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Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Lynton House, Redbridge Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.47

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Hall North, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30

We will pay either £35 per hour and £150 per week expenses, or £38 per hour (no expenses).

In this varied and challenging role, you will work with both Health & Social Care colleagues to provide an excellent Social Work Service.
In West Sussex we have a real focus on strengths-based approaches and community led support; both yourself and the team will be working hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission, wherever possible.
As an experienced Social Worker, your focus will be on delivering statutory social work service. This includes undertaking complex work, and ensuring work is delivered in a timely manner. You will work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future. You will remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will also carry a small complex case load and supervise a small number of staff within the team, including supporting our duty function.

The role will involve you working with the Northern area Social work teams. These teams comprise the Mid-Sussex, Horsham and Crawley teams, working out of County Hall North and Crawley Library (if designated to work with the Crawley team). To provide an accountable statutory social work service to those people who access or need the service to include assessment, planning and review. The worker is expected to work within organisational, policy and legislative requirements.

Key Accountabilities
•Act as a professional representative for the service by working with a focus on delivering services to those people who access or need the service, acting with integrity, professionalism and respect on behalf of the organisation, ensuring at all times that the needs of individuals are paramount.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Prepare for, and work with individuals, families, carers, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances, implement care packages and evaluate and monitor progress considering best value care package options.
• Participate in a help desk/duty system and manage a caseload under regular supervision. Assess needs, risks and options taking into account legal and other requirements. Work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies and gain a good understanding of all the relevant health, voluntary and private services in the area.
• Report any allegation or suspicions of abuse or potential abuse of a vulnerable person to an immediate manager or supervisor. Contribute to Safeguarding Investigations and child/adult protection planning where appropriate.
• Use professional knowledge to negotiate with and on behalf of those people who access or need the service and with a wide range of providers and other professionals.
• Ensure effective implementation of department policies and procedures in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken and produce case reports and correspondence for a variety of audiences including meetings, conferences, court, panels and other agencies.
• To contribute to initiatives and development work as required.
• To develop effective working relationships and communicate effectively with those people who access or need the service, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals in order to deliver the appropriate interventions.
• Prepare for, attend, contribute and participate fully in supervision.
• Support Family Aides/Community Support Workers and sessional workers in providing care and support for vulnerable people and their families as required. Assist in supervision and mentoring of students as appropriate.
• Ensure the best value use of resources particularly when commissioning work.
• Responsible for small expenditures from an agreed budget when appropriate. E.g. making necessary purchases in relation to situations arising with people who access or need the service.
• Responsible for the care of, accuracy, confidentiality, security and maintenance of all individuals’ records and related manual and/or computerised information, including highly sensitive and confidential adult/child protection issues.
• Support equality and diversity and respect individuals, carers and colleagues regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin. Challenge oppressive practice and behaviour.
• Remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct in order to uphold a high quality seamless service. Identify own continuing professional development needs and strive to meet these.
• Equalities - Supports equality and diversity and respects anyone in contact with, working for and using the services provided by West Sussex County Council regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin.

It is a generic SW role - They will be undertaking general social work within a locality team as per the role profile. We work with customers from 18 to end of life irrespective of conditions.

Work that will be undertaking will include but not limited to :
Adult Safeguardings
Care Act Assessments and reviews
Mental capacity Assessments
Working and contributing to a duty rota as required

The candidate will be expected to spend 2-3 days per week doing visits, and the rest of the time can be worked from home.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : 42 York Street, Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.00

The Kingston Cluster Team support provide administrative and general digital support to critical activities. We specifically support the Emotional Health Service, Mental Health Support Team, Educational Psychology Service, Early Help, Referral and Assessment, Front Line, Safeguarding and Child Protection Services.

The role will support the Social Care Services
Skills and experience
Experience of working in a business support capacity providing a wide range of administrative support.
Fantastic customer service experience - interacting with internal and external users is a core requirement through face to face, telephone and email enquiries.
Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and users to ensure effective customer service and strong collaboration.
A working knowledge of using a wide range of MS Office or Google packages, including word, Excel and PowerPoint and Google docs, slides and sheets.
Experience of accurately recording and inputting data/financial information within agreed timescales.
Experience of updating and maintaining databases, providing statistical reports.
Experience of providing high-level meeting support including organising and taking minutes
Personal attributes
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A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values (trust, empower. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.
Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. Microsoft or Google software.
Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach.
Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families.
Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : Guildhall Complex, Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15
Salary: £16.00

Job Category : Legal
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: £20.10

