Jobs

Job Category: Admin & Clerical
Job location: Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6BJ, 

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Job Purpose

At Nottinghamshire County Council, people are at the heart of what we do. Our Adult Social Care department is centred around making a difference in social justice and promoting equality of outcomes and access for everyone in Nottinghamshire. As an appointee Officer, you will safeguard people from financial abusing, supporting them to remain independent and make decisions in their best interest. 

Key Responsibilities

1. To undertake the Corporate Director’s delegated role of Appointee as required and directed in connection with management of finances for people who lack capacity to manage their own finances and/or are physically disabled.

2. To apply for and collect people's benefits and income from the department of work and pensions including any related to disability, ensure timely payment of all utility and any other relevant bills including care contributions and payments to providers.

3. To operate and reconcile the bank accounts relating to financial transactions made on behalf of service users and account for all transactions.

4. Complete regular audits to ensure people's money is spent appropriately.

5.To make purchases for people when necessary, making sure financial procedures are adhered to 

6. Engage people with complex needs supporting them to share information required to complete claims for benefits and personal independence payments on their behalf.

7. Support people who have an appeal pending to manage on whatever income they are in receipt of and where required make interim arrangements for financial support to prevent escalation to safeguarding.

8. Monitor people's entitlements to ensure correct benefits are being paid.

9. Monitor expenditure in relation to the Appointeeship bank account supporting people with their financial queries and helping people with mental health needs, a history of self-neglect and other complex needs and disabilities budget and spend appropriately.

10. Develop and maintain positive relationships with people using a Strength Based Approach to facilitate them to maintain their independence and make choices that support their wellbeing.

11. Assess individual people's needs and develop and co-ordinate appropriate support that ensures people can maintain their independence and remain in the community delaying the need for long term care and support.

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.26 per hour

Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing) / Supervisors to carry out Contractual Street Cleansing duties and when operationally applicable drive Council vehicles.  Key Results Areas  1.   Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per specification of the Contract, and in accordance with the Daily Route Schedules.  1.   To drive Council vehicles complying with all instructions as issued in the Driver Handbook.  1.   Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations, including the wearing of Council uniform, including protective clothing, and footwear.  1.   To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/ supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.  1.   When instructed attend all training courses.  1.   Undertake such driving/cleansing duties as directed by the Manager (Refuse & Cleansing). Qualifications and Experience Hold a current, full, UK driving licence (essential) Able to demonstrate experience of working in a refuse/cleansing environment (desirable)  Supervisory Responsibilities  The postholder will supervise Cleansing Operatives when working together

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance
Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors, to carry out contractual street cleansing and refuse collection duties.

 Key Results Areas

Street Cleansing

1 . Day to day completion of cleansing tasks, as per the specification of the contract, and in accordance with the daily route schedules.

At all times comply with Health and Safety reguiations, including the wearing of Council issued uniforms, including protection clothing and footwear.

To take reasonable care of own and others safety; to co-operate with managers/supervisors in complying with statutory health & safety duties; to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.

When instructed, attend training courses,

Undertake such street cleansing duties, as directed by the Cleansing Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors,

Refuse Collection

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Qualifications and Experience

A current, fultr UK driving licence is desirable.

Possess a knowledge of Newpoit area (essential) and working in a public sector (desirable)

Supervision Received

From the Contract Assistant Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)/Supervisors

Principal Contacts

Manager (Refuse & Cleansing)

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £24.08 per hour

The role

We would like to welcome a Social Worker with substantial children’s social work experience to join our countywide Kinship team.  Your role will involve assessing Connected/Kinship Foster Carers and potential Special Guardians, as well as supporting these individuals.  Collaborating with colleagues and services your work will enhance placement quality, stability, and support for caregivers. 

You should bring prior experience in Children's Services, preferably in Kinship or Fostering, along with expertise in conducting complex assessments for Court/Foster Panel, and a strong background in safeguarding.  You must understand regulatory requirements in relation to Kinship care.  Excellent assessment skills are essential, with the ability to provide analytical comprehensive reports within set timescales.

Kinship is a specialist team within our broader fostering service, focusing on assessment of connected person foster carers and Special Guardians, and the support and supervision of approved connected foster carers.  We also cover private fostering and offer ongoing support to Special Guardians post-order.We are a dedicated team, passionate about improving the lives of our children and young people, and ensuring Kinship carers receive the support and recognition they deserve. 

