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Job Title : Support and Rehousing Worker (SC6).
Job Category : Housing.
Location : John Wilkes House, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary : £15.03.

Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred list required.

This is a full time role of 35 hours a week. The working pattern is Office hours with occasional evening work.

You will work as part of a team supporting rough sleepers housed into emergency accommodation. You will play an important role in helping us to realise our ambitious plans to end rough sleeping in Enfield. You will link in our rough sleepers with the appropriate support services to address any support needs they may have and move them on into more suitable longer term accommodation with the appropriate support.

•First contact support for new rough sleepers referred to the emergency accommodation and swift assessment of their support needs.
•Provide an immediate response to customer(s) in the event of a health or other emergency, taking prompt action.
•Work with customer(s), as directed, and on own initiative, providing support
•Carry out comprehensive assessments of need
• Work with customers and other agencies to put in place, and regularly review, personalised support plans to help rough sleepers meet their support needs, and find suitable longer term accommodation with appropriate support.
•Undertake regular health and welfare checks for rough sleepers housed into our emergency accommodation.
•Attend regular performance management meetings, staff meetings and any other meetings as directed by the Manager.
•Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed.
•Implement good practice in Health and Safety."

We require someone who has good communication skills and an understanding of the issues that affect vulnerable clients. You will need to be able to interact in a positive and friendly manner with clients, and be passionate about working in a service that supports vulnerable adults.

You should have a basic level of numeracy and literacy skills and the ability to use your initiative; to identify the appropriate action to take in various situations. You should have good IT skills including ability to maintain appropriate reporting and filing systems. You’ll also be expected to be reliable, punctual, awake and alert at all times during your shift and act with integrity, within our policies and procedures.

As a Support and Rehousing Worker, you will be part of a team environment working closely with those affected by rough sleeping. You will carry out comprehensive assessments of people new to, or at risk of rough sleeping, and provide a personalised case management service, turning assessment recommendations into a practical action plans which fully involves the client. You will develop a knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other matters relevant to support the moving on of our customers.

In these vital roles it is essential that you are flexible to work evenings where necessary. You will be willing to attend occasional meetings and training, outside normal working hours.

These roles will suit those with experience of working at pace in a public facing environment. You will need some understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services. If you have good communication skills, are able to work with others whilst managing your own time and have the ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills we want to hear from you.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Location : Hackney Town Hall, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £18.48.

We are looking for an Executive Support Assistant to provide reliable, confidential and proactive administrative support to the Director Adults Services at Hackney Council. The successful candidate will be expected to cover the following duties: extensive diary and inbox management; taking accurate meeting notes; acting as a key interface between the Director and internal and external stakeholders; and to work collaboratively with the wider Executive Support Team, providing cover for colleagues as necessary.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
● Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workloads to meet deadlines and competing
demands.
● Excellent communication skills both written (correspondence, drafting reports) and
verbal (over the phone, liaising with colleagues and senior managers); able to work
well as a part of a team.
● Advanced ICT skills and the ability to use a range of computer software packages
including Microsoft Office and Google packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
Gmail and Google calendar).
● Adaptable and flexible: embraces change and adapts successfully to changing
situations and environments.
● Ability to take the initiative, anticipate the needs of the Director(s) supported and
deal with situations in their absence; delegate work on behalf of the Director(s)
supported to their senior managers.
● Ability to consider problems carefully and offer creative solutions.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
● Experience of providing secretarial and high level administrative support to a Chief
Officer, Director or Senior Manager.
● A comprehensive working knowledge of secretarial and administrative systems
applied within a large, diverse and dynamic organisation.
● Knowledge of and interest in working in the Public sector, including knowledge of
the current policy issues affecting local government would be desirable, along with
an understanding of the following service areas: Adults and Public Health.
● Experience of attending high level meetings, taking accurate notes and recording
actions to ensure that any follow up work is pursued and monitored.
● Experience of dealing with highly sensitive and confidential issues.
● Experience of working with a range of ICT packages.
● Proven experience of providing a range of support services including diary and
inbox management, drafting letters, answering phones, dealing with a variety of
stakeholders (e.g. customers / clients / residents as well as senior managers and a
range of departments and organisations).
● Experience of working in a pressurised environment.
● Knowledge of the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and its implementation in
policies, practices and procedures.
● Experience of dealing with elected representatives.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified.
Location : Albert Road Family Centre, Redbridge Council, Ilford.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £12.90.

