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Job Category: Engineering & Surveying

Job location: Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, Swindon, SN2 2PN, Swindon Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £39.55 per hour

Office based, site based and some home working

ob Purpose

�    The post holder will be part of a team that delivers capital and planned maintenance projects to the Councils corporate and listed buildings. 
�    The preparation and brief, develop design and technical design, and administer the construction contract through to hand over and close out. 
�    Being responsible for involving our customers, tenant and leaseholder.

Key Accountabilities

�    Delivery of the capital and planned maintenance investment projects.
�    To prepare feasibility studies, develop new initiatives and concepts and produce detailed specifications, drawings and design solutions for modernisation and improvement projects within the capital investment program that comply with the latest planning, health and safety and building regulations requirements including obtaining all necessary permissions
�    Carry out all forms of building surveys including, condition surveys, schedules of condition, dilapidation surveys, and structural surveys including preparation of written reports. Include also for undertaking routine inspections under tenancy arrangements
�    Ensure expenditure is managed within the available budget and in accordance with level of delegated authority and the Councils financial regulation.
�    All building work is carried out in accordance with the latest Health and Safety in construction design and management Regulations
�    Ensure the  performance is managed to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is achieved
�    Prepare reliable and detailed programs of works.
�    Provide a value for money service which meets customer expectations.
�    Services are efficient, continually improving and responsive to our customers and tenants changing needs
�    Ensure that key performance indicator targets are met and a high quality customer focused service is delivered to the customer. 
�    Attend meetings with tenants, leaseholders and building users as requested and provide advice as necessary
�    Supervise and provide training/induction to new staff, work placements or agency staff.
�    Participate in equality and diversity training, information briefings and events as and when required as part of continuous professional development
�    Participate in continuous professional development 
�    Promote equality and diversity best practice in all areas of work

Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be required to provide evidence of this:
�    Significant experience of delivering capital and planned maintenance
�    Experience of E-procurement via tendering or competitive bidding process
�    Significant experience of managing budgets
�    Detailed knowledge of construction health and safety, and the duties of the 2015 Construction Design and Management (CDM)
�    Experience in the use of auto-cad for design drawings  
�    Detailed knowledge of planning, listed building consent and building regulation legislation
�    Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice
�    A proven commitment to partnership working and engaging service users in service development
�    Ability to work efficiently and develop new working practices through continuous development
�    Ability to meet deadlines
�    Detailed knowledge of current Control of Asbestos Regulations/ Legislation
�    Building Pathology - identify deterioration, diagnostic and intervention solution.

Qualifications 
�    HNC in Building Studies.
�    Accredited qualification of Auto-cad or equivalent drawing packages.  
�    Current driving licence.
�    Accredited Qualification in Health and Safety.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA, Monmouthshire County CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalary: £29.24 per hourThe Purpose of this Role:-  

This post is based in the Family Support & Protection Team who are responsible for the assessment and planning for children, young people and their families who are considered to require Social Care involvement to ensure their health and wellbeing and protection from neglect and abuse. You will be required to complete assessments and progress appropriate outcome focused plans to improve the welfare of children and young people within a time frame.  In cases where it has not been possible to achieve this within the birth family, social workers will be responsible for preparation of written evidence and the progression of the case to  legal proceedings   Your case load will consist of cases that require a high level of statutory intervention including Child Protection, private and Public law cases. In cases   where adoption is being considered as an option you will be responsible for this process through to the adoption order.   

  Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:- Within this role you will be expected to:

Build relationships with children, young people, their family and carers so that you can understand what matters to them.Assess and plan for children and young people adhering to relevant guidance and legislationAssess and work with multi-agency partners to reduce the level of risk and vulnerability of children and young people.

 The outcomes achieved by this role are for children and young people:

To be safeTo maintain relationships with their family and those who are important to them

 Your responsibilities & key duties are to:- Social Workers in Monmouthsire will undertake a range of duties in connection with the assessment and planning of services for children, young people and families/carers.  

Possess a high quality of professional social work knowledge and skills.Have a good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relevant for working with children and families.Manage a caseload that includes complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports. Be confident in presenting information in formal meetings and at court.Work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for children, young people, their families and carers.Complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths and risks.Formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of children, families and carers.Implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity and resilience of their parents and/or carers.Undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.Work as part of a team and contribute to the development of the service.Be willing to supervise Social Work students.Initiate, develop and sustain effective working relationships with foster carers as professionals. Initiate, develop and sustain effective working relationships with partner agencies.Develop your own professional skills through supervision sessions and through undertaking appropriate training and development.Maintain your awareness of changes in legislation, related policies and practices and implement these within own professional practice.Maintain accurate records, which are up-to-date.Work in a flexible way, if the need arises, so that tasks not specifically covered in this job description are undertaken.Registered with the Care Council for Wales.Maintain safe working practices for self and others, in accordance with the authority’s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work. 

