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Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Mercury House, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.92

To provide front of house recpetion duties at Yew Tree Resource centre
I provide excellent customer service
To be able to manage a variation of tasks at the same time
To be proactive
Have good IT skills
Solution focused
To be confident in communication with residents and other proffessionals that you come inot contact with

Experience:
⦁ Experience of interpreting, analysing and dealing with sensitive information and data.
⦁ Excellent experience of at least two of the following functions: HR, Finance, IT, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Complaints, Project Management and Commissioning.
⦁ Experience of working to tight deadlines in a fast paced, results-focused environment without compromising accuracy.
⦁ Excellent experience of administration and organisation of meetings and events, including writing formal minutes and facilitating.
⦁ Experience of financial management processes including tasks such as paying and reconciling invoices, and creating, updating and reconciling spreadsheets.
⦁ Desirable to have subject matter expertise and knowledge of areas within the Service Area.
⦁ Experience of providing administrative support on Projects across Adults Social Care

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Docks Office, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
salary: £13.17

The job description refers to the principal duties and responsibilities of the Post. It does not necessarily list in detail all the tasks required to carry out these duties and responsibilities.

• Ensure all commissioning functions relating to the Flying Start Service are progressed in an efficient and timely manner, and in line with appropriate regulations, legislation and guidance.
• Assist in actively developing a commissioning ethos throughout the Directorate.
• Liaise with the Council’s training sections (both Corporate and Directorate) to develop, monitor and review the delivery and training with regard to the commissioned Flying Start services, commissioning specific training courses where necessary.
• To maintain a current and in-depth knowledge of legislation, regulations, policy, procedure, practice and guidance with regard to the contracting and commissioning of services for and within the Directorate, specifically relating to the Flying Start Service.
• Develop and monitor specific contracts for use with child care providers in the Vale of Glamorgan.
• To liaise with the Flying Start Manager and Operational Manager for Children and Young People’s Services regarding the implementation and development of Flying Start Services in the Vale of Glamorgan.
• To attend Team and Departmental meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in Departmental and individual training programmes as appropriate.
• 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 implement the principles of the Council's Environment Policy while carrying out the above duties.
• To report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
• 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 Chief Officer from time to time

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Record Office, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
SALARY: £20.00

Specialist Assistant to support pupils SEMH needs.
Monday - Friday TTO
8.30 - 5.00
Worker will be required to travel between sites in Harrogate Knaresborough Ripon and Craven
Office based at 80 High St Starbeck Harrogate
Mileage paid 40p per mile

Job Category : Driving
Location : Greenbank Offices PortaCivic Amenitybins, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £10.19

Scale 3
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Collection) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective refuse collection service including all recycling collection activities, in all weather conditions.

Normally working in a squad environment, the postholder shall be expected to interact with and deal with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner and shall be assigned to Environmental Cleansing (Refuse Collection) duties, throughout the Council District, as per letter of offer.

Undertake, either individually or as a member of a team, duties connected with the removal of household, industrial, commercial and recyclable refuse from a variety of locations, eg, houses, shops, schools. This could involve the full use of refuse containers, eg, plastic sacks, wheelie bins, and paladin bins.

Job Category : Driving

Location : Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £8.68

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions.

The postholder is the Council’s interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location : Swinton Brookfield, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £28.09

Working within a CiN / CP Team.  

Hybrid working, 3 days a week in the office. 

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Church Hill House, Bracknell Forest Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £32.38

To apply a strength-based approach using the conversations model to connect people to their community/social network and problem solve together. Work with people, including advocates and carers, to develop person-centred plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable. 

To act in the best interest of an individual who lacks mental capacity, using the principles defined in the Mental Capacity Act (2005) to maintain their safety until a time that capacity returns, or alternative arrangements are made. Provide support for the appropriate arrangement and implementation of person-centred plans. 

To work within the legislative framework, national and local policy and within the philosophy of social work practice. Document all work and share information in line with legislation and local policy and procedures. 