Enhanced DBS Required

Screening FSW is required for Triage Team. This will warrant screening all the level 2 cases and ensure that family needs are identified at the point of contact and link with appropriate iintervention within Family Together Hub

Qualifications/Certifications
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 : 14 Centre Way, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £14.81.

Enhanced DBS Required

• To assist with the effective and efficient delivery of the service in line with relevant policies and guidelines
• To ensure the service assists in promoting independence and supporting users through enablement to maximise their independence for as long as possible
• To ensure that the service meets the standards set by the Council and external bodies with quality standards relevant to the service.
to ensure the service meets the discharge demands
Skills and Competencies

Essential:

1. Ability to assess personal care and support needs of service users whilst balancing risk with the promotion of independence.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of people both orally and in writing.
3. A good working knowledge of positive risk taking, risk assessment/management and safeguarding adults
4. Ability to plan and maximise use of care hours and staffing resources
5. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment
6. Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently.
7. Experience of managing a rota system.
8. Ability to supervise and manage performance of staff effectively

Desirable:

1. Trusted assessor for providing enabling equipment to clients

Experience and Knowledge

1. 2 years’ experience of assessing personal care and support needs for a range of adults in social care.
   Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidance that underpin a service providing care and support
2. 
   Essential Qualification(s)
3. NVQ/QCF or equivalent Level 3 in Adult Social Care

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified.
Location : Lynton House, Redbridge Council, Ilford.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £30.30.

HCPC Registration required
MASH Team Manager

Skills
A commitment to operate in a customer focussed environment
Ability To Communicate Effectively Both Orally & In Writing To A Wide Range Of People
Ability To Organise Own Workload To Meet Targets & Deadlines Intermediate
Ability To Work As Part Of A Team And On Own Innitiative
It Skills
Previous experience in similar role
Self Motivated, Flexible & Resourceful

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

Job Category : Housing.
Client Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £16.29.

Ensure that statutory obligations under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CLRA) and Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the relevant consultation requirements are fully met.
To be responsible for issuing and successfully managing the processing of all Notices under the CLRA 2002 within the statutory deadlines.
Job Specifics – Skills, Experience

Essential:

1. Experience of dealing with public and giving clear and unambiguous advice on complex issues.
2. Ability to meet deadlines and targets, demonstrating ability to achieve challenging targets despite constraints and obstacles.
3. Ability to understand, summarise and explain complex documents, for example leases.
4. Experience of debt recovery.
5. High level of numeracy to calculate service charges.
6. Demonstrate high level of verbal and written communication skills.
7. Demonstrate high level of customer service skills.
8. Must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable the effective performance of the role.

Desirable:

1. Experience of dealing with legal recovery of service charges
2. Knowledge of Leasehold law as it relates to Right to Buy leaseholders

Knowledge of Section 20 Consultation process.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Client Location : Charles Babbage House, Enfield Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary: £16.05.

1.The job is to work on a multi-disciplinary team with young people at risk of CSE.
2.To hold a small caseload of young people at risk of CSE.

3. To carry out individual sessions on issues such as CSE awareness / internet safety / healthy relationships / safe sexual relationships / self –esteem / drug and alcohol awareness.
4. To participate in the Duty Rota
5. Group educational sessions in schools.
6. Supporting or joint working with social workers on their cases.
7. Practical tasks such as accompanying young people to sexual health clinic.
8. To keep electronic records up to date.
9. Any other appropriate tasks as necessary
   DBS REQUIRED
   Screening Questions
   A qualification in child care, youth work or a relevant disciplin Preferred
   Experience of working with vulnerable teenagers, and an ability to engage and form working relationships with young people Essential
   Experience of working with young people who have been sexually exploited or are vulnerable and at risk of exploitation
   Ability to carry out direct work around Child Sexual Exploitation awareness, healthy relationships, safe sexual health with a client group of mainly (but not exclusively) teenage girls.
   Experience of or ability to carry out presentations to Schools or other professionals and carry out group work.

Skills
Excellent People Management Skills
Experience Of Direct Work With Children And Families
Experience Of Working With Children On The Child Protection Register And Children Looked After
Good communication skills
Knowledge Of Child Development, Child Protection Procedures And Risk To Children

Job Category Social Care Adults - Qualified.
Location: Kent.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
Salary: £21.50 per hour.

