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Job Category : Driving
Location : Unit 4 Sandgate Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £18.55

The right candidate would work on a dustcart alongside a loader. Drivers are required to help with loading and the ability to plot their route through the daily schedule.
Candidates must be prepared to work flexibly within a small team, ensuring rounds are completed, in timely manner.
Equally as important, is to have over time developed interpersonal skills to work well within a small, settled team of loaders and drivers.
Prior driver assistant training would be a plus though training could be provided.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1. An understanding of, and commitment to, the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policies in connection with employment and service provision.
   A full, clean class 1 or class 2 heavy goods vehicle licence for LGV drivers
   Experience:
   A minimum of 2 years experience of working in a cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management or related work environment as a driver/ LGV driver

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Martello House, Pembrokeshire County Council
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £14.98
JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Registered Home Manager, attend to the personal needs of clients in accordance with individual care plans. These duties will include physical and emotional caring, aiming at creating a supportive homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence.
In addition, to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness within the Home.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To assist Individuals in meeting all aspects of their care needs.
2. To observe, report and document any changes to the Individuals condition.
3. To prepare, maintain and update individual Individuals care plans.
4. To assist and observe Individuals to ensure nutritional needs are met.
5. To provide comfort for Individuals in distress and support relatives.
6. To support participation in Activities, Physical Exercises prescribed by Physiotherapists and other professional bodies
7. To assist in general laundry and cleaning duties within all areas of the Home.
8. To report any Health and Safety concerns/faults to the Person in Charge.
9. To attend mandatory training and any training identified as relevant to your role by the Registered Manager.
10. To carry out all work in accordance with Care Inspectorate Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council policies and procedures and the Care Council Code of Conduct.
11. To attend staff meetings within the Home.
12. To follow the Homes dress code including appropriate footwear and be responsible for maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene at all times.
13. To be prepared to take on a Duty Officer role, after experience and appropriate training has been achieved.
14. To attend bimonthly supervisions with Senior Care/Registered Manager and Personal Development Reviews yearly with the Registered Manager.
15. To support therapy lead services promoting individuals independence with activities of Daily living.
16. To complete any further duties the Registered Manager deems necessary.
17. To maintain Confidentiality and Data Protection Regulation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATON

1. NVQ 2/ QCF diploma level 2 in Health and Social Care.
2. Registered with Social Care Wales
3. Previous experience working within a care environment.
4. An understanding and respect for elderly people with varying dependency levels.
5. Good communication skills both written and oral also an ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage.
6. Must be able to work days and nights with a flexible approach in times of need within the Home.
   A full clean driving licence desirable – not essential.

Job Title : Social Worker - Access and Safeguarding - Horsham
Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £28.04

Pay : Payrate : Up to £38 per hour . We are bound by the MoC, which means pay rates are capped. Whist we are able to pay up to £38 per hour, this rate is for those deemed to be at a qualified level for at least 2 years . Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback.
*We can offer £35 ph plus £150 pw expenses if the candidate lives outside West Sussex ( This will need to be confirmed if submitting at this rate )

Location - County Hall North - Horsham
Working arrangements - Mix of home and office- At least one day present in office - face to face visits covering the Northern area

Job Description :

Working as a Social Worker in a busy community team, your role will involve working with adults from 18 years and upwards with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, chronic health conditions, older people and people with dementia. Tasks will include assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and mental capacity act assessments. You will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service. In this role you will be required to undertake strengths-based assessments applying relevant legislation utilising social work skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people as well as contributing to and developing skills in safeguarding. You will manage a caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalised outcomes. You will be working within a supportive environment to apply your social work skills to develop and implement support plans, aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes, including utilising community assets, and ensuring that eligible needs are met. You will be working within a managed and supportive context, applying learning to further develop capability,and professional confidence. You will be supported with professional supervision and assessment and a workload that is appropriate to your level of professional development. You will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and have a good understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area. You will strive to remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, and codes of conduct as well as Social Work England professional standards to uphold a high-quality, seamless service.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : 852 Cranbrook Road, Redbridge Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.29

2 LEARNING DISABILITY SOCIAL WORKER - PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT CANDIDATES WITH LESS THAN 5 YEARS SOCIAL WORK POST-QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

The candidates will be office-based at HASS Fairlop - 852 Cranbrook Road Barkingside IG6 1HZ - the working pattern hybrid – 2/3 days in the office and the rest from home + 5 days office-based when on Duty. The Umbrella/LTD hourly rate is between £30 to £32.

