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Contract, Full Time
London
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : 48 STATION ROAD, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 38.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £20.02

Wet trade multi traders required- Plastering ceilings, walls essential not just patch, will be required to paint, tiling, and all other finishes should be included- additional trades would be preferred but predominantly skilled in wet trades.
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

  1. Carrying out carpentry work identified on job ticket to an
    agreed standard ensuring any associated work is completed
    or reported back to manager.
  2. To undertake the basic duties and responsibilities of the post
    within a framework, this upholds and furthers our Equal
    Opportunities Policies and delivers effective and appropriate
    services fairly and without discrimination.
  3. Measuring up for required materials i.e. Doors, fittings etc.
  4. Erect, use and dismantle access equipment i.e.. Steps, ladders,
    platforms.
  5. First fixing: - floor joists, frames, linings, stud partitions, floor
    boarding, stairs and handrails, fascia boards and soffits etc.
  6. Prepared to provide an emergency out of hours service on a
    rota basis (where required).
  7. Record and document all work activities and submit information
    to required timescales.
  8. To be responsible for personal Health and Safety and for those
    affected by your actions or omissions.
  9. Follow Health and Safety instructions given by a Co-ordinator.
    Actively make use of risk assessments system.
  10. To be responsible for undertaking weekly vehicle checks and
    reporting defects to the Co-ordinator.
  11. Any other duties as deemed necessary by senior staff.
    Ref: CM 01 2
    PERSON SPECIFICATION
  12. Ability to build good relations with Client Officers and customers.
  13. To be able to deal with customers in a professional, friendly and
    considerate manner.
  14. Ability to manage personal workload and cope with a variety of
    tasks.
  15. Must be able to use initiative to assess situations and decide on
    appropriate action.
  16. Must have a responsible attitude and show genuine concern for all
    works carried out.
  17. Ability to work to a high standard of quality and efficiency
    motivated by performance related payment scheme.
    QUALIFICATIONS
  18. Hold an NVQ level 3, relevant City and Guilds certificate or
    equivalent.
  19. Minimum of 3 years experience is essential.
  20. Hold a full clean driving licence

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Job CategoryTrade & Operatives

Job Category : Trade & OperativesLocation : 48 STATION ROAD, London Borough of HaringeyHours Per Week : 38.50Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 08:00End Time : 16:30Salary: £20.02 Wet trade...

Contract, Full Time
London
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 38.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £14.07

3 Labourers required for fencing
1 Labourer required for roofing team (scaffolding and working at height experience required)
Purpose of the job:

To carry out the full duties associated with the trade of a Labourer.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. To carry out the full duties associated with the trade of a Labourer/Driver including:

a) Carrying our deliveries normally within the borough.
b) Transport to site and erect easy deck scaffolding to be used by others to carry out work later return and safely dismantle and remove.
c) Picking up any rubbish and tipping within the borough.
d) Use Catscan in order to trace and identify pipe work and services in foot paths and verges prior to excavation work being carried out.
e) Working with other trades persons to assist and carry out breaking out and laying concrete/digging holes/ trenches/footing ladders.
f) Sweeping up/tidying sites and alike as directed by our supervisor.

  1. To carry out various labouring work for the repairs service.
  2. Complete daily pro forma and other forms and provide simple reports as required.
  3. Carry out work in accordance with agreed codes of safe working practice.
  4. Take all reasonable care when working in a tenant’s property to protect the tenant’s furniture and fittings and generally to comply with Customer Care Code.
  5. Wear safety clothing and equipment.
  6. Take responsibility for the health and safety activities applicable to the post as set out in the Homes for Haringey policy statements.
  7. Ensure application of good equal opportunities proactive with regard to all duties of the post, to treat all colleagues and service users equally and to challenge any discriminatory practice.
  8. Promote and represent Homes for Haringey at all levels throughout the organisation and to external bodies.
  9. Undertake any other duties consistent with the basic objectives and duties of the post.

Candidate Specification

LABOURER

Knowledge and Experience:
⦁ Must have working knowledge of general labouring including concreting.
⦁ Must be willing to comply with agreed customer care code at all times.
⦁ Must wear safety clothing supplied by Homes for Haringey.
⦁ The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibility with due regard to Homes for Haringey Equal Opportunity Policy.
⦁ Must work in a confined space under Flats Stairs and alike.
⦁ Minimum of 2 years experience.
⦁ Hold a current CSCS card.
⦁ Hold a valid driving licence.
⦁ Participation in Emergency Standby Service as and when required.

