Jobs

Job Category :   Admin / Clerical
Location : 48 STATION ROAD,   London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time :17:30
Salary: £16.00  

MASH business Support Officer, to work in a busy front door service, completing checks and loading information in to a system, having good knowledge of information gathering and using different systems. Working as a team and being able to work under pressure. The role is a hybrid role 36 hours a week. Would suit an experienced BSO, within children services.

Abilities/Experiences

•       Experience of providing excellent business support functions ideally in a complex or regulated environment delivering high quality services

•       Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.

•       Ability to maintain simple information, recording and filing systems (manual and computerised).

•       Ability to enter, collate, compile and distribute information (including statistical data) consistently and effectively using a variety of methods best suited to meeting client outcomes

•       Experience of IT systems and how they support service delivery

•       Experience of delivering service improvements through a programme of continuous improvement.

•       Effectively working as part of a team.

Qualifications (only if applicable)

Knowledge/Skills

•       Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products

•       Knowledge of the IT based systems in use within the Council for general and specialist functionality and how they support service delivery

•       Strong written and verbal communication skills

•       Knowledge of council services and role they play in meeting needs of the community.

Job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Sunnyside Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4FR, Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 30

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9AD, Wellington, Somerset, TA219AD, 

Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37.50  

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.47

per hourmust hold a valid driving licence 8.00 am start - 16.30 finish ( flexible)  Must be able and happy to drive a long wheelbase van

and have no more that 6 point on driving licence , happy to work indoors/outdoors Mon-Fri no weekends Qualifications: Essential Hold a non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate (Annually updated)Health surveillance (Updated every 3 years)Asbestos awareness experience and training. Desirable BOSH P402 Knowledge:Essential A working knowledge and understanding of Asbestos, the hazards and risks associated with asbestos and an understanding of the materials that can contain asbestos.DesirableKnowledge of safety signage relating to asbestos removal. Knowledge of task sheets, risk assessments and method statements. Experience:Essential Experienced in all areas of Asbestos removal, including setting up a safe working site.  Experienced in using correct PPE and RPE. This can include the requirement to be clean shaven to use appropriate RPE. Skills:EssentialCommunicate verbally and in writing to all stakeholders. Ability to understand written guidance and instructions relating to Asbestos removal. Ability to drive a long wheelbase van. Ability to follow task sheets as designated by Health and Safety Executive. Desirable Experience in using Microsoft programmes, including Outlook and Teams. 

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Unit 11, The Tramsheds, Coomber Way, Croydon, London, CR0 4TQ,  Southern Housing

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.88 per hour

Job description

The role
Reporting to Environmental Services and Transport Manager you will be expected to deliver a 
consistently high-quality bulk and void property clearance services. You will be provided with 
tools and machinery to help you undertake your tasks and we will supply you with a new 
uniform, safety boots and personal protective equipment. You will need to have the ability to 
work outside in all weathers and be able to undertake physically demanding work. 
The location
You will be based at one of our office locations.
What you’ll be doing:
• In accordance with our schedules, frequencies, and standards, to drive to our estates and 
collect non-domestic refuse in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
• When requested, to attend to void properties and clear these. 
• Carry out collections in a neat and tidy manner ensuring spillages are cleaned up whilst you 
are onsite.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by working in line with our health and safety 
standards.
• Working proactively with customers, manging expectations, to ensure that they can have a 
positive view of their environment and landlord offering basic advice when requested.
• Proactively supporting team members to deliver seamless services in line with the 
Corporate Strategy
• Keeping a record of what is collected and from where so that your services can be 
recharged accurately and transparently to residents. 
• Noting hotspot refuse typing areas and working with the team on a strategy to reduce the 
waste. 
• Assist the team when needed with other tasks such as jet washing bin stores 
• Report any repairs or defects in communal areas to maintenance department/ line manager 
and follow up actions as required i.e. monitoring the issue ensuring that action is taken to 
complete the repair within our stated timescales; where this is not the case escalate the 
matter to your line manager 
• No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and 
the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly 
consistent with those described.