Essentials: You will be fully qualified (SW Degree, DipSW, or equivalent social work qualification), with a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in a statutory setting, preferably within Kinship & Fostering.  You must be registered with Social Work England and you must have a full driving licence with access to a car. 

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 and help improve and protect the children and young people within the county.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: The Guildhall (Ground Floor), Marshall`s Yard, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NA,

Lincolnshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £22.20 per hour

There is hybrid working available - the expectation is that social workers will be however in the office 2-3 days per week. On duty week which is 1 week in 4 the expectation is that the social worker will be in the office 5 days a week

Job description

Social worker required for a busy and fast paced Family and Assessment Support Team. The team hold CIN, CP and CIC case through to care plan of LTFC and adoption. Social worker is required to complete assessments, reports for conference, CIC reviews and court, chair meetings, direct work with children and families. You will be required to do timely recordings and assessments and work with automony and as part of the team. You will be offered monthly supervision, a great office environment and team are welcoming, friendly and supportive.

Job Category : Housing

Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.94

This role is for the letting of garages and parking spaces. Experience of letting & licences or tenancies is desirable but not essential. It is important that the candidate has excellent IT and Excel.

 Excellent customer service skills. Good time management, ability to scrutinise data and the ability to focus on the small but important aspects of a task to ensure accuracy.

There is no hybrid working it requires working from the office in Tooley Street and meeting customers on site to carry out the lettings.5 days in the office / Not Hybrid

Job Category : Interims

Location : Guildhall 2, Royal Borough of KingstonHours Per Week : 48.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 19:00

Salary: £19.17A fully qualified Food competent Environmental Health Officer able to undertake food hygiene and food standards inspections in low to high risked premises, covering the work of a team colleague whilst on long term sick leave. You will need to have completed either the Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) or the Advanced Professional Certificate in Food Hygiene and Standards Control (APC-Food)To work independently to undertake 120 - 150 inspections of premises over a period of 3 months; provide food business operators with inspection reports providing legal responsibilities and best practice advice and a brand standard Food Hygiene Rating Scheme rating, returning paperwork to be inputted onto our database within 48 hours of any inspections. To undertake revisits where requested and to escalate more serious issues to the Lead Officer for Food and Safety.

Job Category : Driving

Location : Chelson Meadow, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 06:00

End Time : 14:30

Salary: £15.08

we require an experienced driver with good local knowledge of Plymouth. Must be fit and able to move heavy bins.

Primary purposeof role

To deliver a quality service, ensuring safe, efficient and effective waste collection

and transportation operations contributing to a greener, cleaner city. Operating

a range of vehicles up to HGV Class 1 and 2 waste vehicles, up to 3.5 tonnes.

Maintaining compliant drivers Certificate of Professional Competence and digital

Tachograph card. Responsible for the Operator (O) licence requirements

including relevant driving regulations and working time rules. Responsibility for

collection crew health, safety and welfare where appropriate, productivity and

quality of work. Responsibility for customer service and upholding the

reputation of Plymouth City Council through the delivery of a frontline critical

service.

Key

Accountabilities and key measures

Role outcomes

§ Driving for efficiency to various

sites across the city collecting

waste streams and ensuring correct

disposal in line with environmental

legislation and to ensure Plymouth

is making best use of its waste and

resources

§ Ensuring health, safety and welfare

of staff and the public during

driving, collection and tipping

operations.

§ Undertaking legally required vehicle

checks and safe operation of

specialist equipment and vehicles

§ Adhering to PCC controlled site

and other controlled site safe

working practices such as in refuse

transfer stations

Key activities 

 Driving and operating specialised equipment and HGV in line with training

and/or licencing in a public environment and on permitted sites. Driving must

be courteous and strictly in accordance with the law and any site

requirements. This will often require manoeuvring vehicles in a confined or

restricted space ensuring the safety of all persons. (55%)

 Undertaking collection of all waste streams in accordance with relevant

legislation and working within defined schedules, procedures, policies and

safe systems of work. Decision making required for unplanned events and

problem solving to avoid disruption to service with access to a manager as

required (10%)

 Taking charge of allocated vehicle and ensuring daily start/end shift

roadworthy checks and defect reporting as well as regular cleansing inside

the cab and externally such as the well. (10%)

Essential

qualifications/

knowledge

§ Functional skills in English and Maths level 2 or equivalent

§ Full driving license including HGV Category C Driving Licence

§ Current Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

§ Valid digital tachograph

§ Knowledge of Health and Safety in an operational environment.

