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Job Category:  Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£16.93 per hour

Are you inspired to help people by developing a range of employment opportunities to support people to tackle poverty through employment? We are searching for an individual to join our Working Denbighshire team as part of our Employment Engagement function to develop highly effective employer networks across all sectors so that Denbighshire citizens are able to access different types of opportunities from a range of businesses/employers. The ideal candidate will have the ability to target, engage and build effective relationships with employers and businesses as well as being highly motivated, innovative, proactive and an excellent communicator and negotiator.

Job Category: Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£17.47 per hour

Job Purpose

To co-ordinate, develop, deliver and evaluate a range of learning and training opportunities across a whole range of Working Denbighshire participants aged 16 and over. As part of the overall Working Denbighshire Strategy, you will be required to ensure the achievement of learning and qualifications in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets.

Working within the Working Denbighshire Employer and Training team the Training Coordinator will develop effective interagency, multidisciplinary and whole sector relationships in order to identify training needs and be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing a range of training programs in order to help meet these objectives.

This role will support the Working Denbighshire service by participating in other programmes and training as required and to promote and represent the work of the Service internally and with all external partner agencies.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Work with Working Denbighshire staff to identify the training needs of participants. Initiate, develop and implement training programs (outsourced and/or in-house) to meet the needs identified to prepare participants to enter employment and career paths. Take responsibility for the training and development of participants.

Develop an understanding of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Develop an understanding of participant and employer requirements and preferences in relation to the range of training and skills courses available, identifying skills gaps and training demands.

Understand access routes to further and higher education and be able to liaise with providers and participants to boost enrolment.


CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Application Form/

Interview / Presentation / References etc

1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

A relevant

training/coaching qualification, or

experience of working as a Trainer?Training

Coordinator, Training Facilitator or other relevant position

coordinating training in a community setting.

Practice Assessor / Teacher Award.

2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Proven experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Coach, Training Facilitator or similar role.

Experience of inter- agency networking and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events & initiatives.

3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge of various training methods, techniques and latest approaches to ensure effective programs, including e-learning, classroom based, coaching, apprenticeships etc

Ability to complete full training cycles including assess needs, plan, develop, source, coordinate and monitor training initiatives.

Knowledge of the range of courses available, their occupational relevance and sources of available funding.

Ability to develop training aids suchas resources, manuals, handbooks etc.

Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection issues and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Excellent ICT skills with ability to use e-learning platforms and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Job Category: Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£18.85 per hour

To be responsible for leading the Employer Engagement function for the Working Denbighshire service in support of the objectives of the employability projects that sit within the service.  This role will ensure that employers are recruited into the Working Denbighshire Service in sufficient numbers to meet our ambitious delivery targets. 

Working closely with the Working Denbighshire Employer & Training Relationships Manager they will lead and support the development and implementation of the Employer Engagement strategy to ensure an integrated approach to Employer Engagement and skills delivery.

This role will ensure that Working Denbighshire cultivates a positive working relationship with employers and partner agencies throughout the county to develop our employment and work experience offer and ensure opportunities are available for participants. 

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Provide advice, guidance & direction to members of the Employer Engagement Team to ensure high levels of employer engagement and work experience activities are achieved.  

Develop, strengthen and proactively manage new employer relationships to increase our participants� opportunities to secure work experience, and employment.

To be responsible for identifying, maintaining and strengthening current employer engagement activities including jobs fairs, careers events, sector route ways and our Work Start Scheme programme to maximise opportunities for local employers and other stakeholders to engage with our participants.

Support along with the Partnership team the design, coordination and delivery of training and support to meet the needs of participants who have a wide range of abilities and develop Sector Routeways aligned to business requirements.

To work with the business management team to determine targets to be achieved and ensure that the Employer Engagement team meets performance expectations, raising any risks or issues to the Working Denbighshire Employer & Training Relationships Manager. 

Supervise the Employment Engagement team to include staff development and team performance through the delivery of clear project plans and staff objectives. Undertaking monitoring of progress via regular 1:1 meetings, positive engagement and communication with staff and identify any staff training and developmental needs. 

Work with the Working Denbighshire Managers and Lead roles to identify areas of action or success and any gaps in uptake of provision and create innovative strategies to continuously improve employer engagement activity and ensure maximum participation in the service.   Provide reports on activity to the Management Team as required.  