Skills and Abilities
⦁ Literate and Numerate
⦁ Must be able to deal sympathetically with tenants questions.
⦁ Must be able to work off ladders and scaffolds

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Job CategoryTrade & Operatives

Job Category : Trade & OperativesLocation : Broadwater Farm Community Centre, London Borough of HaringeyHours Per Week : 38.50Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 08:00End Time : 16:30Salary: ...


Job Category : Admin / Clerical
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: £22.75

  1. Main Functions:
    1 . Circulate draft terms of reference to key partner agencies for comment by end September 2022
  2. Individually invite key partners to the first CDP meeting
  3. Oversee development of the agenda for the CDP meeting
  4. Ensure all papers are send in a timely manner
  5. Check the quality of all presentations
  6. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on promotion of National Drug Strategy (2022)
    Coordinate the work of public health seniors to develop a local joint strategic needs assessment to understand the scale of local drug problems - by end November 2022
    The Combating Drug Partnership is a new local partnership being set up with the responsibility for delivering the National Drug Strategy (2022) at a local level.
    The aim of the CDP is to reduce the harm caused by drugs in Haringey by creating a joint strategic approach to making decisions on delivery to ensure that the ambitions of the National Combating Drugs Outcome Framework are met. The partnership will be made up of senior's from across police, probation, housing, treatment, those with lived experience and the NHS. This reflects the need to tackle drugs at three levels, supply, treatment, and reduction of demand.
    Haringey Director of Public Health is responsible for setting up and overseeing the work of the new CDP. This post will work with the senior members of the public health team to establish the new CDP and help it meet the three requirements by December 2022 of agreeing terms of reference, completing a needs assessment, and developing a strategy

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Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin / ClericalLocation : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of HaringeyHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30Salary: £22.75 Main Functions...

Contract, Full Time
Bromley
Posted 3 years ago


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: £12.41

Working on Subject Access Requests in the Information Management Team
Tasks:
• Main tasks
o Work with Information Coordinators to gather in-scope information
o Review and redact information where necessaary
o Liaise with service heads for quality assurance of in-scope information
o Assist with the responses to information requests – FOI, EIR and SARs
o Assist with the creation and maintenance of a proactive disclosure scheme
o Support the creation, development, and maintenance of an Information Governance framework to ensure compliance information request legislation including the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005.
o Create and review information governance policies
o Review and update information sharing agreements

• Ad hoc duties
o Identifying and proposing new ways of working
o Assist in the creation of training material
o Any other duties commensurate to the role

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Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin / ClericalLocation : Civic Centre, Bromley CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 08:30End Time : 17:00Salary: £12.41 Working on Subject Access Req...

Contract, Full Time
Bromley
Posted 3 years ago


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: £13.71

MAIN PURPOSE:
To provide a high quality comprehensive, effective and efficient business support service to the Mayoral Services Manager, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Excellent knowledge of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
To provide a high standard of customer service in all contact with Members of Parliament, Elected Members, Council officers, Key stakeholders and the general public.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
To deputise and cover for the Mayoral Services Manager as required to support the efficient operation of the Mayor’s Office
To assist with maintaining appropriate administrative systems and procedures to support the efficient operation of the office of the Mayor.
To provide and ensure hospitality and refreshments for visitors to the Mayor’s office.
To provide and ensure effective diary management for the Mayor’s office staff
To provide appropriate administrative support to a range of meetings associated with both Civic and Charity events, including arranging site visits, creating agendas, minuting and distributing minutes as required.
Ensuring the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are fully briefed regarding the diary commitments and has all the necessary papers for all events/engagements.
Assist with arranging both Civic and Charity events, sending out invitations, tickets, corresponding with guests, finalise details for Mayoral Functions and Events and maintain/update guest lists.
Attend and assist at Mayoral events, and if necessary cover for the Mayoral Services Manager if absent.
Assist in producing financial summaries after each event, and an annual overview summary of the Mayor’s finances.
Maintain record of payments received, chase as necessary.
To undertake business support for the production, maintenance and reporting of relevant Business Continuity and Emergency Planning
To ensure correspondence including letters, email and telephone calls are dealt with appropriately, including alerting the Mayoral Services Manager to specific priorities and issues.
The production and distribution of the Mayor’s weekly Business Sheet, and liaise with the Mayoral Attendant and Agency Drivers when the diary assistant is absent.
Ensuring the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are fully briefed regarding the diary commitments and has all the necessary papers for all events/engagements.
Street Collections – liaise with voluntary organisations and Metropolitan Police to arrange dates for collections within the Borough.
Arrange for residents receiving their Pension from Abroad to have their documentation verified and then authorised by the Council.
To ensure up to date contact lists are kept for the Mayoral team, Mayoral Standard List, Presidents and Patrons, Armed Forces Day Representation List, Business Sheet Distribution List , Press, Mayor of Bromley Award Recipients, London and Kent Mayors and Churches for Remembrance Sunday.
To provide and ensure confidentiality and sensitivity in respect of the work of the Mayor’s office at all times.
To raise Purchase Orders and make payments using the Council finance systems appropriately.
To maintain a system to monitor complaints/comments received by the Mayor, monitor and report back on progress to the Mayoral Services Manager and the Mayor.
Seal documents on behalf of the Council for signature by the Mayor/Councillors and a senior solicitor.
Undertake any other duties, as required, commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Mayor’s office.
Maintain and update list of other Boroughs who have attended the Mayor’s events and out of Borough events the Mayor and/or the Deputy Mayor has attended.

