Jobs

Job Category : Education Non-Qualified

Job location: 17*-20 Pen-Y-Dre, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, CF47 9DY,

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Hours per week: 21

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £15.84 per hour

The role will be based at Compass Community Hub 17-20 Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil and can be flexible on days worked.

We are looking for someone with a background in ceramics who would like to pass on their knowledge to our learners to help them to gain skills and

their health and wellbeing

Deliver agreed training and workshops linked to the outcomes of the Shared Prosperity Fund program and strategic outcomes for MTCBC

Promote social inclusion, engage children , young people and adults in learning opportunities to improve skills levels and help combat loneliness and isolation

Deliver soft skills development , non-accredited and accredited workshops to participants

Support learners by helping individuals to gain access to the benefits of learning by removing barriers

Provide support in curriculum development, quality assurance and commit to including cross cutting themes in modes of delivery

Provide advice, guidance and signposting to further learning and   training opportunities , linking in with the progression officer

Work in partnership with a broad range of professionals and organisations within the statutory, non-statutory and third sector

Disseminate good practice locally and nationally through standardisation meetings

Deliver appropriate accredited courses that fits within the Credit Qualification Framework Wales or awarding body standards

Support in marketing the project to encourage engagement

Be proactive in offering innovative solutions to increase the curriculum offered

Be dynamic and enthusiastic to cover multiple subject areas when required

Ensure safe working practises during delivery and contributing to the wider health and safety practises and procedures of the centre

Will be required to work outside of “normal” working hours when needed

Contribute to the wider development of the employability agenda by attending meeting, contributing ideas for continuous improvement

To develop and maintain quality records and paperwork for funders, awarding bodies, audit and inspections

Any other duties deemed reasonable by the manager / senior manager  

You would need to have advanced skills in ceramics and either have experience in teaching or hold a teaching qualification.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Monmouth Depot, Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire, NP254HX,

Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Job Category : Environmental

Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 06:15

End Time : 14:15

Salary: £12.80 

Working in a team of 2 or 3 to collect domestic waste bins and empty dog and litter bins.

Using heavy machinery to empty a wide array of bins.

This is a physical job

Driving Licence preferred

3 required

37 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 06:15 - 14:15

Friday 06:15 - 13:45

Job Category : Allied Health/Psychology

Location : London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00

Salary: £27.93

A Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist is required to cover the remaining six months of a maternity leave position.

Manage a caseload of major equipment and adaptation cases of varying complexity

and diversity for disabled children and young people within a framework of

supervision, including assessments and recommendations, evaluation and

approvals, preparation of reports, to effectively meet the needs of the client group

within the resources available and in line with Directorate and Corporate policy,

strategies and standards.

• Provide professional advice and guidance to other staff in the Directorate and multiagency staff on aspects of disability to enhance the decision-making process for the

appropriate provision of services within the resources available.

• Initiate and develop close joint working with statutory agencies, local housing

providers, District Councils, Home Improvement Agencies, Health Commissioners

and Provider Trusts, voluntary and private agencies and the independent sector to

facilitate an effective service delivery

• Ensure that information systems and records are effectively maintained to provide

reliable, up to date and accurate information as required by the Team Manager to

assist the process upon which decisions affecting service delivery can be made and

for auditing purposes to ensure adherence to Directorate policy and financial

regulations.

• Contribute to the development of new and existing practices and procedures through

attendance on Working Groups, training courses etc to develop effective working

practices that reflect government initiatives, guidance and legislation.

Job Category : Interims

Level 1 Name : Children's Services

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £28.85 

Experienced, skilled CPA required for a contract of around 9 months

ROLE PURPOSE:

This role integrates the responsibilities of safeguarding children at risk of harm with independent oversight of care planning for children in care. The postholder will ensure that robust safeguarding practices are in place, statutory responsibilities are met, and that services are delivered effectively to improve outcomes for children and families.

A key focus of the role is ensuring that children’s voices are central to all decision-making. The postholder will also chair Child Protection Conferences and Looked After Reviews in line with current legislation and the IRO Handbook, promoting active participation from children and young people while providing quality assurance for care planning and safeguarding processes

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Social Work or equivalent.