  Here’s what we can provide you with:- 

The opportunity to work within a friendly and dynamic team and make a real difference to the lives of children and families in MonmouthshireThe chance to help shape the future provision for service usersHigh quality support and supervision in a friendly and motivated environmentQuality training in order to professionally and personally develop your skills and experienceOpportunity to develop welsh language skills in line with the ‘ more than words’ strategy’An extra days holiday at Christmas and Easter on top of your generous holiday allowanceA flexi scheme in order to encourage a good work – life balanceIn line with Service objectives, flexibility to work agilely in order to achieve a positive work life balanceExcellent pension scheme and a range of other benefits

Job Category: Financial

Job location: Charnwood Borough CouncilHours per week: 37Start date: Immediate startSalary: £25.03 per hourFully remote Job descriptionFully remote role.To work as part of the Revenues Billing Team, dealing with primary responsibility for the billing and collection of council tax.

Update accounts and award discounts and exemptions in accordance with current legislation and Council policies.To accurately establish council tax liability including entitlement to discounts, reliefs and exemptions. Delivery of an effective and appropriate service to all service users, fairly and without discrimination.

A minimum of 2-years Academy experience is essential and previous experience of using One EDMS would is desirable.Must be able to work independently to meet targets and deadlines. 

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location:  Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, Herefordshire Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £24.08 per hour

About Us

Herefordshire Council Child Protection & Court Teams

The Childrens Safeguarding and Support teams are based in the centre of Hereford with good transport links to get around the City as needed. The staff are very welcoming and are always keen to offer help and guidance if needed to anyone new to the team.

We work alongside families in improving outcomes for their children, we have a restorative approach to social work and this is also evident in the team culture and senior management style as we are always available for discussions on complex matters which we work together to ensure the right outcome is achieved for our families. 

The Social Workers work closely with the Council’s Legal Team to complete Court applications this can be a learning experience for Social Workers but plenty of support is available to help when needed, we have court progression officers who support the teams in ensuring we meet court timescales and identify any training that may be required to ensure that our staff feel equipped & supported.

You will be fully qualified (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent), with a minimum of 3 years experience in statutory social care. Confident in managing a complex caseload, with strong report and experience of taking the stand and giving oral evidence you will be dedicated to improving the lives of children and families within Herefordshire.

Herefordshire is on a journey and we would like you to be part of our next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

Herefordshire has a really strong team ethos. Our teams are passionate about the work they do and the positive difference they and the teams they are in make to people’s lives. This is all underpinned by the focus and support from their managers and the council as a whole. 

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. 

Come to Herefordshire and join the journey.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location:  Herefordshire Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £31.70 per hourJob description

LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)

 Full Time – 37 hours per week Fully remote working 

£38 per hour umbrella The candidate MUST already be working as a LADO or have extensive recent experience. The candidate will need to hit the ground running. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Service for a Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This is a statutory role in the management and coordination of allegations against people working with children.As an experienced social worker in safeguarding children you will be working within a team to ensure that allegations are dealt with in a timely manner that is robust and fair with positive and effective working with all stakeholders and partner agencies.Main ResponsibilitiesThe LADO provides advice and guidance to employers, individuals and organisations who have concerns relating to adults who work with children in a paid or voluntary capacity where their behaviour may have harmed a child or otherwise suggests they are unsuitable to work with children. The role is defined in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013) in respect of people in positions of trust.The Ideal Candidate:As an experienced social worker, to apply for this role you must have:· A social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered.· Post qualifying social work experience in children’s safeguarding.Knowledge of the LADO role and underpinning legislation and guidance.· Knowledge and skills in management of risk.· Experience of multi-agency working with the ability to scrutinise and challenge.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: 

King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR, Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.48 per hour

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will be working with children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. You will work with some children in our care whose permanence plan is still being determined. In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. 

Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families. You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We are continuing to develop our use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of our multi-agency partners. Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

Anything else I should know?

Based in Bridgwater, we are very open to flexible working options. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.

Comments

Approval code is for previous postholder John Mapara. John is leaving on 30/9 and we still need a locum worker to fill this vacancy.

