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Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Charles Babbage House, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £27.00 Weekend: £40.50
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Qualified Social Worker within the Child Protection and Family Support Team. Child Protection and Safe Guarding Experience Essential.
HCPC Registration required

Job Title : SEND Operations Partner.
Job Category : Education.
Location : Causeway House, Essex County Council, Chelmsford.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary : £16.39.

Enhanced DBS
SEND Operations Partner

Candidates must have the ability to manage a complex caseload, line manage other team members, represent Mid Essex SEND Operations on working groups and Essex County Council with external agencies and families.
Candidates must be personable, reliable, motivated and be able to motivate others, able to demonstrate initiate and leadership skills.

Please note this role will be part office and part remote.

Key Accountabilities

Lead a team of SEND Operations Co-ordinators and Assistants within Mid Essex, co-ordinating induction, training and development programmes and the allocation of work

Manage the admissions to a small number of Specialist provisions

Draft responses to complaints and queries from parents/carers, elected Members and MPs etc.

Work with other colleagues within the Mid Quadrant, (i.e. Educational Psychologists, Inclusion Partners, Engagement Facilitators) including with the SEND Operations Lead to develop best practice and provide quality assurance of Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP).

Ensure the team follow requirements in the SEND Code of Practice 2015, Essex Guidelines and maintain the CYP and their family at the heart of the process.

Work with other SEND Operations staff in other quadrants (4 quadrants in total).

Deliver the assessment and review process for children and young people with SEND, for a dedicated caseload within a quadrant.

Responsible for securing appropriate educational provision (both within and out of the Authority) for all Essex CYP with an EHCP, within an agreed geographical area, in line with the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and legislative requirements.

Working collaboratively with partners in Health and Social Care to ensure their participation in the EHCP process and support direct individual work for the most complex situations.

Progressing and resolving complex situations around CYP including attendance at mediation and Way Forward meetings, with a particular emphasis on the needs of looked after children and children not accessing education.
Preparing and presenting casework for submission to decision making panels.

Contribute to the preparation of papers for complaints, tribunal cases, Ombudsman enquiries and responses to letters from parents, MPs and Members to support senior managers.

Contribute to decision making processes within the quadrant, relating to initiation of EHCNAs, issuing of EHCPs and allocation of resources to EHCP.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Educated to RQF level 4 or equivalent by experience.
Evidence of excellent leadership and behavioural skills and management experience.
Effective time management and prioritisation skills with the confidence to work autonomously and adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstances/situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships which are collaborative and engender delivery.
Experience of successful dispute resolution through effective mediation and negotiation.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with an understanding of how to facilitate and mediate in situations which are perceived as challenging.
Evidence of thorough knowledge of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the authority’s statutory responsibilities.
Significant knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and with their families including ‘hard to reach’ families.
Significant experience of reviewing and quality assurance of Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP) for children and young people.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Station Road Centre, Redbridge Council, Ilford
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate
Salary : £24.00
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Care Proceedings work in the Looked After Children Service so someone with Court experience would be ideal
HCPC Registration Required

Job Category : Admin & Clerical.
Location : County Hall - Seax House A2 Annexe, Essex County Council, Chelmsford.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.

This role is based in County Hall, Chelmsford however is currently being conducted remotely due to the current pandemic.

Pay rate for this role is £12.02 per hour.

Job Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for a Pension Officer who will be responsible helping deliver the Funds Administration Strategy across the Police, Fire and Local Government pension schemes.
The role will be responsible for processing various member events, communicating with members of each scheme and providing guidance to our many stakeholders.
The post holder will pro-actively contribute to the efficient running of the team by performing various calculations and provide support to colleagues in various day to day responsibilities.
With over 600 employers and in excess of 160,000 members the successful candidate will be expected to understand pension and payroll routines whilst also representing the Fund at various roadshows, workshops and other key meetings, promoting the benefits of each scheme and providing pension guidance to our many stakeholders.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Educated to Stage 1 certificate level in Local Government Pensions Administration or equivalent by significant experience within the Police, Fire and Local Government Schemes.
You will be able to evidence your continuing professional development with knowledge in the relevant professional area and you will be expected to adhere to and complete the administration module of the CIPFA knowledge and skills framework.
You must be a good communicator with the ability to simplify regulations and legislation to our various stakeholders and be able to understand various financial calculations and pension procedures.
You will possess a variety of skills such as reliability and enthusiasm whilst remaining motivated and positive; all of which help deliver a quality service and promote a hard-working and professional environment.
Some knowledge and experience of using Universal Pension Management System (UPM) will be advantageous but is not essential however, experience and knowledge in Windows based programmes is desirable.
This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the foreseeable future. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.