To participate in the Duty Safeguarding Manager rota and ensuring timely and effective safeguarding assessments and planning. 

To carry a caseload of a volume and complexity as designated by the supervisor. Where appropriate, prepare reports for legal proceedings such as applications for Court of Protection. Take an active role in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council’s appraisal policy. 

To be professionally accountable for all aspects of your work and provide appropriate levels of support and challenge to designated staff, enabling continuous professional development; up-to-date, evidence-based practice; attendance at all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate To be responsible for the training of relevant staff and students to enable them to keep up to date with and develop best practice. To take a departmental or team lead within a specified area of work as required. Hybrid working available, however, you will be expected to complete domiciliary visits in the Bracknell Forest area

Skills and qualifications 

Recognised Social Work qualification and registered with professional body e.g. HCPC. 

Safeguarding level 2. 

A minimum 2 years’ post qualifying experience. 

BIA qualified. 

Management / Supervision training. 

Safeguarding Level 3. 

Coaching / Counselling.  

Practice Educator. 

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

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

Hours Per Week : 24.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £24.86

Sefton Youth Justice Service is looking for an experienced Operational Manager for short period to cover sickness.

You will be experienced in all matters relating to youth justice, using the Childview system and chairing risk and welfare management meetings for children. You will have experience of managing and supervising staff, delivering management oversight on cases and quality assuring youth justice work. The role will involve contributing to partnership meetings and statutory boards or panels. This is safeguarding role and we will expect significant safeguarding knowledge and evidence of practical application. We would like you to start as soon as possible with an expected finish date of 21st October.

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Professional Qualification in one of the recognised service areas   and/or significant managerial experience relevant to the delivery of the Core and Local offer.   

EXPERIENCE 

1. Experience of developing solutions that will enable the implementation of  key changes to service delivery  

2. Experienced line manager, able to evidence getting the most from direct reports. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIES 

1. Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and the ability to perform across multiple teams and different service areas, driving continuous improvement and organisational change.  

2. Ability to deliver and implement strategy and policy  

3. Ability to apply solution focused approaches to problem solving and make decisions of a highly complex nature with due consideration of the associated risk factors. 

4. Ability to engage effectively with the community and partners to ensure satisfactory conflict resolution as appropriate and facilitating solution based resolutions and interventions  

5. Ability to undertake partnership working and identify future opportunities for collaboration with internal and/or external partners 

Ability to demonstrate innovative thinking against strategic challenges 

7. Ability to apply knowledge of change and or programme management methodologies and the techniques involved in managing a large and diverse workforce. 

8. Ability to plan/prioritise and sequence multiple and potentially conflicting priorities. 

9. Ability to work under pressure to deliver to deadlines. Ability to plan and organise own time, create work schedules, prioritise and set schedules for self and others.   

10. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to build support for change across the community and partners with effective outcomes for residents  

11. Ability to thrive in a fast moving environment and be able to deal with a varied and high-profile workload 

12. Ability to engage employees, partners and the community  as part of the vision and to utilise coaching techniques to motivate and build confidence of staff  

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £26.68

⦁ As a social worker in the London Borough of Sutton your role will be to act as an officer of the Local Authority and execute statutory functions ensuring that individuals are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes. 

⦁ You will work in partnership with people, other professionals and agencies and intervene to safeguard individuals, promote social change, maximise independence and provide appropriate information and advice about third sector and universal services which support positive outcomes.  

⦁ You will have the ability to apply professional curiosity and use social work theories and knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses reaching a professional judgement and decision.   

⦁ You will produce a good standard of professional documentation relevant to your service area and be able to prioritise your workload and work within defined timescales.  

⦁ Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the role and you will be required to be able to effectively balance the protection of individual rights against the need to use professional authority and accountability effectively to safeguard vulnerable individuals. 

You will uphold the profession and act a representative of the Local authority in a variety of forums. 

