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Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : 22 Rhoddfa Briardene, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £12.00

Duties and Responsibilities and Job Specific Requirements

1. To provide a high-quality cleaning service and taking full responsibility for specific tasks in communal areas and residential flats within Hostels.
2. To follow all cleaning procedures.
3. To support the councils policies and procedures regarding Health and Safety and safe working practices.
4. To risk assess areas work and tasks to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for employees and public at large.
5. Identify repairs and report the condition of the flats and the communal areas within the hostel/s.
6. Liaise daily with Building Staff and Hostel Supervisor, reporting on operational problems arising, including ASB or other tenancy issues.
7. To provide clear written information to support work undertaken to aid the management team when providing answers to corporate complaints and for use during performance reviews.
8. To ensure customer satisfaction, by working to improve customer service, and provide the highest quality of work in line with service level agreements.
9. To communicate with customers and other service areas by telephone or in person as required.
10. To undergo training and coaching and achieve BICSc training standards.

Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a manner appropriate to individual needs, by phone or in person.
Demonstrates the ability to apply a methodical approach.

Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team, showing a willingness to assist others and a commitment to meeting the objectives of the team.

Demonstrates the ability to work unsupervised.

Job Category : Interims
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £357.60 per day

To support the Head of Pensions and Treasury in the provision of accounting and reporting services for the authority’s pension fund and treasury management functions including the preparation of pension fund annual accounts and treasury management notes to the Council’s statement of accounts.

The post holder will support the Council’s day to day pension fund and treasury management activities including daily cashflow management and providing the necessary instructions and information to treasury advisors and pension fund service providers including the fund’s investment and actuarial advisors.

Job Category : Driving
Location : Ballykine Civic Amenity Site, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Start Date : Immediate start
Salary: £12.80

Scale 1c
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Working within the Environmental Cleansing Service (Refuse Service) the postholder will be required to provide, in a safe and effective manner, a quality and effective recycling service at the Civic Amenity and Recycling Centres, in all weather conditions.

The postholder is the Council’s interface with the public and is required to interact with the public in a courteous and appropriate manner, and to ensure that environmental standards are met and maintained in accordance with site operational conditions and procedures.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Chepstow Community Hospital, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.91

Hospital discharge social worker will need to have previous experience as this post is in Royal Gwent hospital and alone most of the time. Will need to be able to travel between hospital sites.
The Purpose of this Role:-

To facilitate and promote effective planning, co-ordination and communication for individual people who have complex health care needs

To promote the concept of good discharge planning through the integrated working established within Chepstow Community Hospital.

To liaise with the person, family and carers throughout the discharge planning process.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE
A professional social work qualification.
An understanding of key principles of current and emerging provision for adults in health and social care services.
Knowledge of the principles of integration.

EXPERIENCE
The ability to represent and apply the values which underpin social work.
Evidence that service users and carers are central to your work.
Evidence of working with service users and carers with a range of needs.

An ability to support people in finding solutions in a creative and flexible way.
Evidence of ability to work in partnership.

Job Category : Legal
Location : Lincolnshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £20.85

