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Job Title : Scheme Manager (retirement living/extra care) Beechwood Court
Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Beechwood Court, A2Dominion Group
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.00

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Churchill Way, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 7RL. Candidate will need to be available to cover other schemes.
Purpose
To deliver a high quality scheme management service that supports the general maintenance and security of the buildings and ensures that residents remain safe and secure in their homes.  The additional housing management service is required to meet the additional needs and vulnerabilities of residents in sheltered, extra care and supported housing whilst achieving performance targets and maximising customer satisfaction.  To ensure that all relevant policies and procedures are followed.
Key responsibilities
.            To carry out regular building inspections, identify elements of maintenance required and report repairs to the appropriate department.
2.            Helping to keep people safe by monitoring visitors, including contractors and professionals and by carrying out regular health and safety risk assessments of the property including inspections of tenant’s property and arranging for any repairs or improvements to be carried out including replacement of furniture.
3.            To help maintain a high standard of cleanliness, safety and security within the building by carrying out regular checks (e.g. patrols and monitoring of CCTV, alarm testing) and maintaining accurate records (e.g. visitor log books, maintenance reporting, etc).
4.            To provide advice and guidance to occupants on keeping their property at a reasonable standard of hygiene.
5.            To direct service contractors as required, helping to ensure an efficient and cost effective service is delivered to residents and to the organisation as a whole.
6.            To be a key holder for the building and to allow/supervise access as appropriate. 
7.            To assist the Housing Team with viewings and sign-ups.
8.            Explaining the occupancy agreement and assisting people to adhere to their responsibilities and ensuring that people are aware of their rights as defined in their occupancy agreement.
9.            Assisting people to claim Housing Benefit and other welfare benefits.
10.         Assisting people to reduce their rent arrears to ensure rent is paid regularly and on time.
 
11.          To assist tenants to understand the housing management policies, for example where reporting of Anti Social Behaviour would be appropriate and to assist the housing officer in dealing with nuisance issues.
 
12.         To regularly monitor the general safety and wellbeing of residents including sign-posting and referring residents to support service services’ where appropriate.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Apsley Court, A2Dominion Group
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.00

Monday - Friday 9am - 5p. 100 Wellington Road, St Mary Cray, Kent, BR5 4AQ. Candidate must have availability to cover Bromley and Acton areas.
Purpose
To deliver a high quality scheme management service that supports the general maintenance and security of the buildings and ensures that residents remain safe and secure in their homes.  The additional housing management service is required to meet the additional needs and vulnerabilities of residents in sheltered, extra care and supported housing whilst achieving performance targets and maximising customer satisfaction.  To ensure that all relevant policies and procedures are followed.
Key responsibilities
.            To carry out regular building inspections, identify elements of maintenance required and report repairs to the appropriate department.
2.            Helping to keep people safe by monitoring visitors, including contractors and professionals and by carrying out regular health and safety risk assessments of the property including inspections of tenant’s property and arranging for any repairs or improvements to be carried out including replacement of furniture.
3.            To help maintain a high standard of cleanliness, safety and security within the building by carrying out regular checks (e.g. patrols and monitoring of CCTV, alarm testing) and maintaining accurate records (e.g. visitor log books, maintenance reporting, etc).
4.            To provide advice and guidance to occupants on keeping their property at a reasonable standard of hygiene.
5.            To direct service contractors as required, helping to ensure an efficient and cost effective service is delivered to residents and to the organisation as a whole.
6.            To be a key holder for the building and to allow/supervise access as appropriate. 
7.            To assist the Housing Team with viewings and sign-ups.
8.            Explaining the occupancy agreement and assisting people to adhere to their responsibilities and ensuring that people are aware of their rights as defined in their occupancy agreement.
9.            Assisting people to claim Housing Benefit and other welfare benefits.
10.         Assisting people to reduce their rent arrears to ensure rent is paid regularly and on time.
 
11.          To assist tenants to understand the housing management policies, for example where reporting of Anti Social Behaviour would be appropriate and to assist the housing officer in dealing with nuisance issues.
 
12.         To regularly monitor the general safety and wellbeing of residents including sign-posting and referring residents to support service services’ where appropriate.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Beechwood Grove, A2Dominion Group
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.00

35 hour placement, 9am - 5pm.

