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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)

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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.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical

Location : High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 8AF, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council 

Hours Per Week : 24

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: £12.59 per hour

Responsible to:

Library Manager, Central Library, Merthyr Tydfil

Key relationships/Functional links with:

Staff at all levels in Merthyr Tydfil Library Service,  members of the public, School children, teachers, Homelinks library users ( housebound), Visitors to Merthyr Tydfil, other MTCBC staff.

Main Purpose of Job:

To provide library services and support to access and use library services to all residents, students, and anyone employed in MTCBC.

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / KRA:

Opening and closing of Merthyr Tydfil Central Library.

To assist the Library Manager in supervising library staff and ensuring that assigned duties are carried out.

To assist the Library Manager in organising and overseeing the Homelinks library service, and collecting usage figures.

To assist the Library Manager in oversight of the Reservation Service.

To assist the Library Manager in carrying out banking of takings.

To assist the Library Manager in taking visitor figures from people counters at Merthyr Library.

To assist the Library Manager in answering enquiries from library users.

To carry out customer service duties on Library Reception i.e. issue and discharge of books; shelving of library books; enrolling library members; collecting fines; dealing with library members enquiries; assisting library members to access and use IT equipment at the Library; assisting library members to access and use online library services.

The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be allocated from time to time. 

To compile and report statistical information.

General information:

The post holder will be required to comply with organisation’s policies and procedures.

The organisation has a no smoking policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke on any of the organisation’s premises nor in any vehicle used on organisation business.

This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the post holder.

Job Category : Interims

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

Hours Per Week : 36

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: £38.28 per hour

To provide strategic support to the Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Corporate Services providing advice and support to ensure the effective and efficient discharge of their functions, and the delivery of the Council’s vision and priorities To act as a strategic partner and key interface with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), building positive and effective relationships with the members of SLT and across the organisation Ensure the Chief Executive and Director of Finance & Corporate Services capacity are used to maximum effect, making sound judgements, acting, escalating and prioritising in accordance with rapidly changing business needs To work with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, independently providing full executive support, including briefings, research, complex drafting, special projects and the production of internal and external facing presentations. To make a significant contribution to the effective governance of the organisation and delivery of key corporate objectives

Job Category : Social Care Qualified

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

Hours Per Week : 37

Start Date : Immediate start

Salary: £29.29 per hour

We require a qualified Social Worker at senior, Team Manager level, to complete an assurance process of case file auditing.  By identifying areas of strength and weakness, we can facilitate the development of more effective practices and services and demonstrate accountability to service users, the public, and other stakeholders. This is a key need and will help us to understand our frontline practice better. This is a targeted piece of work enabling by the end for us to have a report with recommendations.  We are looking to have 100 cases reviewed.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

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

To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients

KEY RESULT AREAS

To use a high level of gardening skills to meet the horticultural standards within the 

specification and to undertake all horticultural operations, including:

Grassing cutting duties/strimming/hedge trimming/clearing leaves and litter

Planting out of bedding plants, trees and shrubs

Shrub bed planting and maintenance (e.g. pruning and division)

Application of chemicals

Maintenance, setting out and marking sports facilities

General soft landscaping works (e.g. top-soiling, cultivation, seeding, shrub-bed renewal etc.)

To operate, and be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles, plant and machinery are kept in good working orders and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Road Traffic Regulations

To report any defects in tools and equipment to line manager

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

Aptitude & Skills

Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision

Able to work to deadlines

Good communication skills – oral and written

A willingness and ability to undertake further training and learn new skills

Punctuality and reliability 

Ability to demonstrate a commitment to the improvement and development of the gardening team as a whole

Flexible approach to people and work

Willingness to assist colleagues when necessary

Have a pleasant manner and positive attitude

Stamina; able to undertake the physical aspects of the post

Able to work outdoors irrespective of weather or conditions

Able to work in any location within the city boundary

Availability to work overtime if necessary

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.35

2 Social Workers needed with the Hospital Pathway team:

1 Social worker to be based at St Hellier Hospital to support with facilitating discharges, Assessing and reviewing the patients jointly with Continuing health care team, Completing MCA, Best interest meeting, carrying out DST post discharge, take up complex and safeguarding cases. The post is based at St Hellier hospital and need presence at Hospital Monday to Friday no hybrid working. 

