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Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP,

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Job Purpose

Based within the Commissioning & Placements Group, the Service Organiser will be responsible for co-ordinating, managing and supporting a range of specialist functions within the Commissioning and Placements Group. The post will support commissioning and contract management work across the group, including but not confined to children in care and care leaver residential placements, short breaks and respite care, and education placements within the independent specialist schools sector.

Key Responsibilities

To act as the contact point for commissioning referrals
To hold responsibility for monitoring of databases and ensure any gaps are filled in
To hold responsibility for the progress chasing of information from social workers, partner agencies, providers and families needed to inform a range of functions in the Commissioning and Placement Group
To support the team in preparing information for quality assurance, audit reviews and contract arrangements
To ensure accurate recording and administration of documentation for the functions of the Group
To support with correspondence and reporting as part of the Group’s quality assurance, audit reviews, commissioning processes and contract management arrangements.
To provide data analysis regarding all commissioned services across the Department, including statutory returns
To support the up keep of accurate records across the Local Authority databases e.g. Capita and Mosaic
To have working knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the functions of the Group e.g. The Children and families Act, SEN Code of Practice, and Short Breaks regulations
To be competent in drafting relevant letters on behalf of the Group.
To maintain a good working knowledge of service provision across the county.
To participate in regular supervision.
To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.
To contribute to, as appropriate, service development and efficiencies
To co-ordinate meetings with stakeholders, when necessary, as part of the Group’s commissioning and contract management activity
To be aware of safeguarding practices and to alert the line manager to any safeguarding concerns.
Any duty or task that is appropriate for the role described.
Key Accountabilities

For updating the monitoring of the Commissioning and Placement Group databases
For progress chasing of information required to inform all commissioning and contract management functions
For documenting and raising safeguarding concerns
For completing accurate and timely case records
For monitoring, with the support of the Commissioning and Contract Officers, the departments progress in working to relevant time frames.
To adhere to General Data Protection Regulations.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP,

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Job Purpose

Based within the Commissioning & Placements Group, the Service Organiser will be responsible for co-ordinating, managing and supporting a range of specialist functions within the Commissioning and Placements Group. The post will support commissioning and contract management work across the group, including but not confined to children in care and care leaver residential placements, short breaks and respite care, and education placements within the independent specialist schools sector.

Key Responsibilities

To act as the contact point for commissioning referrals
To hold responsibility for monitoring of databases and ensure any gaps are filled in
To hold responsibility for the progress chasing of information from social workers, partner agencies, providers and families needed to inform a range of functions in the Commissioning and Placement Group
To support the team in preparing information for quality assurance, audit reviews and contract arrangements
To ensure accurate recording and administration of documentation for the functions of the Group
To support with correspondence and reporting as part of the Group’s quality assurance, audit reviews, commissioning processes and contract management arrangements.
To provide data analysis regarding all commissioned services across the Department, including statutory returns
To support the up keep of accurate records across the Local Authority databases e.g. Capita and Mosaic
To have working knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the functions of the Group e.g. The Children and families Act, SEN Code of Practice, and Short Breaks regulations
To be competent in drafting relevant letters on behalf of the Group.
To maintain a good working knowledge of service provision across the county.
To participate in regular supervision.
To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.
To contribute to, as appropriate, service development and efficiencies
To co-ordinate meetings with stakeholders, when necessary, as part of the Group’s commissioning and contract management activity
To be aware of safeguarding practices and to alert the line manager to any safeguarding concerns.
Any duty or task that is appropriate for the role described.
Key Accountabilities

For updating the monitoring of the Commissioning and Placement Group databases
For progress chasing of information required to inform all commissioning and contract management functions
For documenting and raising safeguarding concerns
For completing accurate and timely case records
For monitoring, with the support of the Commissioning and Contract Officers, the departments progress in working to relevant time frames.
To adhere to General Data Protection Regulations.