Advert Mental Health social work in Kent has recently undergone really exciting transformation which has enabled us to develop a service based on recovery and social inclusion principles, designed to be accessible to anyone needing mental health and wellbeing support in both Primary and Secondary Care including those people who fall through the gaps between services. The service which is co located with our health colleagues is now looking to appoint a Social Worker. The role will offer you plenty of opportunities to both undertake and contribute to training initiatives and in-house core training courses, while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate recovery plans. We are committed to working in co-production with service users and carers, within a recovery approach which maximises self-determination and empowerment. Working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues and with other agencies, including Acute and Community Trusts, Primary Care Services and the voluntary sector you will support service users and carers to develop personalised care and support plans which draw on community resources in order to achieve the most positive outcomes.

You must also possess: Evidence of successful completion of the Assessed and Supported year in Employment (ASYE) or be willing to work towards this if Newly Qualified. Good working knowledge of all relevant Mental Health and Social Care legislation and Codes of Practice. You must also have a good understanding of SWE requirements.
A robust working knowledge of mental health conditions and treatments, and approaches to social work intervention. Good computer literacy and report writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and mediation and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, ability to work in partnership with people, the Kent Enablement and Recovery Service (KERS) and with our Strategic Partners to help identify services or resources in the community that can support well-being.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

Job Category: Social & Healthcare Qualified
Salary: £21.50.

Nations Recruitment is currently looking for experienced and dedicated Social Workers to work full-time, remotely - with few visits based on risk assessment, completing CHC Assessments within the OPPD Team. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Adults Services and be registered with Social Work England.

Requirements of the Social Worker:
• Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Be able to work under pressure and in stressful and challenging situations
• Be able to demonstrate sensitivity, vigilance and professionalism in their work
• Have a can-do attitude and flexible approach
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car

Job Category Social Care Adults - Qualified.
Location: Kent.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
Salary: £21.50 per hour.

Role Responsibility
Are you passionate about promoting good practice in Mental Health Adult Safeguarding? Can you lead on directing and managing responses to safeguarding concerns raised for individuals at risk of, or experiencing abuse in line with the Statutory Frameworks? Do you excel in working closely with individuals to promote their wellbeing and in working alongside partner agencies?
We have an opportunity for a senior registered practitioner with extensive statutory safeguarding experience and expertise in developing and managing others, to join our well established and supportive Mental Health Safeguarding Team.
We are a countywide team aligned to the Local Community Mental Health Teams, inpatient settings and Forensic Services across Kent. We carry out the Designated Senior Officer role for managing adult safeguarding enquiries in line with S42 of the Care Act 2014, as well as embedding the principles of making safeguarding personal.
As a Safeguarding Coordinator you would be responsible for instigating and coordinating lines of enquiries and for the key decisions in response to safeguarding concerns. This will also include chairing adult safeguarding meetings.

You will also
Work closely with KCC’s Strategic Adult Safeguarding Unit and Quality assurance function to ensure new initiatives in practice, changes in policies and legislations are reflected in practice.
Work alongside Commissioners and colleagues in Mental Health to support good quality care and preventative practices with care providers.
Undertake peer audits and reviews to ensure continuous improvement of services.
Work closely with external partners to improve outcomes for residents of Kent.
There is one post available to cover West Kent. The base is Highlands House in Tunbridge Wells but we can be flexible. However, there is an expectation to cover across areas at times to provide a robust response and therefore flexibility is required. There will be times you will be required to travel around the county.
Approved Mental Health Professionals applying for this post will be required to continue to contribute to the AMHP rota. This post also requires an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
External applicants may be eligible for a benefits package including an introductory payment when you first start work for KCC and a relocation package if needed.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified.
Location : Civic Office, Thurrock Council, Grays, Essex.
Hours Per Week : 37.00.
Start Date : Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary:£22.74.

HCPC Registration Required

We require an experienced Registered Manager to manage a 45 bed residential home in Corringham on a temporary basis for approx 4 months.

Job Purpose:
To manage the smooth running of Residential Care for older people in the best interests of the residents, in relation to operational practice, health and safety and personnel issues.