1 Social worker to be based at Civic Offices with Hospital pathway team to support with carrying out Care act assessment post discharge under D2A, taking up the Safeguarding enquiry and managing the team Safeguarding cases, completing MCA and best interest meeting, carrying out DST post discharge, take up complex cases, support with Court of protection application. The role can be hybrid working 3 days office 2 days home working.

Job Category : Technical

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

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £21.56

Working within the wider Risk and Audit team of Sefton Council’s Finance section, the candidate will provide competent health and safety advice as part of the Corporate Health and Safety team.

JOB PURPOSE:

•          Assist the Health & Safety Senior Officer in providing advice and support on Health and Safety matters, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

•          Support the delivery of the Council’s Health and Safety Strategy in accordance with an appropriate model and for the actions designed to implement strategy across the Council.

•          Provide formal feedback to management / schools on significant findings and identifying and explaining practical recommendations to address key weaknesses identified.

MAIN DUTIES:

1.         The post holder will assist the Health & Safety Senior Officer to drive the health and safety strategy for the Council including ensuring there is an effective framework of up to date policy and guidance for staff members to follow. 

2.         Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and best practice to an approved plan and methodology. 

3.         Identify areas of non or partial health and safety compliance, providing support with implementation of controls to deadlines.  Assist the Health and Safety Senior Officer in the development of policies and guidance to staff on health and safety issues.

4.         Develop effective regular communication on health and safety matters to improve health and safety culture within the organisation.

5.         Provide advice and support on health and safety to ensure colleagues meet their responsibilities within the health and safety policy and legal framework.

6.         Monitor the incident reporting system providing regular formal updates to the various Health and Safety Committees on trends and proposed actions to be taken. 

7.         Support managers in the investigation of RIDDOR reports and other incidents, to identify lessons which should be incorporated into safe systems of work and reported to the Corporate Health and Safety Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

•          Literate / numerate to Level 3 standard.

•          NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (e.g. SCQF Level 10 or RQF/CQFW Level 6 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

•          Certified Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

•          Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) or demonstrably working towards.

EXPERIENCE

•          Experience of working in occupational health and safety. 

•          Experience of working in a large complex organisation in the public or private sector.

•          Experience of working in a local authority.

•          Experience of working with educational settings.

•          Experience of working in a construction or facilities management setting.

•          Extensive experience of using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

•          Experience of working in, advising on or managing buildings related to health and safety e.g. asbestos, legionella, gas safety, fire, electricity etc.

•          Experience of providing management reports.

•          Experience of supervising / managing people.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / APTITUDES

•          Maintain a thorough knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety legislation underpinned by evidenced Continuous Professional Development.

•          Ability to provide practical advice and guidance to colleagues on health and safety.

•          Self-starter with ability to work under own initiative.

•          Deliver work and initiatives to deadlines.

•          Good attention to detail / seeing the wider picture.

•          Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

•          Able to work to agreed procedures and secure high-quality service delivery.

•          Ability to write clear coherent reports to wide range of audiences.          

•          Able to work as a member of the health and safety function as well as across the wider risk and audit team.

•          Able to adapt quickly to frequent change and challenge.

•          Knowledge of building health and safety for example asbestos, legionella, gas safety, fire and electricity legal responsibilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Current driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : Monkton Park Council Offices, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £27.92

The Reablement team positively impacts individuals’ lives following illness, injury, loss of confidence or hospital admission. The service is led by Occupational Therapists, alongside Occupational Therapy Assistants and Support Workers. 

Our OTs work proactively with customers in their own homes to achieve greater independence, promote their well-being and minimise long-term care needs. 

In this placement, you will conduct strengths-based assessments, and work with customers and their families to design and implement creative reablement plans to enable them to achieve their goals.

We’re looking for a qualified OT with at least two years of post-qualification experience. Holding a valid full UK driver’s license is required, as they’ll be conducting visits to clients in their own homes or other settings, such as hospitals.

Job purpose:   Undertake assessments, determine care packages/support plans and manage a large and complex caseload to maintain or improve the wellbeing of clients. Professionally supervise and support other colleagues.

Supervision and/or Management of People  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.

Indicative qualifications          Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

Professional qualification in area of specialism.

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

Knowledge and Skills

            Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in the area of specialism.

Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved. 

Planning and workload management skills.

Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments. 

Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria.

Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver training.

Accurate record keeping and report writing.

Good presentational skills.

Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

Job Purpose

•          To uphold standards of practice for Occupational Therapists as determined by the regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Professional Standards and Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.  