Registration with Social Work England.

Evidence of continuous professional.

development in safeguarding and care planning.

DESIRABLE

Diploma/Certificate in management

 EXPERIENCE

Significant experience in child protection, safeguarding, and care planning.

Proven ability to chair complex multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences and care reviews.

Experience of working with children and families in crisis and building effective relationships with them.

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices in safeguarding and children in care.

Experience of supervisory and front-line management

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and recommend appropriate actions.

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with children, families, and professionals effectively.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Commitment to promoting the rights, welfare, and voice of the child in all aspects of practice.

Ability to challenge and support professionals to achieve high standards of practice.

Knowledge of the Integrated Children System.

Competent user of ICT, AI tools with an ability to create and use databases and

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Silver Street, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time : 01:00

End Time : 09:00

Salary: £30.60 

EDT Worker rate for duty sessional EDT AMHP between 1.00am - 09.00am

Standby Rate - £97.60. Pay rate Spinal Point - Level 3 EDT, 39 - 42 (£51,522 - £54,627 per annum)

Purpose of the Role:

•              Ensure that corporate/departmental people practices are understood and implemented within your service.

•              Out of Hours, the focus is on prevention, risk management, reducing risk of admission to hospital or residential care, promoting recovery, independence, social inclusion, and delivering person-centred care and support.

•              Collaborate constructively with ASC groups, partner organisations and other stakeholders including internal, external services and colleagues.

•              Build a culture of trust in your team.

•              To ensure services are delivered in a manner that reflects the diversity of Enfield Residents.

•              To work and develop positive partnerships with other council groups, internally, external agencies, and other organisations.

•              To contribute towards the efficient and effective management of people and resources to balance need and risk; and contribute to the delivery of council objectives and the best possible outcomes for service users and their carers.

•              To provide an effective and responsive service in emergency situations to Vulnerable Adults and their families outside of office hours, including weekends, public holidays, and the Council-wide stat day.

•              Undertake statutory functions under powers of the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended 2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014, which can lead to the deprivation of liberty or to protect and safeguard.

•              Out of hours to explore safe, creative, and imaginative personalised alternatives to hospital admission or residential care for the management of complex social issues or mental illness and have regard to the implications of mental disorder for patients, vulnerable adults, their relatives, and carers.

•              Assert a social perspective and to make properly informed independent decisions whilst carrying out assessments of care, and risk management of Vulnerable Adults or individuals presenting with a range and complexities of mental health problems, ensuring appropriate action and timely intervention.

•              Carry out comprehensive risk assessments and devise robust risk management plans that are regularly monitored, and assertively reviewed.

•              To be a sensitive negotiator when assessing service users and carers, where there is conflict or a lack of cooperation. Balancing the competing requirements of confidentiality, safety, and effective information sharing to the benefit of the service user and other persons concerned with the service user’s care.

Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Behaviours

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 with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and

       consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing     

       with the public.

            2.   A relevant social work professional qualification DipSW, CQSW or equivalent, and AMHP qualification.

                  Level 2/3: Minimum of 2 years’ experience of work as a qualified Social Worker and Practicing AMHP working with

                  people with Mental Health problems and their carers and supervising junior staff or students.

3.            Post qualifying/Senior Practitioner experience that demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritise a complex workload, work to changing and often conflicting demands to manage varying levels of risk, and the ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as and when required.

4.            Demonstrable understanding of current key policy initiatives that promote health, social inclusion, independence and prevent the unnecessary admission of older people and/or children into hospital/institutional care. As well as to work in partnership with carer’s, families and other professionals whilst ensuring that the needs of the service user is safeguarded.

5.            The ability to lead on specific priority projects that contribute to the teams/service performance, targets and plans for improvement. Ensuring that access and resources allocation encompasses all members of the community.

6.            Ability to write concise and accurate reports, maintain records in accordance with statutory requirements and current records policy, utilise IT.

7.            Knowledge and ability to implement Health and Safety policy and guidelines in relation to both service users and staff.

