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Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.84

We are looking for 2 YJS Sessional Wokers -
This will be to undertake work - 8-10 hours per month
ad hoc work where the hours may vary with may than the stated hours mentioned

You will supervise and support young people to fulfil aspects of their court orders. Reparation (repairing of harm) is a core element of a young person’s intervention whilst working with the Youth Justice Service and you will play a vital role in ensuring this takes place as well as supporting with other opportunities and intervention across the service. Building relationships, as well as the ability to challenge appropriately any negative behaviours, are key attributes to these roles. A working knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures would also be beneficial. Full training will be provided to support and strengthen the attributes candidates already hold.

1. To collect young people from their accommodation and transport to and from placements
2. To supervise young people at placements
3. To support young people at placements and encourage positive attitude and behaviour
4. Supporting young people to complete other specific intervention work – for example – completing offending behaviour programmes or basic qualifications
5. To motivate and encourage young people to complete tasks whilst at placements, in order to fulfil the reparation element of their order
6. To be confident in working in partnership and building relationships with our community placements
7. To be able to prevent anti-social behaviour at placements by following in-house safety procedures
8. An understanding of how to deal appropriately with challenging behaviour
9. To commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month- This role will require some evening and weekend working in line with the needs of the service
10. To liaise with the Reparation Coordinator in respect of engagement and/ or concerns
11. Use the Council’s lone worker monitoring service to ensure personal safety
12. Attend regular supervision sessions with Reparation Coordinator
13. To undertake any other such duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time

Job Category : Interims
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £276.79 per day

The Senior PM/BS role would include (but not necessarily limited to) -

• Management and control of the schemes and team of PM/BS's in place to undertake the planned capital works across the Corporate & Commercial estate, reporting to the Capital Projects Manager on a regular basis.
• Responsibility for progress monitoring of the planned works in place.
• Collating and maintaining budget records in conjunction with the contract officers team.
• Technical Advice to the team members as required.
• All the duties of the PM/BS role (should they be required to undertake some of the works as cover for their PM/BS team)
  Dealing with and delegating any reactive or emergency works that may arise across the Corporate & Commercial estate to one of the PM/BS team supporting them technically where required.

Technical/Experience must haves -

• Degree or equivalent qualification in building surveying or project management discipline
• Solid PM/BS background and experience within the industry including budgetary control
• Previous experience of team management and programme delivery within the building surveying/construction project management field of works programmes £2M+
• Excellent English literacy, report writing and communication skills
• Ability and experience in use varying Microsoft software packages

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £375.64

50% of time;
Develop, Plan & Implement the revised Public Procurement regime including but not confined to:
The review & amendment of CSOs
The review & amendment of all procurement documentation the production of guidance for use notes
Must be MCIPS qualified or with demonstrable experience and delivery success
Experience required of public procurement and of procurement in Local Authorities (some private sector experience would be desirable)
Blended working/remote working with no more than 1 week per month in the Dockside office

The review & transformation of processes & procedures to support the above
Other 50% of time;
Review, plan deliver savings & benefits already identified as potentials and, identify further opportunities
Review, develop & implement a procurement assurance compliance process for use across the Councils
Develop & implement procurement performance measurement and reporting process

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.37

The Violence Reduction Coordinator will coordinate the delivery of interventions tackling serious crime alongside the work of the local community and partner agencies - including the Metropolitan Police, local authorities, youth services, health services, VCS, and criminal justice agencies in line with Newham’s Violence Reduction Plan and MOPAC’s Violence Reduction Unit framework. This work will be underpinned by evidence and intelligence–driven approaches to help identify the underlying risk factors that can lead to violence, diagnose the problem and then assist in the development and the delivery of partnership plans and interventions to tackle them.
KNOWLEDGE:

Good understanding of factors leading to and involved in violence and vulnerability related crime and influencing factors affecting offending and victimisation.
Working knowledge of Crime and Disorder Act (1998) and other relevant legislation.
Good working knowledge of current issues in criminal justice related to VAWG agenda, including domestic abuse and other harmful practices.
Good working knowledge of current issues in criminal justice related to Gang and knife related crime, serious violence including youth violence, links of girls and gangs, exploitation and county lines.
Working knowledge of legislation related to sharing and disclosure of information.
Working knowledge of outcome based performance management.
Educated to degree level or appropriate relevant experience.
EXPERIENCE:

Proven experience of developing multi-agency partnerships to deliver action plans, initiatives and strategies.
Experience of working on VAWG (specifically domestic abuse) agenda and roles and responsibilities of various agencies involved in responding to it.
Experience of working on gang and knife crime agendas and the roles and responsibilities of various agencies involved in responding to it.
Experience of commissioning and performance monitoring for effective contract management.
Supporting and developing multi-agency protocols and strategies.
Development and delivery experience of violence and vulnerability strategy and work programmes
Experience of leading and governing partnership programme delivery
Experience of managing budgets including grant allocations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Proven management and/or supervision experience and ability to support senior management to develop a team.
Proven ability work on own initiative and particularly use your initiative to resolve issues whilst keeping management fully informed of progress and seeking guidance when needed.
Ability to commission services in response to identified needs, understanding the principle of best value and monitoring the performance of commissioned services where appropriate.
Proven ability to plan and execute multi-agency partnership programmes, initiatives and strategies.
Proven ability to develop successful partnerships, engaging key partners.
Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication and experience of high level report writing and presentation of reports to varying audiences including elected members and senior management.

