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Job Title : Mental Health Practitioner (BR13)
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : 28/07/2021
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Pays £35ph
Mental Health Practitioner - must have experience
Must be available as soon as possible
MAIN PURPOSE:
The post holder will be a highly specialist and experienced MH practitioner with a substantial knowledge in the field of child and adolescent mental health, especially in the area of adolescent and young adult mental health. The role will involve working collaboratively with young people’s advisors in the Leaving Care team, CLA health and adults services and to support young people’s physical, emotional and mental health needs in preparation for transition into adulthood and independence. These might be from statutory, voluntary or school based sectors such as NHS trust, local authority, school or charitable organisation

Experience
Essential

Experience of working in a Multi-disciplinary team.

Experience of working specifically with adolescent or adult mental health.

Experience of working in a culturally diverse Inner city area.

Experience in crisis work and supporting hard to reach young people

Desirable

Evidence of further training (in house or external) in a psychological therapy (for e.g, CBT (including trauma-specific) / Systemic/Family Therapy/Psychotherapy)

Experience of working with care experienced young people

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Evidence of well- developed individual clinical skills and knowledge of children and adult safeguarding procedures

Able to manage own time and caseload.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Able to appropriately manage challenging situations and behaviours. Facilitating a supportive and enabling approach to empower young people.

Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others.

Able to work effectively across organisational boundaries.

Ability to carry out training

IT literate / able to use a variety of Social Media apps/video technology.

Ability to work therapeutically with the client group, using a range of therapeutic interventions such as CBT
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
A comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989 as well as knowledge of Adult Safeguarding procedures and the Mental Health Act

A good working knowledge of the following:
Child development, behavioural and mental health problems
Impact of trauma and impact of adverse early traumatic experiences
Resources available in Children and Young People services, adult services, statutory partners and the wider community
Techniques for assessing risk and safety planning
Use of a therapeutic approach

Desirable
Knowledge of relevant research and its application to assessment, treatment and case management of MH needs.
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and practice.
Knowledge of the principles underlying confidentiality and information sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Professional qualification, e.g. CQSW, DipSW or RMN
Registration with the HCPC or RCN
Desirable
Postgraduate training/experience of working with children and adolescents with mental health problems

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : 28/07/2021
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Pays £35ph

Specialist Social Worker required for the Safeguarding Team
This role will assist with the Covid response
Due to the nature of this role - we are paying up to a rate of £35ph.
Start date - asap

MAIN PURPOSE:
To discharge the authority’s responsibilities under the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation with respect to children in need, particularly those in need of protection and those looked after by the authority.
KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, the 2004 Children Act Amendment and other relevant legislation, regulations and guidance such as new assessment framework.

Knowledge of the range of services, which are available to children and families, and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.

Knowledge of child development and of family functioning and dynamics.

Knowledge of methods of social work intervention

EXPERIENCE

Experience of children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary or independent sector organisation (experience as a student is acceptable).

In order to be appointed to Level 3 relevant post qualification experience of a range of casework is required. This must include proven assessment skills and experience of a range of Social work interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Those holding a social work qualification from 2012 onwards must provide evidence of successfully completing an assessed and supported year in employment OR if newly qualified undertake to an ‘assessed and supported year in employment’ as part of the council’s probationary process.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You are required to have a car/vehicle available for you to use for business purposes as required.

Essential - Driving a car/vehicle is an integral and regular feature of the job; and therefore having a current driving licence and use of own car/vehicle are deemed to be essential and compulsory for the performance of the job.

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check is required (formerly CRB).

Job Category : Finance (Qualified)
Location : County Hall - C1, Essex County Council, Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £22.00
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

This role will be remote working for the foreseeable.
This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the foreseeable future. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Job Purpose
The role is within our Strategic Finance and Insight team, which leads on planning, budgeting, reporting, insight and managing the Council’s funding position. The role will primarily focus on the Council’s funding position, working closely with districts and boroughs and other senior stakeholders in the finance team. It is therefore vital you have prior experience working in a local government finance team.
The Assistant Accountant will deliver all aspects of financial management reporting (both Revenue and Capital with key members of the Finance team and budget holders to ensure customer needs are met.
This role is responsible for the preparation of high quality financial advice, information and analysis to budget holders within a functional area, across the financial cycle.
You will build strong relationships with finance colleagues, budget holders and all relevant internal partners and actively participate and contribute to projects.