•          To undertake occupational therapy assessments with customers.  To plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential. 

•          To support carers to continue in their role.

•          To provide professional supervision and support to Occupational Therapists and Customer Coordinators, working within the same locality/ environment.

•          To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within social care and housing legislation

•          To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.

Person Specification

Specific qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for this role:

Essential

•          Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma or degree)

•          Registered with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist

•          Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualification

•          Experience of working with adults

•          Significant knowledge and understanding of Health, Housing and Social Care legislation and wider policy context. 

•          Significant up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of adults.

•          Significant knowledge and experience of delivering adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant process.

•          Significant knowledge of reablement to support and promote independence.

•          Significant and up-to-date knowledge and experience of undertaking moving and handling assessments and writing moving and handling plans.

•          Experience of contributing to the supervision of staff and taking part in professional supervision

•          Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.

•          Ability to professionally challenge

•          Literate, numerate and good computer skills

•          Ability to prioritise work and support others to do this.

•          A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer-centric services.

•          Must be able to write clear, accurate and evidence-informed documentation

•          Fully fluent in spoken and written English

Desirable

•          Experience of working in a social care setting

•          Experience of working in a reablement or intermediate care team

•          Experience of working as a Safeguarding investigating officer.

•          Experience of supervising occupational therapy students on practice placements. .

•          Experience of offering formal supervision and appraisal to staff.

•          Experience in offering training and support with moving and handling.

Job Category : Social & Health Care Qualified

Location : Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £22.83

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Working within a multi-disciplinary team the occupational therapist will carry out assessments for older people, adults with disabilities and disabled children to meet the principles of the Care Act 2014. You will assess the needs of people living with a disability and give advice or make recommendations that improve wellbeing and quality of life, maximising independence and supporting carers.   

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

To 

1.         To visit people with disabilities at home or in their permanent residence carrying out an occupational therapy assessment incorporating daily living skills, carer support, social situation and environmental barriers. 

2.         To maintain a comprehensive knowledge of commercially available products in order to appropriately recommend the provision of suitable equipment, assistive technology and telecare solutions for disabled people. 

3.         To follow through the provision of equipment, assistive technology and telecare, fitting this where necessary, and teaching techniques of use to client, carers and other relevant professionals.

4.         To research and analyse the suitability, cost, safety and effectiveness of equipment and adaptations.

5.         To ensure that family and paid carers can offer personal care safely through assessing manual handling, use of equipment to improve safety and giving advice and guidance to family carers and paid care supervisors. 

6.         To determine necessary adaptations to clients homes and arrange for these to be carried out in liaison with professionals from a range of disciplines.  To advise clients who are having alterations done privately.

7.         To monitor and respond to clients’ needs in changing circumstances, including anticipating and responding to the effects of certain degenerative medical conditions.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

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

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 and 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

18.       Proven organisational and time management skills; including the ability to balance and prioritise a workload, responding to changing priorities and deadlines  

19.       Ability to understand and use the supervisory process and reflective practice

JOB CONTEXT

This post is in the Older People and People with Disabilities Service. The post reports to a senior member of the team with clinical support available from a senior OT or OT team manager.   

Southwark council is committed to supporting vulnerable adults to achieve independence and social inclusion via personal budgets and professional OT support including recommendations for suitable accommodation, equipment, assistive technology, and housing adaptations. The post holder is expected to provide leadership and expert practice across the team to achieve these aims.

The post holder will be expected to expand and develop their skills relating to:

•          Assessment of children and adults with complex disability

•          Disability equipment and moving and handling techniques and equipment

•          Housing adaptations

•          Assistive technologies

•          Safeguarding

The post holder is expected to provide a proactive approach which encompasses these goals and sets out to achieve the aims and objectives of the Council. 

Financial Responsibilities

The post holder will not be a budget-holder but must have an awareness of the need to work within a tightly controlled budget.

Contacts

To be in contact with officers of the Social Services, Health and other departments including Law and Administration, representatives from statutory and independent agencies and local community group, including groups representing the black and ethnic communities. Contact would involve: joint working, problem solving, developing and maintaining information links.

Regulated Activity 

This post has been classified as a regulated activity, in accordance with the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to apply or work in this post. If you any doubts on your status you should seek guidance from the ISA (http://www.isa.homeoffice.gov.uk).

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced CRB check and will be asked whether they are barred under the Scheme as noted above.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Ty Elwyn, Carmarthenshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £19.66