Job Category : Engineering & Surveying
Location : London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.55

Main Purpose of the Job/Key Objectives:
To be part of the Network Management Team & assist the Network Traffic Manager in the delivery of LBH’s Statutory Network Management Duty under the Traffic Management Act 2004, (TMA 2004) in an effective and efficient manner to ensure continuous improvement in reducing congestion on Havering’s road networks, and that of adjoining authorities in accordance with the Council’s Network Management Duty under the TMA 2004.
Job Context:

1. The post holder reports to the Network Manager
2. The post holder has no line management responsibility
3. The postholder will be required to work occasionally outside ‘normal’ office hours / as required by their line manager upto 36 hours per week.
4. The post holder has no budget responsibility.
5. To assist with maintaining and organising effective provision of a service with the use of specialist technical advice, guidance and expertise in network management.
6. To co-ordinate works and legislative compliance to contribute to the delivery of the Council’s objectives and priorities.
7. To deliver a specialist service, carrying out a range of skilled activities in coordinating highway activity to maximise service quality and continuity.
   Experience
   ⦁ Detailed knowledge of New Roads & Street Works Act legislation
   ⦁ Detailed knowledge of the new Traffic Management Act legislation
   ⦁ Detailed knowledge of the London Permit Scheme (LOPs)
   ⦁ Knowledge of legislation relevant to the service
   ⦁ Good knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations, to be able to carry out risk assessments and take remedial action where necessary.
   ⦁ Experience of technical skills associated with the relevant service area.
   ⦁ Evidence of successful innovation, initiative and consistent achievement in either a public sector or private sector environment.
   ⦁ Experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of internal, external bodies and customers as part of developing effective service delivery.
   ⦁ Comprehensive knowledge of the service area and an ability to assess the impact of legislative and / or administrative changes affecting the service.
   ⦁ Knowledge of the requirements of relevant Health and Safety legislation.  Minimum 5 years working within Local Authority environment or utility industry  Detailed Knowledge of EToN systems.
   Qualifications
   ⦁ Valid New Roads & Street Works Accreditation, supervisor level Units 1-16
   ⦁ This role is the equivalent to an HNC in civil engineering, therefore the post holder should hold this qualification or equivalent
   Working conditions/circumstances
   The post holder will be regularly on site and based remotely

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Shirehall, Shropshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary; £14.86

Do you have the following values in practice?

Trust
Communication
Engagement
Having collective team goals
Ambition to be the best

If so, then this could be the role for you.
Exciting opportunities have arisen for qualified Social Workers, Occupational Therapist, Nurse or other appropriate professional qualification to join our award-winning Integrated Community Services (ICS) Team.
The service encourages a ‘Home First’ approach, ‘right care, right time, right place’, working closely with our in-house CQC Registered reablement service, START and partner agencies.
As a Social worker you will be actively involved in facilitating complex discharges from Acute and Community Hospitals within Shropshire and within neighbouring counties to repatriate Shropshire residents back home whilst also providing an Admission Avoidance service.
If you’re someone who wants to do the best job possible, who approaches everything with passion, tenacity, courage and purpose, then we want you to work with us. The job entails undertaking a wide range of duties, so a flexible approach to your work is required. The role includes working under pressure at times of high demands from our system partners and having personal drive.

In collaboration with other professionals make assessment of individual need and implement and monitor the agreed support plan and keeping safe plan, as appropriate.
Consider and assess Mental Capacity and co-ordinate Best Interest decision making forums where appropriate. Documenting decisions and assessments accurately.
The ability to recognise where a Deprivation of Liberty or a restriction may be an issue. Liaising with registered providers when a referral to the DOL’s Team is appropriate.
To contribute to the development of all aspects of the team and the service provided.
To co-ordinate the use of all resources promoting the creative and flexible use of personal budgets to meet eligible needs and accessing community services and activities
To maintain accurate records with relevant, objective, detailed information and with accuracy in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
To attend and participate in team meetings, supervision and performance and appraisal and any quality assurance processes.
To take part in duty systems, as required.
To comply with safe systems of work in accordance with the Department’s Health and Safety and Welfare policies and procedures.
To develop an understanding and awareness of issues related to equal opportunities, valuing people and anti-discriminatory practice and to demonstrate this in carrying out your duties.