Service/Functional Accountabilities

• Deliver timely and accurate financial information throughout the financial cycle and provide advice to budget holders to ensure the effective management of budgets and value for money services.
• Supports budget holders to ensure they can develop financial plans and to carry out their financial management duties.
• Provides analysis and interpretation of financial and performance data to ensure the business can underpin their decisions with robust financial information and advice.
• Supports budget holders sharing financial knowledge to ensure they understand the implications of unit costs and interpret variances more robustly. Deliver accurate financial estimates, forecasts and plans ensuring all identified risks are quantified, monitored and controlled and mitigations appropriately recorded.
• Supports and co-ordinates the timely delivery and preparation of information to ensure quality of financial information for both monthly reporting, business cases or projects.
• Coordinate the delivery and deliver information to ensure the annual accounts closure programme can meet the agreed deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum full AAT (Level 4) qualification or equivalent, plus one year’s experience as an Accounting Technician.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial management, financial planning and management for budgets and experience of providing financial advice to budget holders.
• Experience of working with a range of financial systems and processes.
• Evidence of working collaboratively and engaging with senior managers and finance colleagues across the finance function, together with good communication skills.
• Experience of working in a large complex organisation and contributing to change.
• Experience of supporting multi-disciplinary teams to achieve service outcomes.
• Local Government experience essential

Job Category : Housing
Client Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council
Salary: £16.05
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 17:00

"This is a new role within a new team and therefore postholders will need to be adaptable as the service will need to evolve during the implementation process. This role sits within the Outreach Team.
Customer Contact Officers will offer proactive housing advice to households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing a first point of contact for residents with housing related problems. Officers will:
• Offer a reactive service to residents contacting the service for the first time or needing one off advice or assistance
• Offer a proactive service to residents identified as being at risk of homelessness by the Early Intervention Team
The Outreach Team will be flexibly located with core hubs across the borough. Services will also be provided from a wide range of locations including other agencies and these will change over time.
The role is to provide effective, high quality support to customers to help them prevent or relieve their homelessness and then sustain their accommodation by providing specialist advice and support.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council, South East London
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.41

An administrative assistant to support with general administrative tasks and creating electronic court bundles.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Competent typist with good word processing skills
Good IT skills with the ability to learn and adapt to new Applications and Software. . Able to manage a variety of office equipment e.g. MFD, and document binding machinery
Ability to work flexibly
Ability to work both in a team and on own initiative
Ability to handle a variety of tasks in a timely, organised and accurate manner
Can cope with heavy and varied workload and has an enthusiastic and positive attitude when under pressure
Ability to work well with professional staff and build effective relationships with people at all levels
Good communication skills
Ability to display tact, diplomacy and patience when required
Commitment to personal development
Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to change
Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the team’s specialisms in order to deal with basic enquiries and/or ensure that an appropriate member of the team deals with the enquiry.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and other office management software
Knowledge of Local Government would be desirable.
EXPERIENCE
Experience of general clerical and administrative duties within an office environment

QUALIFICATIONS
O’Level/GCSE level numeracy and literacy required

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Station Road Centre, Redbridge Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
This role will have a specific victim lead.
Scale point 10 £18.17 to £19.17 PAYE

Knowledge & Experience
Educated to “A” level standard or equivalent as a minimum
A qualification relevant to one of the following disciplines is desirable:

Youth Justice
Social Work;
Youth and Community;
Education;
Police;
Health;
Probation; or
Other relevant discipline

Knowledge / Experience Field Title

At least one year’s proven experience as a Youth Offending Case Manager using AssetPlus as assessment and planning tool.