What you’ll need:
Essential 
• Experience of undertaking bulk, general waste and void property clearance duties.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with residents, external 
agencies, and resident organisations.
• Work under your own initiative, with the team and under instruction.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety considerations as they apply to 
this role.
• Sufficiently numerate to manage stock control, check invoices and purchase supplies or 
equipment.
• Able to plan and prioritise to ensure the effective use of own time

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Sibsey Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE219QS,

Lincolnshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.03 per hour

This post is for an experienced Level 2 Social Worker. Working on site at Pilgrim Hospital

Job description

Job IntroductionAre you an experienced social worker with a knack for handling complex cases and navigating the twists and turns of hospital discharge planning? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? If so, we need YOU in our Hospital Social Work Team!We are on the hunt for an experienced Level 2 Social Worker who can juggle high-level casework.You will be:Joining a close-knit, supportive team that’s as passionate about social work as you are.Enjoying the satisfaction of making complex situations manageable and supporting adults to achieve the best outcomes.What we need from you:A qualified social worker with relevant experience in hospital social work or a similar fast-paced setting.A deep understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, and Care Act compliance.The ability to balance your workload with hands-on casework.Strong skills in multi-agency working—we liaise across multiple hospitals, councils, and health trusts.About this post:The post is for an experienced Level 2 Social Worker.It is a ward based post at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston - the ward is 7A.The ward is being set up as a frailty ward to support people over the winter period. It is short stay, up to 72 hours. People are admitted from both the front door and the community.The social worker will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, working with Consultants, therapists, pharmacy, nurses, and other support services.The role is ward aligned.It is Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week (hours are 08:45 – 17:15 Monday to Thursday then 08:45 – 16:45 on Friday) working on site every day. No weekend working.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1AS , Bromley Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £27.82 per hour

Locum Senior Practitioner Safeguarding and Care Planning East Team

About the Role and the Team

The Safeguarding & Care Planning Service (East) work with children & families following transfer from the Referral & Assessment Service, which occurs if a child/young person is made subject to a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan. Children in Need qualify if they meet through assessment Tier 2.5-3 on the Bromley Safeguarding Continuum of Need and Intervention. The service have a specialist Court Team but at times East and West practitioners will also hold care proceeding cases and work with children & families where the PLO framework has been initiated . 

All decisions to initiate care proceedings or PLO are made through a weekly Legal Gateway meeting chaired by a Safeguarding Head of Service. 

Please refer to the job description for more information.

Job Category : Social and Healthcare Unqualified

Location : WISH, Nottingham Community Housing Association

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.76

South Derbyshire

Car user

female

Domestic Abuse experience

level 3 childcare qualification

Main responsibilities

Organise, plan and supervise a programme of activities for children of all ages (0 – 16).

Provide parents and children with appropriate practical and emotional support.

Formulate, implement, review and evaluate individual support plans; ensuring support is delivered in accordance with NCHA’s principles and values.

Develop and promote internal and external tenant support networks.

Motivate and develop team members to be involved with the children’s service you will provide.
Evaluate and monitor volunteer performance.

Identify training and development needs related to the children’s service for colleagues and ensure they follow NCHA’s procedures.

Maintain accurate children’s records and appropriate administrative systems.

Participate in the development and implementation of quality systems for the children’s service and in budget decisions.  

Maintain a healthy and safe physical environment for tenants, their children and colleagues.

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policy and procedures; carrying out and reviewing risk assessments for children and play activities.

Attend safeguarding/child in need meetings where applicable.

About the person (criteria used to shortlist applications)

Knowledge	Qualified to, or working towards Level III NVQ in Childcare/ Play or an NNEB or a relevant qualification at an equivalent level. Current knowledge of child protection legislation, Social Services procedures and good practice guidance in relation to children.   Demonstrable knowledge of issues relevant to tenant group.
Skills and experience	Demonstrable experience of working in a childcare or play work environment, including supervisory experience. Demonstrable ability to operate effectively at supervisory level. Numerate and literate with basic IT skills.
Personal qualities, values and behaviours	Understanding of the needs of people from diverse social/cultural/racial backgrounds. Willingness to promote and adhere to the CLEAR values of NCHA.
Other role related requirements	None

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: £28.80Senior social worker in the locality teams.

Job Category : Planning

Location : Royal Borough of Kingston,Guildhall 2

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £32.16

Prinicpal Planner to provide assistance in dealing with major planning applications and to provide advice on a number of major enfrocement matters

Grade D - J (Progression dependant on meeting criteria of the Career Grade Scheme)

Role purpose

The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an

agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture. You will work with

relevant officers both within the service, and across the Council and our partners, on a range of professional activities and projects, in line with

service priorities and the Council’s Corporate Plan.

The purpose of this role is to support the operational needs and delivery outcomes of the Strategic Planning and Infrastructure team, which

includes the functions of: Development Management, Planning Enforcement and Spatial Planning. The role can include all aspects of

development management and spatial planning work including: planning applications; appeals; enforcement; area-based planning strategies;

planning briefs; project work; the preparation and monitoring of the Local Development Framework, supplementary planning guidance and

other policies; and helping the public take part in planning and support initiatives such as co-design.