Community Health and Social Care Fairlop Cluster (HASS Fairlop) is an integrated health and social care service.
The Team works with people with varied needs, including physical disabilities, dementia, Parkinson's, Autism, ME, MS, Head injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Learning disabilities, etc., from 18 years to the end of life. Practitioners' caseloads will reflect the varied needs accordingly.
Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to work collaboratively and to respond flexibly, positively, and successfully to the ever-changing pressures that local authorities and their partners face.
The candidate must assist Redbridge Council in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities concerning the Care Act 2014, National Framework for NHS CHC assessments, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties, Safeguarding, and other appropriate legislation.
This Job Description guides the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake initially. It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and will be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances and demands.

Key Accountabilities Specific to this Post:

1. To provide face-to-face holistic and comprehensive strength-based case management services to all clients, including care management assessments/reviews and carer assessments/reviews, risk assessments, mental capacity assessments, best interest assessments and ordinary residence transfers using your ability to present ideas relating to individual needs to include a range of options.
2. To manage and outcome complex Continuing Healthcare cases and disputes. To work collaboratively with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) as guided by the National Framework for CHC.
3. To liaise and consult with users, carers, colleagues, and various statutory and voluntary agencies to compile information to assess client needs.
4. Ensure that users have access to translation and interpretation services and that Braille and signing facilities are available wherever possible.
5. To be sensitive to the dynamics of the client's social and cultural situation and facilitate communication - to offer sensitive social work collaboration and an appropriate level of counselling and advocacy.
6. To facilitate client independence and empowerment as far as possible by ensuring that all stages of a client's assessment are strength-based involving the client and carers. Ensure that clients and carers are fully informed of their rights and access all relevant information.
7. To produce detailed assessment/care plans/reviews/reports as necessary and maintain up-to-date computerised client records of a high standard to ensure good social work practice. Additionally, to provide all required documentation to service users and their representatives on time.
8. To work proactively and extensively in partnership with other agencies, including health, education, carers' services, careers' services, and other statutory and voluntary agencies, to facilitate joint services planning for service users and their families.
9. To work closely and positively with clients and their families to identify their needs and goals and coordinate necessary resources to meet those goals in a safe, effective, efficient, equitable and person-centred manner, ensuring that individual care plans are responsive to all needs of users, including their religious, cultural and linguistic needs, and the needs of disabled service users.
10. To work with the Commissioning Team and the Housing Resettlement Services. Extra Care Housing and Supported Living providers to identify non-residential options for service users where appropriate.
11. To liaise with service users and their representatives to signpost/refer them to support services and resources, including benefits, advocacy, housing, citizen's advice bureau and other external agencies which may assist in meeting their needs.
12. To maintain a courteous, helpful and polite response to users at all times and to ensure that individual needs are recognised and supported.
13. To attend multidisciplinary case conferences, meetings and reviews, as appropriate, identifying the individual needs of users, recommending appropriate packages of care, and ensuring that service users and carers are supported in making a full contribution to meetings.
14. To work with the Transition Team to manage the smooth handover/transfer of cases to the adult team, ensuring that all entries are updated on Carefirst by the responsible person accordingly
15. To participate in the Team's Duty Rota, responding to calls requiring urgent intervention, including situations which require investigation and action under Safeguarding Procedures.
16. To respond effectively and sympathetically to any complaints made about the provision of services following the appropriate Council complaints procedure.
17. To work with the Systems Team and support it with managing its desktop and data entries, training will be updated accordingly to facilitate this.
18. To maintain records using database and spreadsheet applications for record keeping ensuring an excellent social work practice, including the use of Carefirst and RiO to input and retrieve data and to produce reports.
19. To ensure targets are met per Service work programmes and produce statistics relating to workload.
20. To participate fully in developing and maintaining good liaison and cooperation with the local community, community groups, and other agencies and non-statutory organisations.
21. To participate in regular supervision with a Senior Practitioner.
22. To participate fully in the Local Authority's employee communication system.
23. To attend and participate positively in team meetings as required to promote the development of an integrated response to clients' needs, concentrating on efficiency and effective service.
24. To provide cover for the work of other team members in their absence as required.
25. To keep updated with local policies and procedures and always follow them accurately.
26. To perform all post functions consistent with legislation and within the local authority's policies, plans, strategic aims, standards and guidelines.
27. To act on all cases of harassment per agreed procedures. To advise and support users suffering harassment.
28. To contribute to developing and maintaining the Team Resource and Information database.
29. To be smart and presentable in compliance with the current dress code.
30. To deliver any other duties consistent with the post level from time to time as required.
31. Financial and Asset Responsibilities: 1. To work towards developing user-centred, outcome-focused, quality and cost-effective packages of care for individuals within defined budgetary limits.
32. To present cases to the Adult Resource Allocation Meeting (RAM)for approval of the personal budgets Staff Responsibilities
33. To support, mentor and supervise junior staff as a Senior Practitioner directs.
34. To deliver the Council's commitment to equality of opportunity both in providing services and as an employer. Every staff member is expected to promote workplace equality and the services the Council delivers.
35. To ensure the health and safety of staff and clients by complying with relevant legislation and guidance on safe working