A well developed working knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other relevant legislative frameworks and developments.

A good knowledge of the latest development of youth justice initiatives.

Knowledge of the causes of crime and effective interventions to reduce offending and re-offending behaviour, youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of relevant statutory partner agencies.

A sound understanding of the research into effective practice with children and young people, particularly in the area of youth crime prevention.

Knowledge and understanding of child development, adverse childhood experiences and trauma informed practice.

Experience in writing Pre-Sentence Reports.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council, South East London
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19ph

Sat within the SEN service the key focus of this role is to work with stakeholders from Education, Adult Social Care, Childrens social care, health, families and people with SEND to improve outcomes for people with SEND. A key feature of the role will be to keep action plans on track and up to date and work very closely with the SEND Reforms and Autism Programme Manager. The role will suit somebody that has knowledge of working within SEND/Autism and experience of working in an environment where you need to be proactive in driving change
This is not a senior or managerial position; this is a support role payable at £19ph. This is an immediate start with ongoing requirement

KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of the challenges facing all people with SEND especially adults with Autism
Knowledge of legal policies and procedures affecting people with SEND especially Autism (particularly relating to Adults)
Knowledge of current issues facing people with SEND especially Autism (in particular adults)
Good knowledge of the Bromley Local Area
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office programmes.
An understanding and commitment to the Council’s policies on Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of project management systems

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working or living with people with SEND
Experience in delivering training and public speaking
Track record of successful project management delivery
Experience of building good relationships and contacts with a wide range of stakeholders across services
Experience of Project Management/leading on projects
Experience of drafting reporting documentation.
Experience of project evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Good written and spoken English
GCSE level

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
As part of their normal duties, this post-holder must be able to travel across the local area as required

Job Category : Public Health
Location : London Borough of Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £200.21
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

Responsibility for the development, operational delivery, and assurance of Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Tower Hamlets, including associated communications and engagement activity.
This programme of work encompasses clinics delivered via local primary care, community clinics, pop-up clinics, the anticipated Autumn/Winter booster programme and promotion of mass vaccination opportunities outside the borough.

Knowledge
Proficient in project and programme management approaches / methodologies

Good knowledge of a range of Covid-19 response requirements, such as testing and vaccination

A good understanding of services, structures and financial management in local government and the NHS

Qualifications& Experience
Demonstrable experience of initiating and leading complex projects and programmes with significant change management elements within a large, political, organisation.
Extensive experience of dealing with managers and staff at all levels and across organisational boundaries; building relationships in order to achieve agreed objectives.
Advanced IT skills in relation to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Visio or other project tools
Experience of working in a politically sensitive environment. Has the ability to exercise discretion, judgement and confidentiality when dealing with politicians and officers at every level, and to demonstrate political neutrality at all times
Substantial Experience of working successfully with a diverse range of professions and stakeholders and a proven ability to work effectively at senior management level.

Experience of managing the operational delivery of people based services
Ability to write reports and deliver presentations to successfully engage a wide range of audiences, including senior managers and elected members.
Proven ability of bringing creative solutions to problems
Able to present complex issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and to develop appropriate promotional material.
Has excellent presentation skills and is able to express self clearly, develop powerful arguments and communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.41

Central Placements team are looking for a contracts and finance business support officer. Post due to start in early July to enable some time of handover working with current post holder. Role involves the administration of spot contracts, undertaking credit checks, due diligence checks with Companies House; updating spreadsheets, databases and client management systems. Payment of contract invoicing and setting up new supplier details. Some grants administration may be required. Candidates must have high level IT skills, especially with Excel, be literate, numerate and preferably have experience in this kind of work or worked within public sector before.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to set up and maintain computerised information systems effectively, including spreadsheets and database systems.
2. To be numerate.
3. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively and methodically.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to use initiative and be self-motivated.
6. Ability to undertake research, problem solve and to make recommendations for action within the remit of the post.
7. Flexibility within office environment.
8. Ability to work both individually and as part of the team.
9. A customer-focused approach to the work.