Job Category : Legal.
Client Location : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth.
Salary: £23.83 per hour.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.

The job is within the housing legal team and the successful person would join a team of legal officers dealing with caseloads of housing related litigation cases. The majority of the work will be covering disrepair claims that have been issued against the Council by outside solicitor firms. We are looking for someone who is legally qualified , either solicitor, CILEX , with experience dealing with housing litigation and in particular with disrepair cases, ie S.11, EPA cases , and following them through to court, complying with court directions and negotiating settlements . Experience of working for a local authority legal team is an advantage.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council.
Salary : £17.21.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.

As CDOP Coordinator, the postholder will support the Child Death Review (CDR)
Process within City and Hackney and across the wider CDR footprint. The postholder will support the DPH in their role as Chair of CDOP. Key responsibilities will include:
Providing the first point of contact for all child deaths in the City of London or Hackney.
Informing all relevant professionals (including the LeDeR programme when relevant) of child deaths in City of London or Hackney, or refer cases to relevant boroughs as appropriate.
Conveneing rapid response meetings for unexpected child deaths.
Supporting the Designated Doctor / Specialist Adviser in chairing meetings, minute and follow up actions.
Maintaining a child death database including the individual electronic files for all child deaths in the City of London and Hackney.
Managing the ongoing operation and business of the City and Hackney Child Death Overview Panel (incl. convening quarterly meetings, preparing papers, minuting meetings and following up actions).

Screening Questions
Has the candidate worked within a local government/ local authority setting for a minimum of 12 months? Essential
Does the candidate have prior experience of liaising with professionals across a wide range of partner organisations? Essential
Does the candidate have proven experience of handling a busy and varied workload to tight deadlines?

Job Category : Human Resources.
Client Location : Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £127.12.

Describe in a few brief sentences

1. Your team
   Corporate Health and Safety
2. What you need the worker to do
   Contribute to the development and Implementation of the Health and Safety strategy ensuring advice and practices are compliant with the Council's statutory duties and responsibilities and reflect excellence in best practice and value for money.
3. What qualities for you’re looking for
   Knowledge of industry, experience in a Corporate role and the ability to influce and communicate
4. Purpose of the post

⦁ Contribute to the development and Implementation of the Health and Safety strategy ensuring advice and practices are compliant with the Council's statutory duties and responsibilities and reflect excellence in best practice and value for money.

⦁ To be responsible for a caseload as allocated by the Corporate H&S Manager

⦁ To undertake audits of Health and Safety management systems and work place inspections as required.

2. Key Accountabilities
3. To assist in providing an advisory service to the Council including, HR Colleagues, Senior Managers and Directorate DMT's, as directed by the Corporate Health and Safety Manager.
4. To research, develop and draft new policy, guidance and procedures as directed by the Corporate Health and Safety Manager.
5. To undertake ad hoc workplace inspections. including building operations, care establishments etc. providing advice and reports on compliance with statutory obligations and best practice '
6. To undertake investigations into incidents and accidents, producing written and statistical reports as required, and ensuring suitable risk reduction measures are implemented and that reporting requirements are complied with.
7. To undertake research analysis and benchmarking on a variety of H&S issues as directed by the Corporate Health and Safety Manager, communicating findings and recommendations within clear, coherent and concise reports.
8. To respond both verbally and in writing to ad hoc enquiries from Members, Managers. staff and partners/contractors
9. To assist in analysing departmental H&S needs and to participate in in-house seminars and training courses where requested, providing training for staff and contractors as required.
10. To take responsibility. appropriate to the post for tackling racism and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations.
11. To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Data Protection and Health and Safety Act. Together with the Equal Opportunities policy. work actively to overcome discrimination on the grounds of race. gender, disability, sexual orientation. religion or status in the Councils service.

Experience

⦁ Experience of working in an H&S department in a customer focused organisation.

⦁ Experience of participating in consultation on H&S issues.

⦁ A proven track record of providing clear balanced advice and guidance on H&S issues.

⦁ Evidence of success in promoting equal opportunities, determining and evaluating service quality in order to achieve effectiveness and best practice in a comparable H&S function.

Qualification/ Knowledge
⦁ (K1) A relevant diploma/degree or equivalent, or membership of an appropriate professional body -e.g. IOSH

⦁ (K2) Holding or working towards Membership of
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (MIOSH) status

⦁ (K3) A good and current knowledge of Health and Safety law,
regulations and best practice relevant employment
law and emerging legislation

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £15.74.