Job Category: Technical

Job location: County Hall, Ruthin, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 1 YN, Denbighshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £21.52 per hour

Job Description � Summary Purpose To provide/assist in the provision of architectural services to achieve the successful implementation of the County�s building programme and projects for external clients and / or to project manage the work of external consultants as and when required Resources/Equipment/Material � Laptop, Mobile Phone � Proactis, Profess, Revit, AutoCAD, NBS (National Building Specification) � Health and Safety Personal Protective Equipment � safety footwear, fleece, high visibility jacket and waistcoat, hard hat, eye protection, ear protection, face masks, disposable overalls � Health and Safety Site Materials � cleaning fluid, wet wipes, towel roll � Site Measuring Equipment � digital and measuring tapes � Site Access Equipment Special working conditions The postholder will visit and survey a range of Council buildings and sites and access areas not open to the public or general building users e.g. plant rooms, service areas, ceiling voids, roof spaces, underground ducts, trenches, confined spaces, access scaffolding etc, where some moderate to high noise, cold and heat may be experienced. The role will also involve contact with potentially harmful materials for which protective clothing, equipment and training will be provided. Employment Checks/ Specific Requirements Standard safer recruitment checks; 2 satisfactory references covering 3 years employment, evidence of essential qualifications, evidence of Right to Work in the UK. Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities � To deliver construction projects through all stages of the Royal Institute of British Architects� Plan of Work so as to complete projects on budget, on programme, with the required content and to the required quality, in accordance with the Authority�s policies and objectives and professional best practice. � To develop briefs, carry out site and building surveys, preparation of design and working drawings, detail design, site inspections, site meetings, contract administration, and all other activities associated with construction projects. � To co-ordinate the work of sub consultants and Design Teams including Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers, Technical Specialists and Clerks of Works. � To liaise with internal / external clients, contractors and other design team members including Quantity Surveyors, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Engineers, Technical Specialists and Clerks of Works in order to develop and integrate briefs, programmes and budgets. � To deliver contracts in accordance with the Authority�s Financial Regulations and all other relevant legal, financial and professional standards and obligations. � To co-ordinate as and when necessary the work of external consultants. � To provide project monitoring and other information to support staff for the purposes of time / fee monitoring and performance measurement. � To assist in team development through advice and collaborative working. � To provide assistance in the development of agreed office procedures. � To support were necessary the senior management team in servicing the democratic process by assisting in the preparation of reports, providing professional advice and supporting Elected Members in implementing the Service Business Plan. � To undertake other tasks in relation to the above accountabilities as and when allocated from time to time. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience The postholder should: � Degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture or an equivalent built environment subject with a technology base. � Have good written and verbal communication skills, show good organisational skills and have the ability to form part of a team. � The postholder should have an empathy with the Welsh language and culture. Vision/context This service achieves increasingly high client satisfaction through delivering high quality, innovative and sustainable design and project procurement on budget, on programme, and as briefed. This post provides critical financial, administrative, and systems support and advice to a service responsible for a workload of between �10m and �20m per annum. It has a crucial and proactive role in ensuring that all construction works procured through Design and Construction are completed in accordance with the specification, contract condition, in a safe and compliant manner, on programme and within budget. Job Title: Architectural Assistant / Architectural Technician Architect / Architectural Technologist Qualifications Degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture or an equivalent built environment subject with a technology base Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Chartered Member of the RIBA or CIAT or equivalent construction professional body Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Relevant Experience Architectural design experience on building construction projects commensurate with current stage in professional training To meet the essential requirements of the post in terms of architectural design duties Architectural design experience on building construction projects commensurate with current stage in professional training To meet the essential and desirable requirements of the post in terms of architectural design duties Providing relevant contractual advice Knowledge and Skills Detailed Working knowledge of the design process and construction industry Computer literacy and use of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD or similar drawing packages Negotiation skills Familiarity with Building Regulation, Building Bulleting, NBS and Common Arrangement of Works Sections Familiarity of the planning process. Project Management skills The ability to negotiate and communicate diplomatically and effectively with senior managers, civil servants, consultants, technical and nontechnical bodies in a professional capacity Proven ability in managing projects Detailed working knowledge of the construction industry Computer literacy and use of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD or similar drawing packages Negotiation skills Familiarity with Building Regulation, Building Bulletin, NBS and Common Arrangement of Works Sections Proven ability to coordinate the planning process and stakeholder consultation. Personal Qualities Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with Members, Clients, Consultants, and contractors in professional and technical capacities. Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work well within professional teams. Ability to manage personal workload Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of work and decisions Ability to communicate diplomatically, effectively and with confidence with Members, Clients, Consultants, and contractors in professional and technical capacities. Ability to work well within professional teams. Ability to manage personal workload, work under pressure and to deadlines Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of work and decisions Any Other Requirements Full valid driving Licence Empathy with the language and culture of Wales Full valid driving Licence Empathy with the language and culture of Wales