The role reports directly to an assigned Lead Officer.

Key activities

Customer

● Working closely with colleagues in the Contact Centre and other services, deliver excellent levels of customer services for the benefits

of local communities and the reputation of the Council.

● Support and facilitate senior officers as they seek to respond to complaints from members of the public, residents groups, the Local

Government Ombudsman and Councillors arising from the post holder’s casework.


Performance

● Works with manager to agree performance objectives

● Plans and prioritises own work to meet deadlines

● Contributes ideas to support the development and then fulfillment of team service plan

Partners

● Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way.

● Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion.

Core Competencies

● Self management and employing self-awareness, self confidence, self-control, self-knowledge, personal reflection, resilience and

determination to work positively with customers, stakeholders, Councillors and colleagues. Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the

Core Competency Framework.

● [For Principal Planner role] As a manager within the service the postholder will also have to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the

Management Competency Framework.

Digital/New Ways of Working

● Supports the use of new technologies, particularly Google, to enable modern working practices to thrive.

Equality and Diversity

● Embeds equity, equality, fairness and diversity into all aspects of their work.

General

● The requirements of this post could include attending meetings and other events outside normal hours as expected with a post of this

nature and the postholder will need to manage their work life balance flexibly to meet the needs of the role.

● To develop, update and act on own personal development plan, and be ready to share learning with others.

● To work in accordance with RBK‘s Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, relevant policies and legislation.

● Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be required from time to time

Job Category: Financial
Job location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, Somerset Council
Hours per week: 35
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.65 per hour

Working from home , but with one day a week in County Hall Taunton and Occasionally Chelston Depot in Wellington.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

1. Process incoming supplier and sub-contractor certification & invoices, relating to the Property Compliance Housing, inputting data from contractors, electronic portals, e-mails, property officers etc resolving any associated queries.  Review and identify issues with documents as required, referring to the Property Compliance Specialist or the Compliance Manager for resolution and authorisation for payment.

         2. Liaise with supplier and sub-contractor credit control department, internal housing and data teams, auditors            etc..

          3.Create new supplier and sub-contractor purchase orders.  Monitor open purchase orders to identify whether              sufficient levels of order values are in place to cover future invoices.  Provide relevant information to the          compliance teams       

4. Maintain the Council's preferred property asset management  & compliance system and ensure all the al data records relating to property maintenance are accurate and up to date.

5. Provide or coordinate business support for corporate cross-dept business information request/actions.  Maintain consistency and accuracy of appropriate business, systems and financial activities across the Group.

6. Support the Compliance Manager in completing the weekly, monthly and annual reporting requirements.

7. Use and/or manipulate reporting and recording systems to provide senior officers with management/performance information, identify areas of concern and make recommendations/referrals.

8. Maintain a working knowledge of relevant SCC policies, standards and procedures and advise Managers of changes or breaches which require action. Understand and apply relevant systems regulations/processes.

9. Use standard and bespoke IT systems and applications, e.g. SAP, C365, Open Housing Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.  Identify training needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

10. Understands, upholds and promotes the aims of the council's equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything they do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Contacts & Relationships

• Work closely with the Property Compliance Team particularly the Compliance Manager and Compliance Specialists and compliance operatives .
• Occasional contact with senior property managers seeking advice and/or information.

Job Category: Education Qualified
Job location: Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD, Bromley Council
Hours per week: 6
Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.11 per hour

Job description

To work as part of a team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full potential 

To plan and deliver care and education that meets the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 

To be flexible and willing to work in all areas of the nursery

Maintain and develop good communication with colleagues, children, parent/carers and other professionals

To work in partnership with all outside agencies for the best possible outcome for the individual child

To ensure all policies, practices, procedures and curriculum planning are delivered to reflect diversity and that they consider the needs of each individual child 

To support other staff in helping children to learn, grow and develop

To support the recording of key observations on the children's play, behaviour and development using the statutory and non-statutory guidance

To ensure children are offered a safe environment by carrying out regular risk assessments 

To be aware of children's dietary, cultural, personal and medical needs 

To maintain suitable nursery routines whilst also considering the individual child's needs

Job Category: Facilities & Environment 

Job location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD,  Elmbridge Borough Council