Responsible for promoting continuing personal and professional/vocational development of self through staff development processes.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Mount McKinley Building, Shropshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £24.02

We require 2 qualified social workers with experience of working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people to join our new UASC & Pathways Team. The Team works with 16/17 year old unaccompanied young people and also a number of 16/17 year old young people looked after in supported accommodation who are not UAS. We have added capacity and you will be joining a team of experienced social workers and support staff. You must be a QSW with a good understanding of statutory duties in respect of children looked after transitioning to adulthood, and experience of working with UASCs if at all possible, although some training can be provided for an experienced QSW.
Advanced SW rate available for an experienced worker & assignment will be for 6 months initially whilst we recruit to permanent posts.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £15.40

The Central Placement Team is looking for an experienced worker with a health or social care background (preferably) to undertake placement searches for care home placements for adult social care service users. Candidates need to have knowledge of the area of work, ideally with experience of use Liquidlogic client management system. Sound negotiation, administration skills required. IT literate, good people skills. Post is home based currently so candidates need to have access to broadband and wifi, however we are encouraging office based working and looking to co-locate in Bromley with health colleagues.

Job Category : Financial
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.63

The candidate shall work within the London Borough of Hillingdon Transactional Finance service, as part of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. They shall be carrying out a mixture of Administration and Finance related tasks.

Accounts Receivable
• To provide an effective, efficient and quality service to maximise collection and recovery of all invoices/recovery notices issued.
• To determine appropriate recovery action required on invoices/recovery notices.
• To process credit notes, refunds, write-offs, statements, standing orders and ensuring collection of direct debits and rejected direct debits are carried out within direct debit regulations.

Accounts Payable
• The prompt and accurate matching of invoices and credit notes to Purchase Orders for supplier payment, ensuring that financial regulations and statutory obligations are met
• Payment of invoices submitted via the Social Care Provider Portal
• Investigation and resolution of invoices on hold

. QUALIFICATIONS
A level, NVQ3, or BTEC level qualification or equivalent (relevant experience can be considered as an alternative)

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working within a financial environment in a large organisation for more than two years.
Experience of working in a creditors ledger/Accounts Payable Department
Practical experience in debt recovery and credit control.
Experience of organising and managing a varied workload in order to meet deadlines and set targets
Experience of financial reconciliations and using Excel in the workplace
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Good numerical skills in order to carry out calculations, adjustments and entries to accounts accurately.
Advanced IT skills, experience of using MS Office applications and ability to use a wide range of software in particular Microsoft products, Google documents and financial packages to achieve work objectives and statistical data.
Good verbal and written communication skills to deal confidently with customers and staff in difficult circumstances
Ability to set and maintain timetables and priorities
To be able to meet set targets and achieve excellent attendance and time keeping standards and be available to customers, meet deadlines and complete projects.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Docks Office, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.00

Exciting opportunity to join the VoG Adult Safeguarding Team as an Adult Safeguarding Officer. Previous experience as a Social Care Officer (or similar) within a statutory Adult services role is essential. The ability to work under direction and on your own intuitive is a necessary requirement of the role. You will be aiding the Safeguarding team in undertaking its statutory duty in line with Social Services and Well-being act and Wales Safeguarding procedures, which will include being part of a duty rota. You will be a good communicator and be able to engage effectively with Adults at Risk their families, friends and advocates and professionals. You will be aware of the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Human Rights Act and Wales Safeguarding Procedures and have a commitment to your professional development in this area.

Job Category : IT
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week :m36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £15.17

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

Job Category : IT
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.91
Role Purpose
The post holder will be the main source of expertise on the Parking IT Management System, and other bespoke service specific IT systems and will be responsible for coordinating and supporting developments / enhancements to service delivery through sophisticated technology and their integrations with other relevant IT systems.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Experience

⦁ Extensive experience in the use of IT systems and understanding the role that they play in delivering high volumes services, preferably transport related.
⦁ Experience of delivering or supporting the delivery of new service developments, through IT upgrades or enhancements.
⦁ Experience of acquiring data from primary or secondary data sources, maintaining databases/data systems for the purpose of service intelligence, as well as statistical presentation.
⦁ Experience in gathering and interpreting data, presenting results in a clear and concise manner.

Knowledge / skills

⦁ Extensive knowledge of parking legislation and operational requirements.
⦁ Excellent verbal and written communications.
⦁ Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

Abilities
The ability to develop string relationships with all stakeholders and negotiate co-operation and support from all to achieve service objectives

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Stockholm Road Depot, Hull City Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary : £9.79

PURPOSE:
To work in teams which are Area-based, to transform and improve the cleanliness and environmental standards of the city which meets the aspirations of its communities

Job Category : Financial
Location : Priory House, Central Bedfordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary; £11.70

The main purpose of the role is to undertake telephone call appointments and/or home visits to gather financial information and evidence from clients to support the financial assessment process for care services and to advise clients on the charging process, then to carry out the completion of financial assessments. To provide advice to clients on potential benefits they can claim and how to access additional follow up assistance with the Pension Service and other agencies. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills to liaise with our clients or their representatives and care management teams. The successful candidate will be customer focused, organised and able to work independently but also work collaboratively and be a supportive team player. An up to date knowledge of benefits would be an advantage but training will be provided as appropriate. Use of a car, full driving licence with business cover is needed.