To ensure that staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home:

1) Care Act 2014
2) Health & Social Care Act 2008
3) CQC Fundamental Standards
4) Care Standards Act 2000
5) Relevant Council policies
6) Registered Homes Act 1984
7) Community Care Act 1990 and other relevant legislation.
8) Equality & Diversity policy

Special knowledge – essential
Experience of developing effective Risk
Assessments processes to mitigate risk for service users
Ability to monitor and evaluate service delivery Understanding the issues relating to provision in terms of interim and permanent service users Effective management & negation skills.
Ability to organise & facilitate staff / team meetings and presentations

Experience – essential
Ability to effectively managing Safeguarding issues Experience of completing notifications
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Experience of managing /supervising a large team.

Other requirements – essential
Qualification: Registered Manager’s Award
Ability to format formal letters, reports & procedures.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Educated to a high standard in English & Maths.
Commitment to continued professional
Other requirements – desirable
⦁ Health and Social Care qualification – NVQ 3
Experience in Social Work assessment and / or Occupational Therapy

Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Client Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date : Immediate start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £18.48.

To assist in the day to day accounting procedures and recording of all financial transactions
accurately for the Disabled Children service /Short Breaks teams.
Experience of managing competing priorities and demands, work methodically and think
systematically to achieve targets and meet deadlines. Excellent computer skills for financial
monitoring, evaluation and reporting. IT literate including experience in using Microsoft Office, and
Google Suite, particularly Google sheets

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location :County Hall - E3 zone 2, Essex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £9.95 - £12.02 per hour
PO Burn Order for Adam Lewis

Job Purpose
The Procurement Support Officer will support the Procurement function in various aspects, including managing and fielding supplier queries, supporting market engagement events and providing contract administration. The Procurement Support Officer will also support the delivery of research and analysis which informs category plans and potential improvements to the management of suppliers and markets. The individual will seek opportunities to remove waste, implement technologies and automate processes within existing contractual restrictions. The role requires good analytical skills to explore alternative solutions which meet customer requirements.

Service/Functional Accountabilities

• Support the Procurement function, including managing and fielding supplier queries, market engagement events and providing contract administration.
• Lead on the delivery and development of contract and supplier amendment and update processes including, contract novations, price uplifts and onboarding new suppliers to ECC, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Deliver robust research and analysis to support the team and ensure category plans are up to date and the management of suppliers and markets meet client needs.
• Deal effectively with supplier correspondence, ensuring that messaging is conducted in a fair, transparent and auditable manner.
• Support the delivery of low risk sourcing processes, ensuring compliance with the Council's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Support the development, planning and delivery of improvement projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management and compliance with existing contractual requirements. * Adopt a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes to support the development of best practice for wider department benefit.
• Support on reporting requirements with particular focus on performance management, risk management and corporate measures.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Educated to RQF level 3 (A Level) or experience of working in a commercial environment. Interested in pursuing a career in procurement and either studying for or wishing to study for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) accreditation.
• Ability to develop knowledge and skills in role.
• Basic knowledge of public sector procurement law.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel to enable analysis of datasets. Solid working knowledge of PowerPoint and MS Word.
• Good communication verbal, written and presentation skills with strong customer focus and a drive to provide a valued service.
• A positive attitude: a 'can do' approach, good work ethic and willingness to learn
• Appreciation of working in a political environment and an ability to understand and respond to different perspectives

Job Category: Trades & Operatives.
Location: Luton.
Start Date: 24/11/2020

Salary £8.72 per hour.

Nations Recruitment Ltd are looking for Refuse Worker to start on the 24/11/2020

The Role:
Collect refuse from domestic properties
Work as part of a team
Display excellent customer service skills at all times

Requirements:
The successful candidate must:
Be physically fit
Have good communication skills

Job Category: Catering & Hospitality.
Location: Riverbank Primary, Luton.
Start Date: Immediate Start.
currently £8.75 per hour.
Hours per week: 15 hours.

DBS REQUIRED

About us
Riverbank Primary in Luton. The school provides all the school dinners for the school and cooks every day, using fresh produce where possible.

We are looking for a General Kitchen Assistant to support the school’s team in the preparation of school dinners, serving the children and cleaning up after service.

About you
Contact us if you:

• Have some experience of working in a kitchen;
• Want to work in a school;
• Are friendly and a good communicator;
• Are passionate about children eating a healthy school dinner;
• Want to be part of a large team;