To maintain appropriate filing and record keeping arrangements
Overseeing the maintenance of the Scrap books

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Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin / ClericalLocation : Civic Centre, Bromley CouncilHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 08:30End Time : 17:00Salary: £13.71 MAIN PURPOSE:To provide a hig...

Contract, Full Time
Bromley
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Interims
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 37.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £316.33 per day

This Strategic Commissioner post sits within the Integrated Commissioner Service and leads on a range of high profile, transformational work areas. The post holder is responsible for older adult care home market shaping and management (residential, nursing and Extra Care housing) which includes working closely with care home providers to ensure the market is accessible, high quality and able to meet the needs of Bromley older adult residents. The post is also leading on one of the most exciting, cross cutting transformation programmes – the re-procurement of Extra Care Housing. Extra Care housing is independent, shared living with care and support on site and has many examples of being used creatively to support a wider range of clients then are currently being supported in Bromley. The programme is a mix of asset, housing and regeneration work alongside adult social care, care and support commissioning and can transform the way we support and house a large percentage of some of our most vulnerable clients maintaining maximum independence and quality of life.

Much has changed in the care home market during Covid, and as finances are increasingly strained with a growing older adult population with complex health and care needs, the role of the commissioning department has never been so important.
This post would be suitable for someone who enjoys working directly with a range of different providers and is passionate about ensuring we have the right physical infrastructure and care market to support the large older adult population in Bromley. The post holder would be someone who is interested in innovation, looking to other areas for best practice on how we can continue to develop and deliver a thriving care home market that, wherever possible, promotes independence. They will enjoy working with a range of internal and external stakeholders able to ensure that everything we do is done with clients at the heart, challenging processes and systems that fit around public services rather then the journey of the client. The role of the commissioner is to lead, inspire and ensure we have a suitable local, affordable market that meets the needs of our local population.

The successful postholder will have experience working with care providers and or social landlords. Good verbal and written communication skills and confidence in working with data are a must.
KNOWLEDGE

  1. Strong understanding of project management development and delivery
  2. Knowledge of the range of issues pertaining to adult social care, supporting transition, public health, children’s social care and education services; and health and social care integration
  3. Understanding of the key issues facing local government including the pressures on health and social care
  4. Understanding of the principles of co-production and co-design of public services

EXPERIENCE

  1. Experience of managing change projects
  2. Substantive experience of leading commissioning projects through all stages of the commissioning cycle
  3. Experience of working with partners, providers and communities to co-design service delivery models
  4. Experience of working within adult social care, supporting transition, public health, children’s social care and education services; and health and social care integration with substantive experience in at least two of these areas
  5. Experience of working either within a CCG or working alongside CCG partners, ideally as part of developing health and social care integration

QUALIFICATIONS

⦁ Professional and/or management qualification; or relevant management experience at this level
⦁ Degree or relevant subject experience and/or evidence of equivalent knowledge

Job Features

Job CategoryInterim Executive

Job Category : InterimsLocation : Civic Centre, Bromley CouncilHours Per Week : 37.50Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 08:30End Time : 17:00Salary: £316.33 per day This Strategic Commissioner ...