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on locum basis for three months with a view to extend to six.
This is a full -time role which is offered on a remote basis.
The successful locum will be an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work, ideally within local government.
The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority and its partner District Councils.
Strong experience of construction matters is required, particularly of NEC and JCT industry standard form.
An immediate start is required so all candidates with the necessary experience should apply without delay.
Benefits include approachable and flexible management, good relationship with client departments and the chance to be involved in a broad range of work including construction projects, frameworks agreements, collaborative procurements, and subsidy advice.
This is a highly rewarding role offered at competitive market rate to be discussed and agreed upon application.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Must be a lawyer who holds a relevant qualification or has equivalent experience.
Legal skills in one or more areas of expertise and a thorough and working knowledge of all relevant law and procedure in a specialist discipline.
A good. broad, general working knowledge of the law applicable to local government commensurate with grade.
Willing to adapt to new areas of work and take on tasks/duties related to his/her acquired field of expertise competency recognising when he/she lacks the requisite knowledge and requires professional support and supervision.
A competent advocate, if relevant to post and area of work.
A competent legal draftsmen able to depart from precedent to reflect new requirements including in more complex documents.
Interpersonal skills to enable the post-holder to operate at this level, often requiring sensitivity and diplomacy.
Management of a full and substantial workload of matters commensurate with his/her level of expertise.
Able to use his/her skills and expertise to command respect and authority with
those persons who he/she is required to influence, support and advise.
Able to influence and persuade.
Highly effective negotiating skills.
Able to communicate clearly and appropriately both verbally and in writing at all levels.
Understands of the nature of local government in-house legal service and
contributes positively to service development and continuous improvement.
Able to supervise and provide professional support more junior colleagues in a positive and developmental way.
Able to work as an integrated part of the wider Legal Services team, and supportive of colleagues and management.
Able to provide out of hours advice liaison and support to clients requiring immediate advice and decision-making in response to urgent demand.
Able to advise prepare and deliver training.
Knowledge of main office IT packages.
Keep up to date with changes to relevant law and procedure.
Able to travel and keep appointments
The specific knowledge, skills and abilities required with vary depending on the needs of the role. Specific posts may necessitate advanced specialist
knowledge and skills. Post holders should be comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : County Hall, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.79

To enter and administer Insurance claims on internal Insurance system for staff to process claims, and provide general business support and data entry assistance.

This role is hybrid based, there will be occasions where the team are needed in the office notably on the first few days of any successful appointment, but otherwise the majority of them work from home.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Raglan Depot, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 17.50
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 03:30
End Time : 19:00
Salary: £12.00

Your responsibilities are to:-

To complete cleaning tasks of washing floors and walls, sweeping, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting.
To undertake the cleaning of sanitary areas.
To safely operate vacuum cleaners and polishing/scrubbing machines.
To ensure that adequate stock of cleaning materials are maintained.
To report all faults of cleaning equipment to the supervisor.
To ensure the correct use of chemicals at all times.
To work as a member of Monmouthshire’s Facilities Unit at any site.
To undertake any necessary training for the post.
To observe any requirements outlined by the Monmouthshire Facilities Unit Quality Procedural Manual in relation to quality standards.
To observe Health and Safety regulations, as laid down by the authority to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
To abide by the principals and practice of equal opportunity as laid down in the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Mendip Hub, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date :Immediate start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.19

*Successful candidate will be expected on site daily

Social Worker to work in Bath Royal United Hospital to support discharge planning

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified
Location : County Hall, Isle of Wight Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £33.70

We are looking to recruit two experienced team managers to lead two new teams of child support and protection. These teams operate on a 6 week duty cycle , supporting referrals, assessments and planning for child protection, child in need and looked after children and involve in court work. The focus of the team manager role is to ensure the consistency of performance and the quality of social work practice.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Category : Permanent Recruitment
Location : London Borough of Sutton
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Base Salary : £34,809.00

Top Point Salary : £44,628.00
*** THIS ORDER IS FOR PERMANENT ROLE AVAILABLE TO START ASAP - ROLE SET WITH DECEMBER END DATE TO ENSURE CANDIDATES SUBMITTED ***

Salary – (Grade 8): £34,809 - £44,628 (£44,628 unconsolidated maximum)
Social Workers receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month salary followed by a Retention Bonus of £1000 after your first completed year of service, a retention bonus of £2000 after your second completed year, followed by a retention bonus of £3000 every completed year thereafter.