Use expert knowledge, research and Labour Market Information to identify new opportunities for collaboration across employment sectors, to enhance our delivery of activities to participants to support their employment prospects and development.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Knowledge and skills in employer engagement or experience of working with employers, agencies and third sector groups.

Knowledge of Labour Market Information and commercial awareness to understand the skills needed for certain roles and the demand for future employment across the local area.

Knowledge of working with citizens who are experiencing poverty with barriers to education, employment and training and an understanding of employment support programmes, participant engagement and progression and knowledge of the support needs required in relation to employment and benefit issues, the welfare reform and implications and barriers to employment for participants and employers.

Experience of planning, implementing, and evaluating sustainable recruitment initiatives across different sectors. 

Experience of working in partnership with statutory, voluntary, public and private sectors and interagency networking.

Experience in finding and engaging participants, service users or customers.

Experience of leading a team and new initiatives having a competent manner and the ability to work in a friendly, efficient, reliable and supportive manner.

Working within a demanding and pressurised environment with the ability to start and finish complex and multiple programmes of work often in a multi-agency context, and within agreed timescales.

The ability to demonstrate a high level of verbal and written skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills with experience of conflict management.

The ability to communicate effectively and influence senior officers both within and outside the Service, in partner agencies and Elected Members. 

Good numeracy and budget management skills and an enthusiasm for achieving results.

Excellent ICT skills with the ability to navigate Microsoft applications and databases with ease. 

Commitment to equal opportunities and corporate policies.

Evidence of continuing professional development. 

Employment Checks/ Specific Requirements

All new starters are required to undergo our standard safer recruitment checks; 2 satisfactory references covering 3 years� employment, evidence of essential qualifications, evidence of Right to Work in the UK. 

Where appropriate DBS checks may be required

Denbighshire County Council recognises its obligations to safeguard children and adults together with preventing slavery and human trafficking and will do all in its power to prevent slavery and human trafficking within its business. Modern slavery can take many forms including the trafficking of people, forced labour, servitude and slavery.

Safeguarding is everyone�s business and all Denbighshire employees are required to work in accordance with the Council�s Child / Adult Safeguarding policies and procedures and have a duty to report any concerns which may be noted during the course of their duties and are asked to be alert to the signs of exploitation. Concerns should be raised via their Designated Safeguarding Manager in order that the Council can take prompt action when exploitation is identified.

Job Category : Housing, Benefits & Planning

Location :Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £50.00

A Tree Officer is required to work in the Planning Department, assessing tree works applications with potential also to assess impacts of planning applications/development proposals upon trees. Aided by existing P/T Senior Tree Officer.The role will require frequent site visits so yes office presence is required at least half the working time

Job Category : Legal

Location : Coroners Court, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start 

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £14.84
Support to the Inquest Manager pursuant to statutory duty to provide support to coroner's service.

Role Purpose

This role provides legal administrative support to the to the Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners with the inquest process, working closely with the Inquest Manager.

To meet the evolving needs of the service you will be required to work flexibly, providing cover in other areas following appropriate training.

Main Responsibilities

1.         Provide legal administrative support in relation to inquests following the direction and guidance of the Inquest Manager, Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners.

2.         Assist stakeholders in contact with the Coroner’s Service in matters relating to inquests.

3.         Support the Inquest Manager with collation of reports for the Senior Coroner and prepare files in connection with inquests.

4.         Support the management of inquests in accordance with statutory provisions, including sending out legal notices and responding to requests.

5.         Build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders.

 
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

•          Relevant degree, or equivalent experience

•          Administrative or legal qualification

Experience

•          Administrative experience, at least part of which should have been in a legal environment.

•          Experience of dealing with complex and sensitive issues.

•          Experience of dealing with legal claims and inquests.

•          Experience of liaising with public agencies such as the NHS, Police, government departments.

•          Experience of working in a claims/ litigation environment.

Knowledge

•          Knowledge of claims management process

•          Knowledge of Coroners and Justice Act 2009, specifically inquest procedures 

•          Basic understanding of English legal system

•          Knowledge of the provisions of relevant legislation relating to confidentiality and disclosure of information, such as the Data Protection Act 1998, the Freedom of Information Act 2000

•          Knowledge of legal complaints and Risk Management procedures

Skills

•          Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

•          Ability to work using own initiative and be self-motivated

•          Ability to process complex and sensitive correspondence

•          Excellent IT skills

•          Ability to work accurately with figures/statistics and produce reports

Job Category: - Admin & Clerical

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS, United Kingdom
 Bromley Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£13.11 per hour

Working in the office in Bromley 3 days per week and working from home 2 days per week.