1. Carry out daily and deep cleaning of communal areas as directed by the Scheme Management Officer and as detailed in the Scheme Cleaning Specification / Task list.
2. Maintain all work locations, including store rooms in a clean and safe order.
3. Carry out visual building checks and report to the Scheme Management Officer any damage or repairs noted/identified during the course of your work.
4. Observe and adhere to Health and Safety requirements at all times (including COSHH regulations).
5. Attend staff meetings, training, supervisions and appraisals as required.
6. Order, monitor and log cleaning materials.
7. According to the requirements of the scheme, collect, receive and organise washing cycles for residents’ and other scheme laundry in accordance with washing instructions and as directed by the Scheme Management Officer.
8. According to the requirements of the scheme, iron laundry and return to residents within required timescales and as directed by the Scheme Management Officer.
9. Clean all machines and maintain the laundry in a clean and tidy state.
10. Assist the Scheme Management in general office administration/scheme tasks as required.

Job Category : Interims
Location : Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £316.33

Please be advised that candidates must be prepared to work in Newham's offices on the first day (Team Intro) and to occasionally attend the offices for meetings, briefing etc.

Cyber Security Analyst
Information Security professional with experience of the following:
• Advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Undertaking and advising on Information Risk Assessments for systems, apps, projects
• Managing information security incidents
• Supporting remedial work following audits and PEN tests
• Liaising with and supporting SOC
• Good knowledge of security frameworks and controls

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : CTS Building, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £15.60

Job description
To ensure the successful project delivery of building maintenance works by planning, budgeting, managing stakeholder relationships, actively managing risks and issues and identifying and managing dependencies.
To effectively liaise with and manage in the role of Principle Designer and on a ‘client agent’ basis the in-house team, Contractors, Suppliers and Customers to ensure building maintenance works are completed within budget, on time, to the specified quality whilst adhering to the strict regulations which govern every aspect of building maintenance and construction.
You will be responsible for the specifying and scheduling of planned asset works. You will be responsible for liaising with the client and managing expectations in line with budget, building regulations and best practice.
The role covers a standard 37 hour week with flexible hours between 7:30am – 5:30pm.
Currently the post is a hybrid working basis and the expectation is that you will operate between the office, site and your own home.
Mileage and parking tickets can be claimed as expenses on the understanding that the individual covers business use on their car insurance policy.
Pending experience and qualifications up to £20ph PAYE can be offered.

Requirement (or equivalents)
HNC or Equivalent
IOSH Managing Safety in Construction of equivalent or commitment to attain qualification in 12 months
Good knowledge of building regulations and best practice.
Good knowledge of general building maintenance techniques.
Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation and/or Codes of Practice i.e. Construction, Building Regulations and Health & Safety
Experience of effective risk identification and risk management (including Health & Safety implications)
Strong personal organisation skills including ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload within a constantly changing environment
Proven ability to use own initiative to make appropriate decisions
Good communication skills including written; verbal and interpersonal
Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and repairs/maintenance based software
A full driving licence
An enhanced DBS check will be required if offered this post

Job Category : Human Resources
Location : Halton Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £11.70

2 x 6 month placements required to support the Recruitment and Resourcing team.
Interviews to take place 15th and 18th July
Main Purpose of the Role
Provide resourcing advice to customers in accordance with Council policies and procedures, employment legislation, and HR established best practice.

Deliver end-to-end recruitment / resourcing processes from identification of need to determination of contract / placement start dates.

Have responsibility for a portfolio of recruitment activity, using an Automated Tracking System (ATS) to manage and progress on-line recruitment.

Facilitate the effective acquisition and use of Agency Workers.

Education
Recognised Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Qualification, or equivalent evidence of appropriate level of skills, HR knowledge and ability.

Experience
Work in a Human Resources service environment.

Work of a technical administrative nature in an office environment, dealing with members of the public, managers, employees, and external agencies.

Working with electronic document management systems (paperless office environment)

Working with integrated HR/payroll software systems
Experience of organising and managing own workload to meet deadlines.
Experience of working in a customer focused operation, delivering high levels of customer service.

Knowledge
Knowledge of recruitment processes in a multi-function organisation.
Knowledge of key features of job advertisements, job descriptions and person specifications.
Up to date working knowledge of employment legislation, applicable to resourcing, recruitment, selection and issuing of employment contracts.
Up to date working knowledge of employment practice in schools.
Knowledge of Agency Worker legislation.