KNOWLEDGE

1. An understanding of the work of the Commissioning functions and the wider context of the social care, health and education services for which the department commissions services.
2. An ability to work in a non judgemental way in an environment where sensitive and difficult information will play a part in the daily experience of the post.

EXPERIENCE

1. Experience of working in local authority environment
2. Experience of working in a stressful and pressurised environment
3. Experience of general office workload, demands and tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

1. To be literate and numerate, with a general level of education is essential.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.00

To enable customers to communicate with the Council and access services and information through a range of IT solutions across all channels (web, telephone, face to face, correspondence, mobile, sms text messaging and email). To use judgement and decision making skills to assess customers for eligibility for services, funding, benefits, concessions etc. Assessing risk to elderly and/or vulnerable service users and identification and allocation of appropriate resources to meet customer needs and requirements.

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, negotiating and the use of IT
2. Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands
3. Ability to implement and monitor quality standards
4. Ability to resolve advanced or escalated problems quickly and effectively providing customer satisfaction whilst understanding the impact of those decisions on the organisation

Desirable:

1. Trusted assessor (ability to assess for and recognise the need for simple items of enabling equipment)

Experience and Knowledge

1. Experience of working in a health or social care setting with a range of adults with different levels of needs
2. Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and guidance that underpin the service
3. Knowledge of resources to support the provision of services and to promote independence (e.g. Telecare, equipment and other interventions)
4. In-depth knowledge of the services provided by the Health and Social Care directorate and a broad understanding of current issues

Other Special Requirements

1. Able to travel around the borough independently to access service users’ homes and other office premises
2. Access to a vehicle and clean driving licence is preferable
3. Able and willing to be flexible and responsive in relation to working times, patterns, location. (extended working hours will apply)
4. Ability to adapt to new ways of working, new IT and pursue personal development opportunities whilst maintaining high personal standards of performance and conduct

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £25.00
Experienced Occupational Therapist required in the Single Point of Access Team

Skills and Competencies
(In this section you should list between 4 and a maximum of 8 essential recruitment and selection criteria and 2 desirable criteria)

Essential:

1. Ability to implement a self directed approach in line with the personalisation agenda and the Safeguarding Adults policy for the Council
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including report writing, presenting, negotiating and the use of IT
3. Ability to plan and maximise use of resources
4. Ability to negotiate with customers how best to meet their needs
5. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment and have the ability to work in partnership with carers and families and liaise with other staff agencies to ensure that the needs of the service user are met
6. Ability to work using own initiative as part of a team while managing workload efficiently, prioritising work and adopting a flexible approach to changing and competing demands
7. Ability to implement and monitor quality standards
8. Ability to carry out assessments in line with Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act and instruct/advise on appropriate techniques and equipment.

Desirable:

1. Highly competent in the application of resource allocation systems
2. Ability to navigate and apply the Council’s information technology systems to support Personalisation (Quickheart and Care First)

Experience and Knowledge

1. Experience of delivering services using computerised systems
2. Experience of providing services to vulnerable adults
3. Experience of performance management
4. Awareness of the Health and Social Care integration agenda
   Knowledge of legislative framework and good practice guidance
   Essential Qualification(s)
5. Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the College of Occupational Therapists
6. Registered with Health Professions Council

Other Special Requirements

Car owner/driver is preferable

Job Category : Procurement
Location : Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 15.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.11
DBS REQUIRED

Main Purpose
To take the lead in the coordination and completion of the Procurement and Contracting Cycle for potential providers for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for Summer and Christmas 2021 on a part-time fixed term basis (15 hours a week), starting as soon as possible and until end of January 2022.
To manage the effective communication of procurement and contract information to providers and expressions of interest, providing advice and guidance where necessary.
Coordinate and schedule the activities for the HAF programme for the Summer and Christmas period with oversight and support from the Education Project Manager.
To deputise for and proactively support the Education Project Manager in all aspects of the preparedness for the HAF programme as required and contribute to its overall effectiveness.