This post requires a very competent administrator able to keep up with a fast pace of work. The vacancy is within children's social care in a team that works directly with foster carers.
The responsibilities of the Unit Coordinator are;

To set up and maintain systems and processes to enable the smooth running of
the social work unit, ensuring that the work of the unit is co-ordinated and well
organised.

2. To act as a first point of contact for enquiries to the unit, some of which may be
   complex and/or contentious, from other staff, members of the public, or other
   agencies. To answer queries where possible, and to take messages for members
   of the unit or direct the caller to another source of help.
3. To take phone calls or receive office visits from children and families known to the
   unit, dealing sensitively with families who may be in distress.
4. To ensure diaries and appointments for members of the unit are co-ordinated and
   accessible.
5. To organise meetings and arrange venues for members of the unit and maintain
   follow up and bring forward systems to alert members to forthcoming meetings
   and appointments.
6. To maintain systems of key statutory requirements for children as directed by the
   Consultant Social Worker, for example child protection visits, children’s reviews
   etc., ensuring that members of the unit are aware of due dates in advance.
   To service the weekly case planning meeting ensuring papers are prepared,
   relevant professionals are invited to specific case discussions, and accurate
   records are kept for each child discussed.
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8. To take minutes of other professional meetings, some of which may be at other
   venues, including families’ homes.
9. To be aware of children’s and families’ circumstances and to keep up to date on
   developments within cases, in order to be equipped to answer queries from
   children, families, staff or other agencies as directed by the Consultant Social
   Worker.
10. To collect and aggregate management information about the work of the unit and
    produce regular reports as directed by the Consultant Social Worker.
11. To undertake research or special projects on behalf of the unit as directed by the
    Consultant Social Worker.
12. To ensure financial payments to families are efficiently managed. To raise
    purchase orders (paper and electronic) as requested and ensure appropriate
    authorisation for payments. To implement and operate procedures relating to
    financial matters in accordance with the Council’s procedures and to ensure all
    transactions are authorised and recorded e.g. travel warrants, local orders, petty
    cash, vouchers.
13. To arrange transport and other appointments for families, for example children’s
    medicals, as directed by the members of the unit.
14. To work collaboratively with colleagues from all other agencies.
15. To be accountable to members of the social work unit for the maintenance of
    confidentiality, understanding that the work undertaken by the unit will be of a
    sensitive nature and must not be discussed or disclosed to any other officers
    without prior agreement.
16. To assist in the preparation of reports and briefing papers on a wide range of
    issues for members of the unit as directed by the Consultant Social Worker.
17. To keep records for all members of the unit to include sickness absence, annual
    leave arrangements, training days taken etc.
18. To set up systems and protocols to ensure back up cover can maintain a full
    service at all times in order to ensue cover arrangements for members of the unit
    who are not in the office, for example, annual leave, vacancies, sickness etc.
19. To ensure that all paper correspondence received is date stamped then stored
    electronically. Ensure that all correspondence sent out is accurate and drafted to a
    high standard. To ensure that letters, including complaints, are responded to
    within reasonable timescales.

Job Category : Interim Executive.
Location : County Hall - C2, Essex County Council, Chelmsford.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary : £650.04 per day.

From highly affluent communities through to some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country, Essex is a diverse county, giving us a wide variance in life expectancy and quality.

This is a unique opportunity on a 6 month interim contract, to help embed public health within local communities, contributing to the improvement of the public’s health and wellbeing through mainstream activities, whilst leading and managing the response successfully in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.

You will build strong collaborative relationships, whilst designing, developing, interpreting and delivering ambitious strategies and objectives which improve health, and reduce inequalities across the County.

This role provides professional advice and knowledge in respect of public health, so you should have experience of using complex information to explain public health issues to a wide audience. You will be a strategic thinker with analytical skills to utilize both qualitative (including health economics) and quantitative information.

You will have the ability to influence senior members including directors and CEO’s, whilst motivating and leading partner initiatives, lead teams and contribute effectively in meetings. The role will need to develop clinical quality assurance; quality improvement and evidence based clinical practice.