Hours per week: 7.25 

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £16.85 per hour

Job description About the role Leisure and Environmental Services are responsible for the ongoing management of council owned assets such as open spaces, parks, commons and green spaces. They work with contractors to ensure that these assets are maintained to high standards, whilst protecting and enhancing the quality of the Council’s green spaces for the enjoyment of the community. This role will support the delivery of the Grounds Maintenance project, the primary responsibility will be to capture leisure sites and asset data in a digital and spatial format to improve efficiency and overall management of these sites. The role will be based within the GIS team but working in close collaboration with the Leisure team to ensure data is captured, managed and maintained to high standards and best practice. In addition, you will also support map production for the project and engage with the Leisure team to ensure all priorities and project requirements are met. Knowledge, skills and abilitiesAbility to capture data accurately at all times using predefined procedures and processes when required. Ability to follow, develop and implement new processes and procedures.Knowledge and understanding of databases, data quality issues and ability to quality check and validate data.Ability to apply cartographic theory and principles to produce accurate maps for publication.

Job Category: Housing

Job location: Ty Penallta, Penallta House, Tredomen Business Park,

Hengoed, CF82 7PG,

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £16.35 per hour

Job descriptionI am looking for an experienced  agency  worker who has direct experience  of working  in Welsh Local Authorities  Homelessness teams and can make homelessness descisons in accordance with housing Wales act and has Experience  of case management. They need to be reliable and able to work from the office.  i will need someone who  is resilient  and can work in  a fast paced and busy environment

job Category: Social Care Non-Qualified

Job location: Hawthorn Cottage, Park Lane, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6PG, Rutland County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.05 per hour

Various shifts required day shifts range from 7am-3pm/8am-4pm/2pm-10pm.Night shifts (female support only) 10pm-8/9am. Job descriptionDay shifts- to provide care and support to adults with a learning disability and/or Autism living in their own home, support with personal care to include washing/dressing/meals/medication.To provide support to access health care appointments, education, work or voluntary placements.To provide support to maintain and attend community activities To provide support to maintain and build new social circles.  Night support- To undertake regular checks/support through the night in line with the persons care plan. Night support is provided for females who may require support with personal care through the night, the females like to be supported with personal care by female staff only. 

Job Category: Technical

Job location: Lambpit Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL11 1AR, 

Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £19.81 per hour  

Preferably the candidate with have experience in the National Fraud Initiative and use of the NFI portal and carrying out investigations. The JD refers to PSIAS - this is now the GIASJOB PURPOSE   To provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting service to the Council on the control environment by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisation�s objectives.To objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of the control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. To assist the Council:to improve its operations and accomplish its objectives and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement. To provide levels of assurance to Chief Officers and Senior Managers by auditing, advising and reporting on a portfolio of high and medium risk departmental and key system audits. This in turn enables the Head of Service - Audit & Technical to provide assurance to the Council�s Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team on the adequacy of the Council�s control environment.To fulfil the above by reviewing and evaluating:the effectiveness, adequacy and application of internal controls;the extent to which the Council�s assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds; andthe suitability and reliability of financial and other management information used within the authority.To use experience, initiative and professional judgement when undertaking all internal audit work, including investigations as necessary.To supervise and mentor internal auditors.To comply with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).  DIMENSIONSThe post holder must be qualified and hold both the:Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification or equivalent.Practitioner in the Institute of Internal Auditors (PIIA)/Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent. The post holder should have experience in a Local Government internal audit environment.The post holder will have responsibility for:Directly supervising, mentoring and training internal auditors, both in an office environment and remotely due to agile working. Co-ordinating and prioritising the work of the internal auditors in order to achieve the internal audit plan.Deputising in the absence of Audit Leads  All income, expenditure, staffing, policies, procedures, property and other resources of the Council are subject to examination by Internal Audit.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONPart-qualified CIPFA (diploma level) or equivalent CCAB.orHolding one of the following Professional Qualification: AAT, IIA or QICA.andProven experience of being an Auditor within the Public Sector.To achieve all of level 3 skills competencies (per CIPFA �Audit Skills Matrix�) and be working towards achievement of the relevant level 4 skill competencies,Use of ICT hardware and software to carry out audits, including relevant systems for data matching purposes.Evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships.Evidence of being able to deliver the audit plan and special audit investigations to planned timescales.   SKILLS AND ABILITIESAccuracy and attention to detail and the ability to organise work using a flexible approach in order to meet deadlines.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Evidence of excellent persuasion skills to varying levels of managers to gain acceptance of recommendations.Ability to analyse and evaluate issues, form an independent and objective position, with some thought of originality, having an enquiring mind and not accepting unsatisfactory situations or responses.To maintain confidentiality.Car driver.