Person specification (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required in the role)

1. Social work qualification and at least one year's post qualifying experience in a social work role and be able to meet the requirements of the social work regulator.  With the exception of Newly qualified Social Workers (ASYE).

2. A current valid UK driving licence and the use of a car for work, with valid insurance covering business use - where required.

3. Demonstrate an effective and active use of supervision for accountability, professional reflection and development

4. Demonstrate an ability and understanding of the frameworks, theory and research which are applicable to the practice setting. 

5. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform social work practice and which safeguard vulnerable service users. (Relating specifically to the area in which this post is placed).

6. Demonstrate an ability to clearly and effectively communicate with service users, families and carers colleagues, and other professionals ensuring that individual’s views opinions and wishes are explicitly recorded using a range of tools and techniques applicable to the service sector.  

7. Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload according to risk and need.

8. Demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous professional and an ability to produce succinct and clear professional documentation which is of an excellent standard and in line with statutory and local timescales and local protocol. 

9. Demonstrate skills in sharing information appropriately and respectfully and recognise lines of accountability and the boundaries of professional autonomy and discretion. 

Be familiar with and demonstrate practice which meets the required level within social work frameworks. The PCF and KSS underpin the role and expectations of a Social Worker in the People Directorate. Links https://www.basw.co.uk/pcf/  KSS Adults / KSS Child and Family SW

Job Category : Environmental

Location : Craven Council, North Yorkshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 30.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £20.00

Private Sector Housing Officer

30 hours

To respond to complaints regarding property disrepair or poor housing conditions, undertaking inspections of private sector housing to assess potential hazards under the HHSRS and taking enforcement action against owners and landlords in line with legislation and the Council’s policy, as appropriate. 

To provide property owners, members of the public and businesses with general advice about the statutory requirements and guidance with regard to housing standards and management. 

To undertake the inspection of HMOs in relation to the Council’s licensing function, management regulations and to assess conditions in relation to the HHSRS. 

Prepare letters, notices and schedules of work necessary to bring properties up to current statutory and Council standards and take appropriate enforcement action to secure necessary improvements. 

Investigate all incidences of illegal eviction and harassment and where necessary enforce the provisions of the Protection from Eviction Act 1977

Qualification & Training 

Hold a Degree or Diploma qualification in Environmental Health. Desirable

Full Clean Driver’s Licence 

Experience & Knowledge 

At least 2 years’ experience working in Environmental Health/Housing (training or qualified)  

Job Category : General Industrial
Location : Greenbank Offices PortaCivic Amenitybins, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 06:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £10.01
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Street Cleansing), the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and efficient street cleansing service, in all weather conditions.
The postholder, normally working within a squad, shall be required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner and shall be assigned to Environmental Cleansing duties throughout the Council District.

Job Category : Housing
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.96

Job Title Description:
We are transforming our Market Management Service to reshape the private rented sector to ensure it meets residents housing needs. The Market Management Service oversee the procurement and management of temporary accommodation and private rented housing, including over 3000 temporary accommodation homes and approximately 600 private rented homes. The new Market Management Service contains four teams:
• Market Shaping – to intervene into the private rented sector to improve supply and standards
• Housing Access – to coordinate access to temporary accommodation and private rented housing
• Housing Solutions – to provide a comprehensive leased temporary accommodation service combining housing options advice and housing management
• Private Rented Housing – to provide a commercially-focused, social letting service that will deliver decent, sustainable private rented homes. Housing Solutions Manager We are recruiting a Private Rented Housing Manager to lead the development of Private Rented Housing Team. We want ambitious, proactive people who can find creative and innovative solutions to local problems and are keen to challenge yourself in one of the most demanding roles in homelessness in London to develop your career ambitions. You will have a passion for customer service with a substantial track record of successfully managing homelessness services. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong IT skills and be able to work autonomously and inclusively in a team.
To succeed in this role, you will:
• Have a detailed knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, caselaw and best practice
• Be able to design and implement new services and initiatives
• Be an excellent manager of both people and task
• Be able to work effectively with colleagues across the Council
• Be organised in your work and able to keep on top of changing priorities
• have high expectations and standards for both yourself and for your service and be able to deliver them in practice.
Qualifications & Professional registration criteria