Role responsibilities

• Accountable for developing and delivering inter-agency long and short term strategic plans, projects and programmes which deliver key public health targets and support and drive the council’s wider organizational strategy for improving the health of people in Essex.
• Accountable for the delivery strategy for services, ensuring that performance is clearly defined in terms of benchmarked outcomes and short, medium and long term business, budgetary, performance and quality targets.
• This role provides professional advice and knowledge in respect of public health, which supports and informs ethical frameworks to develop high quality equitable services across primary, secondary and social care sectors.
• Accountable for developing and delivering inter-agency long and short term strategic plans, projects and programmes which deliver key public health targets and support and drive the council’s wider organisational strategy for improving the health of people in Essex.
• Responsible for influencing external agencies in their public health policy decisions by working with complex professional, managerial and population groups and other organisations in the statutory, non-statutory and private sectors.
• Responsible for safeguarding the health of the population in relation to communicable disease, infection control and environmental health, including delivery of immunisation targets and the implementation of NICE or equivalent national standards/guidance.
• Responsible for identifying, developing and delivering informed areas for action within the local communities based on available evidence of health needs, inequalities and impact assessments.
• Build strong relationships with health, social care and voluntary organisations to deliver joint working and ensure delivery of the wider government targets, providing positive outcomes for residents and communities
• Development of public health through education and training, forging links with academic centres, commissioning research and contributing to professional teaching.
• Delegated functions as detailed in the council’s constitution (and as amended from time to time).

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists. If included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice
• Meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body
• MFPH by examination, by exemption or by assessment
• Masters in Public Health, desirable
• In depth understanding of the health and care system and the relationships with both local and national government
• In depth knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement evaluations and evidence based public health practice
• Strong and demonstrable understanding of interfaces between health, social care and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health)
• Commitment to work within a political system irrespective of personal political affiliations
• Experience of delivering successful change management programmes across organizational boundaries
• Media experience demonstrating delivery of effective health behaviour or health promotion messages, desirable

Please note Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Location : Queensbridge Trust, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary : £17.21.

CHSCP TRAINING COORDINATOR ROLE
Administers an annual programme of training and seminars across City of London and Hackney. See CHSCP website: https://chscp.org.uk/training-calendar/

Admin / Coordinator required with strong experience of committee administration and minute taking experience.

Roles includes (but not limited to):

• To work in conjunction with the CHSCP on the development and writing of the yearly CHSCP training strategy, programme and annual report.
• Take responsibility for arranging CHSCP training courses by way of organising trainers, venues, refreshments, equipment and other requirements necessary for successful training.
• To be responsible for ensuring that the training budget is spent effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure that accurate financial records are maintained and to take responsibility for ensuring that all invoices are paid within timescales and be able to provide an up to date record of current expenditure.
• Take responsibility for compiling and disseminating statistical records of relevant training activity and attendance.
• To liaise with the relevant trainer to confirm what is required to be included in the course training pack to then take responsibility for ensuring these packs are produced and available for each delegate.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified.
Location : Lynton House, Redbridge Council, Ilford.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £15.00.

Role purpose and role dimensions:
Overview of the job: To assist Redbridge Council and North East London Foundation Trust fulfil its duties and responsibilities in relation to The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties, Safeguarding and all other appropriate legislation.

Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever-changing pressures which an integrated Health and Social Care service will face. This Job Description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake initially. It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and may be subject to changes in order to meet legislative requirements changing circumstances and business demands of the service.

The primary purpose of this role is to:
• Undertake holistic person-centred assessments, support planning and reviews of people with a range of health conditions and their carers, working within a multi-disciplinary framework.
• Undertake the legal and statutory duties of the post as required by the Care Act.
• Provide a person-centred service which focuses on asset based interventions to enable people to optimise and maximise their abilities, by using strengths based approach.
• Assess for minor pieces of equipment and adaptations which will support the person to remain independent.
• Support people to maintain their independence within their homes by utilising support in the local community and the persons personal networks
• To support and work collaboratively with health colleagues to ensure people receive the required health and social care support within the community, are discharged from hospital within agreed timeframes with appropriate support mechanisms in place, prevent hospital admission and pro-actively work with the principles of admission avoidance.
• Manages the allocation of resources required to maintain independence through the use of Personal Budgets and explores all options that are available to people.
• Develop and maintain high standards, within your role and promote integrated working methods within the service.
• Contribute to maintaining quality standards, and ensure self-development is maintained.
• Manages, plans, prioritises and progress cases of an appropriate level of complexity, seeking support and suggesting resolutions for workload difficulties with due regard to service standards, targets and timescales.
• Promote effective communication within the team and with colleagues internal and external of the organisation.
• Assess and evaluate risk in partnership with service users and carers, where required putting in place appropriate interventions, strategies and contingency plans to mitigate risk and to protect vulnerable adults.
• Assess for and arrange delivery/instillation and review for minor equipment, adaptations and non-complex assistive technology, which will maximise the persons independence in line with Trusted Assessor guidelines.
• Support service users and their carers to identify and purchase aids, assisted technology and adaptations and to fit, adjust and demonstrate their use within the person’s home where appropriate.
• Use knowledge and skills to develop and advise on rehabilitation plans, promoting choice and independence.
• Support the team to meet performance requirements and outcomes and ensure data is recorded in line with organisational requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding issues are raised in line with the Councils and Health’s policies and procedures.
• Promote and implement principles and practices of working within an integrated health and social care framework.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified.
Client Location : King George Hospital, Redbridge Council, Ilford.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £22.47.