Job Category : Interims

Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of HaringeyHours Per Week : 36.00Start Date : Immediate StartStart Time : 09:00End Time : 17:30Salary: £291.06LGPS experienced Pensions Team leader required to join the Haringey Pension Fund - Please do not submit any candidates without recent Local Government Pension Scheme experience (within the last 3 years). Duties will include allocating and checking work of Pension Officers and Apprentices. Full range of LGPS calculation experience essential, cradle to grave. In-depth LGPS regulation knowledge required to ensure accuracy of calculations. Experience dealing with complex member queries and complex LGPS calculations required. Altair experience a desire but not a must, relevant other pensions software experience considered We can try to accommodate a sooner start date if the candidate can start sooner.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services - General

Location: Poole Farm, Plymouth City Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 16:30

Salary: £15.08

This role is a Grade E Natural Infrastructure Officer role based within the Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest team, supporting wider Green Estates work also. 

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following activities:

Community Forest team:

-           Supporting tree planting and woodland creation applications inclusive; data management; applicant support creation and editing of shapefiles and designs on QGIS and ArcGIS; and coordination of material to be shared with partners and applicants

-           Utilising data to evidence and benchmark progress against PSDCF’s 25 year plan, and to monitor benefits and impact of CF activities across Plymouth and South Devon, inclusive; tree equity and canopy cover review; flood and water quality enhancement; access to greenspace; and wider habitat and natural capital improvements

-           Assisting the facilitation of community tree planting days in Plymouth, working in partnership with PCC’s Green Communities team 

-           Ensuring photographic evidence and scheme reporting to Defra is submitted through appropriate channels and to deadline

PCC Green Estates:

-           Support mapping of Green Estates assets and working across internal teams to ensure green infrastructure and natural environment work is monitored

Supporting project tasks for Biodiversity Net Gain requirements and Nature Recovery activity – e.g. management plan collation and mapping, wider Natural Infrastructure Enhancement Pipeline project work, and Plymouth Nature Recovery Network mapping

-           Supporting Green Estates Manager in collaborating with strategic planning on local plan evidence base and producing key strategic documents for internal, external consultation and publication

Primary

purpose of role

To promote, protect and enhance Plymouth’s Natural Infrastructure in a manner

that delivers maximum benefits for people and nature.

This role will support the delivery of a robust and resilient network, which

provides the natural services required to enable the sustainable growth of the City

and surrounding areas and encompass land, water and marine resources.

The balance of these outcomes will depend on the overall priorities of the Service,

although the post is designed to offer maximum flexibility in the deployment of

staff resources in order to meet evolving business needs and offer staff

development opportunities.

The role holder will have no formal management responsibilities but the post

holder above C grade may be given delegated responsibility for the supervision and

mentoring of more junior staff.


Key activities Grade E
  Provides specialist NI advice and guidance on a variety of queries, and exchanges orally and in-writing information on natural infrastructure issues with a range of audiences, including the public, community leaders, contractors, developers, planning officers, management and members. 10%  Assists with making the Council’s input to the Joint Local Plan, Plans of other local authorities, into the formulation of planning strategies, and strategies for engaging communities with natural spaces.

10%

Desirable

Grade E Grade F

qualifications/

knowledge

 Knowledge of Natural Infrastructure principles and delivery options.

 Knowledge and understanding Project Management techniques.

 Knowledge of Natural Infrastructure principles and delivery options.

 Knowledge and understanding

Project Management techniques.

Essential

Grade E Grade F

experience

 Experience of using a range of IT based applications

 Experience in conducting communication and consultation

exercises.

 Extensive experience of developing and sustaining good relationships and working with external organisations, elected members, land owners, members of the public and development interests

Desirable experience

 Experience of supporting the development of and participating in communication, and consultation exercises.

 Experience of developing and sustaining good relationships and working with external

organisations, elected members,

land owners, members of the public and development interests.

 Experience of supporting the development of and participating in communication, and

consultation exercises.

Essential skills Grade E Grade F

 Relevant demonstrable ICT skills (e.g. PC based skills, MS Office software and GIS systems) to the position as determined by the NI Manager.

 Ability to use GGP and GIS plotting and mapping systems.

 Evidence of communicating

effectively on complex Natural Infrastructure issues both verbally and in-writing to a varied audience including ward councillors, amenity societies, Government Inspectors,

local people etc.

Job Category : Housing

Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £22.55

The single homeless service assist single customers who approach the service for housing assistance. They are required to complete a thorough homelessness assessment under relevant legislation, and support the customer into a suitable housing pathway.

Experience of working in homelessness is required, along with experience of working with vulnerable people. Customers may include those with mental health issues, prison leavers, customers coming out of hospital etc.

Purpose of the Role:

1. Provide a quality service of housing options, advice and homeless prevention casework to fulfil the authority’s statutory function to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996 (as amended in 2002, 2011, 2016)

2. Ensure the robust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurate and quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessness in accordance with current legislation having due regard to the code of guidance.