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Telford Street, Newport, Newport, NP19 0ES, Newport City Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.26 per hour

This position is for Grass cutter at Newport City Council

JOB PURPOSE

To work as directed to carry out all aspects of practical amenity horticulture to the highest standards as required by the Grounds Maintenance Specification and Clients

Qualifications

NVQ stage 1 in Horticulture (or equivalent) a minimum of two years' proven practical experience in Grounds Maintenance work

Possession of a current, full, UK driving licence is essential

Possess a spraying certificate

Knowledge

Possess knowledge of mechanical plant/equipment and its maintenance (or be prepared to undertake training)

Knowledge of plant identification and disorders

Knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Regulations

Experience

Able to demonstrate all practical aspects of horticulture, including grass cutting and general horticultual machinery

Experience of soft landscaping work

Experience of using mowing equipment and small plant (e.g. pedestrian mowers, strimmers etc.)

Job Category : Housing

Location : 36-44 South Mall, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time :  17:00
Salary: £18.95

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and innovative individual who has experience in the recovery of all service charge income. You should have experience of dealing with Leaseholders and a basic understanding of Leasehold Law.

You must have direct experience of delivering a front-line service in the challenging housing environment and possess excellent written and verbal communications.  You must be proficient in IT and able to provide advice on availability of financial assistance for leaseholders in respect of major works debt, including basic benefit advice and make referrals to Debt Advice Agencies as necessary.

You must have experience of working in a team as well as on your own initiative and must be organised and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You must also be able to work directly with customers, have excellent communication skills, and have a passion for delivering first class customer service.

•          To ensure the maximum recovery of all service charge income, including the recovery of debts and arrears, in accordance with Enfield Council procedures.

•          Submit cases to HMCS for on line Judgement and monitor progress accordingly.

•          Determine which cases should be submitted for enforcement action, using appropriate legal processes. Liaise with legal representatives and attend court as necessary.

•          Provide advice on availability of financial assistance for leaseholders in respect of major works debt, including basic benefit advice and make referrals to Debt Advice Agencies as necessary.

•          Deal with leaseholder enquiries regarding outstanding debts and through liaison with other departments ensure all debts are recoverable.

•          Provide a full dispute resolution Service taking ownership of the end to end process and taking  full responsibility for liaising with other Teams to secure information and work with leaseholders to resolve the issues and maximise income in relation to charges and debts.

•          Administer suspense account, identify and reallocate payments accordingly, assist in reconciliation of service charges accounts as necessary. Request refunds from Leaseholder accounts as necessary.

Experience of dealing with the public and giving clear and unambiguous advice on complex issues.

Knowledge of service charge  and Major Works recoveries

Ability to meet deadlines and targets, demonstrating ability to achieve challenging targets despite constraints and obstacles.

Experience of referring debts to Court through On – Line Money Judgment.

Effective oral and written communication

High level of numeracy to calculate service charges

Experience of managing leasehold property in public sector

Knowledge of Leasehold law as it relates to Right to Buy leaseholders

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Civic Offices, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JH,

Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £29.76 per hour

Job description:Practitioners working in line with the Advanced Level of the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to provide and uphold standards practice and professional leadership through the development of evidence-informed practice, quality assurance, staff development, knowledge development and management, and will also help to influence and contribute to strategic development in the organisation.To hold a smaller than average caseload to ensure you can provide leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team, supporting the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager (whereapplicable) with day to day operations and contributing to an effective and efficient team and ServiceThe role purpose is to champion high professional social work standards by encouraging and supporting opportunities for reflection, learning and critical challenge. You will deliver on the job training, mentoring to alternatively qualified staff, ASYE, students and less qualified Social Work staff in the council. Knowledge & Experience� Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment including proven assessment and investigation skills, of working effectively with children, young people and Families and can demonstrate positive impact, using safe practice techniques to promote and achieve good outcomes.� Experience of multi-disciplinary working with all partners and chairing formal multi- disciplinarymeetings. Experience of supporting colleagues in this specialism of work.� Experience of undertaking assessments and writing court reports and presenting evidencein court. Experience of supporting colleagues in this specialism.� Proven knowledge and application in assessing andmanaging higher levels of risk that involve multi[1]agency input, complex family dynamics, serious hostility and conflicts of interest in either Children�s or Adults services.� Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.� Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels with positive and person-centeredapproaches, including via writtenreports.� Evidence of professional development including contributing to the development and learningofothers individually and as part of a team.� Significant experience of working in partnership with service users, other professionals and agencies and awareness of the issues involved.� Experience of supporting people through change; developing and implementing practice, policy and otherchanges.� Experience of supervision, appraisal and professional development of staff.� Excellent IT skills, able to use Word, Excel, E-mail and relevant Care Management Data Bases, be ableto access and coach others to record information digitally and to promote use of self-help via digital platforms.� Planning and workload managementskills.� Model effective engagement with a wide range of people in challenging situations, and supportothers to develop and maintain effective engagement, including in situations of hostility and risk� Proven ability to deliver training, accurate record keeping and report writing.� Excellent presentation and training skills.� Proven organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritise your caseload and meet deadlines.� Experience in audit and / or engagement in research.� Experience in monitoring financialspend.� You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of an individual-facing role).Qualifications� Qualified Social Worker, Degree in relevant profession with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.� Social Work England registered.� Post graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator or Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental HealthProfessional.� Evidence of or commitment to Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership or Manager training / qualifications.Decision Making� Able to demonstrate independent critical judgement, to problem solve in complex and unpredictable situations and to effectively manageconflict.� Decisions lead to the setting of working standards and important procedures for theservice area which have an impact across the organisation.� Negotiation showing tact and diplomacy to deal with conflicting requirements or opinions and the ability to make decisions on the most appropriate action to reach an acceptable conclusion.� Use knowledge from a variety of sources to hypothesize and make complex judgements in uncertain and ambiguous situations, supporting and challenging others to do the same� Support and encourage professional decision-making in others. Identify when more strategic/expert advice or decision-making is needed� Make business decisions based on up to date specialist knowledge and analysis.� Contribute to developing council strategy within the service area.� Conduct statutory and / or complex / specialist assessments of individuals� circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.� Work closely with others to clarify changing service requirements. Identify, recommend and support the development and delivery of improvements in processes andprocedures.� Provide financial advice to support service provision and/or individuals.� Leads on complicated multi-agency working to inform assessment and care planning in orderto make a positive difference to clients and families in complex situations.Creativity and Innovation� Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and efficiency ofservices.� Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action - within the boundaryof well[1]defined policies.� Contribute to long term strategies.� Provide professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely and costeffective.� Manage a complex and varied caseload within a framework of policy and procedures � subject to managerial control and review of results.� Plan / co-ordinate / deliver training activities which support knowledge sharing both internally and externally, where appropriate.� Research information to support and develop services for the individuals and services more generally.� Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court / tribunals as required, representing the service at court / tribunal attendance as required. Mentor and coach colleagues to develop in these specialisms.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, Greater London, SE6 4RU,  Lewisham Council

Hours per week: 35

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £17.78 per hour

Basic DBS required 

x 2 or 3 days in the office but also out in the community 

Main Purpose of the job: 

To develop a single front door triage system to provide trauma-informed triage and outreach to residents and colleagues. 

To target engagement to support the inclusion of harder-to-reach resident groups, such as NEET young people or economically inactive individuals. 

To support the employer engagement offer, to broker and enrol young people in to �Intermediate Labour Market� placements.

To work with the adult learning service to coordinate the promotion, enrolment and sustainment of functional skills interventions. 

Knowledge

Good understanding of various employment and support programmes and their eligibility criteria

Knowledge of customer care principles and practices.

Awareness of the challenges faced by NEET young people and economically inactive individuals.

Understanding of trauma-informed practices and professional pathways.

Knowledge of local economic information.

Aptitude

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Solution-focused approach to problem-solving.

Ability to foster excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Sensitivity and empathy in conducting triage conversations.

Commitment to accurate record-keeping and adherence to data security guidance and legislation.

Skills  

Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested

(To Be Tested � T)

Strong organisational skills to manage referrals and engagement activities.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to understand and navigate multiple programmes and their requirements.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on being concise, accurate, and GDPR compliant.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to conduct outreach and engagement activities.

Proficiency in utilising local economic information and data to inform engagement activities.

Strong IT systems skills, including the use of online booking systems, CRMs, and MS Office systems.

Experience

Proven track record of working with diverse resident groups, including harder-to-reach populations.

Experience in customer service and relationship management.