§ Understanding of customer standards in a public service

§ WAMITAB level 2 Certification of Sustainable Waste Management Operative

(or working towards)

§ IOSH Working Safely (or working towards)

§ Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including Lifting Operation

Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) (or working towards)

Desirable

qualifications/

knowledge

§ Knowledge of environmental permitting regulations

§ Knowledge of waste classification

§ Knowledge of waste collection and or disposal operations

§ Detailed knowledge of Plymouth area

§ First Aid training

Essential

experience

§ Demonstrable experience of HGV Category C/C+EDriving (specialist

operational vehicles)

§ Experience working in a front line customer facing role delivering high

standards of customer care

§ Experience of working in a team

§ Experience of safe systems of work and health and safety in an operational

environment

Desirable

experience

§ Experience of refuse driving

§ Experience of working in waste collection and/or disposal operations

§ Experience of supervising colleagues

Essential skills § HGV vehicles, including rear steer, in confined areas involving long periods

of concentration especially in adverse weather conditions.

§ Ability to work unsupervised ,problem solving skills and use own initiative

for unplanned events, impacting service delivery

§ Considerable hand/eye/limb coordination with lengthy periods of mental

concentration to operate the vehicle and work with a collection team in all

conditions, meet deadlines, service expectations and deal with conflicting

demands.

§ Physical skills required to lift, pull, and push container bins at periodic times

of the day.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : Plymouth City CouncilHours Per Week :37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £29.03Social worker needs to be 3 years qualified with 3 years permenant local authority experience.Must have experience with child protection and care proceedings.Social Worker should preferably be parentassess trainedThis is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children andyoung people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk ofsuffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role alsoencompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s SocialCare as defined by legislation and guidance.To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks;ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supportingalternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placedwith family and friends and for adoption.Essentialqualifications/knowledge§ Degree or higher qualification in Social Work that has resulted inregistration with relevant professional regulatory body for the profession§ Knowledge of the legislative frameworks for child and family social workDesirablequalifications/knowledge§ Knowledge of child and family social work in a statutory setting§ Understanding of child development, including the impact of differentparenting styles on development; the impact of loss, change and uncertaintyin the development of resilience and assessment of vulnerabilityEssentialexperience§ Some experience of working in a child care setting, which may have beengained though student placement or voluntary or paid workDesirableexperience§ Assessing risk and need§ Planning and reviewing outcomes to achieve sustained change§ Working with service users who demonstrate challenging behaviourEssential skills§ Be able to recognise the risk indicators of different forms of harm tochildren including sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect; theimpact of cumulative harm, particularly in relation to early indicators ofneglect§ Effective communication skills (written, verbal and use of technology)§ Ability to build effective relationships in contexts that may encompassresistance to change, ambivalence or selective cooperation with services§ Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competingdemands

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £17.54

We wish to recruit an Arboricultural Officer to carry out tree inspections / surveys to draft work orders and to respond to customer enquiries and service requests

Role Purpose

To act as one of the Councils Arboricultural Officers surveying public trees in the borough. Haringey are responsible for the management of approximately 40,000 trees.

Main Responsibilities

1.         To assist in the delivery of a comprehensive borough wide tree inspection and maintenance programme in partnership with internal stakeholders (i.e. Highways, Homes for Haringey, Parks Service). 

2.         Undertake surveys and inspections of Council trees and accurately record all data collected on the asset management system (Confirm Arboriculture).

3.         Prepare and monitor the completion of tree work schedules in accordance with contract documentation and the following legislation; Highways Act 1980, Traffic Management Act 2005, New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.

4.         To promote excellence in customer care through a comprehensive approach, which includes; timely responses to all enquiries and service requests; updating Confirm and keeping all appropriate stakeholders fully informed about planned work programmes and reactive works.

5.         Take personal responsibility for decisions made, ensuring integrity, openness and fairness, clearly explaining reasons for decision.

Generic Responsibilities

1.         Understanding, knowledge and ability to follow guidelines that ensures compliance with Health and Safety at Work, Data Protection and other statutory requirements.

2.         Understanding and commitment to promoting and implementing the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.

3.         Knowledge and experience of using IT.

4.         To undertake any other temporary responsibilities aligned with the overall purpose and grade of the role.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential or Desirable

1.         Knowledge of existing legislation and Industry best practice relevant to Arboriculture.

2.         Knowledge of basic tree biology; pests; diseases and disorders that affect trees and general ecological issues.

