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Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : City of Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.39

Job Specific Requirements

1. To provide accurate, meaningful and consistent advice to customers, ensuring that they understand the action which will be taken.
2. To listen patiently, to empathise with the customer’s situation and convey a genuine desire to help and support.
3. To work with colleagues within the Contact Centre and other service areas to ensure the highest levels of first time call resolution and customer satisfaction.
4. To work with current and emerging technology to enhance customer contact services.
5. To ensure continuous improvement, initiating, facilitating and responding to change in a positive manner.
   Education & Training
   A sound working knowledge of using software within a MS Windows (or similar) environment.

Experience / Knowledge
Keyboard skills demonstrating speed and accuracy whilst in a MS Windows (or similar) environment.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Bridge House - Worthing, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.55

Location : Bridge House, Durrington
Candidates must be able to drive to fulfil the role requirements.
Duty Weeks : PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE FOR DUTY WEEKS - currently one in every four weeks.
Payrate : We are bound by the MoC, which means pay rates are capped. Whist we are able to pay up to £42, this rate is for those deemed to be at ASW level. Please ensure your candidates are aware that the pay rate they request may not be the rate they are offered; managers are assessing skills and competency at interview. If the candidate is being offered less than requested, we will make the reasoning clear whilst providing feedback

Candidates can start as soon as pre employment checks have passed

The candidate needs:

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

Social Workers in our Family Safeguarding teams will undertake meaningful, evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved levels of engagement and safeguarding with parents and children. All of our current staff are currently undergoing training on the new model and motivational interview. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop. The Family Safeguarding Model is based on multi-disciplinary joint children’s and adult teams. The model will therefore be implemented by building on the skills mix of our current children’s social work teams by adding the expertise of community mental health staff, domestic abuse specialists and substance misuse workers. In addition to this the offer will be enhanced by co-locating the teams with early help teamsYou will act as a professional who practices effectively with high quality judgement, in situations of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework. Manage caseloads with confidence and independence and are recognised as a source of reliable knowledge and advice and use your initiative to broaden your expertise. You help to support case conferences and produce quality assessments, taking shared responsibility and be accountable for your professional development. You will support equality and diversity and respect anyone working for or in contact with WSCC.
Key Skills:

1. Able to analyse and interpret information and data, prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
2. Able to work proactively as a member of the team to make accurate assessments of needs and negotiate and implement effective outcomes.
3. Able to work in partnership with carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.
4. Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to others and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action.
5. Able to recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support, advice and supervision.

Qualifications and/or experience:
• A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
• Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.
• Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with complex issues, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development.
• Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.
• Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Bridge House - Worthing, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.55

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN THE OFFICE FOR DUTY WEEKS

Location : Worthing. Bridge House, Durrington. Near Worthing.
Duty Weeks : one week in every four and candidates are expected to be in the office for this week.
The candidate must drive as this is essential to fulfil the role requirements.
We are also accepting part time workers to submit CVs, for A&I they have to work a minimum of 4 days
2 candidates required

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

Candidates can start as soon as pre employment checks have passed

As a Children’s Social Worker you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk for vulnerable children and their families. You will be responsible for achieving positive change and improved outcomes by undertaking high quality assessments, care planning and, as appropriate, child protection investigations, to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible. You will ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with our policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced, busy and supportive duty team completing child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection and Child in Need work whilst planning for permanence from day one.

The candidate needs: -

• To be an experienced social worker with at least 2/3 years experience in an A&I Team
• Recent Front line – child protection work
• Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk
• Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs
• Good multi agency working experience
• Drivers licence to ensure visiting families is done efficiently and without relying on public transport

Qualifications and/or experience:
• A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
• Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.
• Knowledge of theoretical Social Work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with complex issues, for example, attachment, impact of developmental trauma and child development.
• Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.
• Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload.

Job Category : Revenue & Benefits
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.35

Experience of administration of council tax including setting up and amending account in line with legislation. Dealing with enquiries in respect of discount, exemptions , change of circumatances and recovery notices using the NEC Revenues and Benefits system . Will be required to process refunds and responde to correspondene received regarding council tax queries.
ROLE PURPOSE:

To deliver an efficient, effective revenue collections and recovery service through the prompt and accurate processing of information from all sources including online facilities.

Be responsible for setting accounts, applying reliefs, discounts and exemptions to correctly levy the council tax due from Hillingdon residents.

Carry out recovery procedures in accordance with council tax regulations
Assist tax-payers face to face in the Council tax reception as required with their enquiries

Assist taxpayers at court and at pre court surgery sessions and negotiate suitable payment arrangements.

To liaise with Insolvency Solicitors, Practitioners and any other agency acting on behalf of the Council in instigating Bankruptcy, Charging Orders and winding up action

Liaise with and monitor enforcement agents as required and monitor and maintain bailiff performance.

EXPERIENCE
Experience of using ICT software and email.
Experience of maintaining confidentiality
Experience of working within a financial environment in a large organisation.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good keyboard skills for speedy and accurate inputting of data to an online computer system

Ability to deal with situations and information with tact and discretion

Understanding of data protection principles

Accuracy and attention to detail in order to deal with mundane,
repetitive tasks without compromising quality

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to colleagues, customers and external organisations at all levels in a professional, tactful and sensitive manner.

Ability to work with minimum supervision and use initiative in
decision making
Ability to learn, understand and apply legislation as required for the role

Proven ability to manage and organise own workload

Ability to work under pressure and multi task to meet deadlines

Ability to perform detailed calculations accurately, whilst working to deadlines.