Experience in trauma-informed practices and outreach activities.

Experience in using IT systems.

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location : Council Offices, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Station

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.52

require a number of EICR electricians to undertake testing in occupied homes.

van and fuel card provided.

3/4 tests and remedials per day.

based across southwark, 36 hours a week 9-5 9-4.45 friday

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

1. Demonstrating excellent operational skills whilst providing skilled workmanship

within the building trades as part of a multidisciplinary team maintaining, servicing

and improving the council’s housing and property stock.

• To self-manage work within the requirements of the delivery; liaising with

customers to enable the smooth running and completion of each job, providing

diagnoses and making recommendations regarding the remedial work required to

defects.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

1. To provide knowledge, understanding and execution of installation, repairs and

maintenance, inspection of equipment of operational buildings, features and

fittings within housing managed stock and infrastructure.

• To be responsible for completing a range of Repair & Maintenance work to a

professional standard and highly productive level, acting with minimum

supervision and a large degree of self-management.

• Carry out to the highest standard all aspects of repair / renewal work to items in

various trades such as ground works, carpentry, plumbing, glazing and finishing

trades (painting & decorating, plastering / tilling). Undertake a broad range of

multi-skilled repair activities to provide a comprehensive repair service.

JOB CONTEXT

Southwark Repairs

Southwark Repairs provides 24 hours, seven day a week repairs and

maintenance services to the residents of Southwark Council housing stock. The

service delivers approximately 50,000 individual repair orders and over 1000

refurbishments to void properties each year.

Organisational Objectives

The priorities for the division to which this role will be a major contributor are:

· A Fit for the Future Service that puts the residents needs at the heart of the

service

· To deliver the service well, so our residents say they are:

Ø Proud of their home, their block and estate

Ø Living in a safe, well maintained home and building

Ø Listened to by their landlord

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

How

assessed

1. City And Guilds plumbing NVQ 2 or equivalent, or City

and Guild Carpentry NVQ 3 or equivalent

2. City and Guild Multi-skilled NVQ 3 or equivalent 

3. Good level of literacy and numeracy 

4. Demonstrate evidence of continued professional and

personal development within a relevant discipline 

5. Understanding of issues around the delivery of

maintenance and refurbishment contracts in relation to

a housing repairs environment.

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6. Understanding of relevant legislation and codes of

practice including H&S, Building Regulations, Fire

Regulations, etc.

Experience:

7. Demonstrable experience of working in the building

and trades industry carrying out repairs and

maintenance to void and tenanted properties.

8. Experience of working within diverse communities of

all abilities 

9. Experience of working Independently making decisions

required for the completion of jobs 

10. Experience of working within teams 

11. Demonstrable experience of customer service matters

while working with customers in the community. 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

12. Ability to formulate practical solutions to problems

given the constraints of the situation. Ability to make well reasoned decisions based on

available information, within given timeframes. 

14. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload to meet

required deadlines 

15. Ability to respond to the needs of customers politely

and efficiently, and to deal with issues calmly and

objectively

16. Can use the available information technology

effectively, and efficiently to meet work demands 

17. Ability to lead and motivate trainee’s, apprentices or

staff, to act as a coach and mentor to these 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, 

Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £31.74 per hour

Office based 2-3 days per week

Job description

Swindon Borough Council now have an opportunity for an Experienced Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team. In the Disabled Children's Team, we are working to ensure disabled children in Swindon are appropriately safeguarded and supported to achieve their full potential, we use current research and innovative practice to ensure we achieve these goals. 

The Disabled Children's safeguarding and support team is co-located at the Saltway Centre with multi agency partners. This means that we are able to provide a holistic service to disabled children, young people and their families. In Swindon we recognise that Disabled Children are more likely to be abused than their non-disabled peers, and have created a bespoke service comprised of highly motivated and specialist social workers with experience in both safeguarding and disability. 