Key Tasks and Accountabilities: Democratic Services Officer

1. Proactively support and lead on all aspects of work relating to the Council’s decision making structure, including providing advice and support to Members, officers, stakeholders and citizens.
2. Responsibility to ensure that all decisions are taken in accordance with all legal and constitutional requirements.
3. Proactively manage and support all aspects of the Member / Officer decision making having regard to local procedures, council policy and best practice.
4. Advise Members and officers on legal and constitutional requirements of the decision making process and relevant legislation.
5. Contribute to providing efficient and effective support to all Members.
6. To lead on supporting all aspects of Cabinet, Council and Committee meetings including preparing reports and agendas, attending meetings to take minutes of the formal proceedings and advising on constitutional requirements.
7. Lead on advising Members and officers concerning relevant legislation and procedures relating to the remit of individual committees.
8. To assist the Corporate Governance Manager with the review, development and enhancement of the Council’s Constitution to ensure that it meets current legislative requirements and best practice.
   KNOWLEDGE:
   Thorough understanding of legislation in respect of local authority decision making
   Knowledge of the Member Code of Conduct.
   Knowledge of and ability to use computer packages (including Modern.gov and Microsoft Office).

QUALIFICATIONS:
A qualification in the field of local government structures or decision making is desirable
EXPERIENCE:
Experience of working at a similar level within a local authority or large public organisation.
Experience of managing Committee work programmes.
Experience of delivering training on the Member Code of Conduct and aspects of the Council’s constitution.

Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : Nottingham Community Housing Association
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 12:00
Salary: £9.50

Wet clean kitchen and toilet areas. Dry clean (dust and hoover) high and low level. Wet clean touch points such as door handles, stair rails etc. to help prevent spread of any infection. COSHH awareness as mixing chemicals. Hoovering. Empty bins including kitchen, toilets and recycling bins.

Job Category : Administrative / Clerical
Location : Swale House, Swale and Maidstone Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 19.50
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.83

To provide an effective and quality service to customers of Swale Borough Council and be the first point of contact for all services.

1. To answer and respond to face to face, telephone and electronically delivered queries to the Customer Services Centre establishing which service is required and ensuring that appropriate information and advice is given.
2. To interpret queries/problems that are generated by enquiries from customers in order to generate solutions to meet their needs.
3. To re-route enquiries to the appropriate contact when unable to resolve a customer query and to monitor all responses.
4. To provide feedback to customers on the status of their enquiries and to record customer satisfaction using set criteria.
5. To contribute to continual improvements in customer care by embracing all new IT and systems developments and by giving regular feed-back to the CSC Manager.
6. To apply operating standards when responding to each call, to follow the Authority’s complaints procedure when appropriate, to ensure that customers are always provided with a responsive and efficient service.
7. Any other duties, as determined by the CSC Manager, to be carried out to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Essential Criteria
Comprehensive understanding of a Customer Services Environment

Some experience of providing a customer focused front-line enquiry service via the telephone, face to face and using all electronic communications

Accurate keyboard and proficient computer skills in data entry with the ability to operate telephone equipment effectively at the same time

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with a polite, efficient and courteous manner. Able to deal sensitively with distressed, agitated, confused or irate customers

Ability to recognise and handle sensitive and confidential information

Self motivated, able to work with minimal supervision but also a team player

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Stockholm Road Depot, Hull City Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 06:30
End Time : 16:45
Salary: £10.19

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: £29.91

Corporate Finance - Wholly Owned Company (WOC) Management Accountant

Hybrid model for home working – Denis to clarify what the MDs need
Driving will be crucial – public transport not great across the whole area
This person will be a council employee but workload will be from the two MDs
Office location - primarily council – but new vista homes has a premises so likely there a lot of the time

Background
Stephanie is the line manager for this role – Head of Corporate Finance
New Vista Homes – the housing element – this still isn’t yet acquiring sites but has five currently – it’s a starting company but it’s ambitions are currently across the five sites with a mixture of property-types on the sites
Care is Central – this is trading but they are turning over £1m for the last financial year (but this was only part of the year) – this is expected to grow quickly
Management account needs to do the hands on and the day to day but to help support the organisations to grow
Quite difference in culture already across the two orgs
MD of New Vista – will be the most demanding customer – high level process
As the organisations grow, they will likely need to separate out the roles given the two different markets and needs will be significant. Could end up with two teams, one in each organisation
More senior finance management will probably be needed – 18-24 months
Someone who is ambitious and looking to develop and quickly - the organisations will grow and this person will be able to have good choice
Council provide the financial services to the organisations and they will have a broader team to fall back on VAT, treasury management
Completely adept at management accounting, budget monitoring reports, analysis – comfortable presenting this back to boards
Experienced in presenting to variety of boards
Pretty simple numbers to start with but these companies will grow very quickly
Project and investment appraisal – lots of variables with the housing company especially – how do we get the mix right of social housing VS new build
Project / investment appraisal side – financial planning needs
Person
CCAB or CIMA
Someone who is ambitious and looking to develop and quickly
Need someone who is an all-rounder – covers the technical skills but also discuss complex finance issues with non-finance employees
Not necessarily a local government person or public sector employee we are looking for
We need someone who we feel can grow into this role and with the companies
A very good senior business partner could have the potential to move to this level
Doesn’t need to be housing or care based – but the skill set to understand investments and appraisals
Housing or construction experience would be good but not essential
Public sector experience would be nice to have but not essential