Location : Halton Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £259.83 per day

Main Purpose of the Role
The role will support the development of the quality of the service's audit activity as a key driver to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. The post holder will undertake qualitative audits of practice within Early Help and Children’s Social Care and will lead and participate in key aspects of quality assurance activity providing independent and accountable evaluation of practice and outcomes against legal frameworks, practice standards and good practice.
These objectives will be delivered through audit activity, moderation of the quality of audits to ensure accuracy and the identification of strengths and learning, writing reports on findings and presenting these to varying audiences of managers and practitioners, and through the delivery of training in relation to audit activity. Strong analytical and communicational skills are essential.

Education / Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Desirable
Post qualifying management or Practice Educator award

Experience
At least 3 years recent practice experience in the delivery of direct support to children, young people and families.
The ability to deliver strengths-based reflective practice.
Experience of Ofsted grading and evaluation criteria as well as a clear view about what Good looks like.
Experience of quality assurance and undertaking audits.
Experience of identifying good practice and challenging practice of practitioners and managers.
Experience and delivery of individual and group work activity.

Knowledge
Understanding of child development including ages and stage related development from 0 to 19 and the impact of adverse childhood experiences and therefore the implications for practice.

Knowledge of key legislation and policy frameworks surrounding early help and children's services and their application.

Skills & Abilities
A strengths based, systemic approach
Ability to lead single or multiagency thematic auditing activity.
Ability to critique practice and records, recognising, celebrating, and challenging poor practice.
Capable of working under pressure and acting decisively when required
Committed to teamwork and a good team player.
Receptive to new ideas and approaches.
Ability to work positively and constructively with colleagues, managers and partner agencies through effective communication and networking skills.

Job Category : Interims
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 7.20
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £357.60 per day
To provide interim support to the Head of Pensions and Treasury in the provision of accounting and reporting services for the organisation’s pension fund and treasury management functions
Main Responsibilities