KNOWLEDGE
⦁ Good knowledge of key challenges, resource issues and client needs
⦁ Good knowledge of legislation and best practice relating to contracting and current agendas in Procurement.
⦁ An understanding of developments in contracting arrangements and processes.
⦁ Knowledge of effective partnership working strategies, particularly in the Education, Social Services and Voluntary Sector fields.
⦁ Good knowledge of current contract legislation and its impact on local Government.
⦁ Project Management Techniques

Experience

⦁ Experience of running complex tenders
⦁ Experience of joint contracting across a number of local commissioners
⦁ Suitable monitoring and contracting experience ideally in an Education or Social Services field.
⦁ Of effectively managing and delivering on projects.
⦁ Of working collaboratively and successfully as part of a team and in partnership with other agencies.
⦁ Of effective workload management.
⦁ Of promoting equal opportunities.
⦁ Of providing a customer focussed service.
Proven experience of delivering projects on target

Qualifications
⦁ Appropriate training/qualification or equivalent proven work experience.
GCEs or relevant experience in a similar post, ideally linked to Education/Health finance or contracting.

Special Requirements
Ability to work flexibly and occasionally outside of normal office hours.
The work will involve visits to settings where contracted services are delivered and therefore the access to a car and a clean driving licence is preferred.

Job Category : Catering (South-West)
Location : Selkirk House Plymouth
Salary: £15.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 18:00

Job Purpose and Context
Manage every aspect of the catering within the location delivering a service to customers which supports happy living, is of a high quality and meets their dietary needs.
• To deliver a service within agreed budgets and use resources appropriately.
• To lead the catering team ensuring food safety standards and health and safety requirements are met.

Knowledge and Understanding
⦁ People Management.
⦁ Food safety standards.
⦁ Health and safety legislation including control of substances harmful to health  (COSHH).
⦁ Basic knowledge of dietary requirements for older people and medical
⦁ Conditions and the impact of food types on medication.
Safe use of knives and kitchen equipment.

Experience
Proven chef management experience with a recognised catering qualification.

Qualifications
Intermediate or level 3 food hygiene certificate.
Cater craft or similar award.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon, Uxbridge
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £30.43

This is a post to cover a principal role, but will extend largely to conducting food safety inspections within the service to assist with our recovery plans following the pandemic lockdowns

EXPERIENCE
Significant and demonstrable practical experience of food safety or health and safety in a role where inspections, investigation-based enforcement activity, compliance-based enforcement, technical case work and the provision of advice are all undertaken.
Investigations and enforcement including serving notices, preparing papers for prosecution, writing statements, dealing with formal cautions in connection with food and/or health and safety.
Experience of acting as a witness on behalf of an employer and / or appearing in court or at an inquiry to give evidence and be questioned as a witness.
Experience of a varied and demanding workload and utilising time and resources efficiently.
Experience of working independently with the minimum of supervision dealing with problems and challenges using critical thinking and making reasonable judgements to resolve matters.
Experience of working on projects involving the implementation of a new work stream or similar.
Experience of working with Government departments and Government and EU agencies at a high level.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : London Borough of Tower Hamlets, East London
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £21.06
We require two Environmental Health Officers that can assist with the enforcement of our selective licensing scheme

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide high quality specialised services in the area of private sector Housing and advise on the full range of issues which meet the needs of Tower Hamlets multi-racial community including managing projects and assisting in policy development as required.

Knowledge
Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and discretionary responsibilities within the area of the teams responsibilities
Knowledge and awareness of the issues involved when working within a multi-racial community
Awareness of the communication and consultation techniques needed to obtain feedback from service users and to assist the focus of service development
Knowledge of housing regulation and public health functions as it relates to Environmental Health

Qualifications & Experience

Experience of responding effectively to changing demands and priorities, meeting targets and deadlines and maintaining quality services
Experience of working in an Environmental Health department investigating complaints.
Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health
To be progressing towards the near completion of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health(CIEH) Experiential Learning Portfolio or logbook, professional examinations and interview.