Basic knowledge of interview and assessment techniques

Job Category : Legal
Location : London Borough of Hillingdon
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £22.51

Job Description

.1 Provision of legal advice, support and assistance to the Adult, Children and Education Services Department and Members of the Council.
2 To undertake all working practices and procedures for the efficient and effective working of the Team.
3 To assist with cases in all Courts, Tribunals etc, and to appear personally on the Council’s behalf as appropriate in cases in civil and criminal Courts and before Tribunals and Inquiries.
4 Supervised provision of briefings and information on developments in the law relating to the general role and government law.
5 To attend and advise at such meetings as required, including Panel Meetings and any working parties and officer groups as a representative of the Team.
6 To provide regular and timely training to Officers and Teams within Adult and Education Services on current and proposed changes in the law and procedure relating to all aspects of role.
7 To provide legal comments for reports to Cabinet and other Committees and attend as the Legal Services Officer at meetings of Cabinet and other Committees as required.
8 To undertake any other duties as so directed by the Principal Lawyer that are commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

Person Specification
To have attained a degree (or equivalent), AND to have been either admitted as a Solicitor or a Barrister or a Legal Executive in England and Wales or Common Law jurisdiction.
Experience in the last 2 years of dealing with Court of Protection, Community Care Law.
Experience in dealing with Education and Children Act 1989 (desired)
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to explain and present issues in a clear, structured, objective and personable manner.
To listen to all the needs and demands of any person with whom there is contact in the course of the duties of the post and to devise ways of finding solutions to issues which may arise.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to explain and present issues in a clear, structured, objective and personable manner.
To express opinions and ideas in a logical and persuasive manner.
To debate legal points in a logical, pragmatic and impartial way.
To present written work neatly and legibly and in a manner which lay persons will understand.

Effective advocacy skills.
To listen to all the needs and demands of any person with whom there is contact in the course of the duties of the post and to devise ways of finding solutions to issues which may arise.
To work constructively and co-operatively with other members of staff at all levels.
To work in an apolitical manner.
To be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
To work to deadlines
Knowledge of current Local Government law, Adult Social Care and Child Care Law
Knowledge of the principles of the legal profession and of issues concerning the practice of law in Local Government.
Knowledge of Local Government and its services

Job Category : Manual Labour
Location : OSBOURNE GROVE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 30.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 10:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £11.40

cleaner/janitor for a residential site
Role Purpose
To provide a professional and comprehensive cleaning service which must meet the expected standards required by Haringey Council.
To ensure that all relevant Haringey Health and Safety measures are adhered to.

1. To carry out:
   General cleaning tasks, including mopping, sweeping, dusting (both low and high levels), damp wiping and buffing of both horizontal and vertical surfaces which include desks, cabinets, walls, doors, chairs, vision panel, windows, and sills, cleaning washrooms to include descale of toilets, urinals and showers, vacuuming floors and soft furnishing, emptying, and cleaning of waste bins with remove of waste sacks to the designated recycling areas and to place in the appropriate bin.
   Periodic cleaning to include insides of fridges and microwave ovens with the moving of small surface equipment to clean surrounding areas.
   Spillage cleaning – to include blood and bodily fluids
2. To ensure a full knowledge and understanding of designated duties, work areas, activities and expected standards of performance.
3. To ensure that you carry out all allocated cleaning duties to satisfaction of Haringey and as instructed by the Management Team.

To understand that the corporate monthly percentage scores for audits are to be

Location : Priory House, Central Bedfordshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.00

1. Provide support administrating and delivery of the Household Support fund FSM vouchers.
2. Supporting Performance team gathering key information from School and providers to accurately process vouchers and ensure smooth delivery of vouchers through informed decision making.
3. Liaise with external colleagues including providers of education, social workers, schools to ensure effective communication on the HSF FSM vouchers.
4. Support resolving queries with services/ providers, parents and others

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.46

Cardiff Children’s Services are looking for a number of social work assistants to work with Children.
This could be for any of the below teams.
CHAD
Locality
I&A
The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a small caseload of where necessary for the particular team.
Relevant qualifications and experience in the following will attract a premium hourly wage in relation to the following -
• Youth
• Speech and language
• Occupational Therapists
• Counselling,
• Experience in deliver CBT/DBT skills.

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location : Broad Lane Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:30
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £10.00

Reliable person required for litter picking works on Avon Ring Road, Programmed works, involves alot of walking, lifting and carrying. Must be physically fit.