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country. As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work. The finance department is at the forefront of the Council’s exciting plans for the future. We are an ambitious and forward thinking Council with a strong financial position and a growing tax base and commitment to continuous improvement. We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support our Adult Social Care Directorate. Acting as a principal point of contact they will support a portfolio of service managers, providing effective support and challenge to these senior colleagues within the Council. Key responsibilities will include: - providing high quality financial services to senior stakeholders - management of a small team - support to the Head of Financial Support to provide input to the development of business strategy and plans. - Hybrid working If you are suitably qualified and have experience in working at a senior, strategic level within a fast faced finance team we would love to hear from you.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Romford Library, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £23.00

Job Purpose:
To undertake all accounting for the Pension Funds of the three authorities complying with statutory requirements

To ensure that senior managers and members receive correct and consistent financial advice in relation to pension fund accounting and investment decisions, financial frameworks, policies and legislation
Communicating Openly and Effectively
Communicates complex information to others effectively
Is a clear and persuasive communicator, using influencing and negotiating skills when necessary
Actively listens to, respects and values the view of others
Presents succinct, well-balanced information orally and in writing, with clear outcomes
Sets up opportunities to influence others prior to decisions being made
Understands and responds to organisational politics
Facilitates discussions to achieve collective objectives
Creates an environment where teams are encouraged and developed, to enable them to communicate effectively
Has knowledge of policy, procedures and legislation that support safeguarding children and adults activity, and communicates this to their staff
Knows what to communicate and where to report if they are concerned about an adult or child being at risk of abuse (*Adult and Children’s Services)

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £13.66

PURPOSE OF THE JOB ROLE

To be a mobile member of the Estates & Neighbourhood Services Team operating across all areas of the borough.
To carry out site inspections to report on health & safety, property conditions, identify repairs and other maintenance issues.
To collect and transport belongings, goods, refuse and other items from communal areas, offices, stores, sheds, garages, voids, and residential properties for storage, use or disposal.
To carry out and assist the general teams with Fire Risk Actions across the borough.
To carry out general cleansing of communal internal and external estate areas, including graffiti removal, using, when required, specialist equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, extension poles, etc. as directed.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in working with cleaning materials and equipment.
Experience in using hand and power tools.
Working with members of the public, particularly the elderly and vulnerable.
General labouring including manual handling and working at height.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Able to write memos, letters, and simple reports and communicate effectively.
Able to undertake basic inspections using guidance and information provided
Able to use IT commensurate to the role including via mobile devices
Knowledge of the correct and safe use of hand and power tools.
Ability to deal helpfully and tactfully with customers.
Able to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Knowledge of repairs reporting and basic maintenance.
Knowledge and the use of cleaning equipment.
Good awareness and knowledge of Health and Safety.
Commitment to and understanding of Equal Opportunities.
An awareness of the needs of vulnerable groups in the local community.
Working knowledge of site safety and practices in relation to yourself & others

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Time Square, Bracknell Forest Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.38

Looking for a dynamic and reflective manager who is able to work hybrid with 3 days in the office, 2 days at home. Someone with experience of providing reflective supervision, good knowledge of CIN, CP , CLA and proceedings. Knowledge of Family Safeguarding model desirable but not mandatory.

Job Category : Administration
Location : Durban House, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.17

Please note we require 6 people for an immediate start, and for a minimum of 2 months. The staff will join the team set up for the Homes for Ukraine scheme, to assist with home visits, DBS checks and other admin tasks. Ideally the candidate will already have a DBS. The role is based in Bognor, with some home working and travel across West Sussex. There is flexibility to work out of other locations as required.