1. High level of education or equivalent
2. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Job Specifics – Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential:

1. Ability to engage, coach and motivate teams and set clear targets and expectations
2. Evidence of high levels of customer service and satisfaction
3. Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback
4. Experience of successfully implementing plans and projects to time and budget
5. Ability to effectively plan and manage budgets and resources
6. Demonstrates a good understanding of the political structure and role of elected members
7. Ability to work collaboratively both with own service and across other services
8. As a regular and intrinsic part of this role required you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease, politely and courteously with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role.
9. Significant knowledge and experience of delivering excellent customer service within a local authority housing and/or homelessness service
10. Significant knowledge and experience of working in partnership to improve outcomes for private rented housing residents and their households
11. Significant knowledge and experience of the management of privately rented housing
12. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of the statutory homelessness framework (Legislation,
    Suitability Order, Caselaw), including assessments, prevention, relief and main duties, TA duties and accommodation offers
13. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of national and local welfare services, such as Universal Credit, LHA, DHP, local welfare assistance programmes
14. Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of the PRS housing standards, such as HHSRS Gas/Electricity Compliance, EPC, Licensing, HMOs Management & Regulations, and so on.
    Significant knowledge and experience of the implementation of Safeguarding, Social Care and Equality legislation, policy and caselaw strategies

Job Category : IT
Location : ST. ANN'S HOSPITAL, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.58

To support the Approved Mental Health Professionals Team - recording/entering mental health act assessments statistics, liaising with mental health professionals to coordinate mental health act assessments , entering information on to IT systems (Trust and Local Authority), progressing of invoices relating to Mental Health Act assessments, general business admin tasks to support the work of this busy team.
Experience of Mental Health Act office work desirable.
You will be required to work on site the majority the of time.

Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : Chelson Meadow, Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £11.18
To assist members of the public to dispose of or recycle a variety of household waste. To comply with Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety within an operational environment.

Job Category : Interims
Location : Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £272.67 per day

The post holder will spend approximately 50% of their time working with the Principal Surveyor to deliver a programme of asset valuations in line with IFRS and will need to be able to demonstrate experience of valuing a wide variety of commercial and residential properties. The post holder will also work with the Principal Surveyor to provide professional services to the Council's Estate Regeneration and Housing Supply Service; providing valuation advice ranging from commercial Landlord and Tenant through to strategic advice on management of new commercial space within development schemes. This is an interesting and varied job which would suit an MRICS with good experience of carrying out valuations and who is seeking to broaden their professional experience.
⦁ Manage all of the Council’s Commercial and VCS properties within a defined area of Hackney, and be responsible for all Commercial Estates issues that arise in that area.
⦁ Carry out rent reviews, lease renewals and lettings and deal with all matters that arise in respect of the Commercial and VCS properties in your area.
⦁ Carry out asset valuations in line with IFRS requirements, and for a range of other purposes including Right to Buy valuations, and valuations required in respect of property disposals and acquisitions.
⦁ Manage a variety of property related projects, carry out options appraisals and feasibility studies as required, and prepare briefing notes and Cabinet reports.
⦁ Be a key member of cross-service working parties and provide professional support and guidance in respect of various programmes such as the Estate Regeneration programme.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS).
2. Demonstrable ability to manage a portfolio of properties and provide high quality valuations, appraisals, and other professional property related advice.
3. Strong commercial landlord and tenant knowledge and experience.
4. Proven project management skills.
5. Excellent ICT skills and able to use a variety of software packages.
6. Proficient in word processing.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Accountability

1. Understands political drivers and the role of members.
2. Commitment to continuous learning and development for self and others.

Delivery

1. Experience of setting targets and delegating tasks.
2. Experience of monitoring performance and suggesting new ways of doing things.