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; £15.40

The Central Placement Team is looking for an experienced worker with a health or social care background (preferably) to undertake placement searches for care home placements for adult social care service users. Candidates need to have knowledge of the area of work, ideally with experience of use Liquidlogic client management system. Sound negotiation, administration skills required. IT literate, good people skills. Post is home based currently so candidates need to have access to broadband and wifi, however we are encouraging office based working and looking to co-locate in Bromley with health colleagues.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to work within a framework of legislation, guidance, divisional policies and procedures and to be accountable to senior officers.
The ability to understand and interpret to everyday activities the Council’s Financial Regulations
Ability to work as a team member and to form professional partnerships with other staff within the Department, colleagues from other agencies, foster carers and residential workers and health and education professionals. This will include an ability to remain aware of the professional role and responsibilities of others and to promote a positive image of the division and department.
Skill in communicating orally and in writing in clear and correct English, including an ability to maintain concise and legible case records and the ability to produce reports as required.
Ability to manage working time effectively to meet both professional priorities and administrative requirements.
Good numeracy and literacy skills
A high level of computer and IT skills and experience, record keeping and telephone communications, including the use of office software packages, eg databases, email and internet for research.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding, knowledge and skills in valuing diversity

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the range of services that is available to children and families and adults and of the organisational framework within which they operate.
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the context of a social and healthcare environment.
A sound understanding of the Care Standards and relevant legislation and the CQC/OFSTED registration and approval process.
A sound knowledge of the nature of social and healthcare service delivery in the community
A knowledge of local services and community resources
A basic understanding of contract rules and obligations
An awareness and commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and its application to service delivery and the role.
An understanding of the need for timely and accurate record keeping in order to provide management information and performance indicators

EXPERIENCE
Experience of working as part of a team.
Experience of using computer packages and undertaking administrative tasks.
Experience of negotiating agreements or contracts
Experience of working in a local government or third sector environment, ideally within a social care or community care setting
Previous experience of a customer focussed environment
Evidence of continued professional and personal development
QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to a high level – first degree or equivalent.
Progression to BR10 would require completion of the post graduate certificate in Commissioning in Public Care or any other relevant commissioning qualification.

Job Category : Financial
Location : Romford Library, London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £14.90

The role will work within our Payroll Team, the team works across two Authorities (Havering and Newham) the candidate would be allocated a portfolio of employees to manage their pay, we would look to have a candidate with;

Experience of managing a client portfolio, preferably schools and/or Local Authority
Working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Payments (Sickness, Maternity etc.)
Ideal knowledge of Fusion Payroll System
Able to calculate an employee's remuneration to advise pension fund (LGPS)

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

We are looking for a Senior, Managing Commissioner to join Newham Children and Young People’s services.
£395.41 day rate.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Children’s Commissioning. Please see job description for duties.

Job Purpose

1. To lead the commissioning/de-commissioning of services and resource allocation to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and for children with health needs, including mental health, together with joint commissioning activity with key partners.
2. To drive change to secure improved outcomes for children and young people.
3. Use an evidenced based approach to identify the outcomes we wish to achieve for residents.
4. To develop and support strong partnerships with stakeholders including parent carers and health partners.
5. To lead on the ongoing development of the Joint SEND Commissioning Strategy for services to support SEND pupils in out of borough and in independent provision.
6. To lead on the ongoing development of the joint strategy for emotional wellbeing and mental health and collaborate with health partners on the future model of CAMHS and other joint priorities identified with the CCG
7. To lead on securing best value from all SEND provision in independent and out of borough provision and with other areas of children’s commissioning, as identified in the future with the Assistant Director for Children’s Commissioning

KNOWLEDGE:

⦁ Comprehensive knowledge of the equalities and diversity agenda and statutory frameworks as it relates to service planning, commissioning and delivery

Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and strategy/policy frameworks for children and young people with SEND
QUALIFICATIONS:

⦁ Educated to degree-level or equivalent in a relevant area, or equivalent by experience.

⦁ Qualification in commissioning or equivalent (desirable).

⦁ Evidence of continuous managerial and professional development.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience of working in children’s social care/education services/adult social care/SEND.

Experience of preparing and presenting complex reports and making recommendations for change to senior managers.

Substantial experience of effective project management and delivery with meticulous attention to detail.

Experience of procurement activities, such as tendering and contract management.

A demonstrable track record of budget management and delivering financial and other efficiency savings.

Experience of stakeholder communication, management and negotiation, to a range of audiences including senior management, service professionals and service users to achieve service objective.

A demonstrable track record of delivering results on time, to a high quality and to budget.

Experience of interpreting and utilising a range of different information and data sources, including financial, statistical, and qualitative data and presenting conclusions and implications.

Ability to set outcomes and outputs for service delivery that are measurable.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

⦁ Excellent I.T. Skills (Microsoft Office).

⦁ Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills with experience of effective communication to a range of audiences including senior management, professionals and service users.

Highly effective organisational and prioritisation skills, managing a demanding and complex work-programme with rapidly changing and competing priorities

Job Category : Admin & Clerical
Location : The Alps Depot, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £9.79
We require general administrative support for team i.e answering telephone, filing, scanning , processing mail etc.