Proven ability to positively deal with difficult situations, face to face and on the telephone.

Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation to cases.

Ability to understand and explain to members of the public, detailed legislation and technical information with regard to Council Tax or Business Rates. Valuation

Able to demonstrate a clear understanding and appreciation of the principles behind the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the Disability Discrimination Act.

Ability to negotiate completion dates with owners / agents

Ability to deliver complex information in writing or verbally, including at a court or pre court summons surgery.

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.

Job Category : Administration
Client : West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Pay - Grade 6 - £12.02 Per Hour
Location - Chichester
Working arrangements - Mix of home and office - 1 day in the office and 4 days from home ( candidates can choose to spend more time in office if wish ) There may occasionally be ad hoc additional meetings requiring colleagues to come into the office.

Job description :
We are committed to ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of care for our customers and our expectations of the health and social care market which deliver those services are high.
Working as part of a team this role will play a key part in delivering that commitment, working in partnership with customers, Providers, other departments in WSCC and external organisations.
The key purpose of this team will be:

1. To be responsible for the provider monitoring cycle with initially a primary focus on domiciliary care providers
2. Support and assist with responses to provider concerns/failure with a focus on improvement and development in quality. This may include other types of contracted providers (e.g. residential care providers).
3. Support development of clear processes and responsibilities enabling effective coordination and response to performance related information within AS Operations, Safeguarding and Contract colleagues in the H&SC Commissioning teams. Supported by Team Manager and the broader team, you will identify performance issues, agree performance improvement plans and use your knowledge of the contracts performance framework to improve the quality of delivery for customers. This will include both onsite and desktop performance checks as part of the monitoring cycle. In addition this will require close working relationships with your colleagues in Adult Services Operations, Health and Social Care Commissioning and Contracts teams and Adults Safeguarding.
   The Provider Monitoring & Support team will have a countywide remit and some travelling will be required. This team will form part of the Adults Social Care Quality and Improvement team.
   Experience
   Experience of collation and management of data and production of management reports.

Experience of using information systems and reporting tools.

Experience of analysing and interpreting data and producing conclusions and recommendations.

Experience of resolving customer care issues.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Walkers Close, Central Bedfordshire Council
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £10.00

You will work in partnership with customers to maximise their independence and support them to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Your main task will be to work directly with customers following their care and support plans providing physical, social, and emotional support within their own home and the local community. Your other key responsibilities will include financial management, keeping accurate records and some personal care.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical

Location : Runnymede Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £9.23

This purpose of this role is to roll out new monitors and docking stations across the council. It will involve unpacking monitors and gas arms. Asset tagging. Rolling out to users across the council following a clear checklist for implementation.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Isle of Wight Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.14

2 x admin workers required for filing exercise

This is initially for 1 month only

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Claverings Industrial Estate, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.81

The placement is for a 35hr per week assistant Enablement Manager. The placement will work within our Quality Assurance Pathway and be responsible for dealing with customer complaints and concerns, along with auditing clients care plan and files which include Medication audits of Compliance in line with policy, support plan audits to ensure they meet the needs of the customer and outcome focussed, along with risk assessments and case notes. All working in line with CQC KLOE. so an attention to detail is important, and an understanding of the CQC KLOE. the candidate will be required to supervise staff and provide collated data reports to the CQC registered manager, identifying trends. working Monday to Friday generally 9-5pm with a level of flexibility to work different hours if an emergency situation occurs.

Job Category : Revenues / Benefits
Location : The Basildon Centre, Basildon Council
Hours Per Week : 37.25
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £12.12

The purpose of this post is to administer all aspects of Council Tax billing, up to and including the issue of the bill ensuring a high standard of quality and accuracy of work. Staff will ensure that all work undertaken is in accordance with law, regulations and guidelines and handled as promptly and efficiently as possible.

Job Category: Driving
Location: Folkestone Road Depot, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 14:00
End Time: 22:00
Salary: £14.90

Driver

Job Category: Social Care - Qualified

Location: Crawley Library, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:30

Salary: £30.55

Location: Crawley Library

Duty Weeks: Please note that all social workers are expected to be in the office for duty weeks, currently one week in every four.  

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

As a Children’s Social Worker you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk for vulnerable children and their families. You will be responsible for achieving positive change and improved outcomes by undertaking high quality assessments, care planning and, as appropriate, child protection investigations, to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible. You will ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with our policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

The candidate needs: - 

- To be an experienced social worker with at least 2/3 years experience in an A&I Team 

- Recent Front line – child protection work 

- Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk 

- Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs 

- Good multi agency working experience - Drivers licence to ensure visiting families is done efficiently and without relying on public transport 

WSCC SW TEAMS – BENEFITS Currently planning the roll out of the Family Safeguarding model and starting to arrange training in motivational interviewing for our perm and agency staff. Unfilled vacancy gap less than 5% so teams well staffed. 

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

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Location: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £32.97

We are looking for someone who is a qualified social worker and has the following experience:

• Managerial experience
• Chairing Child Protection conference
• Carrying out the role of IRO (Independent Reviewing officer)
• Quality Assurance oversight

Full compliance checks required - DBS, SWE, Full employment history, References….etc

Job Category: Social Care - Unqualified
Location: Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £14.81

Provide an efficient and effective service in respect of the administration of and casework relating to the formal assessment, statementing and review procedures, including placement and provision, for pupils with special educational needs, working closely with the Named Officers. The postholder would be required to do this within the context of the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs, the national and local education system and local policies and objectives. Undertake Casework relating to the provision of transport support for children and young people with special educational needs to facilitate their attendance at school or college.