Description of job role and department
⦁ As a social worker in the London Borough of Sutton your role will be to act as an officer of the Local Authority and execute statutory functions ensuring that individuals are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
⦁ You will work in partnership with people, other professionals and agencies and intervene to safeguard individuals, promote social change, maximise independence and provide appropriate information and advice about third sector and universal services which support positive outcomes.
⦁ You will have the ability to apply professional curiosity and use social work theories and knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses reaching a professional judgement and decision.
⦁ You will produce a good standard of professional documentation relevant to your service area and be able to prioritise your workload and work within defined timescales.
⦁ Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to the role and you will be required to be able to effectively balance the protection of individual rights against the need to use professional authority and accountability effectively to safeguard vulnerable individuals.
You will uphold the profession and act a representative of the Local authority in a variety of forums.
Person specification (knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours required in the role)

1. Social work qualification and at least one year's post qualifying experience in a social work role and be able to meet the requirements of the social work regulator. With the exception of Newly qualified Social Workers (ASYE).
2. A current valid UK driving licence and the use of a car for work, with valid insurance covering business use - where required.
3. Demonstrate an effective and active use of supervision for accountability, professional reflection and development
4. Demonstrate an ability and understanding of the frameworks, theory and research which are applicable to the practice setting.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform social work practice and which safeguard vulnerable service users. (Relating specifically to the area in which this post is placed).
6. Demonstrate an ability to clearly and effectively communicate with service users, families and carers colleagues, and other professionals ensuring that individual’s views opinions and wishes are explicitly recorded using a range of tools and techniques applicable to the service sector.
7. Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload according to risk and need.
8. Demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous professional and an ability to produce succinct and clear professional documentation which is of an excellent standard and in line with statutory and local timescales and local protocol.
9. Demonstrate skills in sharing information appropriately and respectfully and recognise lines of accountability and the boundaries of professional autonomy and discretion.
   Be familiar with and demonstrate practice which meets the required level within social work frameworks. The PCF and KSS underpin the role and expectations of a Social Worker in the People Directorate

Job Title: Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Location: London, UK

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Company Overview: We are a leading car finance company dedicated to providing innovative and customer-centric financial solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our compliance team. This critical role will ensure that our firm adheres to all anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and maintains the highest standards of compliance.

Job Summary: The MLRO will act as the focal point for all AML activities within the company, ensuring compliance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations and other relevant legislation. The role involves oversight of AML systems and controls, managing suspicious activity reports, and ensuring the firm meets its regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all AML-related matters within the company.
  • Ensure compliance with FCA rules regarding systems and controls for financial crime.
  • Oversee adherence to relevant UK and European AML legislation and regulations.
  • Serve as the Nominated Officer for suspicious activity reports (SARs).
• Reporting and Liaison:
  • Liaise with the National Crime Agency (NCA) on suspicious transactions and other relevant matters.
  • Produce and present required reports and statements to satisfy internal and external regulatory requests.
  • Provide regulatory advice and guidance to the company on financial crime compliance.
• Training and Awareness:
  • Develop and deliver training programs on AML policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a culture of compliance within the company, aligning with the company's vision, values, and risk appetite.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Assist in developing and executing business plans to enhance the financial crime risk mitigation regime.
  • Manage key projects and programs to address identified compliance gaps.
  • Ensure the production and compliance of an annual plan consistent with the group’s compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage regulatory affairs with relevant authorities on behalf of senior management and the board of directors.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years as an MLRO or 8 years as a Deputy MLRO or in a compliance/financial crimes role.
  • Extensive knowledge of anti-financial crime legislation and sanctioning regimes applicable in the UK and Europe.
  • Understanding of the structure, policies, procedures, and regulations for car finance companies.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Thorough understanding of sanctions requirements from entities such as the UN, EU, and OFAC.
  • Familiarity with typologies of financial crimes relevant to the car finance industry.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualifications:
  • Relevant certifications in compliance or financial crime (preferred).
  • Driving Licence (preferred).