Contract, Full Time
Uxbridge
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.29

The Child Missing Education Officer (CME) will support the lead officer for Children Missing Education and support the work of the Participation Team to ensure it carries out its responsibilities to the highest possible standards and in accordance with legislation and Hillingdon’s CME policies and procedures.
Core responsibilities will include:

  • To support schools and other council officers in the identification and tracking of children missing education in line with Hillingdon’s CME policy.
  • To provide advice and guidance for schools and colleagues on children missing education and escalate referrals to the Multi Agency safeguarding Hub as appropriate.
  • Attendance at children at CIN/CP meetings.
  • The candidate will also support statutory work in relation to Hillingdon's responsibility for NEET young people.

Strong administrative skills are essential for this role.
Please ensure candidates are aware the role is currently temporary and requires a blended work approach with some office based working.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin / ClericalLocation : London Borough of HillingdonHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £16.29 The Child Missing Education Of...

Contract, Full Time
London
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 05:00
End Time : 11:00
Salary: £11.85

Mobile cleaner/driver for a multiple site cleaning team.
Purpose of the Role: Provide a professional, comprehensive cleaning service to the Client on site ensuring all facilities are maintained in a clean state ready for use.
Internal Contacts: Soft Services Manager (SSM), Area Team Leader (ATL), Mobile Supervisor, on site Clients

Duties and Responsibilities:
To carry out general cleaning tasks as requested including mopping, sweeping, dusting, damp wiping, cleaning washrooms, vacuuming, emptying bins & removal of waste. This is to include high levels and periodic work on request.
To ensure a full knowledge and understanding of your designated duties, work areas, activities, and expected standards of performance.
To follow the Operational Facilities Management (OFM)’s sign off procedure for each site and operate the present daily attendance system.
To be aware of, understand and comply with all sites’ fire, evacuation, and induction procedures.
To ensure and maintain high standards of personal hygiene, with particular to hands/fingernails, hair care and general appearance. For reasons of safety whilst working you must wear the allocated uniform, PPE (including Hi Vis), sturdy closed toed shoes (if not issued with safety shoes), and a minimum of jewellery (wedding ring and stud earrings only)
To ensure equipment and materials are used correctly, cleaned, and returned to storeroom at the end of each visit.
To ensure that electrical equipment and machinery is checked for safety prior to and after use and is returned clean and tidily to the allocated storage area.
To understand how to use the allocated chemicals according to the manufacturers/COSHH instructions.
To report any building faults or maintenance issues to the ATL/SSM.
To be responsible for your and others safety and to report any Health & Safety issues immediately to the ATL/SSM.
To drive safely to and from each site using the Council’s allocated vehicle.
To ensure that the vehicle is safety checked on the start and finish of each shift.
To carry out any additional and/or miscellaneous duties as requested by Management.
To attend and actively take part in Toolbox Talks and training session.
Report any absence from the company caused by illness or accident.

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Job CategoryFacilities & Environmental Services

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental ServicesLocation : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of HaringeyHours Per Week : 30.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 05:00End Time : 11:00Salary:...

Contract, Full Time
Beeston, Nottingham
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : Council Offices, Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.00

  1. To take ownership of and resolve customer enquiries and communications including those requiring referral to other services, agencies, stakeholders and organisations by providing assistance, advice and information.
  2. To identify customer needs and expectations, to deliver service requests, ensuring the customer receives an effective service by being efficient, knowledgeable and consistent in delivery, with the objective of achieving first contact resolution.
  3. To respond to telephone, electronic or face-to-face service requests, enquiries and customer communications, utilising Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to improve service delivery and efficiency.
  4. To operate the Council’s cash handling and payment facilities including the acceptance, allocation and reconciliation of payments made.
  5. When applicable, to assist and direct Members of the Council and their guests, contractors, company representatives, members of the public and other visitors to the Town Hall.
  6. To keep up to date with the Council’s activities and to be fully conversant with all information available to the public.
  7. To act as an advocate for the Customer First Contact Centre, promoting positive communication across the organisation encouraging constructive and effective relationships.
  8. To ensure that the terms of the Data Protection Act are adhered to, confidentiality maintained at all times and the guidelines for the release of information are followed.
  9. To support the Customer First Contact Centre in achieving a cycle of continuous improvement through the mentorship and coaching of new and existing Customer Service Advisors when required.
  10. To support the Customer Services Team Leaders in the day-to-day operational management of the Customer First Contact Centre when required.
    Categories of services are subject to on-going review, which may result in amendments being made to the above.