1. Assist and, when required, deputise for the Head of Pensions and Treasury in the efficient financial and investment management of the Council’s pension fund and treasury management functions.
2. Ensure the general ledger for the pension fund and treasury management functions are maintained and kept up to date regularly. This post will be responsible for monitoring various reconciliations, identifying, and resolving any outstanding queries in a timely manner.
3. Support the preparation of the pension fund’s accounts, annual report, treasury budgets setting and monitoring, including the preparation of treasury management notes to the Council’s statement of accounts.
4. Undertaking the day-to-day cashflow management for the Council including short-term investing and borrowing transactions consistent with the approved Treasury Management Strategy Statement.
5. Undertaking the day-to-day investment activities for the Pension Fund which include cashflow analysis, managing purchase orders and invoices, and liaising and instructing investment managers and the custodian on the settlement and funding of transactions.
6. Support in the preparation of reports and advice provided to the relevant committees including the development of the treasury management strategy and the Pension Fund’s investment strategy.
7. Liaise with members, officers, fund advisors, investment managers, actuaries, government departments and other external parties in the provision and receipt of information as requested or in line with agreed delivery timescales.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Degree level or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience
Part qualification or membership of appropriate professional accounting or treasury body by examination e.g., CIPFA, or other CCAB body; or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Excellent communication and analytical skills, including an ability to analyse complex data, reach logical conclusions and communicate this to a variety of stakeholders
Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives
Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders
Experience of working at a middle management position in finance or treasury, with evidence of having advised senior management on financial matters

Job Category : Education Qualified
Location : On Course South West, Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week : 6.00
Start Date :Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.26

New Tutors required for specialist subject delivery involved in the new humanities offer within OCSW.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £32.20

The post is in the CLA team based in Taunton managing up to 4 social workers and working alongside another team manager in team 2.
You will be responsible for quality assurance
Gate keeping reports
Providing frontline supervision to social workers
Attending court when needed
Oversight of court work, adoption work, and CLA children.
Reporting directly to the OM
Attending management meetings

Job Category : Financial
Location : Laurence House - Fifth Floor, Lewisham Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.05

Main Purpose of the job:

To provide an effective people focused income collection service to maximise income and minimise rent arrears of Lewisham Council residents.
Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:
• Effectively and proactively, manage a case load of rent accounts, ensuring rental income is maximised whilst supporting residents to sustain their tenancies.
• Engage proactively with residents, over the phone, visiting them at home or conducting office interviews.
• Support residents to maximise their income by providing advice and assistance to ensure they are not financially excluded.
• Represent Lewisham Council in possession proceedings at County Courts.
• Keep accurate records in relation to arrears recovery action, complete documentation for legal cases and prepare reports to progress arrears cases in line with relevant Lewisham Council policies and procedures.
• Ensure all documentation and arrears actions are completed to timescales and are in line with the standards detailed in the income recovery policies and procedures.
• To attend evictions as and when required, completing an inventory of goods and arranging for removals and storage of goods.
• Work with external stakeholders such as Housing Benefit, DWP, Social Services and Housing Options to resolve issues and prevent rent arrears.
• Work with internal colleagues to resolve issues such as disrepair, succession or abandonment of property and prevent rent arrears.
• Ensure individual performance targets on a range of income collection and customer service standards are met and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure team targets are met.
• Provide training and induction for staff and work placements on operational processes and practices.
• Maintain excellent customer service in all areas of work.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development.
• Comply with all Lewisham Council policies, including contractual standing orders, financial regulations and all HR policies and procedures including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Brecon Depot, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £16.62
Main Purpose of Post:

Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of a comprehensive housing options service as part of an Area Housing Communities Team.

Undertake comprehensive housing assessment interviews with people requesting help finding a home, providing realistic and tangible advice and, where needed direct support, on all practicable options, liaising as necessary with housing providers from the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Provide households who are threatened with homelessness, or who are homelessness, with practical advice and assistance to help them to secure a realistic housing solution. This includes:
Adopting a ‘case manager’ role for each household.
Encouraging the maximum practical self-help by clients to secure housing that is suitable for their needs by agreeing and driving forward for each household a Personal Housing Plan.
Making decisions on the assistance to which households are entitled by reference to current legislation and applicable government guidance.
Preventing the loss of current accommodation by working proactively with households and housing providers, including families, landlords and lenders.
Securing for clients temporary or permanent accommodation where and when this is needed to meet evidenced housing needs.

Be able to offer clients of Housing Services, looking for a home, a wide range of accessible and realistic housing options by maintaining a full and practical understanding of the local housing market, including proactively developing and using working relationships with a wide range of housing providers (including social and private landlords, letting agents and developers of low-cost home ownership schemes).