To provide a seamless local service delivery through a customer-focused, personalised service of high quality and efficiency that reflects and meets the needs of the managers and service user

1. Answer all enquiries in a timely, courteous and professional manner, making effective use of the Council IS systems as appropriate.
2. Actively listen to callers to assess and clarify the needs of the customer.
3. Provide the customer with the most up-to-date information.
4. Deal with high number of inbound and outbound phone calls, e-mails and internet enquiries.
5. Put referrals on the system received from the police and via an online portal.
6. Upload documents onto case files.
7. Use the councils in house Liquid Logic and EHM system.
8. Be able to use Microsoft Outlook and respond to emails in a professional manner.

Must have experience of working as a business support officer previously within a local authority, experience working in a mash team a bonus.

Job Category:  Financial
Job location: Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TU,
 United Kingdom

Charnwood Borough Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£45.00 per hour

There will be an office presence required, a minimum of 2 days per week

Job Purpose

� To manage and develop an efficient and motivated Benefits service that delivers
value money, organisational efficiencies, and good customer service.
� To be responsible for the delivery of key projects in order to meet agreed savings
and efficiency targets.
� To deliver services in the most efficient way, ensuring services are intelligently
designed by making best use of technology.
� To promote, facilitate and assist in the development and implementation of a
customer focused and efficient Council service.
� Ensure compliance with all relevant Government and Council policies, statutes and
regulation.
� Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and
without discrimination.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To actively lead the separate Benefits teams, including Overpayments and Data Control staff, ensuring that all targets, key performance indicators are achieved.

2. Manage, monitor and report the performance of the team including, corporate and team performance and national / statutory returns 

3. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all mandatory statistical returns for submission to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the external Auditors. 

4. To be responsible for the annual billing process for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Scheme to ensure that the authority�s activities are well planned, organized and delivered by the agreed deadlines. This will include the coordination and provision of any associated documentation, website administration and liaison with all internal and external stake holders where necessary. 

5. Ensure staff, structures and processes are in place to allow the service to function in accordance with regulations, policy, procedures and best practice and to support the Director in the development and implementation of policy and procedures

6. Deal with complex and difficult queries and complaints from customers, officers, Members, and other relevant contacts including making decision in relation to complex or contentious cases.

7. Keep staff up to date with changes in regulations and legislation, assimilate and interpret these and advise and train staff accordingly.

8. Analyze performance data and software upgrades to identify training needs and provide training and support to meet those needs.

9. Represent the Council at Tribunal Service appeal hearings and Valuation Tribunal Service hearings.

10. To promote a culture that prevents, deters and detects fraud and error

11. To support team members in making key decisions in respect of benefit claims and complex cases. 

12. Participate as a representative for the team and provide expert advice and information in Local Authority benefit functions to officers, elected members and other external organizations. 

13. To be responsible for producing reports to senior management, Executive and other Committees on appropriate Benefits matters not the responsibility of the Section 151 Officer, along with the response to formal complaints for consideration by the Director of Customer Experience. 

14. Maintain effective delivery of services and identify improvement projects within the team to ensure the service is effectively delivered providing good value for money. 

15. Keep abreast of new technology to enhance current service offering, making recommendations where appropriate. 16. Maintain an expert knowledge of all Benefits systems

16. Maintain an expert knowledge of all Benefits systems.

17. Coach, mentor and monitor performance of the team and individuals. Carry out regular work reviews and PDR�s, identifying training and development needs and opportunities to improve performance

 18. Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies 

19. As a term of your employment you can be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with your grade, and/or hours of work, as may reasonably be required of you at your initial place of work or at any other of the Authority�s establishments

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7HR, United Kingdom

Neath Port Talbot Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£29.22 per hour

Neath Port Talbot’s Children and Young People Services are continuing to make solid progress providing quality, supportive services and effectively managing risk for those children and families who are in need, in need of protection, and who are ‘looked after’ by Neath Port Talbot, using bespoke, creative and outcome focused plans.  

We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join our Community Children’s Team based within the Sandfields area of Port Talbot.  As part of a team of Social Workers and Contact/Family workers you will work alongside children, their families and professionals to enable families to achieve their outcomes whether under a Care & Support or child protection plan. The focus is working with families and partner agencies to achieving positive outcomes with children and families within the Sandfields, Aberavon and Baglan areas. 