3.         Knowledge of tree work operations and the effects on tree health related to species.

4.         Three years’ experience working in the Arboricultural Industry.

5.         Hold a recognised Arboricultural qualification relevant to duties of post.

6.         One year’s experience working in a Local Authority context.

7.         Level 3/4 qualification (Arboricultural Association National Qualification Framework).

8.         Experience of using Confirm Arboriculture and MapInfo Professional.

9.         Ability to undertake tree surveys/ inspections and accurately record all relevant data.

10.       Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

11.       Demonstrates a high level of customer care and a ‘can do’ attitude to getting things done.

12.       Committed to the achievement of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery.

13.       Knowledge of Haringeys’ values and how they should translate into practice.        

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified

Location :County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week :1.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £940.64 per assessment 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: 31 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 8BG, Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £38.00 per hour

The successful applicant is required to be office based 4 days a week. This is a local Authority policy and is not negotiable.

Job description

Children’s Social Care is seeking a Team Manager who is a highly motivated individual that is passionate about supporting children and families and ensuring children in Wrexham are safe as well as supporting the team to develop and grow. Family Support Team (FST) is a social work team supporting children and families who are open to Children’s Social Care under Care and Support Plans and Child Protection. The team is responsible for:
•    Care and Support plans 
•    Providing robust support to families and children ensuring best outcomes are met 
•    Management of Child Protection Plans 
•    Public Law Outline 
•    Taking cases to the first court hearing 

As the Team Manager you will be responsible for working in partnership with external and internal agencies to ensure collaborative working. You will be responsible for a staff team of 15 Social Workers, 3 Social Care Assessors and 3 Assistant Team Managers.  
Our Family Support Team are all amazing, they inspire great ideas, drive new plans forward and help to make Children’s Social Care a fantastic place to work. We ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining workers whilst promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the community we serve.
With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join us and to become part of the journey with us.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

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

Hours per week: 22

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £15.84 per hour

Job description

The post holder will work within the Income Maximisation Unit within the Revenues Division

The post holder’s primary duties will be to be responsible for all administrative functions pertinent to the Macmillan Funded Welfare Rights Service, including efficient appointment management, case recording and compilation of statistical information.

The post holder would be providing support to the Welfare Rights Officers in delivering an Income Maximisation service to people affected by cancer living or receing treatment in North East Wales.

The post holder would be providing support to the Welfare Rights Officers in delivering an Income Maximisation service to people affected by cancer living or receing treatment in North East Wales.

The primary duties of the post include:

1. Making customer appointments as required 
2. Recording Results of Welfare Rights Officers
3. Compilation of Statistical Information
4. administration of incoming referrals and documents

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Trent Bridge House, Fox Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6BJ, Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Job description

Job Purpose

At Nottinghamshire County Council, people are at the heart of what we do. Our Adult Social Care department is centred around making a difference in social justice and promoting equality of outcomes and access for everyone in Nottinghamshire. As an appointee Officer, you will safeguard people from financial abusing, supporting them to remain independent and make decisions in their best interest. 

Key Responsibilities

1. To undertake the Corporate Director’s delegated role of Appointee as required and directed in connection with management of finances for people who lack capacity to manage their own finances and/or are physically disabled.

2. To apply for and collect people's benefits and income from the department of work and pensions including any related to disability, ensure timely payment of all utility and any other relevant bills including care contributions and payments to providers.

3. To operate and reconcile the bank accounts relating to financial transactions made on behalf of service users and account for all transactions.

4. Complete regular audits to ensure people's money is spent appropriately.

5.To make purchases for people when necessary, making sure financial procedures are adhered to 

6. Engage people with complex needs supporting them to share information required to complete claims for benefits and personal independence payments on their behalf.

7. Support people who have an appeal pending to manage on whatever income they are in receipt of and where required make interim arrangements for financial support to prevent escalation to safeguarding.

8. Monitor people's entitlements to ensure correct benefits are being paid.

9. Monitor expenditure in relation to the Appointeeship bank account supporting people with their financial queries and helping people with mental health needs, a history of self-neglect and other complex needs and disabilities budget and spend appropriately.

10. Develop and maintain positive relationships with people using a Strength Based Approach to facilitate them to maintain their independence and make choices that support their wellbeing.

11. Assess individual people's needs and develop and co-ordinate appropriate support that ensures people can maintain their independence and remain in the community delaying the need for long term care and support.

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality

Job location:  Haverfordwest, SA62 6QH ,, Pembrokeshire County Council
Hours per week: 25

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.21 per hour