3. Use all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation is available to those who are homeless or threatened with homelessness 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Experience and Knowledge 

1.Experience of effectively preventing homelessness

 2. Experience of carrying out robust enquiries and competently deciding homelessness applications in accordance with Part VII Housing Act 1996 as amended

3.. Ability to effectively manage a caseload whilst ensuring effective planning, prioritisation, case recording and communication with customers

4.  Experience of front line contact with the public and communicating complex information in a clear and tactful manner while ensuring high levels of customer service

5.  Ability to deal with complex, difficult or contentious enquiries or complaints

6. Experience of working as part of a team, and on own initiative with minimal supervision

7.  Experience of negotiating effectively, and working in partnership with other departments, external agencies to achieve corporate goals. 

8. Ability to effectively resolve problems 

9.  Good computer skills and the ability to use and navigate IT databases input, retrieve, store and effectively manage information.

Essential Qualification(s) 

1.  Good General Standard of Education

Competencies*: Taken from Enfield’s Staff Competency Framework (up to SO2). Candidates are asked to address these when making their application

Competencies:

1.             Influence

a.         Build Relationships

b.         Communicating Information

2.         Solving Problems

a.         Investigating Issues

b.         Creating Innovation

3.         Adaptability

a.         Resilience

b.         Giving Support

4.         Deliver Results

a.         Driving Success

5.         Planning and Managing Resources

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job Category: Education Qualified

Job location: Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD,

Bromley Council

Hours per week: 8

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £13.11 per hour

Job Category: Housing
Job location: Wallfields, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EQ, East Hertfordshire District Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £15.78 per hour

THIS IS FOR ROUGH SLEEPER OUREACH / SUPPORT OFFICER WITH SOME HOUSING KNOWLEDGE AND WORKING WITH VULNERABLE GROUP .WILL NEED DRB AND MUST BE A CAR DRIVER .

Operational Responsibilities 

Provide individual and accommodation-based support to single clients accommodated at Cedar Lodge at Stanstead Abbotts or any similar temporary accommodation, for previously homeless or rough sleeping applicants, who will likely have support needs including, mental health, drug and alcohol use, history of criminal/anti-social behaviour, or long-term unemployment. 

Carrying out outreach tasks to verify rough sleeper across East Herts Borough and supporting verified rough sleepers to ensure they have an identified housing solution that meets their needs and supporting them to achieve and sustain them. 

Listen to and build rapport with the residents to encourage positive engagement with the service. 

Develop support plans with agreed achievable outcomes in collaboration with the resident at cedar cottage (single client accommodation), relevant support agencies and council officers, notably the Housing Options Officers 

Ensure that the required case files and paperwork are kept up-to-date and regularly monitored and contribute to the provision of timely and accurate information as required to manage the service.

Identify and co-ordinate referrals to internal and external support agencies and support residents to engage with those services. 

Provide assistance to residents at Cedar Cottage with their general financial management, including the registering of all benefit applications both personal and housing related. 

The candidate we are looking for :  

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, robust and determined person who shares our commitment to end rough sleeping in East Herts as soon as possible. The post requires outreach visits to rough sleeper across the borough as and when 

 You will need to have experience of working with rough sleepers and a current understanding of the reasons that contribute to people sleeping rough. We’re looking for someone who can develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, colleagues and partner agencies from the various support organisations and accommodation providers we work with.

You will need to have the drive and commitment to support an often vulnerable and challenging client group. Excellent communication, influencing and reasoning skills are key, as is the ability to solve problems effectively. You will be expected to plan ahead, organise deadlines and to be able to manage your own workload in a busy, fast paced environment. You must be a car driver.

Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP, 

Nottinghamshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £20.29 per hour

Job description

Qualified social worker required in the Broxtowe Family Support & Safeguarding Team. Your role will be varied, working with children of all ages who are supported by Child in Need or Child Protection plans, or who have a Child and Family Assessment in place. You will work with the whole family network to support them to recognise and build on their strengths and resources, and take the lead in their own plans to keep children safe and well at home. 

You will work together with a range of agencies to identify appropriate support service and progress the child's plan, with the aim of promoting positive change within the child's home environment. You will respond to risk with the support of your multi disciplinary team.

You are required to have 3 years post-qualifying experience in direct employment of an English local authority.

Job Category : Buildings Services, Trades & Maintenance

Location :Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 15:00

Salary: £16.08

Job Category : Housing

Location : Edmonton Centre, Enfield Council

Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.54

Operational planner required to support DLO repairs service as part of ERDTo plan and schedule appointments / programmed works across the division to achieve maximum productivity, ensuring that suitably qualified operatives are correctly and efficiently allocated always. and Support the Management team.