If you would like to be part of a committed, dynamic, supportive and professional workforce within a Service that strives for excellence and supports its employees to achieve their potential, this could be the role for you. We are proud to have a strong and stable management team; training and supporting staff remains a high priority and average caseloads per Social Worker continue to be low. The Service also has separate Intake (SPOC) and Looked After Children teams.

Job Category: - Admin & Clerical
Job location: Central Library, John Frost Square, Newport, Newport, NP20 1PA, United Kingdom
Newport City Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£12.85 per hour

JOB PURPOSE

To provide an effective and efficient administrative support service.

(The below key result areas outline the generic duties required within the Administrator post, however the specific tasks will be as directed by the Business Support Team Leader as appropriate to the specific team)

KEY RESULT AREAS

To undertake all general administration tasks including the collation and processing of information in respect of systems, procedures or records.

To support Head of Service, including but not limited to; maintaining diaries, meeting preparation and arrangements, acting as the first point of contact to approaches / enquires for Heads of Services and any other duties as required. 

To update and maintain systems, procedures and records to ensure the effective delivery of service.

To assist all staff members in problem solving day to day issues that arise from teams and managers and support and assist with new employees and inductions.

To assist in the provision of performance management information

To assist in the development and testing of all IT Systems including, WCCIS, Digital Services and Social Service website and intranet.

To liaise with internal and external agencies to collate or provide relevant information concerning service users in line with GDPR.

To facilitate and/or arrange multi agency meetings and team meetings whilst assisting in projects as and when required.

To attend meetings to take minutes.  To include distributing the minutes to relevant parties/agencies within timescales.

Qualifications

Educated to 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths or Relevant QCF Level 2 or equivalent                                             

RSA Stage 2, CLAIT, ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Knowledge of standard computer soft software including word processing and spreadsheets

Knowledge of the Data Protection Act requirements

Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Knowledge of Welsh Community Care and Information System (WCCIS)

Experience

Substantial administrative experience within an office environment 

Experience of providing administrative support to a team

Able to demonstrate good IT skills and experience of using Word, Excel, email and internet within the workplace

Experience of taking minutes at meetings

Experience with complex clients and working in trauma informed environment

Experience of providing Senior Management Support 

Experience of working on a Local Government / Social Services environment

Experience of Welsh Community Care and Information System (WCCIS)

Aptitude & Skills

Possess excellent written and verbal skills

Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and Senior Management 

Understand and respect the principles of confidentiality 

Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative 

Be able to organise and priorities your workload in an environment where there are often competing demands.

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people tactfully and diplomatically

Be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service             

Be able to work on own initiative                     

Possess an attention to detail and accuracy

Job Category : Trades and Operatives

Location : Clifton place, Nottingham Community Housing Association

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:30
Salary: £15.43

Carry out the design, installation, maintenance, servicing and repair work for the Association’s housing stock and external customers in accordance with agreed targets and procedures.

Service, maintain, repair and fault- find hot and cold water systems and carryout minor heating works and connections; ensuring services are compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

Co-ordinate the services of other trades and work with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure a seamless and excellent service to customers. 

Manage stock/supplies to ensure works are not delayed. 

Work in an efficient manner that delivers value for money, identify efficiencies, gaps in service delivery, and communicate them to line management

Use information available to identify customer needs and ensure services are tailored to meet those needs 

Carry out the design, installation, maintenance, servicing and repair work for the Association’s housing stock and external customers in accordance with agreed targets and procedures.

Service, maintain, repair and fault- find hot and cold water systems connections; ensuring services are compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.

Co-ordinate the services of other trades and work with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure a seamless and excellent service to customers. 

Manage stock/supplies to ensure works are not delayed. 

Work in an efficient manner that delivers value for money, identify efficiencies, gaps in service delivery, and communicate them to line management

Use information available to identify customer needs and ensure services are tailored to meet those needs 

Complete and return documentation within agreed timescales; updating and maintaining manual and computerised records.

Understand your responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation; ensuring that all activities are discharged in a safe manner, minimising risk at all times. 

Keep your line manager informed of any issues or barriers to the effective delivery of your service area /maintenance services at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the development and effective operation of the Team. 

Provide relief cover for colleagues and participate in the standby/call-out rota to cover emergency breakdowns.

Understand performance standards for your role to deliver on objectives and targets agreed at performance management meetings.