Registrations, Qualifications & Training
Educated to HND/HNC level, NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant professional body for example the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Experience
Experience of delivering housing advice, homelessness, housing allocation or housing support services.
Experience of working directly with members of the public, both face to face and through other communication channels.
Experience of working with vulnerable households.
Experience of working with public, voluntary and private sector agencies, organisations and housing providers and managers.
Experience of using an integrated housing information and management system.

Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the range of housing services provided by the Council and other organisations, across the public, voluntary and private sectors.
Knowledge of the Council's housing responsibilities to those who want help and assistance finding a home.
Knowledge and understanding of legislation, guidance and regulations relating to homelessness and housing allocations.
Knowledge of landlord and tenant law.

Job Category : Construction & Trades
Location : Brecon Depot, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.87
About the role:
To work as part of a team assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Responsive Housing
Maintenance Service by carrying out repair and maintenance work on domestic dwellings and related assets. This includes work normally accepted within the building industry as that of an Electrician as well as work which by “normal definition” is that of other trade(s) which may reasonably be expected of any competent person engaged in building maintenance activities.
About you:
• Experience of carrying out maintenance or repair works in domestic / occupied properties.
• Good understanding of industry standards and good practice plus how to apply these in
the work environment.
• The ability to deal in an understanding way with members of the public, and other staff members.
• The ability to work alone, or as part of a team
• You will be an Experienced Qualified Electrician (e.g., Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ) with
18th Edition Wiring, Inspect & Test (2391), with experience in a similar housing service role.
What you will do:
• Electrical PPM (pre-planned maintenance)
• Reactive repairs, and Remedial works
• Small installations
• Testing of existing installations
• Fault finding, and diagnostic work
• Completion of relevant electrical certificates.

Experience
Essential
• Previous experience of carrying out maintenance or repair works in domestic / occupied
properties.
Desirable
• Experience of working in a social housing environment
Knowledge
Essential
• Good understanding of industry standards and good practice plus how to apply these in
the work environment.
• To diagnose the cause of the majority of property defects and determine the appropriate
solution
• Health and safety issues affecting building maintenance
Qualifications and Training
Essential
• Experienced Qualified Electrician (e.g., Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ) with 18th Edition
Wiring, Inspect & Test (2391), and experience in a similar housing services role
Desirable
• CITB Health & Safety
• Asbestos Level 2
Personal Qualities Essential
• Ability to deal in an understanding way with members of the public, and other staff members
• Ability to work alone, or as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to co-operate with co-ordinating staff as directed

Skills Essential
• Ability to make decisions as to the most cost effective medium – long t

Your responsibilities will be:

1. To work as part of a team assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Responsive Housing
   Maintenance Service by carrying out repair and maintenance work on domestic
   dwellings and related assets. This includes work normally accepted within the building
   industry as that of an Electrician as well as work which by “normal definition” is that of
   other trade(s) which may reasonably be expected of any competent person engaged in
   building maintenance activities.
2. As a focused Electrician, we will look to you to carry out electrical PPM (pre-planned
   maintenance), reactive repairs, remedial works, small installations, testing of existing
   installations, fault finding, diagnostic work, and completion of relevant electrical
   certificates.
3. You will also be responsible for carrying out surveys and complete reports as required
   by management ensuring that all technical and compliance paperwork is completed and
   up to date.
4. Testing, inspecting and certification of all works in accordance with NICEIC regulations.
   You will be trusted and assisting in ensuring delivery of a safe, customer focused, cost
   effective, efficient, and compliant service to meet legislation and legal obligations.
5. As directed and appointed, attend properties where repair issues have been reported or
   identified, consider what is necessary and proportionate in the circumstances,
   determine the appropriate remedial works necessary, complete as required and convey
   this information to the coordinating team.
6. Testing, inspecting and certification of a considerable number of council houses in
   accordance with BS7671 18th Edition and to updated amendment.
7. Work normally accepted within the building industry as that of an Electrician as well as
   work which by “normal definition” is that of other trade(s) which may reasonably be
   expected of any competent person engaged in building maintenance activities.
8. Electrical PPM (pre-planned maintenance), reactive repairs, remedial works, small
   installations, testing of existing installations, fault finding, diagnostic work, and
   completion of relevant electrical certificates.
9. To undertake portable appliance testing service delivery when called upon by
   management team.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.47
THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE AN ENHANCE CHILDRENS AND ADULTS DBS -