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin / Clerical

Job Category : Admin & ClericalLocation : Council Offices, Broxtowe Borough CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30Salary: £10.00 To take owner...

Contract, Full Time
Newham
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Commercial
Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.37

• Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity
• Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate change
• Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Youth Justice Service (YJS)
• Contribute to the provision of high quality YJS court/interventions services including attending and representing the YJS at both Youth/Crown Court and undertaking bail and remand assessments as required.
• Fulfil a comprehensive range of case management responsibilities for predominantly high and medium risk children and young people including those children and young people subject to ISS, in a custodial setting/subject to custodial licence to the standards identified by the YJB and the YJS Management Board.
• Devise and deliver a range of YJS interventions – including both individual and group work programmes – and be responsible for the enforcement of orders where children and young people fail to comply (breach).; make necessary referrals to support agencies to ensure effective resettlement from custody to the community
• Be responsible for the accurate and up to date maintenance of records and files in accordance with Youth Offending Service procedures and Data Protection legislation using the dedicated YOT databases and associated recording procedures.
• Relevant knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards
• Knowledge of evidence based practice and risk/needs assessment tools
• Experience of writing complex and formal reports for a variety of audiences including PSR, Same Day Reports, Stand Down and Referral Order Panel
Essential Skills Qualifications, accreditation & Registration
You must hold a Probation Officer qualification or be a qualified Probation Officer. In addition, successful candidates must hold the following:
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
PQF Honours Degree/Graduate Diploma and Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice; or Diploma in Probation Studies; or Diploma in Social Work (Probation option); or CQSW (Probation option)
Experience

ESSENTIAL
Experience of working with a wide variety of people who have experienced a range of social/personal difficulties.
Experience of working with diverse communities including promoting equality and valuing diversity.
An understanding and appreciation of equality
Experience of working with individuals and groups in order to motivate and change offending behaviour.
Knowledge and understanding of the work of the Criminal Justice System and the Probation Service.
A working knowledge of relevant legislation and National Standards.
Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice and risk/needs assessment tools.  Experience of working with people who have committed offences.

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Job CategoryCommercial

Job Category : CommercialLocation : Newham Dockside, London Borough of NewhamHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £23.37 • Experience of worki...

Contract, Full Time
Newham
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Nursing
Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.83

The Client is looking for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) only..

The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable for the
assessment of health needs, planning and evaluation of the school health service
delivery, for both individuals and groups within a defined school age population
delegating casework to team members as required. They will work in partnership with
schools, parents/carers and other agencies to achieve the best health outcomes for
children and young people.
As the key health worker, the school nurse will promote the health and well being of
the school-aged child so as to enable each child to reach his/her full potential in line
with Newham‘s inclusive education policy. This will help to minimise effects of social,
cultural and racial inequality.
The post holder will be required to develop a specialist role in areas of school nursing
practice in line with service requirements and their personal development plan.

Job Features

Job CategoryNursing

Job Category : NursingLocation : Newham Dockside, London Borough of NewhamHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £25.83 The Client is looking for ...


Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Chanctonbury Building, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £27.81

Location : Worthing
Working arrangements : There should be a mix of WFH and office and there is also a need to travel across the county at times.
Pay : £35 per hour plus £150 expenses or £38 no expenses

Job description :
In this exciting opportunity, you will provide an accountable statutory social work service to those people who access or need the service, to include assessment, planning, reviewing and safeguarding enquiries. You will act with integrity, professionalism and respect on behalf of the organisations, always ensuring that the needs of individuals are paramount. You will deal with complex cases, working alongside other agencies, dealing with complex family dynamics, managing complex risk levels and considering legal issues.
You will work collaboratively with individuals and family or friend carers to identify people’s strengths, networks and community assets. You will work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and demonstrate a good understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area. You will remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies and codes of conduct as well as Social Work England professional standards in order to uphold a high-quality, seamless service. Tasks will include partnership working, day to day assessment of new referrals, caseload management, working with families and carers, working with clients in crisis whilst managing risk, adult safeguarding and working within the Relevant Statutory frameworks. In this multi-disciplinary setting, your role will also include promoting knowledge of the specialism and representing social work to other disciplines/agencies. You will also assist in fulfilling established quality assurance standards, targets and working together with managers to promote improvements in practice standards. There will be some requirement to work flexibly out of office hours to assist customers, carers and families.