Knowledge	Qualifications:NVQ or equivalent qualification in plumbing  Unvented hot water system
Skills and experience	Extensive, demonstrable post qualification experience in the relevant trade Demonstrable success in the delivery of a variable workload in a customer focused environment and working in a target driven service  Demonstrable recent experience of undertaking multi-trade works e.g. joinery, plastering, tiling, painting Understanding and experience of working to current Health and Safety requirements Demonstrable excellent communication skills Ability to use computerised data recording equipment
Personal qualities, values and behaviours	An understanding of the needs of people from diverse social, cultural and racial backgrounds Willingness to promote and adhere to the CLEAR values of NCHA
Other role related requirements	A valid driving licence

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30Salary: £29.13The Disabled Children’s service supports children who have a lifelong, permanent and substantial disability. The service is made up of five teams: Enablement Team, 0-11 Team, 11+ Team, Eligibility Team and Occupational Therapy Team. The 0-11 team specialises in delivering early intervention in collaboration with children, their families and key agencies, including health and education.  we are seeking an experienced social worker to undertake eligibility assessments for on going support and intervention from the disabled children service, this will be a non case holding roleKey ObjectivesTo participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaborativelywith a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children, youngpeople and adults.To work in co-production with children, young people, adults, their carers and signifcantothers in undertaking assessments and planning;To complete written records, reports and assessments to a good standard as required in linewith Children's and Adult’s Services policies and practices.To ensure that the views of Children and Young People are listened to as part of any processundertaken;Knowledge / Education:Essential DesirableAn appropriate qualification i.e Masters or Degree in Social Work or recognised predecessor equivalent such as DipSW, C.Q.S.WKnowledge of legislation underpinningCommunity Care / Children's Services Appropriate CPEL credits and /or post qualifying awards to demonstrate postqualifying competence.Childrens Services PostsUnderstanding of how the division operatesand knowledge of policies/procedures;Management qualification, e.g. D.M.S.,C.M.S;Hold a professional developmentqualification e.g. Practice Teachers Award,PQ6, NVQ Assessor Award;A sound understanding of the Law relatingto Children and FamiliesAn understanding of child and adolescentdevelopmentAdult Social Worker PostsWelsh Language Level 2 to Level 5. Fordetails on the levels please refer to TheWelsh Language Skills Guidelines, whichcan be found in the Welsh Services sectionof the RCT Council Website.Knowledge and understanding of the MentalCapacity Act and the Mental Health Act.Knowledge of the Mental Health (Wales)Measure 2010Knowledge and understanding of the unitednations principles for older and disabledpeople.Welsh Language Level 1 - All employeeswill be required to undertake a basic WelshLanguage Induction to reach this level.Please refer to The Welsh Language SkillsGuidance onlinewww.rctcbc.gov.uk/WelshSkillsExperience:Essential DesirableMinimum of 3 years post qualifyingexperience.For those who qualified after 1st April 2016in Wales successful completion of SocialCare Wales registration requirement ‘FirstYear in Practice’ and ConsolidationProgramme for Newly Qualified SocialWorkers and first re-registration after 3years post qualifying;Experience of working with service userswho have complex needs;Supervisory experience;

Experience of multi-disciplinary working.

Job Category: - Social Care Qualified

Job location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR, United Kingdom

 Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£28.48 per hour

What will I be doing?

You will be working with children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. You will work with some children in our care whose permanence plan is still being determined. In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. 

Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families. You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We are continuing to develop our use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of our multi-agency partners. Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

Anything else I should know?

Based in Bridgwater, we are very open to flexible working options. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

Job Category: - Social Care Qualified

Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, United Kingdom

Herefordshire Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.29 per hour

45p per mile business mileageUp to £150 per week accommodation expense

We are looking for a Social Work Manager to help us on our improvement journey. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire. 

We need a qualified and experienced children’s social work manager to manage one of five social work teams, undertaking Safeguarding & Support work.  You will be experienced in child in need and child protection work, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings and adoption work.You will manage a team of social workers and family support workers with input from a Managing Practitioner within our new locality structure.  You will be committed to providing the highest quality of supervision and case direction, focussing at all times on improving outcomes for children.  You will be organised and a strong communicator and decision-maker.  You will work effectively as part of a service management team, committed to embedding good practice, with a focus on relationship based and restorative practice.

