developing and maintaining
relationships across services and supporting them to work together to achieve
coordinated responses to children’s needs.
29) Experience of working independently and setting own priorities.
30) Experience of assessing & analysing information about the needs of children and
families
31) Experience of effectively promoting equality and diversity. 32) Experience of working in a diverse community
33) Experience of managing change within a multi-agency working environment, with front-
line, middle management and/or senior management level34) Experience of delivering training
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Job Category : Admin / Clerical Location : Laurence House, Lewisham Council Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 Salary: £22.78 The Early Help …
Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location :Cillefwr Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £12.84
The following agency staff are working with us at present on Grounds & Cleansing they have agreed to work for refuse on the up coming bank holiday so that they can submit a time sheet.
Paul Dray (Cleansing)
Nathan George ( Grounds)
James Bingham (Grounds)
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Operational Duties:
1.Collect recycling or refuse from the kerbside or other agreed collection point and load into vehicle in accordance with operational plans, procedures and codes of practice including the lifting/ manoeuvring/sorting and returning of a full range of refuse and recycling containers ensuring that refuse and recycling items are collected at all times and missed collections are avoided by the end of the scheduled day.
2.Operate any fitted power mechanism including automated loading/compaction equipment in accordance with service procedures and vehicle requirements and to assist the driver in operational activities on the round and at tipping locations to reduce and control the potential risks to Health & Safety.
3.Be responsible for supporting the driver to manoeuvre the vehicle safely around the streets and carry out reversing assistant, traffic control and signalling (banks person) duties in accordance with safe working procedures and utilising reversing aides to minimise the risk of personal injury to other members of the crew and to members of the public.
4.Undertake a visual inspection of sacks and containers to ensure that prohibited/contaminated waste is not collected and that recyclable waste is deposited in the appropriate vehicle compartment to avoid cross contamination. Identify and report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver any non-compliance and where necessary apply approved notices to the bags or container.
5.Ensure that any debris or spilt refuse from damaged sacks is cleared up immediately, and where heavy littering has occurred, report to the Refuse/Recycling Driver.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Willingness to comply with ongoing job related training requirements, new information and instructions
Job Related Skills and Competencies
Ability to understand, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions
Good communications skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships
Ability to identify and report on vehicle defects
The ability to use physical effort for sustained periods of working
Knowledge
Relevant Health & Safety legislation
Experience
Experience of power mechanism operation/ operating various plant and machinery
Personal qualities
A flexible approach and the ability to demonstrate commitment towards achieving high standards in service delivery.
Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
Willingness to comply with service requirements in relation to personal protective clothing and equipment
Desirable Criteria
Large Goods Vehicle Licence Category C.
Refuse/recycling practices and operation of power mechanisms
Geographical knowledge of Carmarthenshire
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Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance Location :Cillefwr Depot, Carmarthenshire County Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 06:00 End Time…
Job Category : Financial
Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary :£52,759.00
To provide leadership to the benefits administration team to ensure that a responsive, efficient, innovative, customer led service is provided to all scheme members and employers.
To manage the benefits team to ensure a high-quality service is provided to all its Members and employer bodies. Support the team in developing their understanding of the rules of the pension schemes they administer, as well as wider pension related legislation and guidance. Provide advice and expertise for all non-standard members’ queries that require escalation to ensure they are resolved in a timely manner and that the service targets outlined in the Fund’s Administration Strategy are met.
The post will also be part of the management team to ensure the service is developed to meet the changing legislation requirements and to provide support to Fund projects.
Supervision and/or
Management of
People
Full accountability for a team of staff including; managing performance, monitoring quality and
quantity of work; disciplinary matters; employee wellbeing; training and development
Indicative
qualifications
Degree in relevant profession, or equivalent experience/skills
Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role
ITQ 2 or equivalent ICT skills and abilities, demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.
Level 4 in management or equivalent experience
Knowledge and
Skills Experience of managing, motivating and developing a diverse team of staff
Experience of managing staffing budgets
Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.
Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines,
legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.
Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads of a team to achieve
deadlines
Thorough knowledge of other areas of the authority relevant to the service.
Ability to interpret and analyse statistical and numerical data, drawing conclusions from the data
to inform decision making.