To be qualified for this role, you will possess the ability to communicate effectively, use your own initiative where appropriate in a context of good support and supervision, have compassion and empathy to support individuals who need our services, and be able to manage your own health and well-being due to the emotional demands of the role. You will demonstrate a good theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of social work concepts, and evidence of dealing with complex issues and cases. You will have a good understanding of the necessity of working with partnership agencies including health, housing, education and statutory, voluntary and independent agencies. You will undertake continued professional development and maintain records of your training in line with Social Work England requirements. There will also be a requirement for you to work flexibly to support customers, carers and families. You will be required to travel throughout the County including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job Category : Social Care – QualifiedLocation : Chanctonbury Building, West Sussex County CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate startStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30Salary: £27...

Full Time, Part-time
Tower Hamlets, East London
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Interims
Location : City Reach, Tower Hamlets Homes
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £280.00 per day

To be responsible to the Executive Management Team as a Head of Service to lead and manage a housing Service Centre of approximately 58 staff, with responsibility for setting the strategic direction, planning and coordination of work.

To help deliver the corporate plan ‘Create great homes, great services and great communities’ and to drive the Customer Access Strategy enabling channel shift for the organisation to achieve its priorities
Lead on delivering a first port of call for customer interactions coming into Tower Hamlets Homes and deliver an improved customer experience through successful, efficient, and professional transactions with the aim of resolution that will build our reputation and trust.
Deliver a challenging suite of performance indicators and service standards which balance timeliness, quality, and first-time resolution to deliver a best-in-class service
Be an exemplary lead for customer service change initiatives to develop and deliver the service
Modernise the existing service provision through a continuous improvement approach, support the implementation of new IT solutions, maximising the benefits of it for both customers and colleagues

Job Features

Job CategoryInterim Executive

Job Category : InterimsLocation : City Reach, Tower Hamlets HomesHours Per Week : 35.00Start Date : Immediate startStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:00Salary: £280.00 per day To be responsible to the E...

Contract, Full Time
The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Posted 3 years ago


Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Barry Community Enterprise Centre (BCEC), Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.71

Vale Communities for Work (CfW) is an ‘employability-support’ programme funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Welsh Government and managed by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
We provide employment support to people in the Vale of Glamorgan seeking work (and full-time work if they work part-time).
We are seeking up to 2 Mentors on a temporary basis to help us manage the increase in our workload due to the impact of the Covid crisis on the local employment market and the resultant increase in the number of people looking for work in the Vale of Glamorgan area.

Our CfW Mentors support participants on the programme to look for work by;
• Providing 1:1 bespoke support, initially via phone, with face-to-face support (hopefully available again very soon) in a safe, local setting.
• Creating or improving their CV.
• Providing support with completing Job Applications (especially online).
• Improving ‘job-search’ techniques and information e.g. by identifying the best websites.
• Improving our participants’ interview technique and confidence.
• Assisting participants decide on the best training course options.
• Providing expertise about career options.
• Passing on general and specific employment-sector knowledge, particularly in respect of the local labour market.

We receive over 70% of our referrals from Barry Jobcentre Plus and have excellent working relationships with the staff.

We also have good working relationships with a number of partner Agencies, for example;
• Colleagues from other Depts within the Vale of Glamorgan Council
• DWP staff
• Careers Wales/Working Wales
• other employability-support staff/Agencies who work locally in the Vale
• local Housing Associations
• CfW teams in other Local Authority areas
• Welsh Government colleagues.

For this position, we are seeking candidates who;
• Have experience of supporting people to find work or improve their career
• Are experienced at Mentoring individuals to reach their potential
• Have experience of working in a community development setting

Job Features

Job CategorySocial & Healthcare

Job Category : Social Care – UnqualifiedLocation : Barry Community Enterprise Centre (BCEC), Vale of Glamorgan CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time...

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Job Category : Interims
Location : Broxtowe Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.15

To undertake a range of Plumbing works and minor multi-skilled repairs in residential properties and independent living schemes, works can include leaks to water and heating pipes replacement of baths, sink and wash hand basins. Replacement and repair of taps and waste pipework. there may be times where you will be asked to assist other operatives in there day to day activities and act as a second person / Labourer

Job Features

Job CategoryBuilding Services & Maintenance

Job Category : InterimsLocation : Broxtowe Borough CouncilHours Per Week : 37.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 08:30End Time : 17:00Salary: £10.15 To undertake a range of Plumbing works and...