Please note that candidates living 50+ miles from Swindon are entitled to claim a flat rate of 100 per week to use towards either accommodation or mileage

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: Castle heights, Chapel Street, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1NP,Flintshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £25.58 per hour

Job description

Flintshire  Family Intervention Team (FIT team )

CP and Court team

Childrens Services 
To provide a comprehensive social work service in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting children, young people, families and groups within the community. Social Workers will take responsibility for a caseload according to qualifications and experience. • To form, develop and maintain professional relationships with children and young people and their families through direct casework, supervision, shared activity and counselling, in such a way that the child/young person’s family’s needs are met. • To provide a service, which meets primary needs, promotes development, and assists behavioural difficulties and vulnerabilities • To identify and assess risk of abuse, failure to protect, or harm to children. • To advise senior managers as to any concerns in respect of children/young people with particular reference to there being at risk of abuse or harm. • To identify, contribute to and suggest ideas for good practice and its development, and to take a lead in a special area of responsibility. • To value, recognise and respect the diversity, expertise and experience of individuals, families and carers and enable them to make informed decisions and express their needs. • To challenge discrimination, disadvantage and other forms of inequality, injustice and oppressive practice. • To maximise the financial and material resources available to service users and carer(s) from all possible sources and ensure value for money care packages. • Ensure that service users and carers are aware of the Department’s Complaints procedures. • To case manage child protection work. • To understand the changing culture, health and social needs of the locality to inform current and future practice and service provision. • To establish good practice by example • To provide verbal and written information to aid care planning activities and to provide evidence for assessment of need and care plan approaches. • To implement designated actions from care plans. • To gather and interpret information on agreed criteria related to the care of a client or implementation of procedures. • To lead meetings to define care planning activities and to evaluate evidence for assessment of need and care plan approaches. • To set up mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating delegated actions from care plans. • To derive and interpret information related to the care of a service user or implementation of procedures • To communicate effectively and in the best interests of the client in case conferences, planning meetings, discussions with clients/families, inter-agency personnel, team members and in staff supervision. • If required, to give evidence in court in relation to care. • To work within established protocols, negotiate expectations/roles in liaison with others, e.g. in the key worker role / in multi agency working. • To represent the Team as required on behalf of a service user - this includes representing individuals and the dept/team in meetings/conference. • To attend child protection meetings. • To appropriately challenge the judgements and decisions of others where there is evidence that the needs of those you are working with are not being met.

job Category: Legal

Job location: 128-142 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1DE, Redbridge Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £179.38 per hour

Job description

Looking for a qualified Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer 

Job Category: Legal

Job location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP, 

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £23.70 per hour

This is a full time of 37 hours a week role requiring specialist knowledge and experience of local authority county planning matters. We can be flexible with the working pattern.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced planning solicitor/barrister to act as the lead planning lawyer for the Council.  This is to advise on all planning related matters, including complex legal agreements associated with major minerals and waste developments.  The role will include advising on some highway matters  and mentoring junior staff including the development of a graduate solicitor apprentice.

Job Category: Admin & Clerical

Job location: 255 - 259 High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1NN, Redbridge Council

Hours per week: 36

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £15.63 per hour

The administrator role is within the Adults Safeguarding Hub. 

The administrator is expected to work 36 hours weekly Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  

The Hub supports hybrid working.

Job description

Job Description (can be added as an attachment to the email to your CSE. Please use Word where possible)    Job Title: Administrator

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our office. Key responsibilities include:

�    Minute taking during meetings
�    Scanning and copying documents
�    Preparing and organising information packs
�    Office organisation and maintenance
�    Organising events and workshops

Skills and Qualifications:
�    Excellent organisational and time-management skills
�    Strong attention to detail
�    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
�    Good communication and interpersonal skills
�    Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively
�    Experience with office equipment such as scanners and copiers
�    Event planning and coordination skills
�    Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of personnel
�    Experience of conducting DBS checks advantageous

This is a hybrid working role with some flexibility to work both remotely and on-site, primarily based at Albert Road Children Centre, Ilford, but may be required to work from other offices as needed. The role is 36 hours per week rolling contract.

Job Category: Legal

Job location: Orchard Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1YL, Lincolnshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.85 per hour

Experienced Lawyer required: Duties will be a full range of local government commercial conveyancing work – largely landlord and tenant (1954 Act) matters in addition to sale and purchase of land, potential of some residential conveyancing also but not RTB. Remote working but an expectation to have a full day or 2 initially in the office and thereafter every 3 or 4 weeks would be satisfactory.

Job Category: Trades & Operatives

Job location: Pool Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3AF, Powys County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £14.63 per hour 

The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30.

Prior experience with HGV's is essential, and a HGV licence with an up to date CPC is required

The role is based at Kirkhamsfield depot Newtrown

bout the role: 

The main purpose of the role of HGV Technician is to maintain the fleet in line with the undertakings of the authority’s operator’s licence. 