Please note we are currently reviewing our home / office working arrangements and will be trialling working 4 days per week from Durban House Bognor Regis, It is subject to change but are very keen to see the return of working together from the office.
About you
For this role, you will be expected to demonstrate relevant skills and experience including:
A ‘can do’ attitude
Motivated to provide an excellent service
Excellent listening, customer service and people skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to identify solutions to overcome challenges
Integrity, openness and awareness of others
Ability to communicate effectively face to face, by telephone, video call and written correspondence
Flexible
Good working knowledge of administration systems within a similar environment
Good attention to detail and data entry skills
Sound and accurate overall IT knowledge including Microsoft Office
Experience of undertaking inspections or visiting people in their own homes (desirable)
Own vehicle to use for property visits (desirable)
Full, clean driving licence
Business Insurance and MOT
You will be required to undergo a DBS check

Communities Support staff
The Communities Directorate are seeking 6-8 people for an estimated period of 6 weeks to support an existing team with activity for the Homes for Ukraine scheme and tasks across the Directorate.
Property visits
Prior the visit
Receiving details of properties needing a visit and details of the staff member you will be making the visit with (your buddy)
Coordinate with your visit buddy where to meet, who is driving etc
Ensure you have all necessary paperwork for visit
At the visit
Provide a professional and welcoming approach
Explain what will happen at the visit and ask if there are any questions
Undertake visit using property visit framework and template
Making clear notes for all areas on the form
Answer any questions as required
Through conversation raise any potential issues or things for consideration e.g. smoke detector, covers for ponds, pets etc
Through conversation ask questions about how the Sponsor and guests will share facilities
As required, check DBS documents following guidance and record documents seen
Thank the homeowner for their time
After the visit
Immediately raise any safeguarding concerns to Community Hub by phone
Send completed paperwork to Community Hub by email or drop off paper copies or enter details of Property visit on system and file paperwork
DSB checks and booking in property visits
Contacting Sponsors to introduce WSCC to them and provide a professional and welcoming approach
Provide information, advice and guidance
Commence basic DBS process if appropriate
Book in time for property visit
If enhanced DBS is required, book in time for Teams video call
Make Teams video calls for Enhanced DBS checks
Complete application
Check documents in line with guidance
Update systems
General administration and customer service tasks
Provide admin and customer service support for a range of tasks across the Directorate, these could include:
Triaging request and responding to emails
Answering inbound telephone calls
Making out bound telephone calls
Providing information, advice, guidance and signposting
Helping residents access practical support
Using a number of WSCC systems to provide customers with support
Completing administration tasks e.g. data entry, logging information, updating records, ordering products, raising requests

Job Category : Administration
Client Location : Durban House, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.01

To keep up with the demand for courses we really need to expand the number of trainers that we currently have.
Courses are run Monday to Sunday and some evenings. We are looking for trainers to work from home or at a venue in East and West Sussex.
Courses are 2.45 hours and trainers would have to have strong internet, laptop with camera and microphone and be able to troubleshoot low level tech issues
Trainers can work flexibly across the days ie they can do just a morning course or a morning and afternoon or 3 courses, Morning, Afternoon and Evening
Working as part of a small team you will be responsible for handling large volumes of
inbound client calls to support driver training courses that are delivered by West & East
Sussex County Council on behalf of Sussex Police.
Excellent Admin skills. Experienced call taker, with excellent customer service skills. Strong Admin skills in office process packages.
Candidate will receive training in the office in Bognor Regis and will be 8.15 am – 4.15pm (30 mins lunch and 1 evening 30 mins early finish)
After the training is complete the role will be a blended approach (this may change to full time in the office) but at present will be half at home and half in the office.

Job Category : Administration
Location : County Hall, West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £10.60

Please note the candidate will be required to spend one day per week in the Chichester office.
Key Skills:

1. Able to organise and manage self in order to meet deadlines, be self-aware and able to respond constructively to situations, balancing competing demands and recognising when to seek help appropriately. To take responsibility for own performance and to be proactive in relation to own work and professional development.
2. Ability to work in partnership with colleagues and a variety of internal and external partners in order to deliver the most effective service.
3. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to negotiate and influence others in order to secure desired outcomes.
4. Ability to provide guidance and advice to all enquiries in a timely manner. Taking ownership of enquiries and providing proactive feedback on progress and outcomes ensuring contacts are escalated if appropriate.
5. Highly accurate IT and keyboard skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and be adept and proactive at picking up new technologies quickly.
6. Effective and proactive diary management, (re)prioritisation and booking of meetings, events etc, liaison with colleagues, partners, and customers to manage expectations effectively and provide a positive interaction with/for the Assistant Director(s) and Directorate.