Herefordshire is on a journey, and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.You will be fully qualified (Degree in Social Work or equivalent), with significant post qualification social work experience, plus evidence of CPD and Social Work England registration. This position will be located in our northern region, with the primary base of operations at the Leominster Multi-Agency Office, ensuring accessibility and collaboration within the area. Your proven record of effective service delivery will include managing staff and budgets, while implementing service and quality improvement methods successfully in pursuit of challenging performance expectations.Herefordshire Council Safeguarding & Support Teams The Children’s Safeguarding & Support teams are based across Herefordshire as we move to a locality-based model. Teams will be located in the North, South and Central areas of the county with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed to anyone new to the team.There are six teams which are made up of a Team Manager and five social workers each.  The locality base for this post is Leominster, with flexibility for working at home within a plan agreed as part of your appointment to the post, however you will be expected to attend some meetings in person and attend the office as agreed each week. We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are available for discussions on complex matters, working together to ensure the right outcomes are achieved for our families Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications, which can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed.  We have Case Progression Officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and contribute to identifying training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported. Regular supervision takes place each month and you will have supervision with a Service Manager , who is available on a daily basis, for both formal and informal supervision sessions and case discussions. We are excited to welcome new Social Workers so please consider joining us!

Job Category: Housing
Job location: Ashfield District Council,
Urban Road, Kirkby, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG178DA, United Kingdom

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£17.12 per hour

Overall job purpose The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high quality tenancy and estates management service across the District including estate based activity within an area, ensuring that tenants are complying with the terms of their Tenancy Agreement.

Key tasks and responsibilities – post specific Manage tenancy related matters, ensuring that tenants are aware of their responsibilities under the Tenancy Agreement and provide advice and assistance to tenants as necessary. Investigate and deal with anti-social behaviour and other breaches of tenancy conditions as appropriate including enforcement, taking detailed witness statements, mediation, conciliation, monitoring and preparation of legal documentation. This will involve close working with legal representatives and other partners and attendance at Court. To ensure that the Tenancy and Estates Service complies with relevant legislation, good practice, policy and regulatory requirements. Responsible for the monitoring and managing of own case load in line with performance targets, prioritising workloads to deliver stretching targets and deadlines, where many of the cases will be complex and of a very sensitive and emotive nature. Maintain a highly visible profile on Council estates to provide an excellent estate management service. Ensure Estate Management Inspections are undertaken on a regular basis to ensure the environment is maintained to a high standard. This will involve remedying problems and working with partners and residents. Deal with requests for permissions and alterations and improvements to properties. Undertake property inspections for tenanted properties. Review introductory tenancies in line with procedures and legislation.

Skills 

Excellent interpersonal skills – face to face and telephone 

Excellent IT skills – proficient in use of MS Word, Excel and

databases 

Ability to organise workload and to work with minimal

supervision 

Ability to demonstrate creativity and initiative to problem

solving 

Have the ability to interpret legislation and policy 

Knowledge 

Current social housing issues 

Up-to- date knowledge of housing practice 

Ways of consulting and involving residents Essential Interview

Experience 

Experience of working in Social Housing 

Dealing directly with the public and delivery of high quality

customer care 

Dealing with and liaising with a range of voluntary, statutory

and partner agencies 

Presenting evidence in Court   Form

Qualifications 

 Evidence

3 G.C.S.E.’s Grade A-C to demonstrate literacy & numeracy

skills, or, through previous employment experience, able to

demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills

Additional information / other requirements of the post

will be required to work at Urban Road, Kirkby and any other locations across

the Council district.

ï‚· The working week will be 37 hours and will be worked between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday

to Friday in accordance with the department and rota/cover requirements.

ï‚· The employee will be required to work outside of normal working hours/attend evening

meetings as part of their role, for which an appropriate payment or time off in lieu will be

granted.

ï‚· The post holder is eligible for essential car user allowance, subject to meeting the

requirements in the Car Allowance Policy.

ï‚· The post involves driving and so the post holder will be required to undertake relevant DVLA

checks.

ï‚· The role will involve lone working, office duty cover and visiting tenant homes.

Job Category: Technical
Job location: Flint House, Church Street, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5BD, United Kingdom
Flintshire County Council

Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: Â£17.12 per hour

Time served, fully qualified electrician, able to produce a high standard of work in both tenanted and void properties and have experience within social housing. A wide knowledge base is essential and the candidate will need to have excellent testing and diagnostic skills and able to trace and rectify faults within domestic properties including repairs to various types of central heating systems