Enhanced DBS

The applicant will be based in the Hospital Social Work Team, based in King George Hospital. The team had an office based in Whipps Cross hospital. The team is responsible for implementing the discharge to assess model of care for patients who are deemed medically fit or completed their rehabilitation. It manages referral from out of borough hospitals, work with the Hubs to agree discharge pathways and plans. The team deals with safeguarding referrals, complete Care Act assessment, provide advice and information regarding all social problems

Qualifications/Certifications
HCPC Registration
Degree level or equivalent e.g. NVQ level 4 &/or relevant experience
GCSE Grade A-C (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified.
Location : Goodman House, Essex County Council, Chelmsford.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary : £14.21 per hour.

We are looking for between 10 to 15 Wellbeing and Independent Practitioners to join our team in West to help provide support to the current service.

Candidate must have;
• Good computer knowledge - this role is currently working remotely
• Care knowledge
• Willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Admin experience – confident in Work, Excel and using corporate systems
• Ideally NVQ Level 4 in Care or Social Care but not essential

The pay rate for this position is £14.21 per hour and the team are looking to conduct interviews on 15th and 16th February with a view to start week commencing 22nd February.

Job Purpose

ECC Adult Social Care (ASC), through effective practice, is moving towards a transformational shift from a focus on long-term care support, to a model with four key principles: prevention; early intervention; enablement and safeguarding. This will enable people, their families and carers to access information and tools, live healthily and independently and for ASC, an opportunity to respond pro-actively to growing service demand in a sustainable way.

Working with people with disabilities and other conditions, you will undertake statutory responsibilities and focus on prevention, strengths, reducing risks and meeting needs. You will provide advice, working alongside people and their networks to support them to maximise their independence and wellbeing.

In collaboration with colleagues and practitioners across the health and voluntary sector, you will support effective integration between health and social care, ensuring systems are joined up and accessible.

Job Category : Interim Executive.
Location : County Hall - E3 zone 1, Essex County Council, Chelmsford.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Date : 22/03/2021.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.

We are looking for an Interim Director of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance for Adults across Essex County Council. The hiring manager is looking to interview candidates week commencing 08/03 and for a successful candidate to start 22/03

Day rate is set at £528.15, however we may consider higher day rates with significant experience.

Job Purpose

Passionate about the protection and safeguarding of adults, this is a complex and demanding role requiring fine judgement. As the council’s designated professional lead for safeguarding adults, this leader has a deep professional expertise and is a subject matter expert working across the authority and with our statutory partners.

This role is about so much more than just ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. This leader will drive wider quality assurance and best practice initiatives across internal and external provision, ensuring a strengths-based approach permeates decision making at all levels and that a culture of reflective learning and improvement is developed and embedded.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in a relevant professional area.
A deep understanding, gained through significant experience, in developing solutions to deliver value for money services in a relevant service/functional area.
Strong project management and commercial experience with evidence of a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with programmes of work.
Experience of working with stakeholders, supply chains and partners to agree and deliver appropriate commercial structures which incentivise delivery.
Proven ability to focus on results, forging a strong team from diverse backgrounds to achieve strategic objectives.
Proven communication skills with an ability to influence both strategically and corporately in a complex organisation with senior stakeholders.
Proven track record of using professional expertise to deliver strategic objectives and expected outcomes, while managing conflicting priorities.
Experience of successful delivery within a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.
Experience of creating and proactively leading change initiatives in a complex environment

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary:: £17.21.

Enhanced DBS Required

The Placement Management Unit (PMU) is the one stop shop for placements and accommodation for looked after children, care leavers and young people supported under section 17 of the Children Act. The PMU is a business unit that helps to improve placement standards and stability, as well as reduce expenditure through better and consistent management of contracts and negotiating competitive and consistent prices.

The post holder will work closely with Social Work Units, in-house foster carers and external providers to identify quality placements and accommodation for looked after children, care leavers and other young people in need of support and accommodation.

2+ years experience working in a similar setting is desirable.