Experience of defining and developing systems, policies, procedures and / or practices.
Experienced project manager with a good understanding of project management methodologies
and systems.
Excellent time management skills to manage a complex workload prioritise and set deadlines.
Transformation management skills to advise on process flow, removal of waste and duplication
within and across service areas.
Ability to produce business focussed, user friendly reports, policy and project documents where
appropriate.
Authority and credibility to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues,
customers and partners
Creativity and
Innovation
Work on own initiative to manage own activities and the work of the team contributing to longer
term activities / plans for the service area.
Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve
complex issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality
and efficiency of services.
Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory
guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action – within the boundary of
well-defined policies.
Allocate work to the team monitoring quality and outputs
Proactively manage staffing issues
Research and resolve problems, provide advice and guidance to the team on processes and
procedures
Lead research and development of systems, policies, procedures and / or standards within
specialist area
Analyse data/information to highlight and prioritise issues for further investigation,recommending solutions where appropriate.
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| Job Category | Accounting & Finance Jobs |
Job Category : Financial Location :County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council Hours Per Week :37.00 Start Date: Immediate Start Salary :£52,759.00 To provide leadership to the benefits administrati…
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 16:30
End Time : 23:00
The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) is a vital service which provides out of hours cover for North Yorkshire Council and the City of York and is based in County Hall, Northallerton, although the service operates on a countywide basis.
The principle responsibility of EDT is to respond to out of hours requests where intervention from the Local Authority is required to safeguard a vulnerable child or adult until the next working day.
As a qualified and registered Social Worker you will have a broad and detailed knowledge of statutory functions of Social Care and Health Services. You will be dealing with complex cases that require thorough and robust risk decision making. You will have proven experience in Social Work in one or more areas of practice, including children, adults and families.
We start work at 4.30pm Monday to Friday through until 8:30am the next working day. At weekends and Bank Holidays we cover the 24 hour day with a rota that requires various shift patterns.
Northallerton benefits from easy connectivity to the surrounding areas of York, Leeds and Teesside via a series of rail and road links, such as the A1 and A19, as well as being easily accessible to other towns and villages within North Yorkshire.
The base is County Hall, the role is hybrid however candidates will be required to travel throughout North Yorkshire and York.
Hours available are variable and up to full time. Shifts will be provided for the next 8 weeks.
The nature of the work is that out of hours shifts may produce varying working hours and we can support flexible arrangements around this.
AMPH qualification required
Essential upon appointment
Knowledge
• Knowledge and experience of good practice standards in relation to children, adults and families at a local level
• Knowledge of the legal framework for working with children, adults and families.
• Understand the role and value of families and carers as partners in supporting their children and adults to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience
• Substantial post-qualifying experience within a relevant professional field.
• Substantial case management experience of cases with complex, professional and ethical issues; which may include including adult and/or child protection, court proceedings, case conferences and other formal processes.
• Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary working; which may include with children in need, looked after children, child protection, safeguarding adults and mental health.
Occupational Skills
• Ability to deliver all aspects of children and adults work, including mental health, adult safeguarding and child protection.
• Developed practice skills for this client group, including the ability to engage and communicate with children, young people, adults and families, and with a range of other stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare written assessments, reports and service plans to a high professional standard.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively and to meet necessary timescales.
• Ability to meet targets and manage own performance across a broad multi-disciplinary range.
• Ability to deliver services and practices to agreed standards are maintained.
• Support and challenge partners and other professional staff to ensure service and practices are delivered to the appropriate standards.
• Ability to present, explain and negotiate the services’ activities and objectives in a wide range of contexts.
• Competent in word processing, creating and manipulating spreadsheets, data inputting, accessing information from databases and electronic communication. Expert skills with electronic case recording systems.
• Customer-facing role requiring the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
Professional Qualifications/Training/Registrations required by law, and/or essential for the performance of the role
• Fully qualified, accredited social work professional status (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, PQCCA, AMHP)
• Current registration with HCPC
• Supervision for managers’ module• Evidence of further progress in PQ development
Job Features
| Job Category | Social Care – Qualified |
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council Hours Per Week : 37.00 Start Date : Immediate Start Start Time : 16:30 End Tim…