Desirable:

1.            Practice Educator status or a willingness to undertake further academic study in the field of specialism.

2.            Access to a vehicle or own transport and be able to travel between multiple sites.

3.            Prior experience of out of hours Emergency Duty Work

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location : Blackwall Goods Yard Depot, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00

Salary: £22.44

To carry out repair and maintenance to various types of fleet vehicles. Located in London, E14 0JJ.

*Working in the council workshop.

*Maintaining various size fleet vehicles, including cars vans and buses.

*Must have Level 3 City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in Vehicle Technician.

*Could lead to permanent opportunity

* Experience needed in HGV & PSV vehicles 

*Immediate start for the right candidate* mot tester qualification (desirable)

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying

Location : Council Offices, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.67

require x2 damp and mould surveyors to work within the damp team. will also be required to undertake ad hoc inspections for other areas of the service. Must have HNC building surveying as a minimum requirement and experience of surveying/damp and mould. own vehicle but mileage paid.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide a specialist, comprehensive professional surveying and technical service

to the Task and Finishing Team (TFT) in the audit of specific ‘high-risk’ major works

projects carried out on the London Borough of Southwark’s (LBS) social housing

estates.

To provide professional building surveying expertise and advice on processes and

procedures relating to the procurement and management of major works improvement

projects to social housing schemes including, identifying any weaknesses areas for

improvement.


JOB CONTEXT

Organisational Information

The services managed by housing have a direct and significant impact on the lives of

all Southwark residents and are key for the 39,000 council tenants. Southwark is the

sixth largest social landlord in the UK.

There are 14,700 council leaseholders and service charge payers.

The quality of services managed has a high political profile and plays a vital role in the

quality of life of residents and business and is crucial to regenerating the borough

alongside new build and inward investments.

Structure

The post reports to the Interim Design and Delivery Manager and will have a key role

in the work of the TFT

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

How

assessed

(S/ I/ T)

Qualified Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS/FRICS) E S

Knowledge of, and experience in housing building

maintenance and refurbishment and contract management. E S/I

Knowledge of landlord/tenant matters, leaseholder

consultation requirements, contract dispute and resolution. E S/I

Knowledge of issues around the delivery of maintenance

and refurbishment contracts in an urban environment. E S/I

Experience:

giving advice. Experience in dealing with the public, resolving queries and

E I

service delivery, sustainability and construction. Experience in housing maintenance and refurbishment

E S/I

Experience in the administration and management of

standard and bespoke building related contracts including,

budgetary control.

S/I

E

relationship in contracts. Experience of the management of the client/contractor

E S/I

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of

people, maintaining a professional manner in high pressure

situations.

I

E

Able to effectively plan and organise a wide and challenging

workload. E I

Ability to explain complex information clearly to members of

the public, staff, contractors and others. E I

Able to write concise reports on complex issues. E I

Able to us IT including, but not limited to word processing,

spreadsheets, databases etc.

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying

Location : 160 Tooley Street,  Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Sart

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £25.90

Experienced  in overseeing Electrical contractors works and putting together reports for progress meetings, reviewing Electrical Installation Condition Reports and agreeing Remediation works identified to obtain Satisfactory outcomes ,  conversant with Domestic Fire Alarm systems and their Certification. 

The contract to be worked on is based on the delivery of a large Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reporting programme , the completion & certification of any remedial works identified to make the installation's Satisfactory and Domestic Fire Alarm Installation & Servicing works.

Experience in dealing with external contractors completing the above works is required and producing reports for meetings.

The candidate should have experience in a Social Housing environment and the challenges this presents.

The role will be office-based collating and reviewing certification for compliance with site-based visits to properties to agree works , undertake quality control checks and communicate / meet with external stakeholders, some working from home may be available at the discretion of the line manger after a probation period were working patterns permit.

The candidate will hold BS7671 18th Edition (2382) , Inspection & Testing (2391) and a Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installations / or equivalent time served electrical apprenticeship.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To carry out detailed site and professional electrical inspections & condition surveys.

To monitor quality of works by contractors, external specialist consultants and other agencies to facilitate high levels of service delivery with the preparation of weekly service provider and site reports.