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing company.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with professional experience.
• Face-to-face position in our London office.
• Availability to travel as required.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience relevant to the role of MLRO

Job Category : Administration
Location : West Sussex County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.02

Working Pattern: Full time – 37 hours per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working with 2 days in office, minimum.
Office Location: County Hall Chichester
Pay rate: Grade 6
Length of contract: 6 months

We are looking for a co-ordinator who will join our team of admin support. You’ll be providing self-directed and proactive, confidential professional business and administrative support. This will include various admin tasks including such as attending complex meetings to produce written records, and providing assistance to senior leaders to enable them to deliver their strategic objectives and key outcomes.
Some general information: - The team works on varying tasks supporting WSCC with CYPL (Children, Young People and Learning) - The team are friendly and collaborative, passionate and a highly valued support addition to the directorate - Projects within the department range from close work with Assistant Directors (managing diaries, meetings, agendas etc) to project support for specific challenges within the directorate (i.e. Ofsted, Improvement Board Project)

Agency staff are treated as part of the service and encouraged to attend transformational and other leadership events.
Required experience and skills
(These will be used as the shortlisting criteria)
Key Skills:

1. Ability to build strong working relationships to negotiate and influence across
   the organisation.
2. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of risk and recommend appropriate
   course of action.
3. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, complicated or sensitive
   information to a range of audiences to achieve positive outcomes.
4. Highly accurate IT and keyboard skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
   and be adept and proactive at picking up new technologies quickly.
5. Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.
   Qualifications and/or experience:
   • GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating
   at this level of literacy and numeracy.
   • A recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a businessrelated subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework, or
   have acquired equivalent experience within the workplace.
   • Experience of providing business support, advice and/or guidance to others.
   • Experience of forming effective working relationships.
   • Experience of administrative tasks and processes.
   • Experience of inputting data and using databases.
   • Experience of working in a fast paced, innovative work environment, whilst
   remaining calm.
   • Experience of applying relevant legislation, policies and/or procedures to
   individual pieces of work.
   • Good, up-to-date working knowledge of legislation relevant to the specialist
   area of the post e.g. West Sussex Continuum of Need, working together 2015
   and Children’s Act 1989 - Desirable

Job location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, HR4 0LE, Elmbridge Borough Council
Hours per week: 37
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £19.53 per hour

About the role
You will be responsible for collecting debt for the Council.

The main purpose of the role:
Assist the Debt Recovery Officer with the collection of outstanding debt.
Specific duties and responsibilities
The postholder will provide the duties below in relation to three main areas namely, Local Taxation, Housing Benefits Overpayments and Sundry Debt Recovery. Progress through the grade for the bar (25) will be based on sufficient knowledge of each area.

The duties are:
Control and reconciliation of the system.
Provide assistance, advice and training (as required).
Pursue the recovery of debts due in accordance with agreed procedures (Corporate Debt Policy).
Responsible for responding to all customer enquiries, whether by email, phone or in person at reception and negotiating appropriate repayment arrangements.
Responsible for working with external partner debt collection agency, ensuring prompt referral on ongoing liaison including Attachment of Earnings.
Managing direct debits.
Maintenance of user manual.

Experience
Has worked in a Local Government Environment.
At least 1 year in Debt Management/Recovery.
Has accounts receivable experience within a large multi-functional organisation.
Dealing with Debt Recovery Agents/Solicitors.

Job location: College Gardens, Ilford, Greater London, IG4 5HW, Redbridge Council
Hours per week: 36
start date: Immediate start
Salary: £17.54 per hour

To contribute to the planning of and facilitating groups for families of children in the early years with additional needs within the Redbridge SEND Hub, located at the Redbridge Children’s Centre. This will include direct delivery of sessions throughout the year and will include supporting young children who may have a range of complex needs with all aspects of their development, including any self-care needs.

To identify needs of children and their families and support Early Years and Childcare colleagues on carry out targeted support.

To offer advice and guidance to parents on supporting children with additional needs within the early years.

To promote and support inclusive practice across the Redbridge Children’s Centres by offering practical advice in planning appropriate activities and sessions in early years settings .The role will require visiting settings across the local authority and locations may change regularly.

To contribute to the data collection and reporting processes

To carry out all duties in accordance with the borough’s equal opportunity policy and equality impact assessment

To undertake any other duties that are deemed commensurate with the role

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Guildhall, Royal Borough of Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £18.95

Experienced broker required to cover a period of secondment until 31/03/25.
Must have knowledge of IAS and experience in placements for older people and/or supported living for Learning Disability and Mental Health working age adults.