We are looking for Business Support Officers within the Children’s Service Fostering Finance Team.
These posts would be office based between various locations. The candidates need to have excellent communication skills and accuracy in both verbal and written communication understanding is key as this is front line along with no fear of using a telephone or computer

ABOUT THE JOB
A Business Support Officer is required within the Fostering Finance team. Duties include staff supervision, work planning, provision of advice and guidance in relation to requests for the rapid response service including No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), travel and accommodation solutions, financial and other assistance requests, progressing the payment of invoices, updating financial packages provided to children with health and disability needs, operation of a petty cash account , reconciliations and support for budget holders and Managers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR FROM YOU
You must be able to work flexibly and adaptably to changing priorities. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be experienced in working to agreed standards and deadlines. You must be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Experience in maintaining databases and experience in working with figures is advantageous. A positive and customer focused attitude is essential, as is an understanding of staff motivation and support. The work is all office based and 5 days per week 8.30-5 (4.30 Friday)

This would be County Hall located

Enhanced DBS essential

1. To maintain the Fostering and Adoption payment database.
2. To ensure that all payment authorisation documents are processed accurately and promptly and are correctly completed.
3. To request / chase payment authorisation documents from Social Workers.
4. To ensure that the payment schedule is processed and information transferred within agreed timescales.
5. To make and monitor payments to carers.
6. To provide regular reports and statistical information as required.
7. To calculate and liaise with Carers in respect of under/over payments.
8. To deal with insurance claims as required.
9. To process orders for Fostering equipment and maintain the fostering equipment supplies within the building.
10. To compile and maintain effective filing systems.
11. To identify where retainer payments are applicable and present this information to the Team Managers in a weekly meeting.
12. To provide cover and back up to other members of the Fostering and Adoption administration section.
13. To assist in the processing of Fostering Applications.
14. Carry out Criminal Record Bureau, Medical and other background checks for new applicants and existing carers.
    15 .Maintain records of checks carried out and when due for review and maintain a register of significant incidents involving foster children and carers.
15. Create and maintain computerised client records.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Durban House, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.43

Location: Durban House in Bognor Regis. The office provides a comfortable team space with good onsite parking.

There are lots of flexible working opportunities. Social Workers are on duty 1 in 4 weeks. We require Social Workers to be present in the office when on Duty as our Team Managers want to provide support face to face and value workers spending time together as a team.

The candidate must be able to drive around the Western locality, which covers the Arun (Littlehampton and Bognor) and Chichester area.

Interviews - are being held face to face in most cases for Childrens Services roles at West Sussex County Council now.

Payrate : We are bound by the MoC, which means pay rates are capped. Whist we are able to pay up to £42, this rate is for those deemed to be at ASW level. Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback.

Candidates can start as soon as pre employment checks have passed

Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced and supportive duty team completing Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries with children, young people and their families. We are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, creative and have a passion for engaging children and young people. We are aspiring to become an outstanding service so are seeking candidates with experience of completing excellent assessments and direct work with children.

The service is developing fantastic relationships with our newly formed Family Safeguarding Service where children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans transfer.

For this role you will be expected to demonstrate relevant theoretical Social Work concepts, practices and detailed organisational knowledge relating to the provision of a professional Social Work service dealing with complex issues e.g. attachment, impact of developmental trauma & child development. An understanding of the therapeutic interventions that can be used e.g. solution focused, systemic and evidence-based programmes and an excellent understanding of partner agencies. There is a requirement to have good verbal and written communication.

The candidate needs:

• To be an experienced worker with at least 2/3 years recent experience.
• Recent Front line – child protection work
• Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk
• Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs - Good multi agency working experience

Please note that your CV submission will not be reviewed if you have not completed the screening/profile questions with the exact information requested Please see attached job description.