To carry out design surveys with the service provider and signs off the quality and content of work in each property and section of work.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

1.         To ensure appropriate monitoring systems are in place and to prepare reports for Senior Management and Area Forums as required. 

2.         Evaluate effectiveness of contracts, service providers, products and used and to make recommendations on changes or developments as required. Monitoring and reporting on various areas such as quality, customer care, application, maintenance requirements, etc. 

3.         Responsible for detailed site inspections. Completes detailed survey forms that direct the contractor regarding the level and location of works to be carried out. 

4.         Working closely with the contractor to ensure that the correct and appropriate works and specifications are specified and delivered. Taking corrective action when they are not. 

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Educated to a level in an electrical related discipline; and/or able to demonstrate the necessary relevant experience i.e. a JIB Graded Electrician / Time served Apprenticeship

Knowledge of BS7671 18th Edition Amendment 2.

Knowledge of Testing and Inspections in accordance with BS7671

Knowledge of the Installation , Testing & Certification of Domestic Fire Alarm systems to BS 5839-6-2019

Knowledge of preparing short site reports on contractors and sites.

Knowledge of the Asbestos Regulations

Experience:

Experience of working in a construction related environment.

Experience of working with AICO fire alarm systems and their RF commissioning requirements

Experience of liaising / working with electrical contractors

Extensive experience of working within a team.

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to use computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets for correspondence, reports and performance monitoring.      

Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated.

Ability to analyse and evaluate contract information, producing reports on findingsEffective interpersonal skills and ability to represent the team at organisation level and build customer confidence

Job Category :Admin & Clerical

Location : Cardiff City Council (SRS), Vale of Glamorgan Council

Hours Per Week : 22.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 16:30
Salary: £13.47

We are looking for a friendly and reliable team member to provide temporary cover during a period of increased workload at our office in County Hall, Cardiff.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The role involves processing taxi driver licensing applications and responding to related queries. This includes a mix of face-to-face customer service at the counter, as well as answering email and occasional telephone enquiries (please note this is not a telephone-based role, as only a small number of calls are received each day).

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.

Working hours:

Wednesday and Thursday: 08:30 – 16:30 (30-minute lunch break)Friday: 08:30 – 16:00 (30-minute lunch break)

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

 Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary:£14.02 PH 

Locum Business Support Officer

Permanency Service 

We are looking for 1 fulltime BSO, taking on generic admin tasks in  permanency service checks and references, minuting, co-ordinating admin tasks, uploading documents on the system, preparing  / distributing paperwork for panel. Candidate must have IT skills, organisational skills and minuting skills.

Reablement Support Worker – 21 Hours per Week (Women only due to personal care and client preference)

 Luton | Weekdays & Weekends | Immediate Start

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Reablement Support Worker to join our Adult Social Care team. You’ll be helping individuals regain independence after illness or hospital discharge, delivering short-term support in their own homes.

 Part-Time: 21 hours per week (weekdays and weekends)

Excellent pay rates based on shift type:

Basic Rate (Weekdays): £13.05/hour

Saturday: £19.58/hour

Sunday & Bank Holiday: £26.10/hour

Night Shifts: £17.40/hour

Saturday/Sunday Night: £35.82/hour

What we’re looking for:

 Experience in care or reablement support

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Up to £32 per hour |  Hybrid | Immediate Start

Join our Adult Social Care team, working with vulnerable adults and promoting independence within the community.

Requirements:

 Social Work England registration

 Experience in adult community or long-term teams

Solid understanding of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Up to £38.84 per hour |  Hybrid | Immediate Start

Work within an early intervention-focused team offering vital support to children and families across Luton.

Requirements:

 Social Work England registration

 Experience in early help, child in need, or safeguarding teams

A strengths-based, family-focused approach

Social Worker – Adoption Team

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Up to £38.84 per hour |  Hybrid | Immediate Start

Join a dedicated and supportive Adoption Team focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and adoptive families.

Requirements:

 Social Work England registration

 Strong experience in adoption or permanence planning

 Knowledge of child development and family court processes