Powys’ fleet consists of various types of equipment and vehicles, such as Mowers, all the way to 32 tonne, 4 axle trucks. 

The role will mainly focus on HGV, LGV and specialist vehicles, but you will also be asked to look at items of plant equipment within the fleet.

About you: 

The successful candidate will:

• Be hard working, and motivated.
• Willing to be adaptable.
• Be outgoing.
• Help where requested.
• Be able to work as a team member, but also independently.

What you will do: 

Within this role, you will carry out:

• Preventative Maintenance Inspections, on vehicles and equipment within the fleet.
• Servicing of Vehicles and Machinery
• Fault Diagnosis
• MOT preparation
• Parts replacement 

Your responsibilities will be:

1. To support and assist the Fleet Operations Supervisor to deliver a high functioning, customer focused HGV & LCV Inspections and maintenance service in accordance with DVSA regulatory standards, Corporate Fleet Policies and manufacturers’ recommendations.
2. To provide an ‘out of hours’ service during the winter period and bank holidays to provide assistance to other service areas across the Council as required.
3. Provide a proactive approach to maintaining the councils fleet of around 150 HGV’s to ensure compliance with the legal requirement in relation to the operation of the Council’s plant and transport fleet, the Council’s Operator’s license and DVSA.  You will play a pivotal part in the service income maximization by logging and recording work activities, labour charges, ordering parts and monitoring impress stock on the digital database.   
4. Provide a specialist resource to the Council to promote an understanding and use of HGV & LCV preventative maintenance when carrying out vehicle and inspections, maintenance, servicing and repairs, following Council maintenance schedules to minimise vehicle downtime and disruption to service users and avoid unnecessary vehicle hires.
5. Using the online Fleet Management system, complete and maintain accurate documentation including Vehicle Safety Inspection and service sheets. To sign each Inspection sheet at the end of the Inspection and record all repairs as required. To report any damage repair or non-predictable maintenance undertaken on a vehicle/plant, to enable appropriate costings to be captured.
6. Using the specialist IT equipment, undertake vehicle diagnosis and identify faults, errors and engine management codes then order parts required to complete satisfactory repairs on vehicles.  Parts drawn from stores will be recorded. Then, undertake road testing of vehicles (and plant) if appropriate driving license held. You will also be expected to use craft skills for specialised work. 
7. Create positive, beneficial and effective working relationships with all Highways, Transport & Recycling staff and other stakeholders such as income generating customers and suppliers to ensure the service is delivered to a high standard of customer care. This will include being available on the ‘Out of Hours’ stand-by rota and attend call outs as required. 
8. Provide data and analysis to other teams within the Fleet service in relation to proactive maintenance and best practice to ensure a consistency of approach is taken across both workshop sites. 
9. Keep up to update on changes to heavy goods vehicle maintenance legislation and regulations and fault diagnosis, and in particular the DVSA guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness and to be able to give advice and information on current vehicle maintenance provision to help inform policy and practice to colleagues within the Fleet Service.
10. Be involved in the development of processes and procedures for all matters relating to Health & Safety in the Vehicle Maintenance Workshops and continually apply this to the working environment on site and when working off-site as and when required. 
11. To maintain the Workshop house-keeping to a high level to ensure that there is a “Safe, Clean & Tidy” approach to the Workshop. 
12.  Attend all relevant training programmes as identified by the Workshop Manager and mentor and train apprentices or career graded positions and approve any of their work carried out as and when required.

Experience         

Essential 

• Experience in heavy vehicle or heavy plant maintenance.
• Experience in vehicle inspection to meet the standards set by DVSA

Knowledge 

Essential 

• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Mechanical knowledge of a broad range of vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment

Qualifications and Training 

Essential 

• Accredited nationally recognised qualification in the repair and maintenance of vehicles or heavy plant to QCF level 3 or Current IRTEC Advanced Technician licence holder or DVSA Nominated tester
• Possess a full current valid Category B driving licence 
• Possess a full current Category C driving licence or the capability to attain a Category C licence within 2 years after probationary period
• Commitment to undergo any future training required for the role

Desirable

• DVSA nominated Tester
• Health and Safety Certificate to a minimum standard of IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

Personal Qualities 

Essential 

• Good interpersonal skills
• An ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to provide a quality repair service and excellent customer service