An agency worker has provided this regarding her time in A&I Bognor …
“I have worked for West Sussex as an agency social worker for 18 months now, I continue to enjoy my time here. I have felt supported and valued by team managers and built supportive relationships with my colleagues. The support here in West Sussex has been great and despite being an agency worker I have been supported with my ongoing learning and development with assess to training”.

OFSTED UPDATE: In May 2023 Ofsted Inspectors praised West Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services for its ‘relentless approach to improving practice,’ giving the service an overall rating of ‘requires improvement’, with ‘good’ judgements for children in care and leadership and management. The judgements on children needing help and protection and children leaving care are they ‘require improvement to be good’. This rating is up from the last full inspection of Children’s Services back in 2019, when all areas were rated as inadequate.
Inspectors recognised the ‘strong, determined and cohesive leadership team’ who have made significant improvements since 2019 and their commitment and focus to make further improvements.

Agency staff are treated as part of the service and encouraged to attend transformational and other leadership events

Job Category : Technical - Property
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.20

Per attached Building Surveyor Job Description

To act as an integral member of the Technical Services Team, providing operational support and professional guidance on building issues. To be responsible for ensuring that the maintenance service is compliant with current legislation, for example statutory requirements, CDM and Building Regulations, Planning and Codes of Practice, etc. To ensure compliance with policies and procedures for Health and Safety and Procurement. To contribute to the development and delivery of the Council's forward maintenance plan in accordance with good practice and financial planning, and the Council's management processes and procedures. To act in the role of Project Manager and/or Contract Administrator and undertake the design, specification and tender of construction works on maintenance projects, where required.

Education
Degree or equivalent in Land Management/Surveying, Construction and
Building strategy formulation, development and implementation (or similar).
Strategic management of asset and/or construction and building functions at a
high level e.g. MRICS or MCIOB.
A business management or project management qualification at an appropriate level (Prince 2 foundation or similar).

Experience
Knowledge and experience of business case development and an ability to develop and implement capital and revenue-based programmes and projects.
Demonstrable evidence of managing outsourced consultants and contractors to deliver high quality, timely work.
Experience in the acquisition and disposal of a wide range of land and property both leasehold and freehold and experience in bringing forward potential development sites.
Experience in dealing with the appointment and monitoring of external agents.
Demonstrable experience of identifying and implementing creative and/ or imaginative solutions to property problems
Significant experience of using asset management databases and toolkits to calculate NPV and ROI.
The ability to show the post holder will deal with a range of complex and contentious matters whilst maintaining the Council’s major policy objectives.
Preparation and presentation of reports to senior management and Elected Members.
Relevant Local Government experience.
Knowledge
IOSH Certificate or Diploma (General or Construction).
Relevant legislation and codes of practice. E
The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of
property issues covering •

• Technical Services which covers Engineering and Surveying,
• Compliance and Client Relations which controls activities, both
  strategic and operationally, which delivers compliant, safe, resilient and
  reliable operating environments,
• Cost Consultancy which provides a Quantity Surveying function
• Maintenance Contract Management
  Council Procurement procedures.

Skills and Abilities
Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Communication skills are
paramount in this role as is the need to be able to communicate diplomatically
with many different stakeholders, explain project works to widely differing
audiences with widely differing styles and needs, especially external contractors.

Ability to lead and manage a professional team to ensure the successful
delivery of service and act as a mentor/coach to support their professional
development and monitoring of the team against objectives.
Ability to negotiate effectively and flexibly to secure good value for money. E
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts, gain their confidence and persuade them to cooperate with
initiatives where required

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £305.95 per day
EHM SEND data improvement lead to work with the SEND data analysts and SEND business to lead on data improvement activity • To effectively to analyse SEND EHM data and break it down into various reports to monitor statutory compliance and provide progress and tracking metrics for specific projects • Collaborate with the SEND data analysts to develop scorecards: o Local area SEND scorecard (inspection focus) o SEND outcomes (statutory) weekly and monthly o DSG SV progress monitoring • Undertake data cleansing activity to lead and support the team to achieve this collectively • SEN2 return process - close gaps rapidly